Gold and sapphire stud earrings “Melina”

Description

Superb pair of stud earrings from the 60s in 18 carat gold set with 3 0.1 carat brilliant-cut sapphires in deep ultramarine blue. Each stone is haloed by yellow gold scrolls bringing sparkle and light to the jewel. An elegant piece to wear every day.
Dimensions: 1cm x 1cm
Weight: 1.78g
Eagle’s head hallmark.
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

The story: Sapphire takes its name from the ancient Greek “sappheiros,” meaning “blue stone.” For millennia, this gemstone has symbolized royalty, wisdom, and loyalty. Used in the jewelry of the pharaohs of Egypt and prized by European kings, sapphire was also believed to protect against negative energies and bring inner peace. One of the most famous sapphires is Princess Diana’s 12-carat sapphire, mounted on an engagement ring now worn by Kate Middleton. A symbol of loyalty and fidelity, the stone of the September natives also has a hardness of 9 (out of 10) on the Mohs scale. Sapphire is therefore an extremely scratch-resistant gemstone, making it a preferred choice for engagement rings, worn on a daily basis.