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Egyptian 14K+ ALEXANDRITE NECKLACE & EARRINGS browse these categories for related items... All Items: Estate Jewelry:Gold:Period: Pre 1980: item # 938943 Please refer to our stock # 6267 when inquiring.
Fiona Kenny Antiques P.O. Box 11 Thorold, Ontario, Canada L2V 3Y7 905-682-0090 Guest Book $595 set |
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| An elegant vintage handmade 14k+ gold 15-3/4" necklace and matching 1-1/4" x 5/8" clip-on earrings with imitation or simulated Alexandrite facetted, claw-set stones. These simulated alexandrites are actually corundum laced with vanadium to produce the color change. This alexandrite-like sapphire material has been around for almost 100 years, and the stones test as corundums on a gem tester (Natural genuine alexandrites are expensive and uncommon, most of what you will see for sale is the simulated version). This set was purchased in the 1950s, and may have been made slightly earlier. The necklace has a hook end and the stones measure 1/2" in diameter (12 mm); those in the earrings are 7/16" (11 mm). Each piece has very tiny hallmarks which appear to be Egyptian. It tests as higher than 14k gold, but less than 18k - it is most likely that the original goldsmith melted various carats of gold together, as Egyptian gold is usually specifically either 9K, 18K or 22K. The necklace weighs 16.2 grams and the earrings weigh 6.7 grams; this beautiful set with the lotus designs is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Trackable srface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $12.50 (other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. NOTE: we DO NOT accept PayPal. | |||||||||
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