Vintage 1990s 9ct Gold Ornate Ball Creole Hoop Earrings
Description
Vintage 1990s hollow large hoop earrings set in 9ct yellow gold. The earring are inspired by a classic Victorian design. The earrings have a number of hallmarks indicating the piece is from 1990 set in 9ct gold.
HISTORY
Hoop earrings originated in Africa, dating back to Nubia, a civilization 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. Source: NYT.com
ERA
Vintage, 1990s
HALLMARKS
9, 375, Import Mark, Letter '1990'
MEASUREMENTS
Height - 3.3cm / 1.2"
Width - 2.5cm / 0.9"
Weight - 3.83g
CONDITION
The hoops are in good vintage condition.
SKU
3391
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