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Girl with The Pearl Pendant - Vintage Rhodium Plate Champagne Pearl & Crystal pendant & Sterling Silver chain. This vintage pendant is crafted from rhodium plate over metal, serial number 913, and a 925 sterling silver chain, hallmarked 925. Featuring one pearl (simulated), eleven round cut faceted crystals, classic vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this pendant showcases a beautiful champagne colored pearl(simulated), and a crystal rhinestone sparkling surround, which simulated diamonds. The pendant has a fluted bale, which looks lovely with the elegant pendant. The chain is a box style, which also suits the pendant perfectly. The chain features a secure spring ring clasp, in perfect working order. This vintage pendant is high quality, and looks stunning when worn. It is so versatile, so it can be worn day or night. Truly a wonderful addition to any vintage jewelry collection. 

History: The first modern method of making imitation pearls was patented by Jacquin of France in 1686, according to Marie-Jose and Howard Opper writing in BEADS: Journal of the Society of Bead Researchers.

Centuries ago, quartz pebbles with a high lead content were found sparkling on the banks of Europe's Rhine River. These beautiful, natural stones were highly coveted and were eventually depleted, inspiring jewelers to create an imitation, aptly named the "rhinestone."

The story of silver mining began about 5,000 years ago. Silver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.

The sterling alloy originated in continental Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century in the area that is now northern Germany. A piece of sterling silver dating from Henry II's reign was used as a standard in the Trial of the Pyx until it was deposited at the Royal Mint in 1843.

Measurements: Pendant 25.50 mm x 16.00 mm   Chain: 19" 

Stone size: Pearl (simulated) 10.00 mm 

Weight: 8.70 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1950