goro's Feather (XL) Pendant
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goro's Feather (XL) Pendant
In this article
01 / An introduction
Overview
The Feather (XL) Pendant is the most famous and popular goro’s pendant. It is worn by celebrities around the world, including Eric Clapton, Ed Sheeran, Steve Aoki, and members of BTS.
There are currently about 28 models of the goro’s Feather (XL) Pendant. By mixing and matching regular, specially made and discontinued items, you can create your own goro’s necklace.
02 / History
History
Although goro’s feather pendants have been produced for many years, the history of the Feather (XL) began in the early 1990s, when the Plain Feather (XL), Gold Top Feather (XL), Silver Top Feather (XL) and Gold Tip Feather (XL) were introduced.
Later, in the late 1990s, other popular models were introduced, including the Feather with Claw (XL), Turquoise Feather (XL) and Feather with Metal (XL).
03 / Item details
Item Details
Direction
Each goro’s Feather (XL) model comes in two directions: Left and Right.
Size
Length: 66 to 67 mm
Width: 14 to 15 mm
Weight (varies by model)
Plain Feather (XL): 8 to 10 g |
Gold / Silver Top Feather (XL): 10 to 14 g |
Turquoise Feather (XL): approximately 14 g |
Feather with Claw (XL): 14 to 17 g |
04 / Production marks
Initial Scratch
Initial scratches are small marks made during the production of goro’s items. Their locations vary by model.
Common locations for initial scratches on feather pendants include:
1. The wing tip of the centre stem
2. The Gold Rope Turquoise
3. The claw on the Feather with Claw (XL)
05 / Old and new
Old / New Design
Overview
The goro’s Feather (XL) comes in Old Design and New Design versions. The model was reworked around 2004. Models produced before 2004 are classified as Old Design, while those produced after 2004 are classified as New Design.
The main difference between the Old Design and New Design is the pendant hole. The Old Design Feather (XL) has a long, narrow hole that can only accommodate small cornered chains, while the New Design can accommodate all types of chains.
06 / Early casting
Initial Casting
Initial casting refers to the earliest Old Design Feather (XL) models, which were made using a different production process from other Feather (XL) pendants. These pieces were cast using plaster moulds rather than rubber moulds. Each plaster mould could be used only once, making every early feather unique.
Early examples include the Plain Feather (XL) and Gold Top Feather (XL). The history of Feather (XL) pendants began with these models.
Initial casting pieces have a striking presence, with deeper carving and clearly defined feather lines.
Initial casting pieces are very rare, with only a limited number circulating in the market.
07 / Setup inspiration
goro’s Setups
Lookbook / goro’s Setups
You can create a variety of goro’s setups with the Feather (XL) Pendant. Explore the Feather (XL) Pendant lookbook for inspiration.
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