{"product_id":"water-ice-vintage-10k-gold-natural-swiss-blue-topaz-diamond-cluster-stud-earrings-ve540","title":"Water \u0026 Ice - Vintage 10K White Gold Natural Swiss Blue Topaz \u0026 Diamond Cluster Stud Earrings (VE540)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater \u0026amp; Ice - Vintage 10K White Gold Natural Swiss Blue Topaz \u0026amp; Diamond Cluster Earrings. These gorgeous earrings are crafted from 10K white gold, hallmarked 10K, and a makers mark. The earrings feature two natural oval cut topaz, 48 natural single cut diamonds, retro vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these earrings are 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, which enhance the gems beautifully. The earrings are in a stud cluster style, for pierced ears. The posts and butterfly backs fit tightly for additional security. These lovely vintage earrings would make a wonderful gift or addition to any jewelry collection. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Appraisal included with the earrings. The earrings are appraised at $1950.00 (Tax Excluded) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory: It is believed that the stone was first discovered on the Island of Topazios in Egypt's Red Sea\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eNatural Swiss Blue Topaz are found in Pacific blue color, Blue-gray color, and in Maya blue color. ORIGIN: \u003cb\u003eRussia, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Czech Republic, Germany, Norway, Pakistan, Italy, Sweden, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, Nigeria, and the United States\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eGold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eWhite gold was \u003cb\u003einvented in the 19th century by alloying gold with palladium\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: Face of the earrings 12.00 mm x 10.50 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStone Size: Swiss Blue Topaz 1.20 carats  Diamonds .35 carats \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 3.30 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Excellent \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Canada \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Circa 1980\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41466599899194,"sku":null,"price":1595.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_6990_bc69e27c-32c2-40d0-8503-0065a8d7318a.jpg?v=1781464352","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/water-ice-vintage-10k-gold-natural-swiss-blue-topaz-diamond-cluster-stud-earrings-ve540","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}