Vintage Amethyst and Gold Wash over Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings
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1990's
$169.00
Vintage amethyst hoop earrings. Handmade, gold wash over sterling silver with granulated ball details and lovely pale facet cut amethyst. Light and easy to wear, nicely made.
Size:
3cm x 3.2cm
Weight
8 Grams
Hallmark
925
Material
Amethyst, Sterling Silver, Gold Wash
Condition
Spectacular vintage condition!! Shows mild wear commensurate with age, no dings or chips, will come with some patina, as level of polish is a matter of taste
Item Details
Materials
Amethyst, Gold Wash, Sterling Silver
About this Piece
Sterling Silver
Sterling is an alloy of silver containing at least 92.5% pure silver (925 parts of 1000 thus the 925 stamp), the remainder is made up of a mix of metals (most commonly copper) used to make the metal workable. Pure silver is generally considered too soft to work with, although you can find silver jewellery at 950 or 980, even the occasional 99.9% fine silver, which can be work-hardened to increase durability.
Amethyst
Amethyst is a purple, lilac or violet variety of quartz, formed in geodes (a small gas cavity in rock lined in crystals), the presence of Iron during formation determines the depth of it's colour. Amethyst is popular in Mexican vintage jewellery and it is always used with variations and inclusions in the stone.
