The pods have a beautiful crisp matte finish with highly polished edges creating an interior glow. 18k gold vermeil, french wire, 1.25" drop, .5" wide Handmade by Sarah Richardson in San Rafael, CA *A NOTE ABOUT GOLD VERMEIL: Gold Vermeil (pronounced “ver-may”) is a legally regulated term that refers to jewelry made of sterling silver with an electroplated layer of solid gold on top of the silver. Gold vermeil is a step up in quality from standard gold plating, featuring a thicker layer of gold, at least 2.5 microns ,applied over a sterling silver core. For a piece to be labeled as “vermeil” in the U.S., the gold must be at least 10 karats and meet strict regulatory standards. Vermeil offers several advantages, including a higher gold content than gold–plated jewelry, a more hypoallergenic sterling silver foundation and a longer-lasting finish.
