Vermeil (pronounced vehr-may; it's French!) is a legally regulated term that refers to a certain kind of quality jewelry. To be legally called "vermeil" in the United States, the jewelry piece must meet ALL of these conditions:
1. Have sterling silver as its base material. Sterling silver is an alloy made of 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other materials, and is a standard material used in high quality jewelry (versus, e.g., brass or copper).
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Clean shape: goldstone and plastic. Circa before 1990's.
This is missing stones. Circa 1980's. Gold tone with green and silver stones.
Looks like a number are missing. Size 9.5 Sold as is.
The bangle is about 1/2" thick all around. Inside circumference 2.375", 60.3mm. Inside diameter &.46", 189.5mm.
This looks like petrified bone. Light brown and red on the inside.
This lovely pair measures 29.61 MM tall and 23.32 MM wide.
The pearl is 19.72 MM tall and 15.89 MM wide.
Beautiful Mabe Pearls set in Onyx and 14kp (plumb) gold.
Pierced with clip backs to hold them in place.
A mabe pearl is actually a cultured blister pearl that is grown differently than other cultured pearls. Instead of being grown inside the body of a mollusk creature, a mabe pearl is grown against the inside of the shell...
This is a 14 K marked European 585 ( 14K in Europe)high quality crafted oval link gold necklace.
The age is circa 1980's -early 1990's.
The necklace measures APPROXIMATELY 23.5" full length .
The "approximate" drop is 11.75 inches.
The weight is 17.07 Grams, .602 Ounces.
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Shipping is priority mail express in the USA only .
Elizabeth II sterling silver desk box. Made by Padgett & Braham, Ltd in Birmingham in 1980. Rectangular with straight sides and sharp corners. Cover flat and hinged with linear tab. On cover top is engraved horse. Interior cedar lined. Box underside leather lined. Fully marked. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 1/2 x W 7 1/2 x D 4 in. Gross weight: 19 troy ounces. #BU306
A few 2-4 small scratches in the center.
This is a large charger 19.5" diameter and a cat theme.
Peggy Karr is a contemporary glass maker who makes all the prototypes by hand.
This piece is signed.
This is fused glass and she is an American glassmaker.
She buys her clear glass from Canada and it is all cut by hand.
The art is stenciled on the early pieces.
Later pieces are laser cut.
The colors are fined ground glass. The designs have up to 9-10 stencils...
This vintage piece is in the box .
The box is worn
An American eagle, USA shield and Stars, black basalt jasperware.
It measures 6 3/4" across.
Can be hung in a plate hanger on the wall, used as a trinket dish.
This commanding pair of wood earrings with tiny sterling silver dots are made by New York designer, Patricia Von Musulin...
Antonio Miseno Italy, solid 18k yellow gold hoop earrings. The earrings are for pierced ears; measuring 1 3/8" in diameter and 1/8" wide. Condition is excellent. Weight is 13.6 grams. Hallmarked Miseno 750.00. Purchased in Neiman Marcus.
A Pair of Theodore B. Starr Interchangeable candelabra 17" tall and arms 15" wide. Weighted sterling silver three-light candelabra with interchangeable curvilinear ribbed arms on a circular, gadrooned base. Marked on bottom with Theodore B. Starr mark and "Sterling reinforced with cement". Total weight is 7kg. The candelabras are in good condition with light wear, a few minor dents, they are tarnished, can be easy polished.
Natural 5 Strand Natural Multi-color Sapphire Bead Necklace with 14k yellow gold clasp. Necklace with roundelle sapphire beads is 16.5" - 18" long. Faceted beads measures 2.5-3.5mm in diameter. Sliding 14k yellow gold clasp works well. Condition of the sapphire necklace is excellent. Weight is 44.3 grams.
Stunning, baroque pearl and diamond necklace with 14k white gold clasp. The necklace is 17.25" long, large high quality pearls measures about 1 1/8" x 3/4". Each pearl is accented with diamond mounted in 14k gold bezel. Necklace consists of approx. 0.30ctw of diamonds. It is in excellent pre-owned condition, (just restrung). Weight is 133 grams.
Fabulous, diamond and Sapphire, Chandelier dangle earrings set in platinum.
Metal Type: Platinum
Total Item Weight; 11.8 Grams
Measures approx: 1 1/4" x 3/4".
1. Gemstone: Genuine diamonds
Carat Total Weight approx: 2.3 carats
Stone Shape: Round cut
Color Grade approx: H
Clarity Grade approx: VS1-VS2-Few SI
2. Gemstone; natural sapphires.
Carat total weight; 0.90 carats.
Setting: Prong set
Excellent like new condition.
This piece measure 3" across on the diagonal. It is shiny but the photos don't quite show that. Marked 925.
This is a lovely set with a black background and a gold tone setting.
The floral colors are green red, beige white.
Detailed and beautifully made.
The earrings measure 6/8" across.
On original card circa 1950's-1960's.
The size of Pendant: 1 1/8" Wide, 1" Long.
Chain length: 31" Long total, 15 1/2" x2
This is beautiful Heart Shape Pendant with famous
Swarovski Chrystal pendant in hear shape with
Gold plated chain. It came with Certificate book
and storing bag. It is about 25 yars old.
It worn only few times. Condition excellent.