Key To Your Heart - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Necklace (EN002)

Key To Your Heart - Estate Sterling Silver Natural Diamond Necklace. This lovely estate necklace is crafted from sterling silver hallmarked 925 for sterling, and a makers mark KA1772.  Featuring numerous natural round cut diamonds, Vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The necklace is comprised of a beautiful sparkling diamond heart, and an ornate key, which dangles from a decorative chain. The chain on the necklace has lovely detail, it is strong and substantial with a lobster claw clasp in perfect working order. The back of the heart is also beautiful, featuring a pretty open-work back.  This estate necklace is charming, and beautiful, truly a necklace  that can be worn with everything, and anything, day and night! 

History: 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.

The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece, according to the RSC. Ancient people even figured out how to refine silver. They heated the silver ore and blew air over it, a process called cupellation.

The sterling alloy originated in continental Europe and was being used for commerce as early as the 12th century in the area that is now northern Germany. A piece of sterling silver dating from Henry II's reign was used as a standard in the Trial of the Pyx until it was deposited at the Royal Mint in 1843.

Measurements: (Pendant) 44.00 mm x 18.00 mm        Chain 18" 

Stone Size: Diamonds .66 ctw

Weight: 8.00 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1990