Vtg Sterling Butterfly Necklace/Ring Set

Vtg Sterling Butterfly Necklace/Ring Set

Up for your consideration is an Amazing & Beautiful Vintage Sterling Silver Ladies/Women''s Turkish Filigree Butterfly Necklace/Ring Set/Lot. This set includes a 16" Singapore chain hallmarked Italy 925 and a 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" filigree butterfly pendant hallmarked Turkey 925 and makers mark. The ring is a size 8 and the butterfly measures 1 5/8" x 3/4" and is hallmarked 925 NV 8=Nevada Silver sz 8. These pieces have a combined weight of 10.6 grams. "Turkish artisans are among the finest craftsmen in the world"!
Most silver jewelry is an alloy of 92.5% silver and other metals, most commonly the other metal is copper. However Turkish silver sets itself apart as it is often an alloy of silver and cadmium Cadmium is a silvery blue metal which is much lighter copper and also more resistant to tarnishing. When Turkish silversmiths combine these together the blue sheen of Turkish cadmium gives the silver jewelry a striking modern finish. Please see my photos as they are part of my description.