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Champenois® for Brilliante® 18" 2.31 DEW Two-tone Milgrain Station Necklace

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128-373 - Champenois® for Brilliante® 18'' 2.31 DEW Two-tone Milgrain Station Necklace
 
Champenois® for Brilliante® 18" 2.31 DEW Two-tone Milgrain Station Necklace

Let this necklace blossom your style around your neckline! Crafted from platinum embraced sterling silver with yellow gold embraced accents, the design shines with milgrain detailing and swirling flower stations. You will find various round cut 2.0-1.5mm white Brilliante simulated diamonds on this necklace.

All stones come in prong settings. The necklace measures 18"L x 9/16"W and secures with a lobster clasp. The total diamond equivalent weight is 2.31ct.

Part of the Champenois for Brilliante® Collection. Product dimension is approximate. Carat weight is DEW for reference only. Made in China.


Platinum over Silver    Simulated Diamond    


Platinum Plating
Platinum can be used as a finish coating over sterling silver or copper alloys. Its bright, pure luster enhances the brilliance of gemstones and does not discolor or oxidize. Platinum plating is also characterized by its good resistance to surface abrasion, making jewelry pieces more durable against everyday and long-term wear. Over time, platinum plating will wear off and therefore will require re-plating.

Platinum Embraced
Our Platinum Embraced collections feature layers of precious platinum over sterling silver or bronze for a rich, lustrous, radiant finish everywhere you look and touch.

To care for your plated jewelry items:

  • Remove jewelry before bathing, swimming, washing hands, putting on make-up, lotions, perfumes, and/or working with household chemicals, cleaners, or acidic liquids.
  • Do not clean plated jewelry in an ultrasonic cleaner or in silver cleaning solutions, as it could completely remove the plating finish from your item.
  • Ensure your jewelry item is thoroughly dry before storing. Moisture in an enclosed space can increase tarnishing.
  • Store your plated jewelry in a jewelry box lined with felt or anti-tarnish material. Items should not be stacked as this may cause damage to the plating surface.
  • Do not use excessive pressure when cleaning with a polishing cloth or soft brush, as this may cause damage to the plating.
  • Over time your plated items will need to be re-plated. Contact your local jeweler for information on plating services.


    On the Mohs Scale, which measures the hardness of minerals, simulated diamonds are an 8.0 to 8.5. Ruby, sapphire and diamond are all harder substances, but simulated stones are still very durable. It is important to understand that hardness is not necessarily related to durability. Even though diamond is the hardest mineral (10.0 on the Mohs Scale), it can still be chipped or broken.

    The only ways to tell the difference between simulated diamonds and diamonds are by use of a thermal probe, by weighing the loose stone or by microscopic examination of surface features and inclusions. Simulated diamonds weigh approximately 65% more than diamonds. Therefore, while a 6.25 mm round diamond weighs about 1.00 carat, the same size simulated diamond weighs about 1.65 carats. If you know the weight of a simulated diamond, you can figure out the diamond weight equivalent by multiplying its weight by 0.6, or 60%.

    Glossary

    Brilliance: The white light leaving a jewel, traveling upward, which is visible to the eye. Brilliance is sometimes referred to as “sparkle.”

    Dispersion: Flashes of rainbow colors. Also called “fire.”

    Hardness: Resistance to scratching. The higher the number, the more resistant.

    Luster: The shininess of a jewel.

    Toughness: Resistance to breakage.




    • About the Collection
    Add distinct, vintage style to your modern wardrobe with Champenois® Jewelry. Exclusive to ShopNBC, the Champenois simulated diamond jewelry collection features stunning designs recreated or inspired by original Champenois jewelry from the late 1800s - history's most romantic period.

    Ornate details and sparkling AAA-quality simulated diamonds define the look of the Champenois collection. Unique textures flow throughout each ring, pendant and bracelet, adding movement and excitement.

    Formed in the late 1800s by master jeweler Isaac Champenois and his son, Charles, Champenois & Company was one of the few luxury brands operating at the time. In 1951, after 75 years and three generations, Champenois closed its doors.

    More than a half-century later, after the stunning discovery of the "lost" Champenois Archives, this once-beloved brand has been reborn exclusively at ShopNBC. By reimagining original designs using sterling silver and simulated diamonds, Champenois has created a totally affordable way to add the vintage elegance of 19th century New York and Paris to your 21st century lifestyle.

    Bruce Walter

    About The Guest
    Rediscover the legacy of Champenois jewelry with on-air guest and company president, Bruce Walter. A personal friend of the Champenois family, Bruce was hand-picked to rekindle the unique appeal of this once legendary brand.

    Join Bruce as he shares the rich history of this ground-breaking luxury brand, along with brilliant recreations of the designs that made it famous.

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