Gold and aquamarine heart pendant “Lumea”

Description

Sublime pendant from the 60s in 18 carat gold set with a 1.5 carat sublime azure blue heart-cut aquamarine in a prong setting. Held in place by a grooved arrowhead bail, the stone is enhanced by the warmth of yellow gold for a most striking effect. A romantic piece to wear every day on a thin chain close to the heart.
Dimensions: 1.2cm with bail, 0.7cm without bail.
Weight: 1.35g
750 gold hallmark.
This unique piece had a previous life in France.

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.