Shakudo Earrings | Antique Heron Earrings terrier pendant 1 inches from the top

1 inches from the top of the bail to the base of the pendant by 0

It's 18k gold (unmarked

these vintage drop earrings (circa 1970–1980) are crafted in 14k gold and feature a sparkling diamond surmount suspending a richly hued blue topaz dangle

The gold has been verified via XRF and jeweler’s acid testing to confirm solid 14k purity

The opal top was originally part of an antique stick pin (circa 1910) transformed with a simple 14k gold band

Shakudo Earrings | Antique Heron Earrings terrier pendant 1 inches from the topShakudo is a Japanese mixed metal technique that involved an alloy of copper and gold that was treated to give it a dark black patina. These shakudo earrings were converted from a pair of antique cufflinks (circa 1880 1900) by adding 14k gold ear wires and yellow diamonds. The earrings depict cranes under cherry trees, set in 14k gold. Each dangle measures 1 inch from the bottom of the diamond to bottom of the piece by 1 inch wide. They are in very