Abalone Earrings, Shell, Blue Topaz, Sterling Silver, Latch Back, Pierced

Glowing peacock shades created in abalone shell! These are a stunning, vintage sterling silver pair of earrings. They have pale blue faceted topaz on the bottom. They have latch back pierced post. The quality of these is very nice. A lovely statement earring without the weight! Measurement: 0.93" or 23.69 mm long Condition: Very good vintage condition, vintage patina Weight: 7.1 grams Markings: 925 and a hallmark I cannot make out Please examine enlarged photos for details and condition. Much more beautiful in real life. I lightly polish my vintage jewelry and silver as some people like the aged patina. I am not an expert on vintage jewelry, but I do buy and sell what I love! Since these items are vintage, they may have a wonderful aged patina and are not meant or expected to look brand new. I treasure their imperfections as part of their charm and history. Properties: Sea shells are all part of a living ecosystem. They consists of calcium carbonate and grow in the ocean. Abalone shell has the colors of the sea from green, blues and purples. They are soft to the touch from tumbling in the sand and water. They have a ripple pattern to them which reminds me of the waves lapping onto the sand. History: It has been used for centuries in jewelry. Native American Apache tradition dictates that and abalone shell disc is worn on the forehead of girls on the morning of their initiation into womanhood.