{"product_id":"antique-meiji-japanese-shibuichi-heron-pendant-18k-gold","title":"Antique Meiji Japanese Shibuichi Heron Pendant 18k Gold","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eAn antique pendant featuring a graceful gold heron set against a Japanese shibuichi plaque dating to the Meiji period of the 1890s. Shibuichi, a traditional Japanese mixed metal alloy known for its subtle, distinctive patina, provides an elegant backdrop for the sculptural gold bird. The heron, admired for its grace and elegance, lends the piece a sense of quiet refinement. Our jeweler thoughtfully transformed the original Meiji-era plaque into a wearable pendant by adding an 18K gold backing and bail, finished with an Old European-cut diamond surmount. This harmonious combination of traditional Japanese metalwork and antique diamond detail creates a striking pendant that bridges East Asian artistry with Western jewelry design.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pendant measures approximately 1.9 inches from the top of the bail to the bottom by 0.7 inches wide, and it weighs 9.97 grams. It remains in great antique condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eMetal authenticity was professionally verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing to confirm the shibuichi and 18K gold components. Gemstone identification of the diamond was confirmed by Raman spectroscopy, a non-destructive analytical technique that provides a precise chemical fingerprint to help characterize the materials.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eWatch the video \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/shorts\/scqOvFdkDms\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Antique Meiji Japanese Shibuichi Heron Pendant\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Trademark Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50891087151169,"sku":"L604","price":2895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0445\/7909\/files\/antique-meiji-japanese-shibuichi-heron-pendant-18k-gold-1518778.jpg?v=1793672179","url":"https:\/\/trademarkantiques.com\/products\/antique-meiji-japanese-shibuichi-heron-pendant-18k-gold","provider":"Trademark Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}