These lovely drop Mid-Century (1950-1970) earrings features South Sea Tahiti Pearls accented with ±0.35ct Old European Cut Diamonds crafted in 18ct.
Details: South Sea Tahiti Pearls, ±0.35ct Old European Cut Diamonds, 18ct Earrings.
Dispatches from a small business in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Dimensions: H 3 x L 0.9 x W 0.9 cm.
Weight in grams: 3.7.
Condition: Very good condition – slightly used with small signs of wear.
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Area Information | The 1950s jumped and jived their way into our hearts with rock 'n' roll, the birth of the "Beat" Generation, the launch of Sputnik, the beginnings of the space race and the knowledge that we were all living in a nuclear world. Dubbed the "Atomic Age," the art world seized its symbols and created an aesthetic that found it's way into nearly every aspect of design from architecture to zippers, fabrics to formica, including the diverse subject matter of 50s jewelry. |
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Material Information | Pearl All pearls originate in mollusks (mollusca), whether natural or cultured. Mollusks are a phylum of invertebrate animals that includes oysters, clams, mussels, snails and octopus among their approximately one hundred and twenty-eight thousand species, all with the ability to produce pearls. Only a few of these varieties can create gem quality pearls. Old European Cut Diamond Like the old mine cut, diamonds cut into this shape possess a high crown, small table, and a large, flat culet. However, the old European cut has a circular girdle. With 58 facets, it is the predecessor of today's modern round brilliant cut. The Old European cut dates to the 1800s and was used mostly during the Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Nouveau eras. 18ct 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 3 x L 0.9 x W 0.9 cm |
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Weight (in grams) | 3.7 |
Condition | Very good condition – slightly used with small signs of wear |