Hoop Diamond Earrings in 18ct White Gold date circa 1980, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
Hoop Diamond Earrings in 18ct White Gold date circa 1980, SHAPIRO & Co since1979
£2,250.00
Description
Q: Where did hoop earrings originate from?
A: Hoop earrings originated in Africa, dating back to Nubia, a civilisation that existed in the fourth century in what is now present day Sudan, according to Yekaterina Barbash, associate curator of Egyptian art at the Brooklyn Museum. In ancient Egypt, both men and women wore hoop earrings.
| item details | |
|---|---|
| Period | 1980s |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Materials | Gold |
| White Gold | |
| Main Gemstone | Diamond |
| Main Gemstone Cut | Brilliant Cut |
| Carat for Gold | 18 K |
| Main Gemstone Carat | Total Weight: 0.70ct approximately |
| Dimensions | Length: 1.7cm/0.66inch |
Product REF: SHAPIRO & Co
