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Exotic Classics - Vintage 14K Gold Natural Jade Stud Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from 14K yellow gold, hallmarked 14K. These pretty earrings feature two natural round cabochon Jade gemstones, classic vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The gallery on these pretty earrings are sculpted beautifully, and are expertly claw-set with beautiful green jade gems. They are for pierced ears. and feature posts and secure butterfly backs. These vintage earrings would make a wonderful addition to your jewelry box, you will find yourself reaching for them time and time again.

History: The story of jade goes back to pre-written history, with Stone Age populations from Asia to South America using jade to fashion ax-heads, arrows, tools, beads, knives and other weapons. The use of jade for tool-making was very popular until the Bronze Age when wide-scale metalworking was in use.

Jade was prized for its hardness, durability, musical qualities, and beauty. In particular, its subtle, translucent colors and protective qualities caused it to become associated with Chinese conceptions of the soul and immortality. With gold, it was considered to be a symbol of heaven.

Gold was generally used for a couple thousand years solely to create things such as jewelry and idols for worship. This was until around 1500 BC when the ancient empire of Egypt, which benefited greatly from its gold-bearing region, Nubia, made gold the first official medium of exchange for international trade.

Measurements: Earrings 8.50 mm round

Stone Size: Jade 2.28 carats

Weight: 1.40 grams

condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1980