Retro Old European Cut Diamond and Ruby Screw Back Earrings, 14K

About These Earrings:

These Vintage Retro Diamond and Ruby Earrings are crafted in 14K rose gold and platinum, showcasing five old European cut diamonds and one transitional, accented by 8 natural rubies. Perfect for any feminine and sentimental style, with convenient screw backs for a secure fit and can be easily converted for pierced ears. Classic 1940s ribbon design adds a touch of vintage glam to any outfit.

 

Condition:

The earrings are in good vintage condition. The solder used to attach the screws to the earrings has changed color over time and is visible from the back. The rubies have small abrasions. One ruby is an old synthetic replacement that likely occurred during these earrings early life stages. The white metal tests as platinum but it can also be palladium since this metal tests similar and was common during the 1940s.

 

Details:

Materials: Tests as 14K rose gold and platinum. There is a 14K stamp.

Dimensions: 21.7 mm x 19.2 mm x 7.1 mm

Weight: 7.6 grams (Total)

Era: Circa 1940s (approximate)

Maker: “H&S”

Diamonds:

     Color: G/H

     Clarity: SI1 to SI2 (Eye Clean)

     Estimated Total Weight: 0.16 cts

Rubies:

     Estimated Total Weight: 1.10 cts

     Treatment: Heat

      *One ruby is synthetic.

 

Please note that when evaluated with alternate methods, including XRF, vintage, antique, and pre-owned jewelry may read slightly below the stated purity due to variations in alloy composition, manufacturing tolerances, the presence of other materials, solder, bloomed surfaces, or past repairs. This piece may read anywhere from 12K to 13.9K. Stones have been graded, assessed, and measured in their settings; evaluations are limited to what the setting permits. Treatments, if present, may not always be detectable. All details, including weights and dimensions, are approximate. Item color may vary slightly from photos due to differences in lighting and screen settings. Any stated circa dates are based on stylistic and manufacturing characteristics and should be considered approximate.