Materials & Craftsmanship

Vermeil is not plating. It is a substantial layer of real 18k gold applied over a solid precious-metal base — in our case hypoallergenic sterling silver. That base is why a vermeil piece keeps its colour for years while ordinary gold-plated brass fades within months.

There is no nickel and no brass anywhere in our pieces. If costume jewellery has ever left a green mark or irritated your skin, that reaction came from a base metal we do not use.

Showering, rain, hand washing and everyday humidity will not harm your piece. What does harm gold over time is chlorine, salt water and direct contact with perfume, hairspray and acidic lotion. Let those dry, then put your jewellery on last.

Sterling silver oxidises in air; the gold layer slows that considerably. With occasional polishing using the cloth in your case, a piece stays bright indefinitely. We would rather tell you that than promise something metal cannot do.

Where a collection uses stones, they are set by hand and specified on the product page. Finishes are polished, brushed or lightly hammered — never lacquered, because lacquer eventually chips.

Store each piece separately in its pouch so nothing scratches. Our full jewellery care guide walks through the small rituals that keep a piece looking new.