Vintage Metropolitan Museum of Art Mma Etruscan Revival 14k, Amethyst, & Pearl Earrings - 2 Pieces

Description

A very fine pair of earrings from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

In satin finished 14k yellow gold .

Each … more A very fine pair of earrings from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

In satin finished 14k yellow gold .

Each earring prong set with a round faceted amethyst gemstone suspened below around white pearl and ear hook.

The gold has a satin finish beautifully highlights the purple in the amethyst.

Simply a wonderful Etruscan Revival style pair of earrings!

Date:
20th Century

Overall Condition:
It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.

Fineness:
Marked 585 for gold fineness.

Marks:
MMA BMCO. 585 USA

Measurements:
Length: ca. 41 mm
Width: ca. 12 mm
Depth: ca. 6 mm

Weight: ca. 4.6 grams

Gemstone Measurements:
2 Amethyst - ca. 10 mm x 6 mm
2 Pearls - ca. 5 mm less