GUCCI 1970 Horse-Whip Clips Earrings In Solid 18Kt Yellow Gold & 1.68 Ctw Diamonds

Vintage clips-on earrings designed by Gucci.

These are a very rare vintage pair of earrings created in Firenze Italy by the fashion luxury house of Gucci, back in the 1970. The clips-on earrings were designed as a left and right with hipic-horse-whip related patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. They are embellished with a very fine assortment of fifty-six natural earth mined diamonds and fitted at the reverse with gold posts and comfortable French omega backs for fastening clips.

Diamonds: Mounted in inlaid settings, with 56 round brilliant cut diamonds, with a weight of about 1.68 carats, white colorless F color, VS clarity.

Weight: 15.3 Grams, (9.85 Dwt).

Measurements: 28 mm by 17 mm (1.10 x 0.67 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with Italian marks; the maker's mark, the mark for the assay and warranty of the 18kt gold and signed in full as follows, "GUCCI ITALY 18KT .750 LR".

House Of Gucci

This company was founded in 1921 in the Tuscany region of Italy, in Florence, when Guccio Gucci bought his own shop on 7, Via della Vigna Nuova in Florence, Azienda Individuale Guccio Gucci, where he sold imported leather luggage. He also opened a small workshop to have his own leather goods made by local craftsmen. Eventually, a larger workshop had to be acquired to house Gucci's 60 artisans. In 1935 the invasion of Ethiopia by Mussolini led the League of Nations to impose a trade embargo on Italy. Leather became scarce, pushing Guccio Gucci to introduce other fabrics in the composition of the products, such as raffia, wicker, wood, linen and, jute. The rhombi motif, a Gucci signature, was created. The Gucci's developed a new tanning technique to produce "cuoio-grasso", which became a Gucci trademark. In 1937, Gucci launched its handbags. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci (son of Guccio), Gucci became a worldwide-known brand, an icon of the Italian Dolce Vita. During the 2010s, Gucci became an iconic 'geek-chic' brand.

Collateral: These Gucci earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of these Gucci earrings are excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 56 diamonds are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: E022625ACNM/.3677