{"product_id":"vintage-rope-motif-dome-earrings-18k-yellow-gold-italy","title":"Vintage Rope Motif Dome Earrings 18k Yellow Gold - Italy","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 1970s 18K Rope-Motif Dome Earrings – Yellow Gold with White Gold Omega Backs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18k yellow gold domes with 18k white gold omega backs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 18.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \/ Dome Rise:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 10.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rope-motif, hand-finished texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBacking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Secure 18k white gold omega clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition, crisp texture, strong closure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThese sculptural 1970s dome earrings capture the era’s fascination with bold geometric forms and richly textured gold. The entire surface is executed in a spiraling rope motif—each \"twist\" meticulously hand-tooled to create the illusion of woven gold. This technique was especially popular among Italian and French workshops of the period, who sought to give depth and fabric-like movement to solid gold surfaces.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMeasuring a substantial 18.5 mm across with a satisfying 10.2 mm dome rise, they offer a classic, statement-making silhouette while remaining elegant and wearable for daytime or evening. The contrast of the warm 18k yellow gold domes against the cool, high-polish 18k white gold omega backs is typical of 1970s luxury jewelry design, when mixed-gold engineering became both fashionable and practical.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe earrings remain in very good vintage condition, with their intricate texture beautifully preserved. The omega backs are sturdy and comfortable—a quality hallmark of higher-end workshops from the decade. A timeless, versatile pair that brings the craftsmanship and glamour of the 1970s into the modern wardrobe.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Time \u0026 Tide","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42962445336710,"sku":"B251","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/7109\/4918\/files\/IMG_2058_2764798.jpg?v=1764434677","url":"https:\/\/timeandtidejewelry.com\/products\/vintage-rope-motif-dome-earrings-18k-yellow-gold-italy","provider":"Time \u0026 Tide","version":"1.0","type":"link"}