Ella Gold Leaf Cluster Necklace with Chalcedony

This handmade necklace features a faceted aqua chalcedony dangling from a 14k Gold Vermeil cluster of open leaves.  Sizing: The cluster leaf pendant is 1.75" wide from tip to tip, and 0.75" highNecklace Length: 16" or 18"; all chains all have 2" extenderMaterials: 14k Gold Vermeil over Sterling Silver, Semi-Precious GemstonesMethod: Hand Fabrication, Wire Wrapping   What is Gold Vermeil? You might have seen that the Gold Vermeil option for many of our pieces. But what, exactly is gold vermeil? Simply put, vermeil (pronounced ver-MAY) jewelry has a thick layer of gold over a sterling silver core. Similar to the process of gold plating, vermeil requires that sterling silver jewelry be placed in a bath containing fine gold particles, which adhere to the surface using electricity. The use of the term "vermeil" is actually regulated by the FTC. It requires that the quality of gold used must be 10-Karat or higher and have a minimum thickness of 2.5 microns. This allows a much longer wear tha