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Make a beautiful statement in lovely mother-of-pearl! Designed in sterling silver and palladium with 18K yellow gold embraced™ accents, this pendant features one round shaped fancy cut 50mm multi-color mother-of-pearl set in a fancy setting. The pendant is adorned with a gorgeous hand painted image, inspired by the famous painting 'The Kiss' by famed Austrian painter Gustav Klimt. One round cut 1.75mm sapphire accents the pendant in a bezel setting. The total weight of the mother-of-pearl is 48.85ct and the total weight of sapphire is 0.04ct (both approximate). The pendant measures 2-1/2”L x 1-15/16"W and has an enhancer bail. It includes an 18" rolo chain that secures with a lobster clasp.
About the Design: Painted in Russia by select artists, each mother-of-pearl shell has been hand-crafted with meticulous attention to detail to bring to life the rich features and vibrant colors of this wearable work of art. As each shell has been individually painted, their production is relatively limited, thus making this a prized heirloom for generations to come. A marriage of the contemporary Art Nouveau movement with the organic Arts and Crafts movement, 'The Kiss' was painted by Austrian Symbolist painter Gustav Klimt between 1907 and 1908. In celebration of his most famed work, each shell has been painted using standard canvas oil paints and displays the artist’s interpretation of Klimt’s 'The Kiss' carefully executed for Gems en Vogue II. Each piece has been signed by the artist who painted that piece.
Like pearls, these mother-of-pearl shells are organic and thus should be cleaned with a soft cloth and warm soapy water only as the need arises. Please carefully store your painted shell jewelry so that it does not come into contact with other sharp metal objects (such as various earrings or chains) to avoid the possibility of scratching the painting.
Includes one year vendor warranty from date of purchase. Also includes a gemstone romance card with purchase.
Part of the Gems en Vogue II Collection. Made in China. All weights pertaining to gemstones, including diamonds, are minimum weights. Additionally, please note that many gemstones are treated to enhance their beauty. Click here for important information about gemstone enhancements and special care requirements.
Gold Embraced: Our Gold Embraced collections feature layers of precious 18K gold over sterling silver or bronze for a rich, lustrous, radiant finish everywhere you look and touch.
To care for your plated jewelry items:
Mother-of-pearl is found on the shells of mollusks, such as mussels and oysters, and the shells of pseudopods, such as snails. When the young of these creatures come into the world, they create a shell “house” in order to preserve their existence. The walls of this housing are formed with layers their of secretions, ensuring a simultaneous growth of house and creature together.
Depending on the type of animal and the environment in which it lives, secretions create various shapes and colors found on the different types of mother-of-pearl. “White” mother-of-pearl comes from pearl-bearing oysters. It features high reflective properties and is one of the most commonly used types of this material. “ Iridescent” mother-of-pearl is a type in which the colors of pink and green are predominant, while “variegated” mother-of-pearl is a multicolored type. “Stone” mother-of-pearl is white with a low reflective power, while “mat” mother-of-pearl is dull grey and also has a low reflective power.
The shiny quality of mother-of-pearl has attracted attention for thousands of years. The Louvre Museum features mother-of-pearl objects that belonged to the Sumerians and were found in Mesopotamia. In China, a dish with geometric-shaped pieces of mother-of-pearl was found that belonged to the Tang Dynasty in 618-906 A.D. Mother-of-pearl work was also common in ancient Italy, Greece and Cyprus. Today, different types of mother-of-pearl are commonly used in the art world. This type of art is certainly a challenge, for in order for them to be made into works of art, the mother-of-pearl pieces must be thick enough to withstand being worked upon and be of high enough quality to beautifully reflect colors of the rainbow.
Vermeil Plating: Pronounced “vermay,” vermeil is an electroplating process in which 14K gold or higher is coated over sterling silver. Officially designated by the jewelry industry, items may only be sold as vermeil if they have a minimum thickness of 100 millionths of an inch (2.5 microns) of gold over the silver. Over time, vermeil will wear off and therefore will require re-plating.
Gems en Vogue II The vintage inspired designs of Gems en Vogue II conjure romantic visions of elegance from the Art Deco movement to the French Renaissance. Set in advanced Sterling Palladium Alloy with 18K Gold Embraced™ accents, each piece of Gem en Vogue II jewelry is a wearable work of art, individually designed and executed with intriguing, often unexpected detail and highlighted by a colorful variety of unique gems.
Each piece of jewelry is designed around a specific gemstone and is often inspired by nature or architecture and influenced by historical jewelry and current fashion trends. The ultimate goal is always to present customers with original jewelry pieces they'll be delighted to wear.
About the Guest Guest Michael Valitutti G.G. (GIA) is a graduate gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America with a wealth of knowledge and a deep passion for gemstones and jewelry. Winner of two design competitions and the subject of numerous articles and industry news, Michael introduced Sterling Palladium Alloy to America in 2006 with the launch of Gems en Vogue II.
Before entering the jewelry business, Michael had decided to pursue his MBA. However, before returning to his studies, he took a summer job working for a friend - a jeweler in a swanky area of downtown Toronto. He recalls, "I liked it so much, I decided to pursue this career full time, so I asked for a refund of my tuition and the rest is history." It's no surprise that Michael ended up on TV selling jewelry. More than 30 years ago, he did a pilot for his own TV show. He also worked at the TV station on weekends, working his way up to floor director. Now he is at home on TV and at home in the jewelry business.
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