FRED PARIS Hoops Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold With 1.68 Ctw In VS Diamonds

Clips-on hoop earrings designed by Fred of Paris.

Beautiful pair of hoop earrings, created in Paris France by the jewelry house of Fred Joaillier, back in the late 1970's. This gorgeous pair is a real statement, carefully crafted as a left and right in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. They are embellished with a great assortment of fifty-six natural earth mined diamonds. The earrings are fitted with a very unusual and innovative retractable hinged pressures clips for fastening. 

Diamonds: Mounted in a French pave setting, with 56 calibrated round brilliant cuts diamonds, with a total weight of about 1.68 carats, white-colorless E/F color, VS-1 clarity.

Weight: 20.85 grams, (13.40 Dwt).

Measurements: 26 mm by 24 mm by 9 mm (1.02 x 0.95 x 0.35 Inches).

Hallmarks: They are both stamped with French marks and British London import marks, four times with the head of the eagle for the assay of the gold, the maker's mark Ste. J inside a lozange cartouche, the mark for the assay of the 18kt gold and signed in full, "FRED PARIS .750 18KT Ste. J FRANCE". British import mark DM with letter code C for the date of 1977 and 750 for the assay of the 18kt gold.

Fred Joaillier

This jewelry company is more commonly known as Fred of Paris. Is a French jewelry and watch brand founded in 1936 by Fred Samuel in Paris and operated by the company "Fred Paris". The company has more than fifty of its own shops worldwide and various retail outlets in some thirty countries. They offer exclusive jewelry with high end and sophisticated designs.

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

Condition: The overall condition of these 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: E061924MREN/.5012