18K Two-Tone Gold Double Halo Pendant by RI

Name: 18K Two-Tone Gold Double Halo Pendant by RI
Brand: vwilhite
Availability: LimitedAvailability

18K two-tone gold double halo pendant with yellow center stone and white gold split bail - view 1

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Estimated value

$300 - $800

Rarity

Common(2/10)

18K TWO-TONE GOLD DOUBLE HALO PENDANT BY RI: IDENTIFICATION

A modern commercial jewelry pendant crafted in 18-karat two-tone gold. The piece features a central cushion or oval-cut yellow gemstone, secured by four prongs, surrounded by a stepped double halo of round brilliant-cut accent stones. The octagonal pendant body is cast in yellow gold, while the split bail, which is also set with accent stones, is cast in white gold. The reverse reveals an azured openwork gallery designed to maximize light transmission while reducing overall metal weight. The bail is stamped '18K' indicating 750/1000 gold purity, alongside the maker's mark 'RI'. An original retail inventory tag reading 'ITEM # 46584' and 'DO NOT REMOVE' remains attached to the bail.

Compare with other jewelry in the archive: 14-Karat Gold Pendant Bail with Geometric Maker's Mark, 14K White Gold Cluster Pendant, 1928 Jewelry Company Silver-Tone Logo Hang Tag.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Art Deco Design1920-1935

The octagonal stepped halo mimics the geometric 'target' settings popular in 1920s European high jewelry.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

•Often purchased as self-gifting items or anniversary presents through home shopping network broadcasts.

Meaning Through Time

Early 21st Century

The halo setting shifted from a method of utilizing small diamond chips in Victorian jewelry to a prominent status symbol maximizing the apparent footprint of a center stone.

PERIOD & PROVENANCE

This pendant represents the commercial jewelry manufacturing boom of the early 21st century, heavily driven by televised shopping networks and mass-market retailers. The double-halo design became highly prominent between 2005 and 2015, utilizing computer-aided design (CAD) and advanced casting techniques to mimic the appearance of high-carat Art Deco target rings at accessible price points. The use of 18K gold indicates a premium tier within these commercial collections, which often defaulted to 10K or 14K alloys.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%

CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 39 jewelry items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Mass produced historically
High survival rate
Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

How does authenticity detection work?

GEMOLOGIST'S ASSESSMENT

Jewelry Historian & Gemologist-Informed Appraiser

Jewelry Specialist

The metal purity, construction era, and maker are clearly established by the hallmark and physical tags, but the exact price ceiling depends entirely on laboratory verification of the yellow center stone and the accent stones.

CONDITION & GRADE

Mint

Grading breakdown

The attached 'DO NOT REMOVE' tag and flawless metal polish indicate the item has never been worn or circulated outside of its original retail packaging.

Condition

The piece exhibits zero handling wear. The prongs are sharp and intact, the metal shows no surface abrasions, and the original retail tag remains secured through the bail.

GEMSTONE & METAL VALUE

$300 - $800

Updated: Aug 3, 2026

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YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

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What Aligned

User stated 'Mint' condition, which is confirmed by the attached retail tag and lack of wear.
User identified the maker as 'RI', which matches the visible hallmark.
User noted 'two tones of gold', which is visually confirmed by the white gold bail and yellow gold main setting.
User placed it in a 'Shopping TV jewelry' collection, which aligns perfectly with the barcode tag and construction style.

What Conflicted

User suggested the center stone is 'Perhaps morganite'; however, the stone is distinctly yellow, whereas morganite is a pink-to-peach variety of beryl. The stone is more likely a yellow diamond, yellow sapphire, or citrine.