Adaintypair of teardrop-shaped, mid 20th century earrings, whose flat-top, nephrite jade cabochons are surrounded by a deep border of natural gold nuggets. These small,richly-textured placer nuggetsare carefully arranged on the earrings' 10k gold base. The teardropsswing below a simple pair ofshepherd's hook earwires —theearring bases and the earwires are both enlivenedby a high carat gold wash. These are lightweight, earthy, and perfect for frequent wear. Natural gold nuggetsare endlessly fascinating for their truly unique form and texture, and for their amazing color. These are marked 10k, and with the maker's initials MR. The gold nuggetsare Alaskan.

Materials

10k gold
Natural gold nuggets (20 - 22k purity)
Nephrite jade

Age

c. 1940 - 1960

Dimensions

Total drop is approx1 1/4" total, including earwires; pendant elements measure approx 21.3 x 11.75 mm; nephrite cabochons measure approx 13.25 x 6.7 mm.

Notes

One placer nugget is missing from the nugget border of one earring. This is not something you would notice, holding the earrings in your hand — it just looks like a variation in texture, without magnification.