Vermeil Turquoise 1950's Watch Fob

A fob is a small decorative object attached to the strap of the pocket watch to make the watch easier to handle.

Vermeil (pronounced vehr-may) is a legally regulated term that refers to a certain kind of quality jewelry. To be legally called "vermeil" in the United States, the jewelry piece must meet ALL of these conditions:

1. Have sterling silver as its base material. Sterling silver is an alloy made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other materials, and is a standard material used in high quality jewelry (versus, e.g., brass or copper).

2. Be plated in gold that is at least 10k (10 karats). That means the gold is at least 41.7% gold content.

3. Have gold plating that is at least 2.5 microns thick. A micron is 1/1000th of a millimeter.

Our estate collection includes a variety of antique, vintage, and pre-owned jewelry. These beautiful pieces had a life before we found them and may show signs of wear, or have imperfections. These unique qualities tell a story and make each piece truly one of a kind.