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Midnight - Vintage 9K/14K Gold Black Onyx Dangly Earrings. These exquisite earrings are crafted from 9K gold (tested), the butterfly backs are 14K gold, hallmarked 14K. Featuring two black onyx cabochon onyx gemstones, classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. These surmount on these earrings are engraved, and made in the form of a shell motif. Attached to the surmounts are beautiful kite shaped deep black onyx gemstones, which are incases in a decorative solid backed gallery. The earrings feature posts and secure butterfly backs for pierced ears. These Vintage Victorian revival earrings are so versatile, they can be worn with anything and everything, day or night!

History: Black Onyx is the most famous variety of onyx. The stone has a long history of being associated with protective powers across many cultures including Ancient Greeks and Romans, Persian, Chinese and Indian. Throughout history, the stone has not only been used in amulets and jewellery, but also in carved cameos.

The first person or civilization to discover gold is the Ancient Egyptians. They mined gold in Nubia around 2450 BC. An Egyptian alchemist named Zosimos was the first to find pure gold (24 centuries before Columbus reached the Americas).

Measurements: Earrings 27.00 mm x 6.00 mm

Stone Size: Onyx 18.00 mm x 5.00 mm

Weight: 1.30 grams

Origin: England

Date: Circa 1970