Gold vermeil dolphin and diamond ring “Delfina”
$379
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Description
Superb 70s ring in gold vermeil (925 silver covered in 18 carat gold) representing two intertwined dolphins. The head of each dolphin is adorned with a small brilliant-cut diamond. An original piece of character, where the dolphin motif is reveals itself depending on the angle.
Size FR 56 / UK O1/2 / US 7.5
Weight: 7.8 g.
This unique piece had a previous life in Germany
The story: Vermeil is an alloy made of silver coated with gold by an electroplating treatment. The silver used must be at least 800 thousandths and the gold layer at least 18 carats and 5 microns thick. Most of the large objects of goldsmith’s work that seem to be of gold are in fact of gilt; this is the case for many Crown Jewels of England or the Grand Cross plaque of the Legion of Honour. Being composed of two hypoallergenic metals, gold and silver, vermeil does not cause allergy. In addition, it offers exceptional strength thanks to the bonding between the two metals by molecular adhesion.