Water & Ice - Vintage 10K White Gold Natural Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings (VE540)

Water & Ice - Vintage 10K White Gold Natural Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Cluster Earrings. These gorgeous earrings are crafted from 10K white gold, hallmarked 10K, and a makers mark. The earrings feature two natural oval cut topaz, 48 natural single cut diamonds, retro vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these earrings are expertly claw-set with a beautiful Swiss blue topaz, displaying electric bluish/grey hues. The Swiss blue topaz is surrounded by two rows of sparkling diamonds.  The gems are set in white gold, which enhance the gems beautifully. The earrings are in a stud cluster style, for pierced ears. The posts and butterfly backs fit tightly for additional security. These lovely vintage earrings would make a wonderful gift or addition to any jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the earrings. The earrings are appraised at $1950.00 (Tax Excluded) 

History: It is believed that the stone was first discovered on the Island of Topazios in Egypt's Red Sea. Topaz is also mentioned in the Old Testament of the bible which indicates that it has been regarded as a precious stone for ages. Before the 1970s, Blue Topaz was rare and very costly.

Natural Swiss Blue Topaz are found in Pacific blue color, Blue-gray color, and in Maya blue color. ORIGIN: Russia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Pakistan, Italy, Sweden, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and the United States.

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.

White gold was invented in the 19th century by alloying gold with palladium. It became commercially available as of 1912 in Pforzheim, Germany and gained popularity in the mid-1920's as a low-cost substitute for platinum. It is an alloy of gold with copper, zinc, and nickel.

Measurements: Face of the earrings 12.00 mm x 10.50 mm 

Stone Size: Swiss Blue Topaz 1.20 carats  Diamonds .35 carats 

Weight: 3.30 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980