Art Deco 18K Gold Blue Topaz Flower Earrings, Antique Floral Drop Earrings regional_jewellery bears hallmarks for 18k gold

bears hallmarks for 18k gold

2 cm diameter

it closely resembled gold but was more affordable

(eagle head hallmark on slides and clasp)

The lobster class is a gold filled later addition by a previous owner as the original pinchbeck clasp has been lost to time

Art Deco 18K Gold Blue Topaz Flower Earrings, Antique Floral Drop Earrings regional_jewellery bears hallmarks for 18k goldThese elegant earrings were crafted around the Art Deco period, circa 1930 1940. They feature a large and clear blue topaz with a white and yellow gold halo crafted to make the earrings look like a flower. The secure latch back closure, emblematic of the era, ensures a snug fit on the ear. The topaz, a resilient gemstone with a hardness score of 8 on the Moh's scale, comes juet under the durability of sapphire. Each topaz measures approximately 8 mm x