Vermeil

Vermeil jewellery has a Sterling Silver base with a coating of gold laid over the top of it. The thin layer of gold tends to be powder coated or gold leaf which means the jewellery itself is much lighter than something classed as Gold Filled.
The gold coating must be at least 10k and be a minimum of 2.5 microns thick to be classed as Vermeil and can easily last decades when cared for properly