{"product_id":"the-valente","title":"The Valenté","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Ruby Necklace, Solid Gold Pendant, 14K Clasp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA strand of deep crimson natural rubies. A two-tone solid gold pendant. A diamond chip that catches light like punctuation at the end of a sentence you already meant to say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is The Valenté. And the moment it hits your collarbone, you will know exactly why you bought it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1mm faceted ruby beads are densely packed, high-polish, and so fine the strand reads like a ribbon of dark red. Not costume. Not fashion. The color is saturated and real. Then the pendant drops: two-tone 10K solid gold, yellow and white, architectural. A natural ruby, oval, bezel-set in yellow gold at the center. A diamond chip above it, set in white gold, small and precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou have seen necklaces. You have not seen this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You Will Wear It Every Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 15 inches with a 2.5-inch gold-filled extender, The Valenté sits right at your collarbone or drops just below it. You choose. That range means it works over a crew neck, a V-neck, a blazer, or bare skin. It photographs deep and rich. It works in January and in July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ruby strand is so fine it steps back. What registers is the color and the pendant. That is not an accident. Johnny designed it that way. Everything else exists to let the gold do its job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou reach for it without thinking. That is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ruby\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuby is one of the four precious gemstones, alongside diamond, emerald, and sapphire. It is a variety of corundum, colored by chromium. Its deep red hue has made it one of the most coveted stones in recorded history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finest rubies in the world come from the Mogok Valley in Myanmar. The most prized stones display what traders call \"pigeon's blood\" red: a saturated crimson with a faint blue undertone. That depth of color is what separates a ruby from every other red stone on the market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1mm faceted cut on this strand maximizes surface refraction across every single bead. The strand moves with light rather than sitting flat. At 15 inches, that movement is visible. It reads as rich, not red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Solid Gold, Not Filled\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Valenté is different from the rest of the J. Parker line. The pendant is stamped 10K solid yellow and white gold. The clasp is stamped 585, the international hallmark for 14K solid white gold. These marks are permanent. They are verifiable. They mean exactly what they say.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid gold does not plate. It does not fill. It is gold, through and through. Paired with gold-filled findings and extender on the strand, The Valenté bridges everyday wearability with genuine fine jewelry at the pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are not claims. They are assay marks. The craftsmanship is verifiable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE DETAILS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrand Stones:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1mm faceted natural ruby beads, high-polish finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTwo-tone 10K solid yellow and white gold, stamped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Stone:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNatural ruby, oval bezel-set in 10K yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiamond Accent:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNatural diamond chip, approximately 1-2 points, set in 10K white gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClasp:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e14K solid white gold, stamped 585\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtender Chain:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold-filled, 2.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFindings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eGold-filled connector hardware throughout strand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHigh-polish on ruby beads; polished two-tone gold pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBeaded strand with gold-filled findings; solid gold pendant drop at center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFit:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15 inches with 2.5-inch extender; sits at or just below the collarbone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Sizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eContact us for custom length requests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a limited run. Every piece has a number. When that number is reached, the design is retired. We do not restock. We design what is next.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the beauty of your necklace, avoid prolonged exposure to water, lotions, and perfumes. Store flat when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWould you wear The Valenté alone, or layer it with a stack?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J. Parker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48333304430814,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/1672\/5214\/files\/7C70EA42-3CEA-4BE8-952C-50187944B23A.png?v=1781281899","url":"https:\/\/jparkerlimited.com\/products\/the-valente","provider":"J. Parker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}