ROSE GOLD VERMEIL CUBIC ZIRCONIA SET HEART PENDANT

This Sterling Silver 18ct Rose Gold plated pendant has a stunning highly detailed Cubic Zirconia heart shape. The perfect Valentine or anniversary gift!

This listing is for the pendant only; if a chain is also required I recommend this one.

Vermeil is a process where a layer of gold is placed on to coat the surface of Sterling Silver. As the jewellery is not 100% solid gold, extra care should be taken to maximize its lifespan. Anything plated will eventually tarnish with time and wear.

Do not spray on perfume or other sprays while wearing your Gold vermeil jewellery.

Wait until your lotion or cream is dry or has been absorbed by your skin before you wear your Gold vermeil ring, bracelet or necklace.

Substances like oil, nail polish, nail polish remover, chlorine, and perfume may react with vermeil jewellery and cause it to tarnish. This is also true for water and sweat, so make sure you remove your Gold vermeil jewellery when you exercise, shower or when swimming.

After every use, clean your vermeil jewellery with a cotton ball or a very soft cloth to remove any dust and dirt. Do *not* use a polishing cloth as this will strip away the plating.

To avoid scratches, wrap your jewellery in a soft cloth after cleaning or keep it in a jewellery box separate from your other jewellery.

Cubic Zirconia (CZ) is the cubic crystalline form of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2).  It should not be confused with Zircon, which is a zirconium silicate(ZrSiO4) and a natural gemstone. Because of its low cost, durability, and close visual likeness to Diamond, synthetic Cubic Zirconia has remained the most gemologically and economically important competitor for Diamonds since commercial production began in 1976.

The combination of the heart shape and its use within the heart metaphor developed at the end of the Middle Ages, although the shape has been used in many ancient epigraphy monuments and texts. Before the 14th century, the heart shape was not associated with the meaning of the heart metaphor.  Heart-shaped peepal leaves were used in artistic depictions of the Indus Valley Civilisation: a heart pendant originated from there has been discovered and is now exhibited in Delhi national museum.