Make a beautiful statement on your neckline with this Chinese symbol pendant with chain. From Passport to China, it's available in your choice of symbol: Happiness, Longevity or Prosperity. It's finely crafted in sterling silver with velvety rich 18K yellow gold plating and hand-applied enamel work, a process that dates back to the Ming Dynasty as early as the 1300s. The 18" rolo chain has a 2" extender to perfectly complement your wardrobe. It's destined to be a go-to favorite in your collection.
Travel across the globe on the latest adventure in the Passport series: Passport to China. Global jewelry ambassador Shari Marcus transports you on an immersive journey to China - a land rich with ancient history, vibrant culture and steeped in tradition. Set in precious sterling silver with 18 karat gold plating, each piece is rich in symbolism and artistry, paying homage to China’s revered Imperial dynasties. Unique and treasured motifs, from pagodas to Chinese calligraphy, will take you to a faraway world. Embrace the feeling of royalty with the “Emperor’s stone” jade, the time-honored craftsmanship of carving, and the legacy of pearls and gemstones.
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: