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  12th Dec 2018

  What is vermeil and how is it used for jewelry?

  Vermeil jewelry, pronounced "vehr-MAY," is made entirely of precious metal alloys. It's created by coating or plating all or part of a sterling silver object with gold or gold alloys. Accor…

  Published by Gordon Weller GIA GG

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• 12th Dec 2018

  Silver - its use in jewelry explained

  Pure silver possesses a unique, lustrous white color, which makes it very desirable for use in jewelry. The alloy known as sterling silver originated in continental Europe around the 12th century,…

  Published by Gordon Weller GIA GG

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