{"product_id":"natures-wonder-vintage-18k-white-gold-plate-sterling-silver-baroque-pearl-cz-pendant-chain-vp179","title":"Recently Sold (VP179)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNature's Wonder - Vintage 18K White Gold Plate, Sterling Silver Baroque Pearl \u0026amp; CZ Pendant \u0026amp; Chain. This one of a kind pendant and chain is crafted from 18K white gold plate and sterling silver, hallmarked 18K GP on the pendant and 925 on the chain for sterling silver. Featuring one natural freshwater baroque pearl, seven round cut cubic zirconia gemstones, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this pendant simulates an early ancient technique of metal wiring, which showcases a beautiful lustrous baroque pearl. The pearl is enhanced by sparkling clear white cubic zirconia gems. The pearl is white, displaying overtones of pink, green, and lilac. The chain is a traditional belcher style, which features an extender, and a secure lobster-claw clasp in perfect working order. This unique pendant and chain looks stunning when worn, truly a wonderful addition to any vintage jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Gorgeous unique piece, which can be worn day or night. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe word Baroque comes from the Portuguese word “barroco,” which refers to a pearl with an elaborate shape. \u003cb\u003eIt was during the Baroque Era (1600–1750) that these non-round pearls were first used in jewelry\u003c\/b\u003e, hence the name, which doubles as a reference to the luxuriant art and architecture of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eAlthough cubic zirconia was \u003cb\u003ediscovered as a natural mineral in 1937\u003c\/b\u003e, crystals usable for faceting were first produced in 1969 and it was not until a practical skull-melting technique was developed in the USSR in 1972 that commercial production became feasible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe story of silver mining began about 5,000 years ago. \u003cb\u003eSilver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey\u003c\/b\u003e. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe term \"sterling silver\" \u003cb\u003eprobably originated in eastern Germany when five towns formed the Hanseatic League in the 1100s\u003c\/b\u003e. These town minted their own coins of 92.5 percent silver. When Britain sold cattle and grain to the League, they were paid in \"Easterling coins\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: Pendant 36.50 mm x 17.00 mm    Chain 15 1\/2\" - 17 1\/2\" (Adjustable) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Size: Baroque Pearl 23.00 mm x 17.00 mm      Cubic Zirconia 3.00 mm each \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: Pendant \u0026amp; Chain 6.00 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate: Circa 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40030915428410,"sku":"VP179","price":295.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_4477.jpg?v=1693444159","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/natures-wonder-vintage-18k-white-gold-plate-sterling-silver-baroque-pearl-cz-pendant-chain-vp179","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}