Description: CROSSED-FINGERS GESTURE HAND PENDANT GOLD VERMEIL STERLING SILVER & APRICOT SHELL Item # : 183 0870 Type of Jewelry : Protective talisman PENDANT ( amulet / charm ) ~ 18K Gold Vermeil over solid 925 Sterling Silver set with a Apricot Trumpet shell carving Type of carving : Natural apricot-color Syrix Trumpet Shell art carving Design : Exceptionally fine and realistic carved human hand design with the crossed-fingers gesture ~ 3-dimensional carving Material : Genuine natural apricot-color Syrix Trumpet Shell and 18K Gold Vermeil over genuine solid Sterling Silver ~ 18K gold-plated / 3-microns. 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. 7.38 grams Size : Length / height: approx. 48.56 mm = 1.91 inches Width: approx. 12.15 mm Depth: approx. 10.07 mm All measurements are taken at the widest points Bail : This pendant has a bail inside measurement of 2.80 x 6.70 mm and will fit a chain, rope or cord with a diameter of 2.70 mm The cord shown in the photos is for display only and is not included. Origin : The shell originates from Sumbawa Island / Indonesia ~ hand-carved in Bali by our in-house master craftsmen The silverwork is handmade by out in-house master silversmiths. Color : Stunning shades of apricot, and gold Quality : Excellent deep and finely carved apricot color Syrix Trumpet Shell and new handmade gold-plated Sterling Silver design Treatment : None ~ 100 % natural shell and natural color without any enhancements 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 Sterling Silver pendant is hallmark stamped 925. Crossed fingers hand gesture ; To cross one's fingers is a hand gesture commonly used to wish for luck. Occasionally it is interpreted as an attempt to implore God for protection. The gesture is referred to by the common expressions "cross your fingers", "keep your fingers crossed", or just "fingers crossed". The act of crossing one's fingers mainly belongs to Christianity. The earliest use of the gesture had two people crossing their index fingers to form a cross. The use of the gesture is often considered by children as an excuse for telling a white lie. By extension, a similar belief is that crossing one's fingers invalidates a promise being made. 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. 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 & 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 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: 68 USD
Location: BALI - Island of the Gods
End Time: 2025-01-19T21:11:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD
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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
Certification: Does not apply
Wholesale: No
Main Stone Color: Apricot
Handmade: Yes
Metal: Sterling Silver
Chain Type: No Chain
Main Stone Shape: Carving
Occasion: Anniversary, Birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, Graduation, Mother's Day
Pendant Shape: Hand
Diamond Clarity Grade: Does not apply
Cut Grade: Does not apply
Country/Region of Manufacture: Indonesia
Material: Sterling Silver, Gold Vermeil, Apricot Trumpet Shell, Shell
Weight: 7.38 grams
Main Stone: Apricot Shell
Diamond Color Grade: Does not apply
Main Stone Creation: Natural
Pendant/Locket Type: Charm
Setting Style: Bezel
Main Stone Treatment: Not Enhanced
Total Carat Weight: Does not apply
Necklace Length: 48.56 mm = 1.91 inches
Number of Gemstones: 1
Secondary Stone: No Stone
Brand: Agustus-Collection
Style: Charm, Pendant, Statement
Number of Diamonds: Does not apply
Country of Origin: Indonesia
Color: Gold
Metal Purity: 925
Theme: Protection, Good Luck, Art, Awareness, Bohemian, Ethnic, Fairytale & Fantasy, Family & Friends, Fashion & Costumes, Gothic, Love, Luck, Magic, Pagan, Retro, Signs & Symbols, Skeletons & Skulls
Colored Diamond Intensity: Does not apply
Type: Pendant
