ELEGANT! Vintage 14k 14 ct yellow gold carved carnelian scarab earrings studs

Description

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Do me a favor please and READ THE ENTIRE description -
always. I do my darn best. I attach 11 detailed pictures, inside, outside, sideways, etc. on my hand, with a coin, with the scale, with the measuring tape etc. All gold is tested, all information imparted is factual. I don't sugar coat anything, I don't change or enlarge pictures but tell it how it is.
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because YOU glanced over the details or imagined something different (smaller, bigger, heavier, lighter etc.)
I had a retail store for many years which is closed due to Cov*d and I am selling my inventory online. I am ALWAYS ready to answer any and all questions, take more pictures or help you with your decision in any way I can.
For this auction and for all other auctions and listings:
Understanding Gold purity:
9K
9/24
37.5
375
10K
10/24
41.7
416/417
12K
12/24
50.0
500
14K
14/24
58.3
583/585
18K
18/24
75.0
750
22K
22/24
91.7
916/917
24K
24/24
99.9
999
Alloys with a higher gold content will have a color that is more saturated and yellow. In contrast, lower-karat alloys will look paler in comparison.
Beautiful vintage 14k 14ct gold pair of earrings with carved carnelian stones -
FOR PIERCED EARS ONLY
Description:
- Not sure of age but vintage
- These are stud earrings -  FOR PIERCED EARS ONLY. I added the brand new closures.
- Really lovely pair of earrings
- Carnelian stone is carved
looks like
a scarab
but of course NOT an original scarab from Egypt (they are priceless)
. This is merely a similar carving.
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What is a scarab?
The Ancient Egyptians wore
scarab jewelry
as
a
sign of luck, protection, ornamentation and celebration!
A
"bug"
is
carved into each piece of stone
scarab
noun [C] (JEWEL)
a
small object or jewel (= precious stone)
in
the shape of
a
beetle (= an insect with
a
hard shell-like back) (source: Cambridge Dictionary)
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Metal:
14k yellow gold - not marked but tested. If there is a mark its teeny tiny.
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Origin
:
purchased in the US
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Measurements
(all are
approximate
):
each
stone measures approx. 8
millimeters
long x 5
millimeters
wide  //  or 0.31 inches x 0.2 inches  - Please compare the size to earrings you own. All I can do is give you the measurements.
PLEASE CHECK SCALE /SIZE of earrings next to a US quarter coin, the measuring tape (in inches) and in my hand (I am female) and on the scale. Re-check the measurements and the weight - measure one of your pair of earrings and compare them to this pair.  I am very precise but you need to do your due diligence.
Please do not blame me
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TOTAL  Weight
approximate
: 1
gram
combined
weight (see pictures) (meaning both earrings TOGETHER weigh 1 gram (see scale)
WITHOUT
the backings
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Color:
The carnelians are
carved
like a beetle or scarab -  brownish honey color (at least what I think - you might perceive the color differently) -  Last picture was taken inside with studio lights  all others were taken in broad daylight in the sun the sun makes everything look brighter.
A word about colors: Colors
might
display differently on your screen than on mine or you might perceive the colors differently.
Pictures are taken in broad day light with an Iphon*.  No filters were used. No alterations were made.  This is the best I can do.
I do not guarantee any colors!
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Condition:
- Please bear in mind you are bidding on vintage jewelry that has been worn and pre-loved. Earrings are not new, as new or perfect (the price would be VERY different). I took pictures from all angles. Pictures are part of the description.
- Earrings arrived without backings - I will add a new comfortable pair.
- These earrings are in very good pre-owned condition.  They are SOLD AS IS AND AS DESCRIBED.
- Jewelry has not been cleaned. As a general rule I do not clean antique or vintage pieces as I like them to preserve their patina. It is up to the new owner to do as he/she deems fit.
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N
O RETURNS - so please choose carefully. Ask any and all questions.
- No gift box but as always nicely packaged and fully insured.
SUPER IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
!!! 10 (TEN) BUSINESS DAYS HANDLING FROM THE USA !!! (not counting weekends and/or holidays)
If this doesn't work for you kindly DO NOT PURCHASE. I cannot change this policy.
Please no exceptions and no complaints. I am a nice person and hope you are too :)  Thank you!!!