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A vibrant burst of colors saturate this lovely pendant! Crafted in gold embraced™ sterling silver, this pendant features four opaque gemstone cabochons and various multi-gemstones for additional sparkle under a yellow vermeil starfish.

You will find one round shaped 9mm dyed lapis cabochon, one oval 12 x 10mm stabilized turquoise, one oval 14 x 12mm dyed black onyx cabochon and one oval 14 x 12mm dyed green jade. Twinkling along side are four round cut 1.75mm sapphires, five round cut 1.75mm chrome diopsides and two round cut 3mm apatites. The cabochons are in fancy settings and the clear gemstones in bead settings. The total lapis weight is 7.35ct, turquoise weight is 3.75ct, onyx weight is 6.46ct, jade weight is 5.35ct, sapphire weight is 0.16ct, chrome diopside weight is 0.20ct and apatite weight is 0.20ct (all approximate). The pendant measures 1-7/16"L x 1-13/16"W and includes an 18" cable chain that secures with a spring ring clasp. From the Jason Dow Collection for the United Designers.

All weights pertaining to diamond weights are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.

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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:

  • Remove jewelry before bathing, swimming, washing hands, putting on make-up, lotions, perfumes, and/or working with household chemicals, cleaners, or acidic liquids.
  • Do not clean plated jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner or in silver cleaning solutions, as it could completely remove the plating finish from your item.
  • Ensure your jewelry item is thoroughly dry before storing. Moisture in an enclosed space can increase tarnishing.
  • Store your plated jewelry in a jewelry box lined with felt or anti-tarnish material. Items should not be stacked as this may cause damage to the plating surface.
  • Do not use excessive pressure when cleaning with a polishing cloth or soft brush, as this may cause damage to the plating.
  • Over time your plated items will need to be re-plated. Contact your local jeweler for information on plating services.