Vintage Peridot Drop Earrings 9ct Gold

Vintage 9ct yellow gold earrings, bezel set with an oval cut peridot in an openwork scroll design.

Peridot's most striking feature is its captivating lime green hue, radiating freshness and intensity.

The birth stone for August, peridot jewellery dates back as far as the second millennium BC. Ancient Egyptians called peridot the 'gem of the sun', believing it protected its wearer from night terrors.

Peridot: 8mm x 5.5mm inclusive of setting

Length: 29mm

Width: 11mm

Hallmark: Maker's mark 'S&Co', gold crown symbol, '375' for 9ct gold, assay Birmingham, date letter 'X' for 1997 (located on earring post)

Weight: 2.5g combined

Suitable for pierced ears only.