Description: MOTHER-of-PEARL STINGRAY with RUBY EYES CARVING & 18K GOLD VERMEIL over STERLING SILVER Item # : 183 15136 Type of carving : Black Mother-of-Pearl shell three-dimensional carved pendant (amulet / charm) Design : Ornate STINGRAY design ~ 3-dimentional carving in exceptional fine details. Material : Natural black Mother-of-Pearl and 18K Gold Vermeil over genuine solid Sterling Silver ~ 18K gold-plated 3-microns. The eyes are inlayed bezel-set genuine natural red RUBY gemstones. Plating : Very thick and durable ~ 3-microns 18K yellow Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver Amount : 1 (one) individual piece * All photos are taken from the actual item * Weight : approx. 5.91 grams Size : Length: approx. 58.35 mm = 2.29 inches Width: approx. 28.97 mm Depth: approx. 5.01 mm All measurements are taken at the widest points Bail : Inside dimensions of the pendant bail are approx. 8.20 x 7.10 mm ~ it will fit a chain, cord or rope with a diameter of approx. 7.00 mm The cord shown in the photos is for display only and is not included. Origin : Hand-carved by Balinese master-craftsmen The silverwork is handmade by out in-house master silversmiths. Color : Multicolor black shell, red Ruby gemstones and gold Quality : New and excellent Treatment : None ~ 100 % natural shell which is hand-carved and polished Hand-crafted : 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. Hallmark stamp : This amulet pendant is hallmark stamped 925. Black Mother-of-Pearl shell : Pinctada margaritifera ~ Black-lip Pearl Oyster Pinctada margaritifera, commonly known as the black-lip pearl oyster, is a species of pearl oyster, a saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pteriidae. This species is common in the Indo-Pacific within tropical coral reefs. The ability of P. margaritifera to produce pearls means that the species is a valuable resource to humans. The oysters are harvested wild from coral reefs and are also commonly grown in aquaculture, both primarily taking place in the Indo-Pacific region. The common name of this species refers to the black coloring along the margins of the interior of the shell. Externally the shell is dark grayish brown or green, though white spots are common across the shell. Adults usually reach between 20 and 25 cm (7.9 and 9.8 inches) in height. Origin : We buy all our shell material from the pearl farms (aqua culture) off the coast of the Island of Sumbawa. This shell carving is handcrafted in Bali (Indonesia) by our in-house Balinese shell carvers. 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 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 : This shell, gemstones & 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver pendant is absolutely marvelous and made with exceptional detail. The condition is new and excellent. Don’t miss this opportunity to own this beautiful charm pendant 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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Price: 60.2 USD
Location: BALI - Island of the Gods
End Time: 2025-02-14T17:29:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD
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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: 5.91 grams
Necklace Length: 58.35 mm = 2.29 inches
Shape: Stingray Carving
Main Stone Color: Multicolor
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Main Stone: Black Mother-of-Pearl
Material: Gemstone, Shell, Sterling Silver, Gold Vermeil, Mother-of-Pearl
Metal: Sterling Silver
Metal Purity: 925
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day
Pendant/Locket Type: Pendant
Setting Style: Bail
Style: Charm, Pendant, Statement
Theme: Animals & Insects, Art, Awareness, Beauty, Bohemian, Ethnic, Fairytale & Fantasy, Fashion & Costumes, Holiday, Inspirational, Luck, Nature, Sea Life, Signs & Symbols, Travel & Places, Stingray
Type: Pendant
Wholesale: Yes
Gemstone Clarity Grade: Eye Clean
Number of Diamonds: Does not apply
Number of Gemstones: Does not apply
Antique: No
California Prop 65 Warning: None
Main Stone Shape: Carving
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: Ruby
Features: NONE
Collection: Agustus-Collection
Model: Sealife
Pendant Shape: Carving
Closure: Bail
