(THIS ITEM IS NOT GOLD PLATED IT IS ANTIQUE OR VINTAGE GOLD FILLED. PLEASE READ THE EXPLANATION FOR VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE GOLD FILLED JEWELLERY BELOW THE DESCRIPTION) IF USING THE PHONE APP HIT THE MORE+ BUTTON FOR FULL DESCRIPTION, SIZING ETC.
This is a vintage 12k Rose & Yellow gold filled Starburst Pendant Brooch
It is a very versatile piece of jewellery as it can be worn as both a brooch and pendant (simply add it to your chain) I have vintage chains available for additional cost.
The item is signed by the maker Van Dell (Van Dell USA 1939-1991) and is in very good vintage condition. No dings or dents. 3.5cms by 3.5cms and the is bezel set blue crystal and is 5mm. The pendant brooch weighs 6.4gms
Gold Filled Vintage and Antique Jewellery
Gold filled, also known as Gold Overlay, Gold Shell or similiar to “rolled gold,” jewellery as it is made with a base metal (usually brass or silver in the 1940s war period) that is covered with a thick layer of gold. Unlike gold plating, the process used to create gold filled jewelry involves thick sheets of gold that are mechanically bonded using heat and high pressure, not electroplated. This bonding is permanent and the gold is much thicker than that of gold plate. It's not uncommon to find gold filled jewelry that is 100 years old or older looking almost brand new.
In order to be considered gold filled, the gold content must be 5% or 1/20 of the total weight and the gold karat no lower than 10k or 9k for rolled gold. Not all vintage pieces are hallmarked as the maker could attest to the gold content on a tag in the presentation bo. Pieces prior to 1907 generally weren't marked.
Because the layer of gold is so much thicker than plated jewelry, gold filled jewelry will not peel or flake, and with reasonable care will last as long as 14K gold jewellery. Although the gold can tarnish with age, buffing with a silver cleaning cloth or a very mild cleaning solution will usually restore the lovely finish. An added benefit is that people with sensitive skin will find it safe and comfortable to wear.
Things to Remember: Solid Gold: Pure gold is mied with alloys to create solid gold with different karat values: 9k having the least amount of gold – 24k having the highest. Gold is very soft, so alloys are added to add strength. Gold Filled: Solid gold is rolled out into a sheet and then applied to a base metal through heat – applying a thick layer of gold. Electroplated Gold: A thin layer of solid gold added to a base metal through the use of electricity, slightly thicker than gold plate. Gold Plate: A thin spray of gold added to jewelry and can be rubbed off easily. Gold Vermeil: A light gilt of gold on a piece of jewelry over sterling silver.
A great deal of heirloom jewelry from the 1800s was gold filled, which demonstrates that gold filled jewelry is very durable.
You will generally find that modern jewellery being sold as gold filled at a cheap price is unregulated for its gold content and is inferior gold plate misusing the term "gold filled".
All vintage and antique jewellery is described as accurately as possible. All vintage and antique jewellery will show a degree of age appropriate wear such as surface scratching, slight metal wear etc and this should be assumed. A number of photos will be provided, please view these photos as they form part of the description and ask any questions that you may have prior to purchase. All vintage and antique jewellery is sold as is. Any refund is subject to negotiation between the buyer and hotsell seller. I normally do not refund for change of mind, buyers remorse, colour interpretation, sizing or failure to read or interpret the description contents
All weights and measurements are approimate only
Product code: C1950s Vintage 12k Rose Yellow Gold Blue Starburst Pendant Brooch hotsell Pin Atomic