This gorgeous Stefano Oro pendant features intricate floral patterns arranged in the shape of a butterfly, symbolizing transformation, beauty and grace. The floral motif adds a delicate and feminine touch to the design. The intricate "ricami" (embroidery in Italian) pattern adds depth and visual interest, showcasing a blend of craftsmanship and artistic flair. Finely crafted in rich 14K yellow gold, it has polished and satin finishes. The 18" flat rolo chain safely secures with a spring ring clasp.
Delight in intricately crafted 14K gold jewelry made in the heart of Tuscany with Stefano Oro. These gorgeous designs come from the small province of Arezzo, Italy - a city rich in maintaining its medieval heritage. Discover this captivating and timeless 14K gold collection from renowned designer Stefano Virginio, who brings history back to life in a uniquely modern way.
Yellow Gold
By far the most common color of gold used in jewelry, yellow gold is gold in its natural shade. Yellow gold is usually alloyed with copper and silver to increase the strength of the metal. How yellow the metal is depends upon the content of gold. A 14-karat piece of jewelry will have a brighter yellow hue than a 10-karat piece. Likewise, an 18-karat piece of jewelry will have a deeper yellow than 14-karat gold, and so on.
Gold Karat
Gold's softness and malleability make it a wonderful metal to work with when creating virtually any design in jewelry. But this softness can be a drawback as well. To make it stronger and more durable, gold is usually alloyed, or mixed, with other metals such as copper or silver. The higher a metal's percentage of gold content, the softer and more yellow the jewelry piece. The karat weight system used to measure gold in a piece is the same for all hues, including white and yellow gold.
The word ācaratā is Arabic, meaning ābean seed.ā This is because historically seeds were used to measure weights of gold and precious stones. In the United States, ākaratā with a ākā is used to measure gold's purity, while ācaratā with a ācā is used in measuring a gemstone's size. The karat mark of gold represents the percentage of pure gold to alloy.
In order to determine the karat weight of a specific item, simply look for the quality mark. Jewelry items will bear the stamp of their karatage based upon the United States or European system of marking. The United States system designates pieces by their karatsā24K, 18K, 14K, 10K, etc. The European system designates pieces by their percentage of gold content. For instance, 10K gold is marked ā417,ā denoting 41.7% gold; 14K is marked ā585,ā denoting 58.5% gold; and 18K is marked ā750,ā denoting 75% gold; etc.