Description:
Weight: 8.4 grams
Made of Vermeil (sterling silver & gold)
Marked: MMA 925
Diameter: 5/8 inches
Condition: Excellent
These cuff links are made of vermeil (sterling silver & gold). The tops of the cuff links are filled with an opal mosaic inlay with various shades of beautiful greens, blues, and pinks. This piece is in excellent condition.
Vermeil (pronounced vur-MAY), also known as silver gilt, is a combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals. It commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is sterling silver coated with 14-carat gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must also be at least 10-carat and be at least 1.5 micrometers thick. Sterling silver covered with another metal cannot be called vermeil.
Vermeil can be produced by either fire-gilding or electrolysis. The original fire-gilding process was developed in France in the mid-1700s; however, France later banned the production of vermeil because over time artisans developed blindness due to mercury involved in the process. Today, vermeil is safely produced by electrolysis.
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