An unusual pair of kinetic earrings, modeled in 14k yellow gold, whose smoky quartz spheres are covered with many, small,hexagon-shaped facets, for extreme light play. These sparkling quartz gemsturn freely inside the hand-fabricated, orrery-like mounts, which swing below their earwires. These earringsread likesparkling, ringed planets. The stylized, round, Frenchhooks reflect that spinning aesthetic. Theseare fun, and eye-catching, with a greatwarm-neutralcolor palate.

Materials

14kgold
Smoky quartz

Age

c. 1980 - 1990

Dimensions

Earrings measures approx 1 1/2", including earwires. "orrery" cages measure approx 18.2 mm; quartz spheres measure approx 12 mm.