OLD Rose Gold 18K Earrings Imperial Jade or Emerald NR

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Up for auction is a vintage to antique pair of earrings for pierced ears. The mountings are reminiscent of Belcher like style with four long claw prongs that hold the stones and the metal has a rose hued tone. The omega shaped wing-nut backs are tapped at the front and at the back allowing them to be completely screwed onto the threaded posts of the earrings and are hallmarked 18K. The overall face size of the mountings measures 7mm in diameter, set up off the ear 4mm and have a combined weight of 2.2g prior to packing. The stones themselves measure 4mm in diameter x 1+m thick. The bottoms are flat and the stones are cut with an ever so slight curvature across their crowns...very well colored and sold to me as jade. I agree that with their clean bright emerald green coloring along with the white...being somewhat translucent, these have every appearance of being fairly high quality gemmy jadeite yet on a gem tester they register as emeralds! So that is what I believe them to be and with their coloration they will work equally well with emeralds or jadeite and of course with other rich and mellow rose toned gold pieces. Quality earrings, ultra feminine with some age, actually I think a lot of age. They are very pretty and a pair that could be worn on a daily basis, they're nice. While the stones are not ultra large let me tell you that what they lack in size is more than compensated for by their intense coloring, I promise, and my guess is that you will be the envy of all of your Asian friends who will think you are wearing Imperial Jade :)!! As a matter fact, I bought these from an antique doll and vintage jewelry dealer (who sold them to me as jade) and she casually disclosed her source for pair as another dealer of Asian descent who sold them to her as jade. And this particular dealer who sold them to her handles vintage/antique Pacific Rim items, i.e., porcelains, carvings, textiles and also a decent amount of 'fine' jewelry...so they, the stones, must be a dead ringer for (Imperial) jade since this is what she sold them as. I do not believe it was jade that passed through their hands but emeralds. Please see photos for mounting, color and condition. In very nice condition as is, uncleaned with a patina...without problems. Any interest in these old beauties for your wearable collection? The low opening is to stimulate auction action and is not an indicator of quality, age or condition I promise. If you are parting these out they will scrap at about $37. plus whatever you can realize from the stones...so if you have any interest in them as they are - gorgeous old pieces ready for wear, jump on in and bid I don't think you'll be disappointed! Please know that I will glady combine shipping for no additional costs whenever possible and safe to do so should they or any of my other items be of interest to you. U.S. Buyers ship USPS with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation services for $4.55. International Buyers I will ship to your confirmed address via Registered Air Letter with Return Receipt ($10.) plus actual postage which covers insurance and confirms delivery to you. If you prefer less costly shipping, please contact me prior to auction's end to determine available delivery options to your location. This is an absolute auction for a vintage pair of earrings sold as is to High Bidder who wins and becomes responsible for cost of item and shipping. Please have all questions answered to your satisfaction prior to bidding...and if you have questions as to whether the gold may be legally shipped to your country either check the USPS Regulations for your location at or contact me and I will find out for you. I am always happy to answer questions and send more photos, just ask. Have fun! read more

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