Pronounced “vermay,” vermeil is an electroplating process in
which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver.
Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be
sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100
millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver.
Over time, vermeil will wear off and therefore will require re-
plating. I1-I2-I3 (Imperfect): Inclusions visible to the unaided
eye Carat is the standard unit of measurement used to determine
a diamond’s weight. One carat consists of 100 points, so a
50-point diamond equals a half carat, or 0.50ct. It is important
to remember that although two diamonds may have the same carat
weight, their color and clarity may be different, thus
determining each individual stone’s value. Additionally, since
larger diamonds are more rare than smaller diamonds, diamond
value tends to rise exponentially with carat weight. A 2.00ct
diamond is more valuable than two 1.00ct diamonds. More About
Diamonds The most precious of all gems, di