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18K GOLD VERMEIL over SOLID STERLING SILVER NECKLACE BRACELET S-HOOK & EYE CLASP
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Item # |
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192 0720
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Type / style of finding |
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18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver S-HOOK & EYE CLASP finding ~ used for necklaces and bracelets
Made out of solid genuine 925 Sterling Silver.
This finding is not a ready to wear piece of jewelry.
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Amount |
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1 (one) piece / set
These S-hook & eye clasps are sold individually as ONE (1) single piece/set. With every bid you are placing you will receive 1 (one) piece / set.
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Plating |
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18K Gold Vermeil ~ very thick Gold-plated ~ 3-microns yellow Gold
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Silver weight |
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Varies from approx. 4.00 grams to 4.10 grams
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Dimensions |
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Length closed: approx. 47.00 mm = 1.85 inches
Width (at the widest point): approx. 8.55 mm
Size of S-hook (outside)
Width: approx. 8.55 mm
Thickness: approx. 1.92 mm
Inside diameter of eye: approx. 2.25 mm
Length “eye” part: approx. 14.00 mm
Length of hook part: approx. 35.15 mm
Size of “key-hole” part
Length: approx. 9.00 mm
Diameter: approx. 6.42 mm
Size of “key” part (tube)
Length: approx. 7.60 mm
Diameter: approx. 4.95 mm
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Origin |
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Handmade in Bali (Indonesia) by our in-house master silversmith
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How to use? |
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These S-hook & eye clasp findings are used for necklaces and bracelets.
You will receive:
- 1 piece S-hook ring with an attached “key-hole” part
- 1 piece “eye” with an attached “key-hole” part
- 2 pieces “key” parts
Simply insert your beading cord (silk or beading wire), at the face / front end of the “key” and make a tight knot on the other end.
Now string your beads or pearls. You have the choice to knot between each bead or pearl.
After you reached the length of the necklace or bracelet as you require insert your beading cord into the second “key” and make again a tightly knot.
The tube of this S-hook & eye-clasp finding is also suitable for chains, satin ropes or leather cords.
Now insert the “key” parts into the “key-hole” parts and rotate clockwise. You can remove the key again if you rotate counter-clockwise. You can test this several times to make sure you have the correct position.
To fix /attach the “key” parts permanently into the “key-hole” parts, use jewelers’ adhesive which you apply gently inside the “key-holes” and on the knot & part of the “key” which will be inside the “key-hole”.
Insert the “key” parts again into the “key-hole” parts and rotate clockwise.
Check that the position is correct before the adhesive is dry.
There should be no adhesive on any visible part.
The knots are hidden inside the “key-hole” parts.
Let the jeweler’s adhesive harden for at least 24 hours.
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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 karat (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 than plated with Gold cannot be sold as vermeil without disclosing that it contains base metal.
All our Vermeil is 100% free of any nickel.
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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Our 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver beads and findings are absolutely marvelous and made with exceptional detail.
This S-hook & eye clasp is handmade out of solid 925 Sterling Silver; the size may vary +/- 1%.
The condition is new and excellent.
This S-hook & eye clasp finding is hallmark stamped 925.
Create your own personal designer necklace or bracelet using these beautiful solid handmade Bali Silver S-hook & eye clasp finding.
The photos in our description are stock photos.
You will receive one piece / set from our stock which is identical and from the same production lot.
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