In 1913, Bohemian Daniel Swarovski finally accomplished what he’d devoted the better part of his life to achieving. He succeeded in making flawless crystals. These perfectly cut crystals today bear his namesake: Swarovski crystals.

Also known as “silver gilt,” vermeil is produced by one of two methods. It is either fire gilded or formed through electrolysis, a process during which silver serves as the cathode and a bar of gold serves as the anode.

• Small and large rose-colored Swarovski crystals
• Vermeil spacer beads between crystals
• Vermeil ear wires
• One-of-a-kind pieces with very limited availability
• Available exclusively through Blue Gobi, these pieces cannot be found anywhere else
• Handmade by Zachary Bloom in the USA

The porous nature of Swarovski crystals demands extra care. To maintain their sheen: 1) avoid exposure to household chemicals like hair spray, perfume and cleaning products; 2) gently wipe them gently with a warm damp cloth to remove body oils and perspiration; 3) when storing, keep them separate from other gemstones and metals that may scratch them. However, if your crystals become dirty, you may wash them occasionally with warm water, a mild detergent and a soft toothbrush.

Avoid vigorous polishing of your vermeil jewelry so as not to destroy the gold coating, and never expose it to moisture. Keeping it in a zip-lock bag will prevent moisture and humidity from attacking it.