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Displaying a dove - the symbol of peace, grace and gentleness - set against an embroidered design, this lovely pendant from Stefano Oro is sure to be noticed. Simply add this pendant to your favorite yellow gold chain and you have an instant statement piece. It's crafted in 14K yellow gold piece with a gorgeous polished finish. Stefano Oro has been on ShopHQ for 25 years and brings customers fine Italian craftsmanship with world-class 14K gold designs from the heart of Tuscany.

Delight in the rich, bold look of jewelry made in the heart of Tuscany, Italy with Stefano Oro. Exclusive to ShopHQ, these gorgeous and affordable designs come from the small province of Arezzo, Italy - a city rich in maintaining its medieval heritage. Discover this captivating, classically-styled gold collection that brings history back to life in a uniquely modern way.

Details

  • Material Content: 14K Yellow Gold
  • Karatage: 14K
  • Finish: Polished
  • Total Gram Wt: 2.99g
  • Length: 1 4/8in.
  • Width: 1 1/8in.
  • Height: 1/8in.
  • Bail Type: Single
  • Country of Origin: Italy

Product Disclaimer

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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 “carat” is Arabic, meaning “bean seed.” This is because historically seeds were used to measure weights of gold and precious stones. In the United States, “karat” with a “k” is used to measure gold's purity, while “carat” with a “c” is used in measuring a gemstone's size. The karat mark of gold represents the percentage of pure gold to alloy.

  • 24K is pure gold or 100% gold
  • 21K is 21/24ths gold content or 87.5% gold: In the United States, jewelry with this karatage or higher is rare. It is far more common in Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
  • 18K is 18/24ths gold content or 75% gold: This karatage is a popular high-end choice in the United States, Europe and other regions. Its popularity is spreading throughout North America.
  • 14K is 14/24ths gold content or 58.5% gold: This is the most common gold karatage in the United States because of its fine balance between gold content, durability and affordability.
  • 10K is 10/24ths gold content or 41.7% gold: This karatage is gaining popularity for its affordability and durability. Commonly used in everyday-wear jewelry such as rings, 10K gold beautifully withstands wear and tear. It is the lowest gold content that can be legally marked or sold as gold jewelry in the United States.

    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 karats—24K, 18K, 14K, 10K, etc. The European system designates pieces by their percentage of gold content. For instance, 10K gold is marked “417,” denoting 41.7% gold; 14K is marked “585,” denoting 58.5% gold; and 18K is marked “750,” denoting 75% gold; etc.