Vintage 1950's Kigu Marcasite Earrings NecklaceVintage 1950's marcasite earrings by jewellery designer Kigu of London. Kigu manufactured these marcasite earrings in the shape of elaborate bows. Marcasite is actually Pyrite all known as Fools Gold. It was used in jewellery due to it's ability to catch the light, giving a diamond effect. Kigu of London manufactured high quality compacts for the famous and a small selection of jewellery. MEASUREMENTS The earrings measure 3cm 1. 2" in height and 2.
The brooch and earrings are in excellent vintage condition
Vintage 1960s Coro leaf earrings
1917 - England
5cm in length (fish) and the chain is 60cm
This piece has very fine detail on the face and hair and is in excellent vintage condition
although the surface of the bracelet is worn
The gold and silver are not hallmarked
The pendant hangs from a new 18" vintage sterling silver chain
The gemstones are set in an open backed setting
this is the process of laying gold over silver
The chain is designed to be layered in multiple ways
the brooch secures with an open 'c' clasp