Starry Night - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Pendant & 10K Gold Chain (VP281)

Starry Night - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Sapphire & Diamond Pendant & 10K Gold Chain. This classic pendant is crafted from 14K yellow, and white gold, hallmarked 14K.  The chain is crafted from 10K white gold, hallmarked 10k. Featuring one natural oval cut faceted sapphire, 13 natural round full cut diamonds, classic Vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The gallery is expertly claw-set with a dark blue sapphire, and a sparkling surround of diamonds. It has a solid bale, enhanced with sparkling channel-set diamonds, which supports the gallery perfectly. The chain is a solid curb link style, featuring a secure spring ring clasp, in perfect working order.  This vintage pendant is classic and so versatile. It can be worn with everything and anything, day or night!

Note: Appraisal Included with the pendant & chain. Appraised at $1820.00 Cd (Tax Excluded) 

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.

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 16.00 mm x 8.50 mm      Chain 17" 

Stone Size: Sapphire .60 carats  Diamond .18 carats 

Weight: 2.40 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1980