COUPER NECKLACE SMALL
COUPER NECKLACE SMALL
The Couper necklace translates simply to 'cut' from French and references the pendants crisp edges alongside a perfect beveled edge. A simple detail on a geometric shape allows the focus to lie on the hallmark. Hand stamped at the London Assay Office, this pendant is hand made especially to order. The hallmark is made up of particular symbols that all reference the following;
The Makers Mark - Personalised initials to indicate who made the piece.
The Finesse Symbol - A symbol to signify the the metal type. A lion for sterling silver and a crown for gold.
A Millesimal Mark - This is a number to signify the quality of the metal. 925 for sterling silver, 375 for 9ct gold and 750 for 18ct gold.
Assay Office Mark - A leopard's head to reference where the item has been hallmarked. Items made in London will be stamped in Hatton Garden and the London leopard is a historic and traditional symbol.
Date Letter Mark - A letter to signify which year the jewellery has been created. For 2017 the letter is S, but it will be a specific style to determine the current year. Once the year has past, the annual stamp will be destroyed.
The pendant is on a 22" diamond cut, curb chain.
Chosen metals for this piece are;
925 Sterling Silver a light, bright cool coloured metal.
9ct Yellow Gold A mellow and buttery, subtle, golden tone.
18ct White Gold A deep, dark heavy metal. This carat and colour gold has been chosen for it's depth of gun metal with brown tones. 18ct gold quote will be provided on request. Your gold quote will be calculated against the gold price of the day.