20x12mm oval mother-of-pearl pendant with a North Star - Gold Plated 3 microns x1

Oval mother-of-pearl pendant with a gold-plated North Star.
(Brass covered with a 16-karat gold plating, 3 microns thick).
Gold plating made in France.
Guaranteed nickel-free.
Easily create your own DIY jewelry with this pendant.

This oval-shaped pendant is made of mother-of-pearl, with a gold-plated North Star at its center.

The compass rose, also known as the North Star, is actually a symbol indicating the cardinal directions and intermediate points.

With this pendant, you’ll never lose your way—it might also make a great gift for friends who are a little off-kilter.
Wear it anytime—during the day on a thin chain or in the evening layered with other pieces.

How do I attach my pendant?
The pendant is a great way to embellish your creations.
Here are a few creative ideas:

• Slip the pendant onto a gold-platedcord or chain—and you’re all set!
  You’ll end up with a gorgeous necklace.
  Layer two or three necklaces together for a trendy jewelry stack.
• You can also quickly make a gold-plated bangle. Take a bangle and attach your pendant to it.
• Add an ear hook, and you’ll have a pair of unique earrings.

Discover the components you need to create high-quality gold-plated jewelry on our Perles & Co website: spacers, charms, bangles, and chains.
Get inspired by our free tutorials and start creating your own jewelry! Check out the new tutorial for gold-plated and mother-of-pearl earrings.

How can you tell if something is gold-plated?
In France, a hallmark for gold-plated items is not required.
However, if one is present, it will be square with various inscriptions inside and often bears the manufacturer’s initials.
French law requires a gold plating thickness of 3 microns for the item to be classified as gold-plated.
Find gold-platedcomponents and findings to create high-quality DIY costume jewelry.

What is 3-micron gold-plated jewelry?
Gold-plated jewelry is made using an alloy of base metals (depending on the item and its durability). This charm is made of brass covered with gold (between 14 and 16 karats) in a layer of at least 3 microns.

How do you clean gold-plated jewelry?
Here are a few tips, but there are others...

• Water and baking soda
  Dissolve the baking soda in warm water, soak a cloth in the solution, clean the item, then dry it.
• Breadcrumbs
  Rub the jewelry with bread crumbs.
• Toothpaste
  Apply a small amount of toothpaste to a cloth dampened with water, rub gently, rinse with clean water, wipe with a soft cloth, then polish with a microfiber cloth

Details:
Height: 20 mm
Width: 12 mm
Thickness: 2.7 mm
Hole diameter: 1.5 mm

Sold per 1 piece.