Gunmetal finish, hand hammered teardrop pendant with gold wraps of herkimer diamonds. Gold chain with moonstone connectors.
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Metals: 14k Gold filled and gunmetal finish sterling silver
Gemstones: Herkimer diamond and moonstone
Dimensions: Pendant is about 1.25" x .75"
Complete with our signature handcrafted tension "S" clasp closure. Perfect for anyone that struggles with solo-clasping a lobster or spring ring clasp. Extenders can be clasped anywhere from 16"-18", excellent for layering options.
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ABOUT 14k GOLD FILLED
*Gold filled is the next level and is an amazing, quality alternative to solid gold
*It is actual layers of gold pressure bonded with other jeweler quality metals. While gold plating can eventually wear off, gold filled is required by law to contain 5% gold (plated is more like .5%) and it’s therefore extremely uncommon to wear through gold filled
*If you can wear gold jewelry without skin sensitivity, you can most likely wear gold filled!
*During the mid to late Victorian period, gold filled jewelry was very common and was manufactured in large numbers.
*For more in depth info, check out this BLOG POST!