vermeil

noun

ver·​meil
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ver-ˈmā How to pronounce vermeil (audio)
vər-
: gilded silver
vermeil adjective

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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 The gold vermeil, which is sterling silver finished in 24-karat gold, is $230, and there’s a sterling silver version for $200. Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vermeil

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French, from vermeil "bright red" — more at vermilion

First Known Use

1530, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of vermeil was in 1530

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“Vermeil.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vermeil. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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