Antique Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Earrings | Antique Earrings january birthstone These lovely 1960s post earrings

These lovely 1960s post earrings are 18k gold with six sapphires surrounding a glistening diamond center

but acid test for 14k gold

To create this pendant our jeweler transformed an antique bar pin by removing the gold and pearl horse from the pin and welding on a 14k gold bail

It is in good condition with minor enamel loss to the left leaf (visible under very close inspection)

The antique bird was originally part of an antique pin (circa 1910) transformed by removing the pin and welding on a gold jump ring

Antique Synthetic Ruby & Diamond Earrings | Antique Earrings january birthstone These lovely 1960s post earringsAn elegant pair of antique synthetic ruby and diamond earrings from the early 20th century (circa 1900 1910). These earrings feature synthetic rubies surrounded by a halo of 13 rose cut diamonds set in 14k gold mountings (unmarked, but acid tested). The earrings measure 0. 7 inches (18mm) from top to bottom by 0. 4 inches (10. 5mm) wide. They are in good condition; however, under magnification you can see that the diamonds are crudely cut and some