These extraordinary drop Retro (1935-1950) earrings features briolette-cut ±20.00ct Amethysts decorated with ±0.62ct. (I-J SI1) Diamonds crafted in 14ct.
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Amethyst, Diamond, 14ct Earrings 10135-7085
€ 2.695,00 VAT incl. (where applicable)
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Details: ±20.00ct Amethysts, ±0.62ct. (I-J SI1) Diamonds, 14ct Earrings.
Dispatches from a small business in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Dimensions: H 4 x L 1 cm.
Weight in grams: 8.
Condition: Very good condition – slightly used with small signs of wear.
| Design Area | |
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| Area Information | At the start of the 1940s the jewelry arts were interrupted by the onset of World War II. Precious metals, especially platinum, were rare and in some instances forbidden to be sold. Palladium was substituted for the platinum being used in the war effort. In order to eek the most out of the available gold, a low karat gold alloy was used with a higher copper percentage. This resulted in gold with a subtle but distinctive reddish tinge, indeed through the cunning use of alloys, gold appeared in multiple colors within a single piece. Gold was manipulated in various ways; woven, braided and coiled. Resilla, cannetille and lacy filigree patterns reappeared in jewelry. Various textures were juxtaposed within a design putting matte finish next to bright to accentuate the design. Gold became the quintessential jewelry metal of the 1940s and 50s. |
| Materials | |
| Material Information | Amethyst Amethyst has historically been the most prized gemstone in the quartz family. It is treasured for its purple hue, which can range in tone from light to dark. Diamond Diamond is a gemstone composed of chemically pure carbon, with a cubic crystal structure and manifesting extreme hardness resulting from the incredibly strong chemical bonds between the carbon atoms. Diamonds are valued for their brilliance, fire and beauty. Usually perceived to be a colorless gemstone, diamondsactually occur in every color including: yellow, green, pink, blue, purple and red. The value of a diamond is set by measuring and evaluating what in the diamond business is referred to as the four C's. – color, clarity, carat weight and cut. Diamond color is measured on a scale ranging from D to Z with D being the most colorless (and most desirable). Clarity has a series of designations that range from Flawless to Included representing the relative number, type and visibility of inclusions. Carat is a measure of weight where one carat is equivalent to 1/5 of a gram or 200 milligrams. Cut includes the shape of the finished diamond as well as a determination of how well the diamond was fashioned, its proportions and finishing details. 14ct Because of the softness of pure (24k), it is usually alloyed with base metals for use in jewelry, altering its hardness and ductility, melting point, color and other properties. Alloys with lower carat rating, typically 22k, 18k, 14k or 9k, contain higher percentages of copper or other base metals or silver or palladium in the alloy. Copper is the most commonly used base metal, yielding a redder color. |
| Dimensions | H 4 x L 1 cm |
| Gender | |
| Weight (in grams) | 8 |
| Condition | Very good condition – slightly used with small signs of wear |
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