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Ocean's Blue  - Vintage 10K Gold Pearl, Sapphire & Diamond Earrings.  These lovely earrings are crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked and confirmed.  Featuring 2 genuine cultured pearls, 2 natural pear shaped sapphires, 2 natural diamonds, Retro styling, and quality gold-work.  These vintage earrings feature posts and butterfly backs for pierced ears.  The surmounts are expertly claw set with deep blue sapphires, and sparkling diamonds.  Dangling from the surmount is a beautiful round white pearl. These Vintage earrings are so versatile, they can be worn day or night, and with everything. 

Diamond History The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road. 

In ancient Greece and Rome, kings and queens were convinced that blue sapphires protected their owners from envy and harm. ... During the Middle Ages, the clergy wore blue sapphires to symbolize Heaven, and ordinary folks thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings.

Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. ... According to legend, Cleopatra crushed a pearl into a glass of wine to prove to Marc Antony that she could give the most expensive dinner in history.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Measurements: Earrings 15.00 mm x 6.00 mm 

Stone Size: Pearl 6.00 mm   Sapphire: .40 carats   Diamond.02 carats 

Weight: 1.30 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: 1980s