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The Vermeil Room showcases a collection of silver-gilt or vermeil tableware, which was donated to the White House by American-heiress Margaret Thompson Biddle in 1956.—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025 Her gold vermeil and 14-karat designs are inspired by art and nature, and the brand also offers bespoke personalization, and a repair service.—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025 The Awe Inspired Snake Wrap Ring features a textured snake that can be ordered in 14K yellow gold vermeil or sterling silver.—Jessica Comstock, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2025 Gold plating or vermeil is a more affordable choice, but these coatings may wear off over time.—Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for vermeil
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Middle French, from vermeil "bright red" — more at vermilion
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