{"product_id":"fire-opal-diamond-drop-earrings-5-10ct-opals-4-30ct-diamonds-18ct-gold-alpa-backs-c-1980s","title":"Fire Opal \u0026 Diamond Drop Earrings | 5.10ct Opals 4.30ct Diamonds | 18ct Gold | ALPA Backs | c.1980s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTwo smoldering fire opals drop from snaking diamond suspension chains, thrown further into shimmer by diamond halos, to create what seem at first like costume showgirl earrings of the Bob Mackie era. But to realise that all the materials are what stage costume attempts to emulate — that is all the more thrilling. These would make a wonderful addition to the wardrobe of the girl who loves tangerine, or perhaps a different take on an opal birthstone she's never met before. Great care was taken here to show the green crackling undertone of these opals in the photos!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ALPA backs are signed and entirely original: developed by Roland Georges Krahenbuhl in the 1980s, the notched post and spring-loaded locking mechanism became the standard for the finest French jewellery houses — it is a pleasure to see it present on these. The French eagle hallmark is present on the earring tops. These are earrings built to be worn and enjoyed, and the security of the ALPA system allows the wearer to dance all night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage, c. 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18ct gold (tested and assayed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fire opals, 5.10ctw; diamonds, 4.30ctw — very white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.1cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.5g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original signed ALPA backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e French eagle hallmark on earring tops; 18ct tested and assayed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent. Have a close look at the photos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Services\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips fully insured, signature required via UPS from our NYC office. Full historical certification and appraisal services available upon request — beautiful documented paperwork inclusive of photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Curio NYC | Fine Historical Jewels | Brooklyn, New York, Paris\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Curio NYC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52347347370215,"sku":"TCN-VIN-009","price":5750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0026\/6888\/8123\/files\/IMG_4243_cf193782-4031-4aad-ae31-4f788abb0b2f.heic?v=1784401682","url":"https:\/\/thecurio.nyc\/products\/fire-opal-diamond-drop-earrings-5-10ct-opals-4-30ct-diamonds-18ct-gold-alpa-backs-c-1980s","provider":"Curio Incorporated","version":"1.0","type":"link"}