Art Deco Original Horace Welch 14K Gold Floating Opal Drop Earrings c1930 rolex professionally converted to a ring

professionally converted to a ring

Vintage 14K Gold

the 5421 is the serial or pattern number

Primary Stone: Diamond (91)

Art Deco Original Horace Welch 14K Gold Floating Opal Drop Earrings c1930 rolex professionally converted to a ringHorace Welch first patented the floating opal in 1922, he perfected the patent in 1929 when he applied again. The patent was approved by 1931. As this piece is marked PATS. PEND we can date the piece to the 1929 1931 period. Type of Earring: Screw Back for NON pierced ears Era: Art Deco c. 1929 1931 Hallmarks: 14K Pats. Pend. Composition: 14K Yellow Gold Primary Stone: Opal Chips Pendant Measurement: 25mm x 11mm Earring Weight: 6. 4 grams combined