Antique jewelry object group: pendant Condition: excellent condition Country of origin: Although it does not carry any legible control marks we believe this to be of Belgian origin. Style: Estate Period: ca. 1970 Source of inspiration: Love and romance Theme: Heart - The heart has long been used as a symbol to refer to the spiritual, emotional, moral, and in the past also intellectual core of a human being. As the heart was once widely believed to be the seat of the human mind, the word heart continues to be used poetically to refer to the soul, and stylized depictions of hearts are extremely prevalent symbols representing love. (from: Wikipedia) Material: 18K white gold Extra information: Heart - In Egypt, the heart was a symbol for life and the place where the feelings and the intellect are established. For the Chinese is the heart (sjin) the symbol for reason and feeling. Its one of the eight valuable organs from Buddha. In the West the heart symbolises in the first place fieriness and love. Diamonds: 22 brilliant cut diamonds with a total estimated weight of approx. 0.70 crt. Total diamond weight: approx. 0.70 crt. Birthstones: Diamond is the birthstone (or month stone) for April. Hallmarks: No trace. Dimensions: width 1,77 cm (0,70 inch) Weight: 2.10 gram (1.35 dwt) Reference N: 13310-0029 Copyright photography: Adin, fine antique jewelry