Of course Angelina Jolie was among the best dressed at the 2009 Academy Awards. She wore a simple, elegant, long black evening gown with a sweetheart neckline, which accentuated the gorgeous Emerald Drop Earrings she wore. These earrings are definitely a “statement piece” but looked sophisticated and classy because Angelina kept it simple by not wearing any other jewelry besides a matching emerald ring, which didn’t distract from the earrings.
You can find Mademoiselle Jewelry’s version of Angelina’s Emerald Drop Earrings for a fraction of the price you would pay for the real deal. Our earrings cost a mere $70, and are made of the highest-quality sterling silver and emerald green colored glass. These earrings are sure to dress up the little black dress that every girl has hanging in her closet.
Vermeil is a French word which came into use in the English language, mostly in America, in the 19th century as an alternative for the usual term silver-gilt. Essentially, Gold Vermeil Jewelry is a combination of sterling silver, gold, and other precious metals.
A typical example is .925 sterling silver coated with 14 karat (58%) gold. To be considered vermeil, the gold must also be at least 10 karat (42%) and be at least 1.5 micrometers thick. Sterling silver covered with another metal cannot be called vermeil.
Vermeil can be produced by either fire gilding or electrolysis. The original fire-gilding process was developed in France in the mid-1700s; however, France later banned the production of vermeil because over time artisans developed blindness due to mercury involved in the process.
Today, vermeil is safely produced by electrolysis.Random Fact: the White House has a collection of vermeil tableware kept on display (when not in use) in the Vermeil Room.
Michelle Samson is part of the Mademoiselle Jewelry team – a company that was founded on the principal that jewelry is art. Mademoiselle Jewelry specializes in unique jewelry, sterling silver jewelry, Tiffany style jewelry, inspirational jewelry, and designer jewelry. Each piece of jewelry is hand selected for quality, uniqueness, and creativity. Mademoiselle Jewelry also carries men’s jewelry and children’s jewelry.
Mademoiselle Jewelry has added a new and lovely piece to its fall 2009 collection — the Gold Vermeil Wishbone Necklace. This delightful little piece has become quite popular since Jennifer Aniston wore one in the hit comedy, “He’s Just Not that Into You.” Not to mention the fact that wishbones are meant to signify good luck and good fortune.
This wishbone necklace measures 20mm x 11mm x 3mm and is available on a 16″, 18″, or 20″ matching gold plated rolo chain. If you are the type of gal who prefers sterling silver jewelry, be certain to check out our sterling silver wishbone necklace, or our Tiffany Inspired Wishbone Necklace with sparkling CZs!
Michelle Samson is part of the Mademoiselle Jewelry team – a company that was founded on the principal that jewelry is art. Mademoiselle Jewelry specializes in unique jewelry, sterling silver jewelry, Tiffany style jewelry, inspirational jewelry, and designer jewelry. Each piece of jewelry is hand selected for quality, uniqueness, and creativity. Mademoiselle Jewelry also carries men’s jewelry and children’s jewelry.
Michelle Samson is part of the Mademoiselle Jewelry team – a company that was founded on the principal that jewelry is art. Mademoiselle Jewelry specializes in unique jewelry, sterling silver jewelry, Tiffany style jewelry, inspirational jewelry, and designer jewelry. Each piece of jewelry is hand selected for quality, uniqueness, and creativity. Mademoiselle Jewelry also carries men’s jewelry and children’s jewelry.
