TIFFANY & CO. 1940 Clips Earrings In 14Kt Yellow Gold With Vivid Amethysts
Pair of clips earrings designed by Tiffany & Co.
These colorful vintage earrings were created in New York city by the American jewelers of Tiffany & Co. back in the 1940. The late art deco retro earrings were crafted in solid yellow gold of 14 karats with high polished finish and embellished with a fabulous assortment of twenty- eight natural Deep Russians amethyst and two white colorless diamonds. These one-of-a-kind earrings are a killer! with eye appeal.
This kind of vivid Amethysts
The dark purple Deep Russian amethyst is largely considered one of the rarest high-grade amethysts. However, rare does not always equal sought after. The value of the amethyst may depend on the labor needed to facet the semi-precious stone. “Deep Russian,” from Siberia, is the highest grade of amethyst. It is usually very deeply colored. The mines that produce it have been depleted, so it is quite rare, making it the most valuable amethyst. This specimen is at the Gallery of Mineralogy and Geology in the French National Museum of Natural History in Paris. The highest-grade amethyst (called deep Russian) is exceptionally rare. When one is found, its value is dependent on the demand of collectors; however, the highest-grade sapphires or rubies are still orders of magnitude more expensive than amethyst.
Diamonds: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 2 round brilliant cut diamonds, 0.10 carats, white colorless F color, VS-2 clarity.
Amethysts: Mount in four-prongs settings, with 28 oval faceted cuts of natural Russian vivid purple amethysts, with a total weight of about 21 carats.
Birthstone: Amethyst for the month of February.
Weight: 14.95 Grams, (9.65 Dwt).
Measurements: 21 mm by 21 mm (0.83 x 0.83 Inches),
Hallmarks: They are both stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold, the six-digits inventory numbers and signed in full as follows: "TIFFANY & CO. 14KT 21141".
Literature: John Loring. Tiffany Jewels. Harry N Abrams, 2001. Clare Phillips, Bejewelled by Tiffany 1837-1987, Yale University Press 2007. for similar pieces from the period illustrated.
Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of these Tiffany & Co. earrings is excellent. Besides the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. The 30 gemstones are secured in their settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E110824ACNM/.2823
