S E A G L A S S O R I G I N S
This piece is a pale and glowy ice blue colour. It was found by me in Seaham earlier this year – one of the best places in the UK for sea glass, if not the world!
G O L D F I L L E D v s G O L D P L A T E D
Gold fill items have x100 thicker layer of gold over their base metal compared to gold plated items (5% vs 0.05%), meaning you get the look and durability of gold whilst still being affordable. Unlike gold plated items, gold fill won’t turn green/brown after a few months and it does not react to water, meaning it is perfect for day-to-day wear. With care it should last 10-30 years.
G O L D V E R M E I L
The bail of this necklace is made from gold vermeil. Gold vermeil is another higher quality and more durable alternative to gold plate. Gold vermeil has a sterling silver base with a layer of gold bonded over the top. This layer isn’t as thick as gold fill but still much thicker than gold plated items, so with care will last a long time too. Vermeil will never go green/brown either as its base metal is sterling silver (as opposed to something like brass or copper).
