{"product_id":"midnight-vintage-9k-14k-gold-black-onyx-dangly-earrings-ve347","title":"Recently Sold (VE347)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMidnight - 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistory: \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlack Onyx is the most famous variety of onyx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe stone has a long history of being associated with protective powers across many cultures including Ancient Greeks and Romans, Persian, Chinese and Indian\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e. Throughout history, the stone has not only been used in amulets and jewellery, but also in carved cameos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eThe first person or civilization to discover gold is the \u003cb\u003eAncient Egyptians\u003c\/b\u003e. 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).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements: Earrings 27.00 mm x 6.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStone Size: Onyx 18.00 mm x 5.00 mm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: 1.30 grams \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin: England \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDate: Circa 1970\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39891550666810,"sku":"","price":395.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/5305\/files\/DSC_2924.jpg?v=1682546696","url":"https:\/\/raritiesantiquejewelry.com\/products\/midnight-vintage-9k-14k-gold-black-onyx-dangly-earrings-ve347","provider":"Rarities Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}