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| Item title: Vintage Diamond Frog Cufflinks Emerald Eyes |
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Item description: * Important estate men's diamond cufflinks in the form of a frog couple. Both frogs are intrinsically covered with round brilliant cut diamonds of average VS1 clarity and E-H color. Both frogs have virtually hundreds of paved diamonds all over their bodies and the total diamond weight is 2.10 carats. Each frog's eye is a superb green Colombian cabochon emerald and total emerald weight is 0.04 carats. Both cuffs are crafted in 18 karat white gold and gross weight is 14.1 grams. Both gemstone carat weights and gold content are hallmarked on cuffs clasps. Each frog's body measures 21mm long and 17mm wide (about 0.83" x 0.7"). The photos cannot actually depict the real beauty and sparkle of this pair of cufflinks due to number of diamonds and special lighting needed for a true photo. Nevertheless, these animal frog cufflinks are truly exceptional and scarce. Retail value of the pair in Europe 2 years ago was 8,000 Euro (about $10,500 nowadays)... Outstanding collector set and men's accessory jewelry / jewel, that is suitable even to the most demanding gentlemen.
A quick-list for animal symbolism of the frog includes: Luck, Purity, Rebirth, Renewal, Fertility, Healing, Metamorphosis, Transitions, Dreaming, Opportunity and Intermediary.
As a Celtic symbol meaning, the Frog was deemed lord over all the earth, and the Celts believed it represented curative or healing powers because of its connection with water and cleansing rains. More Western and European views focus on the Frog's three stages of development (egg, tadpole, fully formed amphibian) to symbolize resurrection and spiritual evolution. For these same reasons it is also a common Christian symbol for the holy trinity and resurrection. It is often seen in Christian art to express this symbolism.
In China the Frog is an emblem of Yin energy and thought of as good luck. Feng Shui practices recommend putting an image of a Frog in the east window of your home to encourage child birth and/or happy family life.
Frog energy is also considered to be a link between the living and the dead. An interesting ancient Asian custom was to place a jade frog in the mouth of the deceased to insure his/her spirit would pass safely into the spirit world. This custom was believed to allow the spirit of the deceased to speak more clearly to loved ones still living.
Frogs are also good luck symbols in Japan - especially for travelers. Images or charms were worn during long voyages to assure safety (particularly across water).
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