Herkimer Collection - Lightweight and gracefully layered, these hoops combine warm gold and cool gunmetal silver for a striking contrast. The upper gold hoop is accented with a single Herkimer diamond, while the lower gunmetal hoop carries two Herkimers with delicate gold wire details. Hand-fabricated to highlight the natural sparkle and geometry of each crystal, they move with subtle brilliance, perfect for adding understated drama to any look.
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Metals: 14k Gold filled and gunmetal finish sterling silver
Gemstones: Herkimer diamond
Dimensions: About 2.5" x 1.25"
Learn about Herkimer Diamonds!
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ABOUT 14k GOLD FILLED
*Gold filled is the next level and is an amazing, quality alternative to solid gold
*It is actual layers of gold pressure bonded with other jeweler quality metals. While gold plating can eventually wear off, gold filled is required by law to contain 5% gold (plated is more like .5%) and it’s therefore extremely uncommon to wear through gold filled
*If you can wear gold jewelry without skin sensitivity, you can most likely wear gold filled!
*During the mid to late Victorian period, gold filled jewelry was very common and was manufactured in large numbers.
*For more in depth info, check out this BLOG POST!