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Classic Solitaire - Vintage Sterling Silver Sapphire Pendant & Chain.  This classic pendant is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring one genuine oval cut faceted sapphire, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. This lovely pendant is expertly claw-set with a beautiful dark indigo blue sapphire. The bale is substantial and has a raised 'X' decoration (symbolizing love) The chain is a solid curb link design, which features a spring ring clasp, in perfect working order. This vintage necklace is so versatile, therefore it can be worn with everything, and anything, day or night!

History: September's birthstone, the sapphire, has been popular since the Middle Ages. The celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. Greeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle.

The story of silver mining began about 5,000 years ago. Silver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.

The term "sterling silver" probably originated in eastern Germany when five towns formed the Hanseatic League in the 1100s. These town minted their own coins of 92.5 percent silver. When Britain sold cattle and grain to the League, they were paid in "Easterling coins".

The simple intersection of two lines at an angle, the X motif can be considered in a myriad of ways. Jewelry designers have used it to symbolize love, as the universal symbol for a kiss – who can forget Paloma Picasso's famous “X's” and “O's” graphic “Graffiti” series?

Measurements: Pendant 14.00 mm x 5.00 mm    Chain 18" 

Stone Size: Sapphire 1.00 carat 

Weight: Pendant & Chain 2.60 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1980