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RAISED FIST HAND GESTURE PENDANT GOLD VERMEIL STERLING SILVER & CARVED APRICOT SHELL
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Item # |
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183 17825
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Type of Jewelry |
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Charm PENDANT ( talisman / amulet ) ~ 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver set with an Apricot Trumpet shell carving
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Type of carving |
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Natural apricot-color Syrix Trumpet Shell art carving ~ 3-dimensional carving
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Design |
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Exceptionally fine and realistic carved human hand design pendant with the
RAISED FIST HAND GESTURE ~ the fist is holding a Red Mediterranean Coral branch The carving is set with a 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver pendant bail.
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Material |
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Genuine natural apricot-color Syrix Trumpet Shell, Red Mediterranean Coral branch and 18K Gold Vermeil over genuine solid 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. 4.96 grams
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Size |
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Length with pendant bail: approx. 35.50 mm = 1.39 inches
Length without bail: approx. 25.00 mm
Width: approx. 21.00 mm
Depth: approx. 10.12 mm
All measurements are taken at the widest points
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Bail |
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The bail inside measurement is 6.00 x 5.90 mm and will fit a chain, rope or cord with a diameter of 5.80 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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The shell originates from Sumbawa Island / Indonesia ~ hand-carved in Bali by our in-house master craftsmen.
The red Mediterranean Coral we source in Italy.
The silverwork is handmade by our in-house master silversmiths.
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Color |
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Stunning shades of apricot, red and gold
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Quality |
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Excellent deep and finely carved apricot color Syrix Trumpet Shell, natural Red Coral and new handmade gold-plated Sterling Silver design
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Treatment |
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None ~ 100 % natural shell & Coral and natural color without any enhancements
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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 one-of-a-kind.
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Hallmark stamp |
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This Sterling Silver pendant is hallmark stamped 925.
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Raised fist hand gesture |
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The Raised Fist
The raised fist, or the clenched fist, is a symbol of solidarity and support.
It is also used as a salute to express unity, strength, defiance, or resistance.
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Definition Syrinx shell |
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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 overfished, and this snail is locally very common.
It is fished for food / consumption.
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Red Mediterranean Coral |
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Mediterranean Red Coral
is a gemstone quality variety of natural Coral. Precious coral is slowly built by very small marine animals known as coral polyps. These tiny, soft-bodied creatures form with minute, hard shells that accumulate as the colony grows. Over time, the colony begins to form complex branches and skeletal structures composed of hardened calcium carbonate and colored by carotenoid pigments. These biological formations grow very slowly, often as little as just 1 millimeter per year, ranging in size from small, hand-sized structures to enormous Coral reefs.
Most Coral gemstones available today are varieties of Corallium rubrum, a very specific pink to red colored species of the Coral genus. In the trade, Corallium rubrum is sometimes referred to as 'Noble Coral' and is the most desirable type of Coral for jewelry. Noble Coral also includes the popular 'Angel Skin Coral', a pink to salmon colored Coral.
Coral Gemstone Mythology, Metaphysical and Alternative Crystal Healing Powers
Since the beginning of the 1st millennium, precious Coral has been highly prized as a gem believed to be endowed with mysterious, powerful and sacred properties. The Gauls often used Coral gems as ornamentation for their helmets and weapons in the belief that it was a protective stone. Ancient Egyptians also placed Coral in tombs of the deceased to protect against evil spirits because they believed each Coral gem contained divine blood. The Romans hung branches of Coral around the necks of their children to protect them from danger. In the early 20th century, the people of Italy used Coral for protection from the 'evil eye' and many Italians used it for infertility.
In the Jyotish and Vedic practice of planetary gemology, red Coral is the planetary stone for Mars. The Pueblo Indians considered Coral to be one of the four elemental stones. Among the Hopi and Zuni tribes, the 'road of life' is symbolized by Coral, Jet, Abalone and Turquoise (the four elements). Although precious Coral is not a traditional birthstone for any month, it is a zodiac stone for Pisces, Scorpio, Capricorn and Taurus. Red Coral is ideal for the root or base chakra, and pink Coral can be beneficial for the heart chakra.
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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 carved shell, Red Coral & 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver pendant is marvelous and made with exceptional detail.
The condition is new and excellent.
Don’t miss this opportunity to own this beautiful pendant |
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