{"product_id":"night-sky-vintage-14k-gold-sapphire-diamond-stud-earrings-ve400","title":"Recently Sold  (VE400)","description":"\u003cp\u003eNight Sky - Vintage 14K Gold Sapphire \u0026amp; Diamond Stud Earrings. These classic earrings are crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K. The earrings feature two natural oval cut sapphires, 32 natural round cut diamonds, classic vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these earrings are expertly claw-set with beautiful indigo blue sapphires, displaying a deep blue color. The precious sapphires have a sparkling diamond surround, which add contrast to the earrings. They are for pierced ears, and feature posts and secure substantial butterfly backs. These vintage earrings looks fantastic worn, truly a wonderful classic, and so versatile! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComments: Lovely versatile classic design, and high quality. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the earrings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Greeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhite gold has been around since the turn of the 19th century, but it wasn't until the 1920s when it really started gaining popularity. At the time, platinum had been the preferred precious metal for jewellery. But it quickly became scarce as World War II raged on, and countries began to stockpile it for military use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: Face of the Earrings  10.50 mm x 9.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Size: Sapphire 1.90 carat    Diamonds .32 carat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 4.03 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: America \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate: Circa 1980 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40505101287482,"sku":"VE400","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_7639.jpg?v=1717640459","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/night-sky-vintage-14k-gold-sapphire-diamond-stud-earrings-ve400","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}