Gold and aquamarine drop pendant “Azura”

Description

Sublime pendant from the 60s in 18-carat gold set with a pear-shaped 1.5-carat aquamarine in a luminous lagoon blue. The stone, in a bezel setting, is punctuated by 2 diamonds of 0.01 carat in a bezel setting and held by a long fixed bail in 18-carat gold, like a drop of water at the end of a stem. An elegant and minimalist piece to wear every day to bring sparkle and light around the neck.
Length: 2.6cm
Width: 0.9 cm
Weight: 2.07g
Owl hallmark.
This unique piece had a previous life 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 would facilitate communication in difficult times. Originally, it was renowned for guiding sailors on their voyages, through calm waters as well as storms.