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TURQUOISE STATUE of the BUDDHA SEATED in a VERMEIL over STERLING PAGODA
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Item # |
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183 1094
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Type of carving |
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Turquoise miniature statue of the Buddha ~ 3-dimensionally carved
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Design |
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Pendant / amulet with a magnificent image of the Buddha carving in beautiful and exceptional details.
The miniature statue of the Buddha is seated in a spectacular ornate 18K Gold Vermeil over solid Sterling Silver pagoda / temple.
The backside of the pagoda is decorated with a stunning sacred Bodhi-tree ( “tree of awakening” ) and fine leaves.
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Material |
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Natural Turquoise and 18K Gold Vermeil over genuine solid 925 Sterling Silver ~ 18K gold-plated 3-microns.
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Plating |
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Very thick and durable ~ 3-microns 18K yellow Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver
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Amount |
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1 (one) individual piece
* All photos are taken from the actual item *
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Weight |
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approx. 16.43 grams
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Size |
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Length / height: approx. 47.43 mm = 1.86 inches
Width: approx. 20.38 mm
Depth: approx. 9.89 mm
All measurements are taken at the widest points
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Bail |
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The bail inside measurements are 7.60 mm and will fit a chain, rope or cord with a diameter of 7.50 mm and smaller.
The cord shown in the photos is for display only and is not included.
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Origin |
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Hand-carved by Balinese master-craftsmen
The silverwork is handmade by out in-house master silversmiths.
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Color |
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Greenish-turquoise and gold
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Quality |
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New and excellent
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Treatment |
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None ~ 100 % natural gemstone which is hand-carved and polished
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Hand-crafted |
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This jewelry is made using ancient traditional techniques. Each piece is handmade and is not a machine mass produced item.
Each piece, silver parts and carvings are made one by one which make each piece a one-of-a-kind.
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Hallmark stamp |
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This pendant is hallmark stamped 925.
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Origin of Turquoise |
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Natural greenish Tibetan Turquoise
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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 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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This genuine Turquoise & 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver pendant / amulet is absolutely marvelous and made with exceptional detail.
The condition is new and excellent.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own this magnificent pendant |
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