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Vermeil (pronounced ''vehr-MAY''), also known as Silver Gilt , is a combination of Sterling Silver , Gold , and other precious metals. It is commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is sterling silver coated with 14 Carat (58 %) gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must also be at least 10 carat (42 %) and be at least 1.5 Micrometre s thick. Sterling silver covered with another metal cannot be called vermeil. Vermeil can be produced by either Fire-gilding or Electrolysis . The original fire-gilding process was developed in France in the mid-1700s; however, France later banned the production of vermeil because over time artisans developed blindness due to Mercury involved in the process. Today, vermeil is safely produced by Electrolysis . The White House has a collection of vermeil Tableware kept on display (when not in use) in the Vermeil Room . Vermeil was mentioned in Season 1 Episode 5 of The West Wing as a topic of protest near the White House. SEE ALSO |
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