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Raindrops - Vintage Sterling Silver Moonstone Dangle Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring 6 faceted moonstones, Edwardian styling, and quality craftsmanship. The expertly bezel set moonstones are an opaque white colour with a gentle flash of blue in different light intensities. The gemstones are graduated and attached by links, which allows the earrings to have movement. The earrings are for pierced ears, and feature shepherd hooks ear wires. These Vintage earrings are versatile and beautiful, perfect for casual or formal wear. Feminine and gorgeous!
This mysterious stone—which looks like a moonlit night—has been the object of lore across the world. For two thousand years, Romans used moonstone in jewelry. They linked the stone to the Moon Goddess Diana and believed that wearing moonstone would bring love, wealth, and success.
Silver's history is long. The first evidence of silver mining dates back to 3000 B.C., in Turkey and Greece, according to the RSC. Ancient people even figured out how to refine silver. They heated the silver ore and blew air over it, a process called cupellation.
Measurements: Earrings 54.00 mm x 8.00 mm
Stone Size: Moonstones 5.80 carats
Weight: 3.10 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: Most Likely Asia Provenance: America
Date: Circa 1980