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Moondrops - Vintage 18K/10K Gold Natural Ceylon Moonstone Dangly Earrings. These dainty earrings are crafted from 18K yellow gold, tested, and 10K gold, hallmarked 10K. The earrings feature 2 natural Ceylon moonstone cabochons, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. These earrings are for pierced ears, featuring 10K gold French leaver backs. Dangling from the surmounts are 18K gold bezels, which are set with beautiful clear moonstones. These wonderful earrings are classic and versatile. Therefore they can be worn day or night, with casual or formal wear.

History: Its story begins in ancient Rome, where it was believed moonstone was formed from solidified beams of moonlight. They also held that the Roman goddess Diana, goddess of the moon, could be seen within the stone, and that it would bestow love, wisdom and good fortune upon those who possessed it.

Moonstone has been used as a beautiful adornment and a powerful talisman since ancient civilizations. The Romans admired it, believing it was formed from moonbeams. Both the Romans and the Greeks associated moonstone with their lunar deities.

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 23.50 mm x 4.50 mm

Stone Size: Moonstone .60 carats

Weight: 1.40 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: England

Date: Circa 1980