WHY DO WE WORK WITH SOLID GOLD? 

Are all gold jewelry the same? What is the difference between solid gold vs gold vermeil or plated gold? How is 24K gold different from 18K gold? What does it all mean?

Gold jewelry can come in many forms so let's break it down: 
 

• Solid Gold (all VLT Jewelry)
  As its name suggests, solid gold jewelry is made from solid gold. It ranks the highest in quality and has the highest gold purity. As such, owning solid gold jewelry pieces is an investment because it retains its high value forever and thus can be passed on as heirlooms, recycled into new jewelry pieces or you could even resell it. Solid gold does not wear-off, meaning it can be worn all day; during showers, exercise and household chores without having to worry that your gold jewelry is going to wear-off. 
   

• Gold Plated (not used by VLT Jewelry)
  Gold plated jewelry is made from a base metal (such as copper, brass or nickle) and coated with a very thin layer of gold. Since the gold content in gold plated jewelry is low, it holds a low value. Although gold plated jewelry may look like real solid gold, over time the gold will tarnish and wear-off. This eventually leads to the exposure of the base metal colour, which may also leave a color on your skin, and may give you an allergic reaction. Gold plated jewelry cannot be worn in water because water will cause the gold coating to wear off completely.
   

• Gold Vermeil (not used by VLT Jewelry)
  Vermeil is a specific kind of gold plating. Vermeil jewelry is specifically made from sterling silver and coated with a layer of gold. Since the gold content in vermeil jewelry is low, it holds a low value. Just like any gold plated jewelry, vermeil may look like real solid gold but over time the gold will tarnish and wear-off; eventually leading to the exposure of the sterling silver base. Vermeil jewelry cannot be worn in water because water will cause the gold coating to wear off completely. 

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