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Pink Perfection - Vintage 10K Gold Pink Spinel Dangle Earrings. These darling earrings are crafted from 10K yellow gold, hallmarked 10K and a makers mark. Featuring two round brilliant synthetic spinel gemstones vintage styling and quality gold-work. These exquisite earrings boasts 6 gold bezels set with beautiful sparkling synthetic pink spinels, with a orangey hue. The spinels are in great condition, and display a fantastic sparkle. The earrings are for pierced ears, and feature secure French lever back fittings. These Vintage earrings look stunning when worn, just perfect for daily wear or any special occasion.

History: Spinel comes from an ancient word for Badakhshan, a province in Northern Afghanistan that is famous for its rubies and spinel mines. The Badakhshan mines were of great importance as early as 1000 - 1900 AD, and one of the earliest references to them occurs in the diary of Marco Polo (1254 - 1324 AD).

The earliest synthetic gems were Geneva Rubies, produced around 1885, and sold as authentic gems. However, they were actually "reconstituted" fragments of natural rubies melted together. While the creator of these stones remains a mystery, researchers traced their origins to Geneva, Switzerland.

MeasurementsL Earrings 34.00 mm x 7.00 mm

Stone Size: Pink Spinel (Synthetic) 3.00 mm - 5.00 mm

Weight: 1.60 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Canada

Date: 1980s