Green Elegance - Estate 14K White Gold Natural Peridot & Diamond Pendant & Chain (EP068)

Green Elegance - Estate 14K White Gold Natural Peridot & Diamond Pendant & Chain. This elegant pendant is crafted from 14K white gold, hallmarked 14K 585. The chain is hallmarked 14K and CRG.The pendant features one natural oval cut faceted peridot, 50 natural round cut diamonds, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this pendant is expertly claw-set with a beautiful olive green peridot, which is adorned with sparkling diamonds. The pendant has been matched up to a pretty belcher type chain, which looks perfect with the pendant. This estate pendant is in the Edwardian revival style, and looks stunning when worn. 

Note: Appraisal included with the pendant and chain.  Appraised at $1850.00 

History: These ancient Egyptian gemstones came from deposits on a small volcanic island in the Red Sea called Topazios, now known as St. John's Island or Zabargad. Ancient Egyptians called peridot the “gem of the sun,” believing it protected its wearer from terrors of the night.

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.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany, it wasn't used widely until much later. White gold as we know it today was really popularised in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

Measurements: Pendant 22.50 mm x 12.00 mm 

Stone Size: Peridot 3.50 carats     Diamond .30 carats 

Weight: 3.60 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: South Africa       Note: The closure bears the stamp “14Kt” and the distinctive maker's mark “CRG” associated with Central Rand Gold, South Africa.

Date: Circa 1990