Circle Of Life - Estate Silver Tone Crystal Rhinestone Pendant & Sterling Silver Chain (EP080)

Circle Of Life - Estate Silver Tone Crystal Rhinestone Pendant & Sterling Silver Chain (EP080)

$75.00

Circle Of Life - Estate Silver Tone Crystal Rhinestone Pendant & Sterling Silver Chain. The pendant is crafted from a silver toned metal, whilst the chain is crafted from 925 sterling silver, hallmarked 925, Italy. This pendant features numerous round cut faceted crystal rhinestones, and classic styling. This pendant is crafted in the form of a circle (known as the circle of life or eternity design), which is adorned by sparkling clear crystal rhinestones. The chain is a classic curb design, featuring a secure spring ring clasp. This estate pendant can be worn day or night, with anything, and everything! So versatile.

History: Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, hence the name, although some were also found in areas like the Alps (the source of the Rhine). Today the name "rhinestone" applies only to varieties of lead glass known as crystal glass.

Silver Mining in History. 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.

The term sterling silver denotes any silver alloy in which pure silver makes up at least 92.5 percent of the content. One theory is that the word sterling comes from the name Easterlings—coiners from east German states brought to England during the reign of Henry II (1154–89) to improve the quality of the coinage.

Measurements: Pendant 19.00 mm round

Stone Size: Crystal Rhinestone 3.00 mm each

Weight: 3.40 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Pendant: Most likely Asia Chain: Italy

Date: Circa 1990