My Go Tos - Vintage Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings (VE491)

My Go Tos - Estate Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings. These classic earrings are crafted from sterling silver, hallmarked 925 for sterling and a makers mark FAS. Featuring a classic design, and quality craftsmanship. These earrings are designed as round hoop, which showcases a high polished finish. They are for pierced ears and have a lever type lock mechanism, which is in perfect working order. These estate earring have a lovely smooth polished finish, and are versatile enough that they will be one of your favorite 'Go Tos' from your jewelry box. 

History: Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

The term "sterling silver" probably originated in eastern Germany when five towns formed the Hanseatic League in the 1100s. These town minted their own coins of 92.5 percent silver. When Britain sold cattle and grain to the League, they were paid in "Easterling coins".

The origin of FAS trademark was established by New York Company, Designs by FMC, in 1976. 

Production in the early 1990s, the production of FAS jewelry moved to China and Thailand. 

Hoop earrings originated in Mesopotamia, and it was ancient peoples of the African civilization that first wore hoops. Sumerian women around 2500 B.C.E. are believed to be the earliest adopters of wearing hoop earrings.

Measurements: Earrings 50.00 mm (Outside Diameter) 

Weight: 10.00 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: Possibly America, most likely Asia   Note: The company starting selling in America first, and in the early 1990s moved their manufacturing to China and Thailand. 

Date: Circa 1990