Built to hold its colour. This classic piece is 14K gold-bonded, meaning real gold is permanently fused to the sterling silver beneath — far more durable than standard plating.
Details
- 14K gold-bonded over a 925 sterling silver core — real gold, heat-fused
- Chain length 16″ with 2″ extender (18″ total)
- Hypoallergenic, nickel-free
- Backed by a 1-year warranty against manufacturing defects
Why it's special
Gold-bonded sits between plated and solid: significantly more durable than plating, far more affordable than solid 14K. The result is a piece that looks like fine gold jewelry, wears like fine gold jewelry, and doesn't ask for fine-gold-jewelry money.
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 | Rose Cross | Sterling Silver
14K Gold Bonded Pendant | Rose Cross | Sterling Silver
SKU:338P
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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