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Vintage Fan Earrings 14k Yellow Gold
$750.00
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Description
Vintage 14K Yellow Gold Fan Earrings
A striking pair of vintage 14K yellow gold earrings featuring a bold, sculptural fan motif with finely radiating fluted details. These earrings make a confident statement while remaining refined, showcasing crisp geometry and high-polish gold surfaces that catch the light beautifully.
Specifications
- Metal: Solid 14K yellow gold
- Weight: 4.9 grams total
- Dimensions: Approximately 1.50" long x 0.90" wide
- Fastening: Post and friction backs
- Design: Stylized fan motif with fluted and polished segments
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Era & Design Context
The design language closely aligns with the late 1970s to very early 1980s period. This was a transitional era in fine jewelry, where designers revived Art Deco–inspired motifs—including fans, sunbursts, and radiating geometry—but rendered them in solid gold with smoother, more sculptural mass rather than sharp angularity. The result is a look that bridges late modernism and early postmodern glamour.
The fan motif itself has deep roots in jewelry history, symbolizing elegance and refinement, and here it is executed with precision-cut ridges and alternating polished planes that create dynamic texture and depth. The earrings are mirror-imaged, a thoughtful detail that enhances symmetry and balance when worn.
Condition
The earrings are in excellent vintage condition, with well-preserved edges, clean fluting, and a rich, even gold tone throughout. Posts and backs are secure and fully functional.
A confident, architectural pair that wears beautifully day or evening—perfect for collectors of vintage gold jewelry or anyone drawn to strong, timeless design with historical influence.