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18K GOLD VERMEIL STERLING SILVER PENDANT with a LABRADORITE & BLUE SAPPHIRE
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Item # |
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180 2815
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Type of jewelry |
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PENDANT ~ 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver set with genuine natural gemstones
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Material |
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Solid genuine 925 Sterling Silver ~ 18K Gold-plated, HUGE genuine natural Labradorite and a genuine natural Blue Sapphire
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Secondary Gemstone |
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A genuine natural Blue Sapphire ~ 1.8 mm diameter, brilliant cut in excellent eye-clean quality with just minor natural inclusions (si) ~ from Mozambique / Africa
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Amount |
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1 (one) piece
* All photos are taken from the actual item *
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Plating |
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18K Gold Vermeil ~ very thick and durable 3-microns yellow Gold-plated over solid 925 Sterling Silver
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Total weight |
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approx. 30.31 grams
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Dimension |
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Total length including bail: approx. 58.45 mm = 2.30 inches
Width: approx. 29.76 mm
Thickness: approx. 12.30 mm
This solid 925 Sterling Silver pendant is handmade; the size may vary +/- 1%.
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Size of bail |
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Inside diameter of the pendant bail is approx. 4.60 mm x 8.00 mm ~ it will fit a chain, cord or rope with a diameter of approx. 4.50 mm and smaller.
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Color |
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Multicolor, blue and gold
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Origin of silver work |
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Handmade in Bali by our in-house Balinese silversmiths
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Hallmark stamp |
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This pendant is hallmark stamped 925 on the back
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More about Labradorite
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There are few gemstones that display the 'play-of-color' phenomenon better than Labradorite, reds, blues, purples, yellows and more dance before your eyes as it turns in your hand but there is much more to discover about this rare beauty.
The Schiller effect, labradorescence, light interference, lattice distortions are some of the scientific explanations for flashes of color in Labradorite gemstones which we can go into later but perhaps the Inuit people of Labrador in Canada explain it best by saying that the Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis were trapped within Labradorite rocks.
The story goes that a mighty Eskimo warrior freed the colors that dazzle the Polar skies with blows from his spear but could not break all the rocks leaving a number of Labradorite gemstones for us to collect then carve, polish and admire to this very day.
It may come as a surprise but the varied colors displayed in a high quality Labradorite are not really present in the gemstone or a result of mineral impurities. Labradorite is made up of thin layers of different minerals and as light travels through these layers it breaks up the white light into all the colors of the rainbow which then bounce back, get deflected, get absorbed and flash before our eyes.
This is not a very common phenomenon and there a few different names for this exhibition, adularescence, labradorescence and aventurescence are long and difficult to say so someone come up with the 'Schiller effect' from an old German word meaning sparkle, twinkle or play-of-color.
Most Labradorite have a dark base color with blue, green, yellow or red the most likely colors to be on display. Gold, purple, teal, orange can also appear and the examples with strong color showing or a whole rainbow of colors are the most sought after.
Labradorite is a feldspar, the most plentiful mineral on earth, a mixture of silica and aluminum which makes up more than half of the Earth's crust.
The appearance of sodium (Albite) and calcium (Anorthite) in the right proportions mixed with the silicon and aluminum gives us Labradorite. Moonstone, Sunstone and Amazonite have very similar chemical compositions and are also types of feldspars.
What is the spiritual meaning of Labradorite?
Known as a gemstone of transformation, Labradorite will be of great assistance to those going through changes in life whether by choice or circumstances. A new career or the loss of employment, moving home, a broken relationship or embarking on a healthy new lifestyle all involve stresses and commitment and a Labradorite gemstone will give you the strength to persevere and succeed.
Labradorite is an ideal workplace gemstone, it encourages communication, team work and commitment to the cause. It can make the work environment an enjoyable place to be, make customers feel welcome and generally improve company performance.
It is an emotionally positive gemstone, bringing enthusiasm to everyday life along with the simple joys of family, friends and surroundings. It will relieve the burdens of responsibility and allow you to appreciate what you have.
Labradorite and the Chakras
Chakras are the energy centers in your body also known as Qi or Prana. There are seven Chakras throughout the body each influencing a particular physical, emotional or mental state and each has an associated color. The seven chakras are as follows, Crown linked with the color purple, Third Eye (indigo), Throat (blue), Heart (green), Solar Plexus (yellow), Sacral (orange) and Root (red).
Sometimes in life our Chakras become unbalanced or blocked and need to be realigned or cleansed. One way to do this is through the use of Chakra healing stones. These stones or crystals are colored to correspond to individual chakras, red for the Root Chakra, orange for the Sacral, yellow for the Solar Plexus, green for the Heart, blue for the Throat, Indigo for the Third Eye and purple for the Crown Chakra.
Labradorite is often found in the deep blue range of colors and is generally connected to the Third Eye Chakra. If you are feeling lethargic, not so much physically as mentally, wondering what is the point of your life, being unable to decide and seeming to make the wrong judgment all the time then you may be experiencing a blocked Third Eye Chakra.
Alternatively, this Chakra may be overactive and signs of this include daydreaming, bad nightmares, being negative about any new ideas, a Labradorite gemstone can give those daydreams a purpose by turning them into imaginative ideas, make the nightmares become visions of a bright future and open your mind to new experiences.
Labradorite does come in other colors and if the particular gemstone is predominantly yellow or red it will have influence on another of the Chakras.
Health Benefits of Labradorite
We are often asked how to use gemstones for spiritual or health benefits and while we are certainly not experts in this field we have gained some experience and knowledge. Of-course, wearing the gemstone as a piece of jewelry is the easiest way for the crystal to influence your body.
Alternatively, they can be placed in your purse or pocket and used as a touchstone throughout the day. Hold crystals or place them in your lap while meditating. Easiest of all, just lay down with crystals on your body, lined up with the chakra points if possible.
There is no doubt that stress and depression is not just a mental issue, these ailments are a direct cause of many physical problems. Labradorite can attend to both stress and depression and thus be a great physical healing benefit.
In addition, Labradorite is thought to be of great help to the respiratory system, the metabolic and digestive system, symptoms of PMS and rheumatism, arthritis and gout as well as regulating high blood pressure.
Labradorite should be cleansed every two weeks to keep it at its maximum potential. You can do this by running the stone under tepid water and drying it in the sun for about an hour. The more natural the water, the better so spring water or rain water is perfect but tap water will suffice.
If you feel the Labradorite gemstone needs a bit of a boost or maybe a deep cleansing then try an earth bath. Dig a hole a few inches into the best natural soil you can find, place your gemstone directly in the soil, leave it for at least a day before retrieving it and cleaning with running water. It is a good idea to mark where you buried the gemstone!
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What is Gold Vermeil? |
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VERMEIL, which is pronounced "vehr-MAY," is 925 Sterling Silver with is plated with Gold.
Vermeil is a combination of Sterling Silver and Gold commonly used as a component in jewelry. A typical example is Sterling Silver coated with 18K or 24K Gold. To be considered VERMEIL, the gold must be at least 10 karats (42%) and be at least 2.5 micrometers thick. In the US and various other countries, Sterling Silver covered first with a base metal (such as nickel) and then plated with Gold cannot be sold as vermeil without disclosing that it contains base metal.
The word "VERMEIL" is a French word which came into use in the English language, mostly in America, in the 19th century as an alternative for the usual term silver-gilt.
Vermeil can be produced by either fire-gilding or electrolysis. The original fire-gilding process was developed in France in the mid-18th century; however, France later banned the production of vermeil because over time artisans developed blindness due to mercury involved in the process. Today, VERMEIL is produced by electrolysis which is much safer than fire gilding yet produces a very similar result
The White House has a collection of vermeil tableware kept on display (when not in use) in the Vermeil Room.
The Code of Federal Regulations 16, Part 23.5 defines Vermeil: "An industry product may be described or marked as 'vermeil' if it consists of a base of Sterling Silver coated or plated on all significant surfaces with Gold or Gold alloy of not less than 10 karat fineness, that is of substantial thickness and a minimum thickness throughout equivalent to two and one half (2 ½) microns (or approximately 1/10000ths of an inch) of fine Gold."
Less than 2.5 microns is NOT Vermeil and is considered as simple Gold plating only.
Vermeil Jewelry
Vermeil is a more expensive version of Gold plated jewelry. It consists of a 925 Sterling Silver base that is coated or plated with Gold.
And again, if the longest lifespan is in the first place for you, your option is VERMEIL
Vermeil is much more durable than simple very thin gold plating.
No wonder that the price is also high.
Gold plated jewelry
Gold plating is the term used to describe the process of plating jewelry made of either precious (silver) or non-precious base metal (zinc, nickel, copper) with a thin layer of gold, which is depositing there by electrochemical methods. As it was said the layer is very thin and thus easy to scratch. It also naturally wears thin with time, exposing the metal below.
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Remarks |
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Our 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver jewelry are absolutely marvelous and made with exceptional detail.
This pendant is handmade out of solid 925 Sterling Silver; the size may vary +/- 1%.
The condition is new and excellent.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this magnificent gemstone pendant |
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