Glorious Vintage Retro 18ct Yellow Gold Synthetic Colour Change Sapphire Earrings Circa 1940-50’s
A lovely, twinkling piece of mid-century magic!
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These earrings are pure joy — a real blast from the glamorous post-war years that still feels so fresh and wearable today!
Crafted in rich 18 carat yellow gold around the 1940s or 1950s, they feature a simple, elegant half-sphere at the top that leads your eye straight to the stars of the show: two large, breathtaking synthetic colour-change Sapphires.
Each one is around 10 carat each (1.3cm round), beautifully faceted so they catch the light and sparkle with real depth. In most lighting they glow with a rich, saturated purple, but shift with a magical little surprise — that soft blueish hue as the light changes. It’s captivating! The Sapphires present in pristine condition, not a nick or facet wear, truly immaculate!
What makes them even more special is the story behind the stones. Back around 1910, jewellers started creating these lab-grown corundum (Sapphire) gems (doped with vanadium) to give people an affordable taste of that rare Alexandrite colour-change effect. They became especially popular after World War II, when the world was ready for a bit of glamour and femininity again during those years of economic recovery. These big, bold earrings perfectly capture that optimistic, joyful spirit of the era.
They’re very substantial too — together they weigh over 10.7 grams — yet they hang beautifully impress from every angle thanks to the exquisite open gallery settings and secure 18ct gold butterfly backs for pierced ears.
| Stones | Synthetic/Lab created Colour Change Corundum/Sapphire 2 x approximately 13.3mm each / 10.0ct each |
| Dimensions | Drop from ear 2.7cm Width 1.34cm round |
| Weight | 10.75 Grams |
| Hallmarks | 18k to butterfly backs Earrings tested as 18ct |
| Era | Vintage 1940’s-50’s |
Conditions
Excellent vintage condition. The synthetic Sapphires show no abrasions, chips or facet wear. All claws are strong and solid holding each gem perfectly. Gallery is lovely, posts are strong solid and straight. Butterfly backs are large and substantial. No issues to note. Exquisite!Explore Our Collection
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Our collection consists of pieces that are of antique and vintage condition, which means that all our items are secondhand and used. Customers are not purchasing 'new', 'perfect' and 'unworn items', and as such, should expect wear and imperfection. Any condition issues are always extensively mentioned in the condition summary.
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