{"product_id":"vintage-retro-earrings-gia-cert-sapphires-diamonds-gold-silver-starburst-7687","title":"Vintage Retro earrings GIA cert sapphires diamonds gold silver starburst (7687)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage earrings ear clips. Gold, silver, diamonds sapphires. Made 1940-70's. \u003cbr\u003eSapphires with GIA certificate.  In addition, we had all gems independently appraised. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight is 17.0 grams.  Length is 1 inch (2.5cm). 7.87ct sapphires. .93ct diamonds. Biggest sapphires each over 2ct. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDescription :\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRadiating star shaped. High end cluster design with strong visual impact. The centers with a large (greater than 2ct) blue sapphire, gently held up by 4 silver prongs on the corners. The sapphires are surrounded by a ring of old cut diamonds. Sparkling and reflecting from the sapphires, there is a great play of light between the stones and contrasts in color. The diamonds are surrounded by a halo of calibre-cut sapphires, forming a circle that rises as they extend. This reinforces the play of color between sapphire and diamonds and the gems themselves. An additional feature of the sapphire 'rays' is that while the bottoms are held at the back by a silver mount, the tops are open at the back, allowing light to enter from both sides and therefore add another play of light. Great modernistic design that works on multiple levels.  \u003cbr\u003eCan be worn for pierced or non-pierced ears. Backs with posts as well as clips. The hinged posts can fold over and fit into the backs of the clips for wearers without pierced ears. Clips and 4 cardinal points at back of earrings are in gold.\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful design and beautifully made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMarks and Metal:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo marks found. Combination of metals includes silver and gold. \u003cbr\u003e     \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood with minor wear commensurate with age.  Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTHE STORY:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGems are always the central theme to any jewel. Here, we have large Ceylon blue sapphires - the color of the sky on a beautiful summer's day. Offset by diamonds and then more sapphires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this period, ear clips became a popular choice. Retro earrings set the stage for women who did not have pierced ears. These earrings were more comfortable for many women allowing designers to get more bold. Earrings were no longer restricted to long and dangly, but could now flare outwards and up. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design of these ear clips adds to their appeal. Star burst, almost Sputnik-like in appearance - a very strong and bold design that epitomises the Retro era. \u003cbr\u003eWhile unsigned, these earrings are strongly in the style of Trabert \u0026amp; Hoeffer Maubboussin who are synonymous with Retro jewelry. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brenda Ginsberg Antique Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48045541064949,"sku":"7687","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/0112\/7157\/files\/jewelry_earrings_960_1.jpg?v=1776684435","url":"https:\/\/www.brendaginsberg.com\/products\/vintage-retro-earrings-gia-cert-sapphires-diamonds-gold-silver-starburst-7687","provider":"Brenda Ginsberg Antique Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}