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Large Vintage 9ct Gold Laurel Leaf Stud Earrings
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Large Vintage 9ct Gold Laurel Leaf Stud Earrings

1940 - 1960
Description

Lovely solid gold earrings in the form of laurel leaf sprigs which can climb up the ear or hang down.

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition.

• Fixing: Large nine-carat gold butterflies.

• Hallmarks: Each leaf is hallmarked on the back for nine-carat (375) gold, Birmingham 1960, also stamped EFC.

• Era: 1960.

• Size: Approximately 2.5 x 1cm.

• Weight: 3.6g.

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The Earring Curator has dated these 9ct Gold Leaf Earrings to the 1960s.

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Description
Lovely solid gold earrings in the form of laurel leaf sprigs which can climb up the ear or hang down.

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition.

• Fixing: Large nine-carat gold butterflies.

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• Hallmarks: Each leaf is hallmarked on the back for nine-carat (375) gold, Birmingham 1960, also stamped EFC.
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• Era: 1960.

• Size: Approximately 2.5 x 1cm.

• Weight: 3.6g.

Date of Manufacture

The Earring Curator has dated these 9ct Gold Leaf Earrings to the 1960s.

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A pair of 9ct yellow gold stud earrings crafted in the shape of curved laurel leaf branches with textured vein details.
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Archive I A pair of 9ct yellow gold stud earrings crafted in the shape of curved laurel leaf branches with textured vein details.

Large Vintage 9ct Gold Laurel Leaf Stud Earrings

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A pair of 9ct yellow gold stud earrings crafted in the shape of curved laurel leaf branches with textured vein details.
Large Vintage 9CT Gold Laurel Leaf Stud Earrings
Ref: SA1212177
A pair of 9ct yellow gold stud earrings crafted in the shape of curved laurel leaf branches with textured vein details.
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  • ObjectEarrings
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century
  • Material9ct Gold, Yellow Gold
  • ColourYellow Gold
  • MotifsLaurel leaf motif, Textured vein detail, Curved stem design, Post and scroll fitting

These mid-century 1960 earrings take the form of solid nine-carat yellow gold laurel leaf sprigs with curved stems, textured vein details, and post and scroll fittings. The photograph shows a green vintage box lined with cream satin and velvet, a small metal hinge, and gold-tooled trim around the inner rim. Each leaf carries hallmarks on the back for nine-carat gold and Birmingham 1960, along with an EFC stamp and large butterflies. The solid gold pieces measure 2.5 x 1 cm. Wearers can position these versatile earrings to climb up the ear or hang down, making them suitable for daily wear or evening events today.

Laurel leaf motifs originate from ancient Greco-Roman traditions, where they symbolised victory, status, and wisdom. Throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, jewellers repeatedly revived this classical iconography in fine gold pieces.

9ct gold contains 37.5 percent pure gold alloyed with metals such as copper and silver to enhance durability. This alloy provides a resilient structure suitable for intricate cast and stamped designs like stud earrings.

Authentic British vintage gold items feature struck hallmarks indicating the purity standard, such as 375 for 9ct gold, along with an assay office mark and date letter stamped into the metal.

Botanical gold studs can be styled as standalone accent pieces on the lobe or paired with minimalistic gold hoops and cuffs in multi-pierced ears to create a curated ear stack.

Solid gold jewellery should be cleaned using warm water, mild soap, and a soft-bristled brush before being wiped dry with a lint-free cloth. Storing pieces in dry, fabric-lined compartments prevents surface scratching and oxidisation.
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