14K gold-bonded, not plated. Real gold is heat-fused to a sterling silver core, giving you the warm look of solid gold at a fraction of the price. The classic design is built to resist tarnish and everyday wear.
Specifications
- Total weight: ~0.9 g
- Base: hallmarked 925 sterling silver (0.8 g), rhodium-plated for a bright, tarnish-resistant finish
- Gold: real 14K (585°) gold, 0.04 g — heat-bonded plate, not flash plating
- Stones: 1 cubic zirconia, hand-set
- Chain length 16″ with 2″ extender (18″ total)
- Hypoallergenic, nickel-free
- Backed by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects
Why it's special
Standard gold plating is microns thick and fades fast. Our gold-bonded process heat-fuses a much thicker layer of real 14K gold to a sterling silver core, which is why it holds colour through years of daily wear instead of weeks.
Care
Treat it like fine gold. Avoid perfume, lotion, and chlorinated water, wipe with a soft microfiber cloth after wear, and store in the jewelry box it ships in to protect the bonded gold surface.
14K gold bonded to sterling silver
Real 14K gold heat-fused to a hallmarked 925 silver core — 10–20× thicker than the micron-thin gold wash used on costume jewelry.
Real gold
A real 14-karat gold layer, weighed and recorded for every piece — not a gold-coloured coating.
Thicker
Heat-fused under high pressure to a sterling silver core, so it won't flake or peel.
Daily wear
Lasts years through showers, workouts, and everyday life. Hypoallergenic silver underneath.
Why it outlasts costume jewelry
Gold-washed brass fades and marks the skin. Gold bonded to 925 silver keeps its colour, and the metal underneath is still silver.
14K Gold Bonded Pendant | Ribbon Solitaire | Sterling Silver
14K Gold Bonded Pendant | Ribbon Solitaire | Sterling Silver
SKU:1415P
Necklace length guide
See where each length falls on the body. Most everyday necklaces are 18″ (46 cm) — they sit just below the collarbone. Pick longer for V-necks, shorter for high necklines.
Where each length falls
| Length | cm | Style name | Best with |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14″ | 36 | Collar | Off-shoulder, deep V |
| 16″ | 41 | Choker | Boat neck, scoop, off-shoulder |
| 18″ | 46 | Princess | Anything — most versatile |
| 20″ | 51 | Matinee | Crew neck, button-up, V-neck |
| 24″ | 61 | Matinee | V-neck, blouses, business |
| 30″ | 76 | Opera | Sweaters, dresses, layering |
| 34–35″ | 86–89 | Rope / Lariat | High necks, long pendants |
Tips & styling
- Not sure where to start? 18″ (46 cm) is the safest universal length — it suits almost every neckline and frame.
- Match neckline. Higher tops call for longer chains (20″+); open necklines look best with shorter (16–18″).
- Layering. Stack with at least 2″ (5 cm) of difference — e.g. 16″ + 18″ + 20″ — so each piece sits clearly.
- Heavy pendants drop. A bold pendant on a fine chain effectively shortens the look by ~0.5″ (1–2 cm). If between sizes, size up.
- Frame. Petite frames flatter shorter chains (16–18″). Taller frames carry longer (20–24″) beautifully. Plus-size frames often look elongated by 20″+.
- How to measure your own chain. Lay it flat and measure from end to end including the clasp. That's the standard length quoted on the product page.
Still unsure? Send a photo to info@oliviastarjewelry.com and we'll suggest a length.
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