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The origins of glass pre-date recorded history, but its basic components are no mystery. Melted at high temperatures, three commonly occurring substances?sand, limestone and sodium carbonate?cool to form glass. Add oxides of copper, iron, cobalt, gold, silver and other metals and it takes on gem-like hues. As far back as the Ancient Egyptians, colored glass beads were strung into jewelry. Venice emerged as a glassmaking center in the 12th century and remains famed for its tradition of artistry and excellence. By the 14th century, a craze for faceted glass adornments had swept through Europe, elevating colored glass to gemstone status.
Vermeil (pronounced ver-may) is a combination of precious metals. The inside core is pure sterling silver. The outer coating is of solid, finely crafted 14kt gold. These two precious metals are combined to produce long-lasting jewelry that looks, feels, and endures exactly like pure gold.
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