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Dew - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Peridot Dangly Earrings. These pretty earrings are crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked SS 925 for sterling silver. The earrings feature two natural oval cut faceted peridot gemstones, Edwardian revival styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these earrings showcase expertly claw-set apple green peridot gemstones, which are surrounded by a decorative scroll type open-work detail. 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: 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.

In ancient Egypt, Cleopatra loved peridot for its beauty. She also believed it could keep dark, evil spirits away. Egyptian priests believed that it harnessed the power of nature, so they used goblets encrusted with peridot to commune with their nature gods.

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 23.00 mm x 6.00 mm 

Stone Size: Peridot  2.20 carats  

Weight:  1.50 grams 

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America  

Date: 21st Century