Snow - Vintage Gold Filled Genuine Cultured Pearl Pendant & Chain (VP253)

Snow  - Vintage Gold Filled Genuine Cultured Pearl Pendant & Chain. This lovely pendant and chain is crafted from Gold Fill. Featuring one genuine cultured pearl, classic vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This beautiful lustrous pearl is white in color, displaying a slightly pinkish/champagne overtone. The pendant features a  loop style bale, so a chain can be put through smoothly. The chain is a belcher design , which looks perfect with the simple and elegant pearl pendant. The chain has a spring ring clasp, which is in perfect working order. This vintage pendant would make a wonderful versatile gift , or a classic addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

History: Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

The history of gold-filled jewellery traces back to early 19th century England, where this technique was patented to create semi-precious and better-quality custom jewellery during the Victorian Era.

As long as gold filled pieces are well cared for, they can last a lifetime. Gold plated pieces, on the other hand, can last up to a year if kept away from water, wear, and heat. It's also worth mentioning that gold filled pieces with lower karat weight (9-14k) may be more durable than pieces with greater gold content. Victorian gold filled jewelry can last for centuries. 

Measurements: Pendant (Including the bale) 10.00 mm x 6.50 mm     Chain 18"

Stone Size: Pearl 6.50 mm 

Weight: 1.40 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada       

Date: Circa 1940