Vermeil and garnet bracelet “Garance”

Description

Sublime flexible bracelet from the 1950’s in vermeil decorated with 7 cabochons of oval garnet in closed setting. This elegant and feminine piece with deep red stones is secured by a carabiner clasp.
Length 19 cm
Gross weight: 18.24 g
Vermeil hallmark
This unique piece had a previous life in the Netherlands.

The story: Vermeil is an alloy made of silver coated with gold by an electroplating treatment. The silver used must be at least 800 thousandths and the gold layer at least 18 carats and 5 microns thick. Most of the great goldsmiths that appear to be gold are actually vermeil; this is the case of many jewels of the crown of England or the plaque of Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor. Being composed of two hypoallergenic metals, gold and silver, vermeil does not give allergy. In addition, it offers exceptional resistance thanks to the bond between the two metals by molecular adhesion.