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Over the past two years, the brand has ramped up its overall silver and gold vermeil offer.—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 26 May 2026 Take the pearl drop earrings below; a similar style from Mejuri (both are 18K gold vermeil) priced at $168, while Quince’s take comes in at $88.—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 May 2026 While this necklace is gold vermeil (coated), it’s designed to last a long time—just make sure not to shower with it on.—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 29 Apr. 2026 All of it was served on vermeil from the White House Collection.—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vermeil
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Middle French, from vermeil "bright red" — more at vermilion