Jeweled Flower - Vintage 10K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Flower Pendant & Chain (VP196)

Jeweled Flower - Vintage 10K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Flower Pendant & Chain. This pretty pendant is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K. The chain is crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K and Italy. The pendant features 3 natural pear shaped faceted sapphires, one natural round cut diamond, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This charming pendant is made in the form of a flower. The gallery is expertly claw-set with beautiful indigo blue sapphires, displaying a bluish/green hue. The sapphires are adorned with a diamond, which adds contrast and a touch of sparkle to the piece. The chain is dainty, yet a sturdy curb chain design, which looks perfect with the pendant. The chain has a secure spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This pendant would make a lovely gift for that special someone or a wonderful addition to any fine jewelry collection. 

History: 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. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.

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.

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: Pendant 15.00 mm x 12.00 mm       Chain 18" 

Stone Size: Sapphire .60 carats   Diamond .005 carat 

Weight: Pendant & Chain 2.60 carats 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Italy 

Date: Circa 1980