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18K GOLD VERMEIL STERLING SILVER EARRINGS with RIVER JASPER CABOCHONS
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Item # |
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178 0428
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Type of jewelry |
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Earrings ~ 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver set with genuine natural
fancy-shaped River Jasper cabochons.
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Material |
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Solid genuine 925 Sterling Silver ~ 18K Gold-plated, genuine natural Indonesian River Jasper cabochons.
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Gemstones |
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A pair of genuine natural untreated Indonesian River Jasper gemstone cabochons.
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Amount |
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1 (one) pair
* 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. 12.64 grams
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Dimension |
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Total length including hooks: approx. 67.22 mm = 2.64 inches
Width: approx. 12.94 mm
Thickness: approx. 5.54 mm
These solid 925 Sterling Silver earrings are handmade; the size may vary +/- 1%.
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Color |
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Multicolor stone 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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These earrings are hallmark stamped 925 on the back
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About Indonesian Jasper |
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Jasper Gemstones
River Jasper is a multicolored gemstone.
The word "jasper" is derived from the Greek word iaspi meaning "spotted stone," related to the Hebrew jashpeh and the ancient Assyrian word ashpu. Jaspers were worn by Egyptian priests in amulets covered with inscriptions from their Book of the Dead and wrapped up with mummies for protection in the afterlife. The Minoans of Crete carved seals for the palace of Knossos of jasper.
Except for its colors and patterns, River Jasper has essentially the same geological characteristics as other Jaspers such as Picture Jasper, Flower Jasper, Leopard Skin Jasper, Rainbow Jasper, and other fancy Jaspers.
Like other Jasper gemstones, River Jasper is a Chalcedony and member of the Quartz group. The broad swirls and patterns of color are actually finely divided minerals such as clay and iron oxide.
Jasper is a variety of quartz that may contain up to 20 percent foreign materials or inclusions, including organic material and mineral oxides, which determine the color, pattern and appearance of the stone. Uniformly colored Jasper is uncommon but not unheard of; usually Jasper is multi-colored, spotted or banded. This stone is opaque, even in thin slices, and takes a high polish. Different types of Jasper display different luster. Like Agate, the wide selection of Jaspers includes a range of trade names and classifications that are used by jewelry makers and collectors.
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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.
These earrings are 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 these magnificent earrings |
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Our photographs have been enlarged to show details. Most details shown in the large image are actually not visible to the naked eye. We have made the image as close as possible to the original item when viewed on our screen. Depending on the viewers monitor settings, these items may appear a few shades lighter or darker in comparison to the original object.
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