Vintage 18k Gold Hoop earrings

$ 208.56

Original/Reproduction: Original Materials sourced from: United States Color: Gold Signed: No Main Stone: No Stone Era: Undated Type: Earrings Brand: Antique Jewelry Department: Fashion Vintage: Yes Year Manufactured: 1980-1989 Country of Origin: France Handmade: No Metal Purity: 18k Metal: Yellow Gold Antique: No Material: gold Department: Women Style: Hoop

Description

Vintage 18k Gold Hoop earrings. A classic without which a jewelry collection would not be complete. This unique piece had a previous life in France. Magnificent pair of 18-carat gold hoop earrings from the 50s whose perimeter is decorated with grooves giving it a shimmering and radiant shine. A pair of earrings with a timeless style, both elegant and easy to wear. A classic without which a jewelry collection would not be complete. Dimensions: 1.3cm wide X 1.7m high with clasp Weight: 1.29g Eagle Hallmark This unique piece had a previous life in France. The story: Hoop earrings get their name from the fact that during the time of slavery, they were the only piece of jewelry that slaves in the West Indies were allowed to wear. They have become a strong symbol of identity for the black community. This symbolism continued in the United States in the 70s with the Black Panthers who made it their accessory of choice, but also singers such as Dona Summers or Gloria Gaynor. Finally, in the pop culture of the early 2000s, singers such as Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez made it their jewel of choice, resolutely anchoring this jewel in the repertoire of classics.