Sterling silver 18 karat yellow gold vermeil oval ribbon necklace, 18 inches long, by Peter Storm.
The necklace consists of eight round links and diamond cut oval links. The yellow gold is vermeil (pronounced ver-may) or washed in gold. The silver is washed in gold before the product is made, keeping the pieces bright. Vermeil is material that is composed of a thick layer of gold over solid sterling silver. While industry standards dictate that the gold portion must be 10 karats or above for a piece to be considered vermeil in the U.S., Peter Storm uses 18 karat gold and the thickness of the gold portion is much heavier than that of simple gold plated pieces.
Peter Storm’s silver jewelry has been rhodium plated to be hypoallergenic and tarnish free.
