Vintage Engine-Turned Clover Earrings 14k

A pair of engine-turned three leaf clovers fall right under the earlobe in these elegant vintage drop earrings, suspended from fish hooks with safety clasps. Each leaf has a little flower bud in the center, emerging from a stem at the bottom. 

In addition to the beautiful design, the hallmarks of these earrings reflect an interesting bit of history: they are marked with a five-pointed star with a hammer and sickle which was the gold mark of the USSR from 1958-1994. Next to the hammer and sickle is an "R" for Riga, Latvia, where the gold was assayed. These are also marked "583" instead of "585" which we usually see, reflecting the alloys used in the Soviet era which were 58.3% gold instead of 58.5%, and with a more pinkish color than yellow gold usually has. The other marks represent the maker and year, which we were unable to find more information on, but we estimate these earrings are from the 1960s-70s. 

Marked "583", and tested. Comes in a pair. In good condition. 

Weight: 4.0 g

Size: 3/4" long

All jewelry is thoroughly cleaned before being sent to customers.