Jewellery Care
At LynnSaysM, we offer both 18K solid gold and 18K gold vermeil jewellery designs. Our gold vermeil settings are complimentary and tarnish resistant as they consist of 8-10 layers of gold plating atop 925 silver which is suitable for everyday wear.
A polishing cloth is provided with every purchase as part of your jewellery care package.
What does 18K Gold Vs 18K Gold Vermeil Mean?
The lower the karats in the stronger the metal will be. The most common karat used in jewelry and generally the most sought after is 18k gold. This means that 18 out of 24 (3/4) parts of the piece is pure gold, a relatively high number.
18k gold vermeil is jewelry made with a thick layer of 18k gold over a sterling silver base, enabling it to be extremely tarnish resistant. It's a durable and affordable alternative to solid gold.
The process consist of a layer of 18K gold is applied to the sterling silver base by chemical or electrochemical plating. It is a very popular way to make jewelry with a gold richness color, based on its excellence in hardness and reasonable price, 18K gold vermeil jewelry becomes competitive in today’s jewelry market and very desirable and pleasant to wear.
18K Gold Jewelry
75% Gold +25% Alloy
Durability: Extremely High
LynnSaysM 18K Gold Vermeil
18K Gold Vermeil, on 925 Sterling Silver.
Durability: High and tarnish resistant - depending on care
Can I wear 18K gold vermeil to shower or exercise?
Gold vermeil is extremely tarnish resistant. To preserve the longevity of the product. Perfume is an absolute no-no. Corrosive elements like chlorine in swimming pool can also lead to faster wear down and tarnishing.
Will 18K vermeil tarnish?
Over time (we are talking about years) and in extremely high humidity conditions e.g. a bathroom, the answer is yes. Any items that not made from solid gold will tarnish over time to expose the metal or alloy underneath. The issue with the tarnishing has nothing to do with the gold but rather the base metal.
Tips to extend the longevity of your complimentary 18K gold vermeil settings?
You dont have to follow all of them, but it is good to adopt some of them!
– Keep your jewelry away from chemicals (soap, cleaners, and detergents included), lotions, oils, and makeup. Only wear the item once you finish applying anything to your skin, and have given an allowance of drying time
– Handle your jewelry with clean hands to avoid a transfer of dirt, debris, or dust, which reduces the luster.
– When you’re entering any water body, take off your accessories. Chlorine and saltwater accelerate the tarnishing process.
– Minimise your contact to sweat
– Clean your gold plated jewelry regularly with a combination of mild soap and warm water. Use a soft cloth or our complimentary polishing cloth to dry.
– Store your jewelry separately to prevent scratching other jewelry