Greek Revival Hellenistic Necklace In Solid 22Kt Yellow Gold With Lapis Lazuli

Clips-on earrings designed by Zolotas. An exceptional beautiful pair of clips-on earrings, created in Greece by the jewelry house of Zolotas. These vintage earrings have been crafted with ancient Greeks patterns in solid rich yellow gold of 22 karats with hammered and frosted finishes. The earrings were designed as left and right and embellished with two natural earth mined lapis lazuli. They are fitted at the reverse with post for pierced ears and French omega backs for fastening clips. Lapis Lazuli: Mounted in bezel settings, with 2 round cabochons cuts (15 x 15 x 5 mm) of natural blue lapis lazuli with a weight of about 16.70 carats. Birthstone: Lapis lazuli for the month of September. Weight: 35.95 Grams, (23.20 Dwt). Measurements: Diameter of 33 mm (1.30 Inches). Hallmarks: They are both stamped with Greek marks, the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "ZOLOTAS GREECE K22 TA-24". History of Zolotas The firm of Zolotas, was founded in Athens in 1895 by Efthimios Zolotas. The jewelry of Zolotas is very well known for their designs inspired by Greek antiquity. In the 1950, they made the decision to create the trademark and branches out into international markets. It was also during this era that the jewelry House of Zolotas began crafting what would become their ancient Greek signature style. In a gorgeous combination of modern and ancient styles. The high karat gold jewelry was fashioned using traditional techniques and motifs with contemporary flair. The symbols which had been sacred to the Greek culture some thousands of years prior were now manifested in ram, lion...

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