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Sparrow's Treasure - Vintage 18K Gold Plate Black Pearl Pendant & Chain. This pretty pendant is crafted from 18K gold plate, hallmarked 18K GP. The pendant features one genuine freshwater black pearl, classic vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The surmount on this pendant is simple and golden, which showcases a beautiful black pearl securely dangling from it. The chain is a vintage belcher design, which features a secure spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This vintage pendant would make a perfect gift for that special someone, or a wonderful addition to any vintage 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.

What Is Gold-plated Jewelry? Gold-plated jewelry is a type of metal jewelry covered with a very thin layer of real gold. The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver.

Measurements: Pendant (including the bale) 16.00 mm x 7.20 mm Chain 18"

Stone Size: Pearl 9.00 mm x 7.20 mm

Weight: 2.30 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1980