The listing, Beautiful 14k/585 white gold 'Purse' Pendant on 18" Tecnigold white gold necklace has ended.
Here is another of my necklaces that I just never got in to. So I am going to let another one that is just collecting dust go to a better home! This, too, was a gift and I think I wore it once. It will need a very gentle cleaning.
The purse pendant is abalone (if my memory serves me right) and has 24 small diamonds. They are down the sides, on the top and 3 in the 'clasp'. It is white gold and is marked 14k 585.
*14k gold in the US is used most commonly for jewelry. 14k gold is 14/24ths, or slightly more than one half pure gold. Jewelry of this fineness is marked "14k" or "585", the European designation meaning 58.5 per cent gold. This description comes from http://www.sndgems.com/gold.htm
The 'purse' pendant opens in the back and has a small compartment. Maybe for a lock of hair, a phone no., or whatever! It hangs from an 18" white gold chain marked Tecnigold Italy VO 585.
This piece is not costume jewelry and really needs a new home. Someone out there will surely appreciate it and wear it with 'style'! Can get this in time for Valentine's Day.