{"product_id":"reimagined-v-i-n-t-a-g-e-lucky-13-10k-and-enamel-tie-tack-conversion-a-pendant","title":"reimagined V I N T A G E \/\/ lucky 13 \/ 10k and enamel tie tack conversion \/ a pendant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ea true one of a kind lucky talisman\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAre you in search of a unique, dainty reminder that everything is here for us? a failure is also a learning, a chance to innovate. a heartbreak is clarifying, a moment to set different boundaries. a system's societal harms calls us to organize, dismantle, rebuild. you know the story, because you're living it. And, this tiny pendant has been lucky enough to make its way here in search of its next chapter and caretaker — maybe you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eoriginally this ouija-reminiscent, almost-planchette-shaped lucky 13 was a quite old (antique?) fraternal pin with letters around the perimeter. with the help of a very skilled engraver the extra letters were removed and the surface was brought back to a shiny luster without damaging the enameling at the center. And then it was time for this tiny, one-of-a-kind to visit its next master jeweler: a jeweler who could remove the pin hardware and add a bail without exposing the enamel to heat. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e'it's so small, why does it have a spicy price tag!?' The pin is old and rare, and then we've invested in having expert jewelers transform it into a pendant, and so part of this pendant's magic is that it's both old and new\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003esolid 10k rosy gold + new yellow gold bails + dark blue enameling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eM E A S U R E M E N T S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e~12.95mm north\/south excluding bails x ~9.55mm east\/west\u003cbr\u003enew oval jump ring bail is not soldered shut and has a ~5.2mm x ~3.2mm opening\u003cbr\u003eweighs 1.5g (it's small, but dense)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eC O N D I T I O N \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ein good reworked very vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e-there are slight variations in hue throughout this rosy gold piece thanks to solder seams with different alloys\u003cbr\u003e-the cloisonne-style enamel is in great condition for its age, but where is minor surface wear\u003cbr\u003e-new bails\u003cbr\u003e-minor surface inconsistencies on the back of the pendant where the original pin hardware was removed\u003cbr\u003e-original hallmarks and engraved initials have been preserved\u003cbr\u003e-a faint hint of a high karat bloomed finish that's now long gone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ethis is a vintage item and will show surface scratches, dents, dings, dulling, wear, patina, and signs of having been worn and loved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease carefully review all photos as they are considered an important part of the description of the item’s condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS H O P  A G R E E M E N T S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the 'shop policies' section to understand this shop's shipping \u0026amp; exchange policies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eS K I N  S E N S I T I V I T I E S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eplease read the ‘FAQs’ section \u003ci\u003ebefore \u003c\/i\u003epurchasing an item if you have a history of skin sensitivities to metals of any kind, and\/or a history of skin reactions like dermatitis or eczema. Send us a message if you have additional questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Rajah Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58127015018799,"sku":null,"price":688.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/3606\/5583\/files\/IMG_3277_1.jpg?v=1783605617","url":"https:\/\/therajahpress.com\/products\/reimagined-v-i-n-t-a-g-e-lucky-13-10k-and-enamel-tie-tack-conversion-a-pendant","provider":"The Rajah Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}