Charles Turi New York 18Kt White Gold Fluted Earrings With 40 Cts White Corals
A pair of fluted earrings designed by Charles Turi.
Oversized fluted pair, created in the United Stated at the beginning of the 1980's by Charles Turi. This statement earrings are a one-of-a-kind pair, crafted with fluted patterns in solid white gold of 18 karats. They are suited with comfortable hinged omega backs for fastening clips. The optional posts for pierced ears can be easily added.
They are mounted, with a very nice matching pair of fluted pieces carved from natural white angel's skin coral, with a combined weight of 40 carats.
The total weight of this pair is 41.95 grams and the measure are 30 mm by 28 mm (1.18 x 1.10 Inches).
Stamped with the Turi maker's mark and the assay hallmarks, "TURI .750 18 KT".
Charles Turi, start his jewelry designer firm in the early 1947 when he just returned from the US Army, but originally, he was a Hungarian born immigrant to the United States. He created jewelry pieces that were classic with art deco patterns and easy to be marketed, with the high fashions that women loved in that period of the post war. Charles Turi, only used very fine quality stones and materials like ebony, coral and color hardstones. He only sold to very high end American and European retailers and his jewelry never was mass produced, could be counted on to be flawlessly executed and strikingly designed, all crafted in 18K or platinum. He passed away in 1997, but the company continues to manufacture with model makers, bench jewelers, and designers continuing the legacy begun by Turi, where quality craftsmanship has always been a requisite part of the design and construction process.
Collateral: They are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All the gemstones, are secured in the settings. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: E0000MOEM/.1807
