vermeil

/vərˈmeɪˌel/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of gold alloy, especially one that is 14-karat gold coated with a thin layer of 5% gold, typically used for jewelry, particularly in French settings.

“She wore a beautiful vermeil necklace at the wedding.”

2. adjective

made of or coated with vermeil

“The antique vermeil locket was a prized family heirloom.”

Synonyms

  • gold
  • gold-plated

Antonyms

  • base metal
  • tin