Elizabeth Locke, A Single Moonstone, Diamond, and Yellow Gold Earring

Elizabeth Locke, A Single Moonstone, Diamond, and Yellow Gold Earring
Oval cabochon moonstone atop mother-of-pearl, oval cabochon moonstone, and round brilliant cut diamonds. 18 karat yellow gold. 7/8 inch long.
Stamp: 18K (Elizabeth Locke maker's mark).
Gross weight: 6.50 dwt.
Property from an Important Midwest Collection

Provenance

American jewelry designer Elizabeth Locke, known for her colorful and bold work, entered the jewelry world after her studies in Italy and travels in Thailand. Inspired by ancient motifs and the gold work of Thai jewelers, Locke founded her eponymous jewelry firm in 1988, crafting 19 karat gold hand-hammered pieces inspired by Etruscan, Greek, and Roman art in her signature neoclassical design. Her work is particularly known for its incorporation of 17th century Venetian glass intaglios, ancient coins, and 19th century micro-mosaics, loved by collectors around the world.

Condition
Overall Condition: Stud post is retractable. Crack to mother-of-pearl, visible on reverse. Light scratching and wear to gold. Only one earring is included.Diamond Characteristics (graded insofar as mounting permits) Color: G-H.Clarity: VS.Any information appearing in the Condition Report should be treated as opinion and is provided as a courtesy. Freeman's is not responsible for any discrepancies, errors, or errors of omission. Please contact jewelrycr@freemansauction.com to request a Condition Report, if none is provided, or to request additional information or photographs of this lot. All lots are sold “AS IS”.