18kw Red Spinel & Diamond Earrings

Crafted in-house by our team of goldsmiths at Brilliant Jewellery

A double halo of sparkle sets these earrings alight, surrounding a pair of oval brilliant cut red spinels. Set in 18k white gold and made for everyday wear, these are a classic pair of stud earrings sure to be a staple in your wardrobe.

$6,500.00 (CAD)

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Details

Material

18K Palladium White Gold

Stones

1.06ctw Red Spinels, 0.96ctw Diamonds SI1-SI2 F-H

Size

12mm x 10mm

Weight

4.35g

Condition

New

Appraisal

Written appraisal included with purchase

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Created:2024/07/20 13:14

About

Contemporary Era

(1970 - Now)

Also referred to as the “More is More” Era. Large-scale jewellery started being produced as Pop Art and Bohemian fashions came into popularity.

Unconventional materials such as plastic and wood became the new medium of fabricating jewellery. Further, prioritizing self-expression over traditional styles and materials became increasingly popular. Jewellery of the Contemporary Era was labelled as “wearable art”.

As we headed into the 1980s, jewellery styles became even more extravagant, with women donning oversized hoop earrings and chunky necklaces. As it became more common to see women in the workplace, the demand for purchasing "work wear" jewellery increased as well.

Costume jewellery truly began to take center stage during the 80s. With maximalism in full force, plastic jewellery was bright, eye-catching, and a cost-effective way to express individuality.

Contemporary jewellery is something that will always be in style, because its something that is “made in current time”.

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Spinel - Magnesium Alliuminum Oxide

Spinel was first discovered as early as 750-950AD, but was not formally identified until 1783. Before its official discovery, this gemstone was incorrectly marked as rubies or sapphires in royal jewellery - one of the most notable examples being the “Black Prince’s Ruby”. This large, irregular shaped cabochon spinel showcased in a vibrant red shade weighed 170 carats!Today, spinels can be found in Burma, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and several other countries around the world. This versatile stone comes in many colours, including red, pink, orange, purple, violet, blue, and a bluish green. Spinels have been adopted as an alternative birthstone for the month of August. Ranking between 7.5-8 on the Mohs hardness scale, spinels are a great option for everyday wear.

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