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Each earring in this pair consists of a single, faceted, round, clear stone prong-set in plated gold. The stone and setting are suspended from the earwire with a twist of gold wire.The earrings attach with gold earwires that pass through the earlobe and connect with a hook at the back. The rectangular box (C) is covered with red morocco leather stamped in a diamond pattern. There is a small brass catch on the front of the box.
earrings (jewelry)
Jewelry
Ornament, Ear
Earring
Gold Plate
Paste Gem
Earring
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
7/8 x 3/4 (HxW), 1 7/16 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5103A-C
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