Lustrous Rosebuds - Vintage 10K Gold Cultured Pearl Flower Earrings (VE316)

Lustrous Rosebuds - Vintage 10K Gold Cultured Pearl Flower Earrings (VE316)

$295.00

Lustrous Rosebuds - Vintage 10K Gold CulturedPearl Flower Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from 10K gold, hallmarked 10K. Featuring two genuine cultured pearls, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. These pretty earrings showcase golden rosebuds, which are textured and diamond cut. The dainty rosebud setting is expertly set with a lustrous white pearl, displaying champagne overtones. The earrings are for pierced ears, and feature posts and secure earring backings. These vintage earrings are classic and feminine. Truly a perfect addition to any fine jewelry collection.

History: Pearls were presented as gifts to Chinese royalty as early as 2300 BC, while in ancient Rome, pearl jewellery was considered the ultimate status symbol. So precious were the spherical gems that in the 1st century BC, Julius Caesar passed a law limiting the wearing of pearls only to the ruling classes.

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 9.50 mm x 9.00 mm

Stone Size: Pearl 5.00 mm

Weight: 2.10 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Canada

Date: Circa 1980