Description:
5.5 grams total
Size 8
Marked ‘925’
Marked ‘Milor’
Marked ‘Italy’
We are pleased to offer this elegant sterling silver and vermeil band.
This piece is a very beautiful piece. The bracelet is in excellent condition. The ring has polish marks that come with age but this is hardly noticeable. This would be a wonderful addition to anyone’s jewelry collection.
Sterling silver is a white and highly reflective precious metal. Sterling refers to silver that is 92.5 percent pure, which should be stamped on the metal, sometimes accompanied by the initials of the designer or country of origin as a hallmark. Although less durable than stainless steel and other precious metals, sterling silver is often employed in watches that coordinate or look like sterling jewelry.
Vermeil (pronounced vur-MAY), also known as silver gilt, is a combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals. It commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is sterling silver coated with 14-carat gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must also be at least 10-carat and be at least 1.5 micrometers thick. Sterling silver covered with another metal cannot be called vermeil.
Vermeil can be produced by either fire-gilding or electrolysis. The original fire-gilding process was developed in France in the mid-1700s; however, France later banned the production of vermeil because over time artisans developed blindness due to mercury involved in the process. Today, vermeil is safely produced by electrolysis.
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Goodoletom purchased this item from a Hartford area estate. It is unique in our inventory, so buy it now and don't be disappointed! 072208AJ02GR
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