Been wondering about the Betty Gold Collection? Here’s all you need to know about these gleaming treasures.

We know there’s a lot of poor-quality “gold” jewelry out there, so we worked very hard to perfect ours to the best possible quality with pure metals at a reasonable price.

Created with a luscious and thick 24k gold coating over solid .925 sterling silver, Our gold vermeil designs are precious pieces that will stay shiny & golden for many moons, and with proper care, many years without ever becoming dull, and NEVER brassy.

Our 24K gold layer is thick enough to far outlast most gold-plated jewelry out there, but we still recommend avoiding any ABRASION or DAMAGING WEAR to keep it from fading (i.e. beachcombing or playing in the sand, kettlebells, or gardening, etc.) RINGS tend to take the heaviest beating in life, so that’s where you’ll want to be more careful.

Over a good long time, the gold layer will fade and the solid sterling base will begin to show… we’ve got some great options for when that happens or you can keep going and have a silver ring to wear!

We’ve been making our gold vermeil Jewelry for 3.5 years now, and have seen the durability of it, but we know that some of you may be ready for a re-dip or recycle by now!

Though we do admit, they won’t stay gold forever, especially for 24/7 wearers. But when the time comes, you’ll have two fantastic ways to keep that golden Betty in your collection…

1. Simply take or send your piece back to us at Betty HQ for a partial recycling credit towards a brand new one!

OR

2. If you prefer, we offer a re-dipping service for a fee. This is an especially sweet option for any sentimental sea glass Bettys in gold vermeil. Here’s a link to how it works.

Our quality gold vermeil pieces are a great choice for people prone to allergies to metals, or anyone tired of cheap quality– as most plated jewelry on the market is made with a very thin coat of low karat gold over any base metal (hello green fingers & itchy skin!).

Betty gold vermeil jewelry gives you quality metals that’ll shine inside & out ✨ 

Top tips to keep gold vermeil gleaming

  • Avoid ABRASION
  • Proper storage is necessary to keep gold vermeil looking shiny and bright– as it unfortunately can’t be cleaned or polished. Doing this would scratch or compromise the golden finish.
  • When not wearing your jewelry, store your special pieces in a place not exposed to open air– either a jewelry box or dedicated drawer are great.
  • Although not the most glamorous, plastic bags with an airtight zip seal are the best thing to use. We’ve also discovered this is a great way to keep your jewelry organized and safe while traveling. Come by the shop, and we’ll give you as many as you need, plus a new sticker to add to your collection!
  • Get a super cute Betty Jewelry Box that has nifty features for our Bettys on the go, or to just keep your jewels safe and organized.

Have more care questions? Give us a buzz or text at 805.648.6997 or, shoot us an email, and we’ll be thrilled to help.