Vintage Victorian Revival Gold Filigree Opal Pendant 14K Bail/13K Pendant
Important Note on Metal Purity & History: This exquisite pendant features a vintage bail that is physically stamped/marked 14K. When tested with standard jeweler's acid, the pendant metal tests successfully as gold. However, during professional authentication testing, high-precision methods measured the purity slightly below modern strict thresholds at approximately 13K.
Historical Context: In antique and vintage fine jewelry, older manufacturing methods, historical regional standards, and older "plumb" gold tolerances frequently resulted in gold alloys that fluctuate slightly from modern exact karat standards. This is a common characteristic of vintage pieces and does not detract from the beauty, age, or collectible value of the jewelry.
Details:
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Design: Victorian Revival filigree mounting with a glowing bezel-set opal
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Markings: Bail is marked 14K
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Purity Testing: Tested via acid test (passes as gold); professional authenticity testing indicates a ~13K alloy historic makeup.
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Condition: Excellent vintage condition with gorgeous play-of-color in the opal and intricate filigree work.
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