{"product_id":"let-it-snow-vintage-sterling-silver-sapphire-snowflake-pendant-chain-vp221","title":"Recently Sold (VP221)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLet It Snow - Vintage Sterling Silver Sapphire Snowflake Pendant \u0026amp; Chain. This charming snowflake pendant is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked sterling. The chain is hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. The snowflake pendant features one genuine round cut faceted sapphire, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The pendant is made in the form of a snowflake, which is expertly claw-set with a dark blue sapphire. The pendant showcases pretty detailing, which is known as pierce-work. The chain is a belcher design, which features a secure lobster-claw clasp in perfect working order. This vintage pendant is versatile, and a great piece for daily wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDuring the Middle Ages, the clergy wore blue sapphires to symbolize Heaven, and ordinary folks thought the gem attracted heavenly blessings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. In other times and places, people instilled sapphires with the power to guard chastity, make peace between enemies, influence spirits, and reveal the secrets of oracles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eSapphires are known to be associated with \u003cb\u003elove, romance, and devotion\u003c\/b\u003e. They are known as the stone of new love and commitment and represent one's faith and hope in their romantic partner. Some also believe that it helps keep their thoughts pure and calm the mind.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSilver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce\u003c\/b\u003e, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe 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 \u003cb\u003ethe 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\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eMeasurements: Pendant 26.00 mm x 19.50 mm       Chain: 16\" - 18\" (Adjustable) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eStone Size: Sapphire .05 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eWeight: 3.30 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eOrigin: Canada \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"en\" class=\"ILfuVd\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hgKElc\"\u003eDate: Circa 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40596106182714,"sku":"VP221","price":195.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_8510.jpg?v=1724966618","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/let-it-snow-vintage-sterling-silver-sapphire-snowflake-pendant-chain-vp221","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}