5.8g Vintage Estate Solid Gold Plumeria Style Hoop Earrings - Acid Tests as 14k
$ 8.19
Description
5.8g Vintage Estate Solid Gold Plumeria Style Hoop Earrings - Acid Tests as 14k. The gold streaks remained strong and stable for2–3 minutes under 14k acid, consistent withsolid 14k gold, not plated or filled. Country of origin unknown. I am making no claims beyond what is visible and what the acid test confirms. This lovely pair of earrings was purchased as 14k solid gold in December 1979 from Esterman’s Estate Jewelers, White Flint Mall, Rockville, Maryland. These earrings have partial hallmarks, but the numbers/letters are not fully legible due to age and original solder work. Because the hallmark is incomplete, I am not claiming a readable karat stamp. Instead, I am describing them based on acid testing and the fact that they were purchased as solid 14k gold from a reputable estate jeweler. The hallmarks are at the base of the horseshoe‑shaped clasp: one earring shows a faint ‘1,’ a worn area, and then a ‘k’; the other shows only the ‘1,’ with the remaining characters obscured by gold‑colored solder. Acid Testing: Both the posts and the earring bodies were tested. The gold streaks remained strong and stable for 2–3 minutes under 14k acid, consistent with solid 14k gold, not plated or filled. Construction: • Solid gold (not plated, not filled, not hollow) • Snap‑bar horseshoe closures • Openwork floral plumeria‑style design • Weight: ~5.8 grams total • Approx. 23-24mm diameter Under 40× magnification, the gold surface shows the slightly irregular, “lumpy” texture typical of hand‑cast or hand‑finished vintage solid gold, not modern machine‑rolled pieces. Country of origin unknown. These were purchased as estate jewelry in 1979, and older or foreign gold alloys can vary slightly in composition. Antique and vintage alloys often test differently from modern U.S. standards, and XRF/electronic testers can give unreliable or inconsistent readings on older, soldered, or hand‑worked gold. I am making no claims beyond what is visible and what the acid test confirms. Gold Purity & Testing Information: Purchased as solid 14k gold and acid‑tested accordingly. Acid testing is the appropriate method for evaluating vintage and hand‑worked gold, especially when solder or hollow areas are present; the acid-testing results were consistent with 14k gold. Some types of older or international gold may not read accurately on electronic or XRF devices. This is a limitation of the testing method, not the jewelry. Buyers should rely on the photos, description, and testing notes provided. Condition: The earrings are in excellent vintage condition with normal surface texture consistent with handmade solid gold. Closures function properly. No returns or refunds unless the item differs grossly from the description; please look carefully at all photos and read the entire description ! My cats insist on supervising photography and packing, so buyers with pet allergies should be aware before bidding that a stray cat hair may sneak into the photos or package. Shipping charges are an estimate and include insurance. Any overcharge above one dollar will be refunded. Items ship Monday through Saturday when payment arrives before 1:45 AM Eastern Time; otherwise, they ship the next business day. USPS pickup is used, and initial scans are sometimes delayed even when the package is already in their possession. Repeat buyers receive a 10% loyalty discount. Thank you for looking!
