Vintage 1970s 9ct Gold Heart Hoop Earrings LISNERVintage 1970s hollow heart shaped hoop earrings set in 9ct yellow gold. The earrings have a number of hallmarks indicating the piece is 9ct gold and it was imported. HISTORY Hoop earrings originated in Africa, dating back to Nubia, a civilization that existed in the fourth century in what is now present day Sudan, according to Yekaterina Barbash, associate curator of Egyptian art at the Brooklyn Museum. In ancient Egypt, both men and women wore hoop
with a large pink carved pendant depicting an elephant walking through flowers
Silver gilt is a term used for laying gold over silver
25" in height and 1
(Makers Mark)
The pencil retracts by pushing the band up and down
The heart lock is 1
or in the hair
it is visible the piece has a 'Lion' and the letter 'V' indicating the piece was hallmarked in 1920-1921 and it is made from Sterling Silver
5cm / 1" in height and 2
The Horseshoe has stunning rose cut garnet gemstones
The locket measures approximately 3cm from the top of the bail
This beautiful ring has a leaf design down the side of the ring as if holding up the diamond in a crown