0 a metal material that consists of solid silver covered in a layer of gold:
1 made of vermeil (= a metal material that consists of solid silver covered in a layer of gold):
The centuries-old vermeil cutlery and candelabras came from a London silversmith.
They are selling a shell necklace of vermeil, olive jade and freshwater pearls.
The new design director of the store revived vermeil (gold-plated sterling silver).
Tiny gold discs sway enticingly from the links of this gleaming layered vermeil necklace.
Vermeil jewellery is one of the hottest trends right now as it strikes the perfect balance between quality and value.
The base of a vermeil piece is sterling silver with coated gold of at least 10 carats.
