Silver-gilt or gilded/gilt silver, sometimes known in American English by the French term vermeil, is silver. Either pure or sterling. Which has been gilded. Most large objects made in goldsmiths. That appear to be gold are actually silver-gilt; for example most sporting trophies including medals such as the gold medals. Awarded in all Olympic Games. And many crown jewels are silver-gilt objects. Apart from the raw materials being much less expensive to acquire than solid gold of any karat. Large silver-gilt objects are also noticeably lighter if lifted, as well as more durable gold is about as heavy as lead. And is highly malleable and easily scratched. Compared to objects made of ungilded sterling silver which have intricate detail like monstrances. Gilding, which limits oxidation of the underlying metals, greatly reduces the need for cleaning and polishing, and so reduces the risk of damage to them. The “gold” threads used in embroidered goldwork. Are normally also silver-gilt. SEE Midwest Comic Grading at… The item “Vermeil Bracelet, Pendant, Earrings and Ring Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire floral” is in sale since Monday, April 15, 2019. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Fine Jewelry\Fine Jewelry Sets\Other Fine Jewelry Sets”. The seller is “midwestcomicsandgrading” and is located in Oklahoma. This item can be shipped to United States.