Vintage Heart-Shaped Earrings in 9K Gold, Birmingham
Vintage Heart-Shaped Earrings in 9K Gold, Birmingham
Heart-shaped earrings in 9K gold with cultured pearls set within open centres.
The gold follows the outline of each heart and frames the pearl within an open central field. The pearl is clearly positioned without adding visual weight to the construction. The result is a light and wearable pair with a warm gold outline, a luminous pearl centre, and a simple, balanced composition.
9K gold was widely used for everyday jewellery in Britain throughout much of the 20th century. Birmingham held an important position within this tradition, producing hallmarked pieces intended for regular wear and governed by established standards of material control.
The heart form with a central pearl became a recurring post-war motif, often chosen for jewellery with a personal yet restrained character. The 9 C mark belongs to the British gold tradition and supports the attribution of the earrings to Britain, probably Birmingham. Read more.
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