GOLD SISTER TAKE ME HOME GOLD HUGGIES Penelope_Menchaca_Arc. DETAILS 925 Sterling Silver 18k Gold Vermeil Hoop 12mm Turquoise & opal Drop 5mm Sold as Single or Pair GOLD VERMEIL Gold vermeil is a technique where gold is applied to sterling silver. Gold vermeil uses the same plating technique to standard plating but has a thicker layer of gold, the plating is required to be 2. 5 microns thick. This is 5 times thicker than normal gold plating therefore making it far more long lasting and durable than gold plating. Gold Sister's plating is 18K gold. BASE METAL The base metal used in Gold Sisters vermeil jewellery is 925 sterling silver. LOVE YOUR GOLD SISTER Avoid contact with perfumes, lotions and chemicals. Remove your Gold Sister before showering and swimming. Please see "Care" to know best how to look after your jewellery.