Moonstruck - Estate Sterling Silver Moonstone Filigree Pendant & Chain (EP069)

Moonstruck - Estate Sterling Silver Moonstone Filigree Pendant & Chain. This unique pendant is crafted from sterling silver, tested. The chain is crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling silver. The pendant features one natural  moonstone cabochon, and vintage styling. This pretty pendant showcases delicate filigree work and an expertly bezel set opaque moonstone.  The pendant is matched up to a box chain, which features a spring ring clasp, in perfect working order. This estate pendant is so versatile, that it can be worn with anything and everything, day or night!

History: Its story begins in ancient Rome, where it was believed moonstone was formed from solidified beams of moonlight. They also held that the Roman goddess Diana, goddess of the moon, could be seen within the stone, and that it would bestow love, wisdom and good fortune upon those who possessed it.

Legends have claimed that moonstone could help the wearer have clear visions and prophecies. If someone was continuously angry, the stone would lose its beautiful luster. It was also known as the “Traveler's Stone,” as it was believed that it would protect people who wore it while traveling at night.

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.

The first fossil instances of filigree were discovered by archaeologists in ancient Greece and Mesopotamia and dated over 5,000 years ago. The name filigree comes from the latin words “filum” meaning thread and “granum” meaning grain, describing the thin metal strips used to create filigree. 

Measurements: Pendant 37.00 mm x 12.00 mm     Chain: 18" 

Stone Size: Moonstone 4.00 mm 

Weight: 2.60 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Mexico 

Date: Circa 1990