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I Love you - Vintage 10K Tri - Gold Heart & Rose Pendant & Chain.  This pretty pendant is crafted from 10K gold, hallmarked. Whilst the chain is also crafted in 10K gold. The lovely pendant has a satiny brushed finish, and displays a colour combination of yellow, rose, and white gold. The pendant exhibits beautiful diamond cutting, which adds a wonderful sparkle. The chain is crafted from yellow and white gold, which looks wonderful with the pendant. The chain is very unique, showcasing delicate white gold diamond cut cylinders and yellow gold chain links. The Vintage pendant looks beautiful when worn, truly a special gift for that special someone.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Rose gold was first used in early 19th century Russia by the famed jeweler Carl Faberge in his infamous Faberge Eggs, as was known as Russian Gold. Rose gold later gained popularity in the United Stated during the lavish and feminine 1920's, and was worn in engagement rings and fine jewelry.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany, it wasn't used widely until much later. White gold as we know it today was really popularised in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

In ancient times, gold wire was literally created by rolling: in Ancient Egypt, gold was hammered in to thin, thin sheets, then rolled into a tight or hollow tube, then shaped to create wire jewelry. Over time, however, this rolled gold became “filled” with a base metal, such as brass, thus gold filled with brass.

Measurements: Heart Pendant 18.00 mm x 15.00 mm (including bale)  Chain 18"

Weight: 1.30 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Pendant : America 

Date: Circa 1980