Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Natural Turquoise Cabochon Earrings, Pair

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Timeless pair of solid 14kt yellow gold pierced earrings featuring substantial natural turquoise cabochons. Each earring showcases a prominent ~14.75 … Read more Timeless pair of solid 14kt yellow gold pierced earrings featuring substantial natural turquoise cabochons. Each earring showcases a prominent ~14.75 mm turquoise cabochon set in warm yellow gold, with a classic post-and-hinged-backing design for secure, comfortable wear. Overall dimensions approximately 22.25 mm; total weight 7.6 grams. The rich blue-green tones of the turquoise contrast beautifully against the gold, creating an elegant yet wearable statement.
These earrings embody the enduring appeal of mid-20th-century and earlier fine jewelry traditions—simple, high-quality craftsmanship that prioritizes the natural beauty of the stone. Ideal for everyday elegance or layering with other gold and gemstone pieces. Perfect for collectors of vintage fine jewelry, turquoise enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a classic pop of color in solid gold.

Metal: 14kt yellow gold
Style: Pierced posts with hinged backings
Stones: Turquoise cabochons (~14.75 mm)
Size: 22.25 mm overall
Weight: 7.6 grams total
Condition/Age: Antique/vintage

History, Origins & Trends
Turquoise has been prized for millennia—from ancient Egyptian, Persian, and Native American jewelry to European Victorian and mid-century American pieces. In gold settings it became especially popular in the late 19th and 20th centuries (Victorian, Art Nouveau influences, and mid-century modern/retro designs of the 1940s–1970s). Many unsigned or lightly marked pairs from that era were made in the U.S. or Europe for the fine jewelry market.
Turquoise jewelry remains strongly on-trend. Recent coverage highlights bold turquoise as a Western-inspired and statement favorite, alongside broader demand for antique and vintage jewelry with personality, color, and story. Clean gold-and-turquoise combinations continue to appear in both high jewelry and accessible estate pieces, appealing to modern wearers who mix vintage finds with contemporary stacki See less