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Warm Wishes - Vintage Sterling Silver Garnet Dangly Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling. Featuring two natural oval cut faceted garnets, classic vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The expertly bezel set garnets display a beautiful vibrant reddish/brown color. The earrings displays a pretty and modernistic decoration. The border of the bezel is polished on the top, with a lovely decorative surround. The earrings feature shepherd hooks for pierced ears. These versatile vintage earrings would make a fabulous gift or addition to any jewelry collection for everyday wear.
History: The history of garnet dates back to the Bronze Age, more than 5000 years ago. Its name, which has been used since these ancient times, was derived from the Latin word granatium, which means pomegranate (because the small, red crystals were thought to resemble pomegranate seeds).
The story of silver mining began about 5,000 years ago. Silver was first mined around 3,000 BCE in Anatolia, now located in modern-day Turkey. The precious metal helped early civilizations in the Near East, Ancient Greece to flourish.
The term "sterling silver" probably originated in eastern Germany when five towns formed the Hanseatic League in the 1100s. These town minted their own coins of 92.5 percent silver. When Britain sold cattle and grain to the League, they were paid in "Easterling coins".
Measurements: Earrings 27.00 mm x 8.00 mm
Stone Size: Garnet 2.00 carats
Weight: Earrings 3.20 grams
Condition: Excellent
Origin: America
Date: Circa 1970
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