1.54ct Madagascan Neon Apatite & Diamond Accent Oval Earrings 9ct YG

Apatite are rare, beautiful, blue gemstones from Brazil and Madagascar. Apatite is a hugely popular gemstone that comes in almost every shade of blue, from cool neon through to bright indigo and vivid royal blues. A gemmological chameleon, Apatite’s name comes from the Greek ‘apatao’ (to deceive) due to a historical confusion with other gemstones. Apatite’s propensity for deception even has its roots in Greek mythology. One of the spirits released from Pandora’s Box, Apate is the goddess of deceit, fraud and trickery. While its name is really about how Apatite can fool you, it does sound a bit like ‘appetite’ and there actually is a ‘hunger’ connection; a calcium phosphate, Apatite crystals are one of the components of teeth and bones in all vertebrate animals.

These earrings features:

• 2 x Oval cut Madagascan Neon Apatite gemstones measuring approx. 7x5mm each with a combined minimum gemstone weight of 1.54ct.
• 8 x Round cut Natural Diamond measuring approx. 1.1mm each with a combined minimum weight of 0.05ct.
• Total combined minimum gemstone weight for this piece is 1.59ct.
• Expertly crafted in 9ct Yellow Gold with a metal weight of 2.47grams.

Each earring measures approx. 13mm in length and approx. 5mm wide.

The earrings are secured using a post and hinge back fitting - for pierced ears only.