About
Gold vermeil typically consists of sterling silver that has been electroplated with a very thin layer of 14k gold. The resulting precious metal has the warm tones of gold, and will last as long as any solid gold piece under normal wear.
Gold and silver are pure elements (Aurum and Argentum) caught up in stone deep below the surface of the earth. Ore deposits are formed through the imperceptible, aeonian shifting of the tectonic plates which, over millennia, are brought close enough to the surface for extraction. This process is elaborate and takes time, which means refined gold and silver will always be highly valued, even more so when turned into intentional objects of beauty by the hands of skilled artisans.
Artist
Roberta and Talley Starbird are a mother-daughter team based in Austin, Texas. They design jewelry that ranges from the whimsical to the elegant, using traditional metal-smithing methods to create their designs. Roberta and Talley create jewelry because they love the process, finding it fun, exhilarating, and rewarding. They enjoy the beautiful and creative environment of Texas, and work out of the delightfully chaotic studio in Roberta's home.
Details
- sterling silver earrings with gold vermeil accents
- sterling silver earwires
- square pendants are .8" by .6", not including earwire
- TLC for your sterling silver and gold vermeil jewelry
