Vintage earrings crafted of fine 14K white gold displaying asscher faceted Aquamarine gemstones measuring 1.40 carats each. Total gem weight is 2.80 carats. The Aquamarine are a pale watery blue & could easily be mistaken for fancy blue diamonds. These are for pierced ears with hook & hinged back. Pictured as received from a local estate. Polishing the setting to near new or cleaning are available by request at no additional cost. COMPOSITION: 14K white gold gold, acid & Kee gold machine. GEMSTONE: Aquamarine measuring 8 X 6 mm = 2.80 carats total weight WEIGHT: 1.7 Grams MARKS: 14K, Mexico DIMENSION: 1" X 1/4" CONDITION: Estate Item, excellent (minimal wear) Aquamarine is the birthstone for March & is believed to promote calm, spirituality, & mental clarity. It is also the traditional gift for 16th & 19th wedding anniversaries. Aquamarine is said to promises love, health & youthful energy to those who wear it. This gemstone exerts a powerful allure! It draws its strength from the popularity of its pale blue hue, similar to the clear sky on a summer day. While Aquamarine is a member of the Beryl family, a cousin to Emerald & Morganite, its color is more pure & its attributes less brittle than Emerald, making it a desirable gem for special occasion wear. The Greeks & the Romans knew the aquamarine as the sailor’s gem, ensuring the safe & prosperous passage across stormy seas. in Medieval times, the stone was thought to reawaken the love of married couples. It was also believed to render soldiers invincible. The name means “ocean water,” & tales of Aquamarine date back to ancient seafaring days. Sailors of old believed that these glittering, watery gems came from the treasure chests of mermaids. It’s no wonder that Aquamarine is said to bring luck to all who sail the seas. Layaway is available on purchases of $300 or more. To begin a layaway just commit to purchase with “layaway” in the comment section. See out other items & save with combined shipping. We ship worldwide & offer first class, priority & express shipping. We never add a packaging or handling fee. You pay actual shipping cost. Aquamarine Vintage Dangle Earrings 2.80 Carats Tw 14K White Gold