Beautiful pair of signed Gioielli del Mare 18k gold Peridot and diamond earrings. The earrings are in like new condition they do not look like they have ever been worn. They come with the original box from the designer. The earrings are made for pierced ears. They measure 1-1/2 inches from the very top to the bottom of the earring. The earrings themselves measure 1 inch wide and 3/4 inch high not including the section that goes in your ear. Weight 13.9 grams. They dangle beautifully when worn. Each earring is set with 40 diamonds averaging I color VS-2 clarity. In the center of the design is a gem natural Peridot beautifully cut measuring .85 carats. The 40 diamonds have a combined weight of .85 points giving each earring a combined gem weight of 1.7 carats. This is a beautiful designer pair of signed and hallmarked 18k gold diamond and peridot earrings. The Peridot is one of the astrological stones associated with Leo. The Chrysolite (Peridot) is a very beautiful yellow-green gem which derives its name from two Greek words meaning "golden stone", by which name it is referred to by Pliny. It varies in color, and although exactly the same stone it bears different names; when of a deep bright green it is known as Peridot, and when of an olive green it is called Olivine. It is one of the softest of the hard stones, being easily scratched by quartz. The stones are found in Egypt, Ceylon, and Brazil, and specimens have been found in meteorites and the lava of Vesuvius. The Peridot was much valued by the ancients, the name signifying in Arabic precious stone, and it was at one time considered of more value that the diamond. These were the only gems set in transparent form by the Romans who wore them for protection from enchantment and against melancholy and illusion. Marbodus says they should be set in gold (gold being the metal of the sun) to dispel the vague terrors of the night. During the Middle ages these stones were worn for foresight with regard to future events and for Divine inspiration and eloquence. (Item #73256)

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