Gold Vermeil and Malachite Celtic Drop Earrings

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The 14KT Gold Vermeil Drop Malachite Celtic Earrings features the highest quality sterling silver frame coated with a thick layer of 14K gold. The earrings have a small drop from which an intricate and delicate trinity knot forms to house a stunning oval malachite stone. In addition, the looping of the trinity knot flows down with grace. Similarly, the stunning green malachite adds a touch of sophistication to the piece. The earrings have a push-back setting which is easy to use and secures the earring. Combining all features, these earrings are full of style, sophistication, and meaning.

What is Gold Vermeil?

Gold Vermeil (ver-may) is gold plated on high-quality sterling silver. While traditional gold-plated jewelry can be on any base metal and only needs the gold plating to be 0.5 microns thick, Irish-made gold vermeil is at least 10K or more, only plated on sterling silver and the gold plating must be at least 2.5 microns thick (it is typically 3 microns). While all gold plating may eventually wear off, with proper care gold vermeil jewelry it will take exponentially more time than on traditional gold-plated jewelry. It can take years to happen, and with gold vermeil you can contact a jeweler and have it re-plated if necessary. This is truly the ideal, high-quality way to enjoy gold jewelry that is not 100% pure gold metal.