9ct White Gold Turquoise & Diamond Drop Pendant

This amore pendant is crafted in 9ct white gold, featuring a pear shaped cabochon turquoise and a round brilliant cut diamond. The pendant is complemented with a seamless teardrop opening, which can be worn as a necklace, by threading the pendant through your desired chain.

Pendant Only or Pendant & Chain:

You have the option of purchasing this pendant with, or without the chain. If you decide to purchase the pendant with the chain (shown in the picture gallery above) - the chain is a: 9ct white gold, 18" rolo chain, secured with a bolt clasp. If you would like a different chain, please view further details in our Bespoke Alterations (see below).

Gem Lore:

Turquoise - derived from the old french term ‘turquois’, which translates to ‘Turkish’. The name alludes to the country Turkey, where the mineral was first transported to Europe, from the mines in Persia (now known as Iran). The mineral is most prized for its vivid greenish blue to pale blue colour. The ancient Egyptians called the mineral ‘mefkat’ which meant ‘joy' and was utilised as an inlay or fashioned into beads and amulets. The gemstone was said to be so scared by the Egyptians, that it was assigned its own goddess ‘Hathor’ (otherwise known as ‘Lady Turquoise’), who protected the region where this mineral was mined. The gemstone is most famous for being uncovered on the mask of Tutankhamum. Today, turquoise is thought to symbolise good fortune and tranquility.

Diamond - derives from the Greek word ‘adamas’, which translates to ‘invincible’. Today, the meaning somewhat refers, to the gemstones excellent hardness (ranking 10 on Mohs' scale), hence diamonds are highly resistant to be scratched or abraded by another material, other than diamonds itself. Moreover, diamonds possess the magical phenomenon of fire, which relies on the facetted gemstones ability to disperse (split) light, into a rainbow of colours.

The ancient Egyptians thought diamonds symbolised life, and the Pharaohs were known to place the gemstone in the centre of an ankh cross. Whereas, the ancient Greeks believed diamonds to be the tears of the gods or broken splinters from fallen stars. Alternatively, in ancient Roman literature it is noted that Cupids arrows were ‘diamond tipped’, maybe one of the first references that associates the gemstone with love.

Pendant & Chains:

Ideally, we would love to be able to provide you, with all our options of different link styles, profiles and lengths of chains. However, for online viewing we will generally display all our pendants, on fine pendant chains between 16-18”. However, we understand that this is not always what is required.

If you like the link design of the chain shown above, in the photo gallery, but would prefer a different length, please let us know. Alternatively, if you would prefer an entirely different link design chain, with a different thickness, width or weight. You can either fill out the enquiry form below, or contact us directly.

We will see if we can help to make any bespoke alterations for your request, or advise you further. We will explore our full collection of chains and send you further photos, of different chains along with the pendant - for you to choose from.

Jewellery Care Precautions:

Avoid direct contact with: perfume, lotions, skincare, hairspray / other chemicals. Remove, your jewellery: when showering, swimming (as both chlorine and saltwater will react with metals), washing your hands / using hand sanitisers, before going to bed or when participating in physical activities (going to the gym, exercising, gardening, housework etc….).

Beware, metals may tarnish over time due to oxygen contact and natural body oils. Prevent items from being exposed to moisture and direct sunlight, for long periods. Store jewellery in a dry place away from humidity, in a pouch/jewellery box and keep each piece separated from each other. Care, for your jewellery by cleaning with a soft dry cloth.

White Gold:

White gold is not an element and does not occur naturally in a pure form. Pure yellow gold is mixed with alloys of white metals (such as palladium) to produce, a silver coloured alloy, known as white gold. It is further coated in a precious metal called rhodium (an element that derives from the same metal family as platinum), to increase its lustrous sheen and protect it from tarnishing and scratching.

Over time with exposure to oxygen and moisture, the rhodium coating will naturally wear and you will begin to see the natural yellow colour of gold. Rings will experience this more than other types of jewellery. The general guide for re-applying rhodium coating to your rings is between 1-2 years. However, the rate of wear depends on the pH level of your skin, exposure and contact to chemicals. For professional cleaning and rhodium coating, our workshop will provide the TLC your jewellery needs.

Turquoise:

Hardness: 5.5-6 | Toughness: Good | Stability: Fair to Poor

Extreme Caution, Avoid: Sudden Impact (pressure, knocks), Cosmetics (hair sprays, lotions, perfumes, make-up), Chemicals (acids, detergents, solvents, nail polish remover), Heat, Porosity, Jewellery Cleaners (dips, ultrasonic, steam cleaners).

Gemmological Observation: Avoid contact with perfumes or even mild acidic substances. Due to the porous nature of the material, skin oils, lotions/perfumes may discolour the turquoise. Only clean with a damp cloth.