Make a beautiful statement on your neckline with this orange carnelian shell pendant from Cameo Italiano. Made in Italy, it features a 15mm cushion-shape cameo depicting flowers. Finely crafted in 18K yellow gold plated sterling silver, it measures 1.25" long and is easy to place on almost any of your favorite chains with the single bail. Pair it with matching earrings 216-186 to create a stunning coordinated style.
Rooted in the time-honored tradition of individual cameo carving, Cameo Italiano is redefining the heirloom by creating hand-carved cameo jewelry with a twist. Since the 1950s, three generations of Cameo Italiano artisans have been creating masterworks designed to withstand the test of modern times in both quality and luxurious style. They are now the industry leader in cameo production. Showcasing 18K gold over stunning sterling silver, the collection boasts an array of dramatic and darling designs.
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Vermeil Plating:
Pronounced "vermay," vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Regular gold plating is less than 2.5 microns.
The "vermeil" technique of plating sterling silver with gold originated in France in the 1750s. It differs from "gold filled" or "gold plated" in terms of the thickness or thinness of the microns over sterling silver. "Gold filled" pieces have a much thicker layer, between 15 and 45 microns, which is mechanically bonded to the base metal with heat and pressure. Vermeil is a more expensive version of "gold plated". It does not wear off as quickly as gold plating does. However, over time, vermeil wears off and therefore will require re-plating.
Gold/Platinum Embraced Silver or Bronze:
Our platinum and gold embraced collections feature layers of platinum or gold over sterling silver or bronze for a lustrous, radiant finish everywhere you look and touch.
To care for your plated jewelry items: