Octopus Pendant Land Snail Mother-of-Pearl Carving & Gold Vermeil Sterling 19.1g

Description: PENDANT LAND SNAIL SHELL, CARVED MOTHER-of-PEARL OCTOPUS, RUBY & GOLD VERMEIL STERLING SILVER Item # : 183 16381 Type of carving : Yellow Indonesian Land Snail & golden yellow Mother-of-Pearl 3-dimensionally carved pendant (amulet / charm) Design : Ornate OCTOPUS design Bali granulation pendant ~ carving in exceptional fine details. The eyes are made out of inlayed bezel-set genuine red Ruby gemstones. Material : Natural yellow Indonesian Land Snail, golden yellow Mother-of-Pearl, Ruby gemstones and 18K Gold Vermeil over genuine solid Sterling Silver ~ 18K gold-plated 3-microns. Gemstone : Two genuine natural untreated Ruby gemstones ~ round 1.8 mm diameter, brilliant cut in excellent quality with just minor natural inclusions (si) ~ from Mozambique / Africa. The pair of red Ruby gemstones are bezel-set in 18K Gold Vermeil over solid genuine 925 Sterling Silver. 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. 19.19 grams Size : Length: approx. 55.05 mm = 2.16 inches Width: approx. 30.90 mm Depth: approx. 21.41 mm All measurements are taken at the widest points Bail : The bail inside measurement is 8.20 x 6.90 mm and will fit a chain, rope or cord with a diameter of 6.80 mm and smaller. 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 : Yellow Land Snail shell, red Ruby gemstone 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 stunning pendant is hallmark stamped 925. 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. Indonesian Land Snail : Yellow Land Snail ~ Asperitas bimaensis viridis is a species of air-breathing land snails, terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family Dyakiidae. It is an endemic land snail from Sumba / Indonesia Family: DYAKIIDAE Species: Asperitas bimaensis viridis Locality: Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia This snail is collected the local people in the southern rainforest of Sumba Island. Origin : Sumba Island / Indonesia. This shell carving is handcrafted in Bali (Indonesia) by our in-house Balinese shell carvers. Definition Bali granulation : Old-world Gold and Silver smithing brings the past into the present with detailed surface decoration that suits antique and contemporary designs Granulation, the art of creating a surface pattern on jewelry with tiny silver or gold balls, dates back to the third millennium BC. The technique, invented in the Eastern Mediterranean and Egypt and later refined by Etruscan goldsmiths, looks as fresh and inventive today as it must have then. The process begins when wire is cut into short lengths and melted into round granules that are placed on the jewelry in the desired pattern. They’re held in place with temporary “glue” made from plant sap. In the best examples, the balls are attached permanently with heating (which evaporates the glue), not soldering. But it’s a difficult process because the temperature has to be hot enough to fuse the tiny ball to the surface, but not enough to melt the ball into an amorphous puddle. Granulation involves only high-karat Silver or Gold. The purer the material, the easier it will be to achieve the fusion required for granulation. People are instantly attracted to granulation because of the connection to ancient cultures. 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 Land Snail, Mother-of-Pearl, 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 statement 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. Why Shop with AGUSTUS-Collection » eBay Seller since the Year 2000 » Very high Approval Rating » Outstanding Collection » Custom Orders & Wholesale » Free Shipping for purchases over US$ 500 » Combine Shipping for 10 days » Secure Packing & Shipping Services » Secure Payment » Items are guaranteed as described » Clear Return Policy » Fast Support Response » Outstanding Customer Service Get images that make Supersized seem small. THE simple solution for eBay sellers.

Price: 99 USD

Location: BALI - Island of the Gods

End Time: 2024-09-04T18:49:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD

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Octopus Pendant Land Snail Mother-of-Pearl Carving & Gold Vermeil Sterling 19.1g

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, Multicolor

Country of Origin: Indonesia

Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia

Handmade: Yes

Weight: 19.19 grams

Necklace Length: 55.05 mm = 2.16 inches

Shape: Octopus

Main Stone Color: Multicolor

Main Stone Creation: Natural

Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced

Main Stone: Mother of Pearl

Material: Gemstone, Shell, Sterling Silver, Gold Vermeil, Mother-of-Pearl, Snail

Metal: Sterling Silver

Metal Purity: 925

Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, Wedding

Pendant/Locket Type: Pendant

Setting Style: Bail

Style: Charm, Pendant, Statement

Theme: Animals & Insects, Art, Beauty, Bohemian, Fairytale & Fantasy, Fashion & Costumes, Inspirational, Nature, Sea Life, Octopus, Fauna, Handmade, Hand-carved, Snail, Hand-crafted

Type: Pendant

Wholesale: Yes

Gemstone Clarity Grade: Does not apply

Number of Diamonds: 0

Number of Gemstones: 2

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