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Garnet Glory - Vintage 10K Gold Natural Garnet & Diamond Stud Earrings. These gorgeous earrings are crafted from 10K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 10K. The earrings feature two  natural oval shape garnets, 6 natural round cut diamonds, vintage styling styling, and quality craftsmanship. The surmounts on these earrings are set with a beautiful red wine garnets ,displaying reddish/orangey hues. The garnets are crowned by sparkling diamonds, adding contrast and elegance to the earrings. The earrings are for pierced ears, and feature posts and secure locking butterfly backs. These vintage earrings are so versatile, and perfect for daily wear.  Truly a perfect addition to any fine jewelry collection.

History: The history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds).

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.

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.

White gold was invented in the 19th century by alloying gold with palladium. It became commercially available as of 1912 in Pforzheim, Germany and gained popularity in the mid-1920s as a low-cost substitute for platinum. It is an alloy of gold with copper, zinc, and nickel.

Measurements: Earrings 11.00 mm x 6.00 mm 

Stone Size: Garnet 2.80 carats     Diamonds 06 carats 

Weight: Earrings 1.40 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America 

Date: Circa 1980