Gold-plated vs gold vermeil vs solid gold: what you’re actually paying for
Three words on a jewellery label, three very different prices. Here’s what each one means, and when the cheap pair is the smart pair.
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Worth it? What you’re actually paying for
Gold plating, cashmere, labels and lookalikes. How to read the label and decide whether the expensive one is worth the money.
Is cashmere worth it? How to read the label before you buy a jumper
Two jumpers, the same camel colour, £163 apart. The difference is written on the label, if you know how to read it.