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Emerald Isles - Vintage 14K Gold Emerald & Diamond Pendant & 14K Gold Filled Chain. This pretty pendant is crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K. The chain is hallmarked 1/20 14K GF for 14K Gold Filled. The pendant features two natural round cut faceted emeralds, one natural full cut diamond, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. This pendant is is dainty and oval in shape, with polished and diamond cut linear lines of gold. The center of the pendant is expertly claw-set with a sparkling diamond, which is enhanced by an emerald on each side. It has a split bale, which is dainty, yet still substantial. The pendant has been matched up to a vintage style belcher chain, featuring a spring ring clasp in perfect working order.  This lovely pendant is so versatile that it can be worn daily with anything and everything! 

History: 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.

The first known emerald mines were in Egypt, dating from at least 330 BC into the 1700s. Cleopatra was known to have a passion for emerald, and used it in her royal adornments. Emeralds from what is now Colombia were part of the plunder when sixteenth-century Spanish explorers invaded the New World.

Gold has been known since prehistoric times and was one of the first metals to be worked, mainly because it was to be found as nuggets or as particles in the beds of streams. Such was the demand that by 2000 BC the Egyptians began mining gold.

Gold filled jewellery became popular in the early 20th century and increased in use throughout the 1930s and 1940s. Gold filled is a far better alternative to gold plated, due to its durability.

Measurements: Pendant 17.00 mm x 7.50 mm 

Stone Size: Diamond .02 carats     Emeralds .06 carats 

Weight: Pendant & Chain 2.20 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada        Chain: Ireland 

Date: Circa 1970