gold jewelry makes a statement–especially when it’s a stylin’ piece like a body chain or pair of earrings from the bstrd collection! but did you know that a lot of the gold jewelry online in canada and around the world is actually gold vermeil or gold filled? say what?!

gold vermeil chain and gold filled findings are used in this bstrd necklace

even here, at bstrd, we use these types of metals so that we can offer you the gold and rose gold coloured pieces that every gold goddess wants and needs while keeping our jewelry prices reasonable. we know not every diva has a budget big enough to afford the latest and greatest gold jewelry, whenever she sees it online, on the wrist of a celebrity or around a friend’s neck.

while we use the pure form of the precious metal in some of our smaller pieces, we love gold vermeil and gold filled jewelry because it will take your style to new heights, the way pure gold does, without breaking the bank. it’s more bang for your buck–and who doesn’t love that?

here’s gold vermeil and gold filled, defined:

gold vermeil

gold vermeil is actually sterling silver that’s been plated with gold. sometimes, when people buy jewelry online in canada or elsewhere, their skin reacts to the plating. if this has been your experience in the past, but you want to achieve the look of pure gold jewelry without the cost, gold vermeil is a good alternative because its sterling silver base doesn’t irritate skin the way other bases, like nickel, often do.

vermeil

gold filled

like gold vermeil, gold filled jewelry will give you the look of gold for less. despite its name, ‘gold filled’ jewelry isn’t actually filled with the precious metal, but instead, sheets of gold are bonded to base metals like copper or brass. like gold vermeil, gold filled jewelry is durable and lasts long. typically, it’s also safe for those who react to jewelry made from non-precious metals.

gold fill process

gold vermeil and gold filled jewelry doesn’t just cost less than pure gold jewelry, but it’s also stronger, meaning chain or earrings made from either of these pure gold alternatives can keep up with your busy lifestyle whereas gold jewelry alone can be easily scratched, bent or broken. so whether you’re a momma rockin’ a bracelet while wrestling with kids, a business exec lookin’ the part with a gorgeous pair of earrings, or a club-lovin’ soul sista pullin’ off a body chain like it’s nobody’s business, your gold vermeil or gold filled jewelry from bstrd won’t just hold up but keep looking their best for years to come.

if you’ve got a question about pure versus plated gold jewelry, feel free to contact us at info@bstrd.com  don’t forget to check out our selection of gold jewelry for a glimpse at the latest style trends. such a unique collection of eye-catching gold pieces is not to be found at any other place where you buy jewelry online in canada or around the world.

24 KT gold vermeil chain and crescent moon are used in this piece