These SDC Creations solid 10K yellow gold drop earrings suspend a heart cut amethyst beneath a slender diamond set bar, and the color on these stones is exceptional. Each amethyst is a rich royal purple with real saturation and clean brilliant faceting that flashes violet and deep plum as it swings. The stones are held in a striking open setting, cradled by a curved gold band that sweeps around the point of the heart rather than crowding it, so light passes straight through the stone from behind and keeps the purple bright instead of dark. Above each heart, a channel of round brilliant diamonds is set into white gold, giving a cool line of sparkle that separates the warm yellow gold from the purple below. The reverse is finished with scrolled openwork, a detail most makers skip on a piece this size, and it lightens the drop while showing real attention to construction. SDC Creations has been supplying independent jewelers since 1921 and builds for that market rather than the mass retailers, which is why the finishing here reads a full step above typical gemstone drops. Elegant, romantic, and beautifully made. Verifications:Solid 10K gold has been verified using an Auracle Gold Analyzer.Diamonds have been verified using a Presidium Adamas Diamond Tester, which specifically distinguishes diamonds from moissanite.Amethyst has been verified using a Presidium Gem Tester II. Details:Designer: SDC CreationsMetal: Solid 10K yellow goldMain Stones: Heart cut amethystAccent Stones: Round brilliant diamondsHallmarks: 10K, SDCSetting: Open curved prong with scrolled openwork reverseClosure: Post with butterfly backsCondition: Excellent estate condition Fun Facts:Amethyst takes its name from the Greek word amethystos, meaning not intoxicated, from the ancient belief that the stone guarded its wearer against drunkenness.Until vast deposits were discovered in Brazil in the 1800s, amethyst was ranked alongside ruby, emerald, and sapphire as one of the cardinal gemstones and priced accordingly.
