Gold oval-cut aquamarine pendant “Kaila”

Description

Sublime 70s pendant in 18k gold set with a 1.3 carat oval-cut aquamarine in a luminous sky blue. The stone, in a prong setting, hungs on a large mobile bail in 18-carat gold. An elegant and minimalist piece to wear around the neck on a thin chain. Sold without chain.
Length: 1.1 cm without bail, 1.6 cm with bail.
Width: 0.6 cm
Weight: 0.85g
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.