Vintage Gold Hoop Earrings mid-century The difficulty of extracting the

The difficulty of extracting the metal meant it was rare and expensive

its body comprising a single piece of black onyx with a gold border and little diamond-studded dome in white gold placed near the top

The sleek design features a row of sea-green tourmaline stones

comes from the way these gems are made: the leaded glass is crushed and ground down to a powder

Vintage Gold Hoop Earrings mid-century The difficulty of extracting theClassic gold hoop earrings. They're Italian, crafted in 9 carat gold, and tick all the boxes: Wearable. Timeless. Chic. Era: Vintage, circa 1980 Size: 2. 2cm by 2. 0cm Marks: Stamped 9K Condition: Great vintage condition, a few scuffs scratches commensurate with age