Gold, aquamarine and diamond heart pendant “Iara”

Description

Sublime pendant from the 70s in 18 carat gold set with a one-carat heart-cut aquamarine in a claw setting held by a fixed bail with gadrooned motifs and enhanced with a small 8×8 diamond. The vibrant lagoon blue of aquamarine is enhanced by the warmth of yellow gold and the sparkle of diamond for the most striking effect.
Dimensions: 1.3cm with bail, 0.9cm without bail
Weight: 0.84g
18K gold hallmark
This unique piece has had previous lives in Italy.

The story: belonging to the beryl family, aquamarine has fascinated since ancient times for its beautiful seawater blue color, which has earned it som from the Latin “aqua marina”. The stone of the natives of the month of March, it is also called the stone of lovers because it is said to facilitate communication in difficult times. Originally, it was known to guide sailors on their journeys, through calm waters like storms.