Water & Ice - Vintage 10K Gold Natural Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Cluster Pendant & 14K Gold Fill Chain (VP306)

Water & Ice - Vintage 10K Gold Natural Swiss Blue Topaz & Diamond Cluster Pendant & 14K Gold Fill Chain. This gorgeous pendant is crafted from 10K yellow and white gold, hallmarked 10K, and a makers mark. The chain is 14K gold fill, hallmarked 1/20 14K. The pendant features one natural oval cut topaz, 24 natural single cut diamonds, retro vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on this pendant is expertly claw-set with a beautiful Swiss blue topaz, displaying electric bluish/grey hues. The Swiss blue topaz is surrounded by two rows of sparkling diamonds.  The gems are set in white gold, whilst the bale is crafted in yellow gold. The chain is a rolo type design, which features a spring ring clasp in perfect working order. This lovely vintage pendant would make a wonderful gift or addition to any jewelry collection. 

Note: Appraisal included with the pendant & chain. The pendant & chain are  appraised at $1420.00 (Tax Excluded) 

History: It is believed that the stone was first discovered on the Island of Topazios in Egypt's Red Sea. Topaz is also mentioned in the Old Testament of the bible which indicates that it has been regarded as a precious stone for ages. Before the 1970s, Blue Topaz was rare and very costly.

Natural Swiss Blue Topaz are found in Pacific blue color, Blue-gray color, and in Maya blue color. ORIGIN: Russia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Pakistan, Italy, Sweden, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and the United States.

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.

White gold was invented in the 19th century by alloying gold with palladium. It became commercially available as of 1912 in Pforzheim, Germany and gained popularity in the mid-1920's as a low-cost substitute for platinum. It is an alloy of gold with copper, zinc, and nickel.

The history of gold-filled jewellery traces back to early 19th century England, where this technique was patented to create semi-precious and better-quality custom jewellery during the Victorian Era.

As long as gold filled pieces are well cared for, they can last a lifetime. Gold plated pieces, on the other hand, can last up to a year if kept away from water, wear, and heat. It's also worth mentioning that gold filled pieces with lower karat weight (9-14k) may be more durable than pieces with greater gold content. Victorian gold filled jewelry can last for centuries. 

Measurements: Face of the Pendant (Including the bale) 16.00 mm x 11.00 mm    Chain: 18" 

Stone Size: Swiss Blue Topaz .60 carats  Diamonds .18 carats 

Weight: 2.32 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Canada 

Date: Circa 1980