Blacker Than Black - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Black Agate Dangly Earrings (EE243)
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Blacker Than Black - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Black Agate Dangly Earrings. These pretty earrings are crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. The earrings feature two natural oval cut black agate faceted gemstones, Victorian Revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these earrings showcase expertly bezel -set blacker than black, black agate gemstones, which are surrounded by a decorative twisted rope design. They are for pierced ears, and feature shepherd hook ear wires. These classic earrings are versatile enough for daily wear and look great with everything, and anything!
History: Agate derives its name from a river in Sicily, which the Greeks called Achates. Vast quantities of agate were discovered in this river as early as 300 B.C. During the reign of Julius Caesar, while engaged in the Gallic Wars, deposits of agate were discovered along the Nahe River in Germany.
The story of silver mining began about 5,000 years ago. Silver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.
By about the 12th century in England, silver coins were called "Easterlings," a word later abbreviated to "sterling." In 1300, King Edward I made the definition official by declaring that sterling silver had to be 92.5 percent pure silver and should be marked by "guardians of the craft."
Measurements: Earrings 20.00 mm x 13.00 mm
Stone Size: Black Agate 2.00 carat
Weight: 3.30 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
Date: 21st Century
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