I think this is one of Judith Ripka's most simple and elegant designs, with the links in different shapes and sizes, the largest of which have a vermeil sash on them. There is also vermeil on the fleur-de-lis charm that hangs from it. There is an ornate lobster clasp. The fleur de lis also has 3 small, probably 1mm, CZ stones on it. Bracelet is stamped, like most Judith Ripka jewelry: JUDITH RIPKA 935 CZ THAILAND It is not stamped gold or vermeil anywhere. Yet, every other listing on every selling platform, says that the gold color on this particular bracelet is vermeil. Vermeil is a good deal better than gold-plate: "Gold vermeil uses Sterling Silver as a base metal, this means it is made from only precious metals. Sterling Silver consists of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other materials like brass or copper. A thick layer of gold is then electroplated over the sterling silver base. An electric current is used to bind the gold and silver together. When making vermeil jewelry, the gold layer is required to be at least 2.5 microns thick. The gold must also carry a karat weight of 10 or above. Gold vermeil contains a much thicker layer of gold than gold-plated jewelry. Jewelry that is gold-plated only requires the gold layer to be 0.5 microns thick. Vermeil is much less likely to fade, tarnish, or wear down." Judith Ripka's jewelry is known for being high end, high quality, and beautifully designed. These piece really lives up to the luxury jewelry standard.