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Petite Classics - Vintage 10K Gold Twisted Hoop Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from 10K yellow gold, tested. They feature twisted decoration, vintage classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. These earrings showcase a pretty twisted design in a high polished finish. They are are for pierced ears and features hinged ear wires that simply slip into the secured tube of the earring. These vintage earrings are charming and versatile, which are smaller in scale, therefore perfect for every day wear.

History: 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.

Hoop earrings were worn by ancient Greeks, Romans, Asians, and Egyptians. What began as a way to identify tribal members turned into symbols of religion and power within societies. The first hoop earrings originated around 2500 B.C.E. in Nubia, an African civilization located in what we now call Sudan.

Measurements: Earrings 25.00 mm x 16.00 mm

Weight: 1.00 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1980