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Shimmer - Vintage 10K Gold Sapphire & Diamond Trembler Pendant & Chain.  This lovely pendant is crafted from 10K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 10K. The chain is crafted in 10K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 10K. Featuring one natural single cut diamond, one genuine round cut sapphire, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship.  The tear-drop pendant showcases a beautiful deep blue sapphire, displaying bluish/violet hues. It is surround by an exquisite pierced-work scroll gallery, which is adorned by a sparkling diamond. The chain looks perfect with the pendant, which continues the yellow and white gold combination throughout the entire piece. The pendant is designed as a trembler, which moves when worn. This gives the appearance of a shimmering sapphire gemstone.  The chain features a spring ring clasp, which is in perfect working order. The chain simply is woven through so it has a hidden bale, drawing the attention to the gorgeous elating pendant. The Vintage pendant is classic and so versatile, truly a perfect piece for any jewel collection.

History: The celestial blue color of this gemstone symbolized heaven and attracted divine favor and wise judgment. Greeks wore sapphire for guidance when seeking answers from the oracle. Buddhists believed that it brought spiritual enlightenment, and Hindus used it during worship.

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.

The history of White Gold dates back to 1710, when it was composed by alchemists Johan Frierich Bottger and Ehrenfried Walther Von Tcshirnhaus in Germany. In 1752, another metal resembling White Gold was introduced, with a grey finish. White Gold as we know today was created in 1920's.

Measurements: Pendant 13.00 mm x 9.00 mm   Chain 18"

Stone Size: Sapphire .30 carat   Diamond .005   

Weight: Pendant & Chain 2.40 carats 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America  

Date: Circa 1980