Description: WINGED GREEK STYLE FEMALE TORSO PENDANT GOLD VERMEIL STERLING SILVER & CARVED SHELL Item # : 183 16463 Type of Jewelry : PENDANT ~ 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver and shell Type of carving : Natural apricot-color Syrinx trumpet shell and golden Mother-of-Pearl carving Design : WINGED GREEK STYLE FEMALE TORSE pendant ~ exceptionally fine 3-demisionaly carved. Material : Genuine natural apricot-color Syrinx trumpet shell, golden Mother-of-Pearl shell & 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver. Plating : 18K Gold Vermeil ~ very thick and durable 3-microns yellow Gold-plated over solid 925 Sterling Silver Amount : 1 (one) individual piece * All photos are taken from the actual item * Weight : approx. 6.20 grams Size : Length / height: approx. 51.95 mm = 2.04 inches Width: approx. 19.83 mm Depth: approx. 9.42 mm All measurements are taken at the widest points Size of bail : Inside dimensions of the pendant bail are approx. 7.10 x 8.30 mm ~ it will fit a chain, cord or rope with a diameter of approx. 7.00 mm and smaller. Origin of shell : These shells originate from Sumbawa Island / Indonesia and are hand-carved in Bali by our in-house master craftsmen. Color : Stunning shades of apricot, golden yellow and gold Quality : Excellent deep and finely carved natural shell Treatment : None ~ 100 % natural shell and natural color without any enhancements Origin of Silver work : Handmade in Bali by our in-house Balinese silversmiths Hallmark stamp : This pendant is hallmark stamped 925 Definition Syrinx shell : Syrinx aruanus, common name the Australian trumpet or false trumpet, is a species of extremely large sea snail measuring up to 91 cm long and weighing up to 18 kg. It is a marine gastropod mollusk in the family Turbinellidae, and is the only species in the genus Syrinx. This is the largest living snail (shelled gastropod) species in the world, and arguably the largest (heaviest) gastropod in the world. Although the shell itself is quite well known to shell collectors because of its extraordinary size, little is known about the ecology and behavior of the species, except for one study about its feeding habits. This species occurs in the northern half of Australia and adjacent areas, including eastern Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. These giant snails live on sandy bottoms in the intertidal zone and the sublittoral down to about 30 meters. It has not been over fished and this snail is locally very common. It is fished for food / consumption. Definition Mother-of-Pearl : MOTHER-of-PEARL is produced by the Pinctada maxima mollusk ~ the South Sea pearl oyster They are currently cultured in areas throughout the Indian and Pacific Oceans, primarily in Indonesia, Australia and the Philippines. These waters are the native habitat of a large oyster known as Pinctada maxima. This oyster grows up to 12 inches in diameter and much larger than other saltwater oysters There are two varieties of Pinctada maxima, the silver-lipped and the gold-lipped. The two are distinguished by their distinct coloration of the outer edge of the interior. This type of shell is known as mother-of-pearl, and is responsible for the coloration of the cultured pearls produced, therefore the name. What is Gold Vermeil? : 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. Remarks : 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 condition is new and excellent. 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Price: 66 USD
Location: BALI - Island of the Gods
End Time: 2025-01-06T17:19:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
Base Metal: Sterling Silver
Brand: Agustus-Collection
Color: Gold
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia
Handmade: Yes
Weight: 6.20 grams
Necklace Length: 51.95 mm = 2.04 inches
Shape: Winged Torso
Main Stone Color: Multicolor
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Main Stone: Mother of Pearl/Shell
Material: Shell, Sterling Silver, Gold Vermeil, Mother-of-Pearl
Metal: Sterling Silver
Metal Purity: 925
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Engagement, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Pendant/Locket Type: Pendant
Setting Style: Bail
Style: Charm, Pendant, Statement
Theme: Angels, Art, Beauty, Bohemian, Fairytale & Fantasy, Fashion & Costumes, Inspirational, Luck, Signs & Symbols, Handmade, Hand-carved, Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Amulet, Charm, Hand-crafted, Torso, Female, Greek, Sculpture
Type: Pendant
Wholesale: Yes
Gemstone Clarity Grade: Eye Clean
Number of Diamonds: 0
Number of Gemstones: 0
Antique: No
California Prop 65 Warning: None
Main Stone Shape: Torso
Cut Grade: Excellent
MPN: Does not apply
Chain Type: No Chain
Colored Diamond Intensity: Does not apply
Diamond Clarity Grade: Does not apply
Diamond Color Grade: Does not apply
Total Carat Weight: Does not apply
Customized: No
Certification: None
Secondary Stone: No Stone
Features: Handmade, Hand-carved
Closure: Bail
Collection: Agustus-Collection
Model: Winged Torso
Pendant Shape: Torso
