Vintage Enamel Diamond and Pearl Butterfly Earrings japanese enamel This 1970s-1980s ankh ring is

This 1970s-1980s ankh ring is 14k gold (unmarked

The gold content has been verified using XRF (X-ray fluorescence) analysis and traditional jeweler’s acid testing

This letter R charm was originally an antique pin (circa 1890-1910)

Women wore vinaigrettes and held them under their noses when the odors of the day became too much to bear

The swallows are in good condition

Vintage Enamel Diamond and Pearl Butterfly Earrings japanese enamel This 1970s-1980s ankh ring isThe butterflies are unmarked, but acid test for 18k gold, while the white gold pearl and diamond surmounts and posts (later additions) are 14k gold. The butterflies are accented with iridescent enamel, post set pearls, and tiny diamond accents. They are suspended from a cascade of diamonds and with a split pearl in between. The largest round brilliant diamonds are approximately 0. 18ct each and the total carat weight of the diamonds is approximately