Vintage Sputnik Stud Earrings of 18k Gold and Assorted Gemstones orange delicate chain

delicate chain

and it is in very good condition with some minor scratching on the reverse of the piece (visible under very close inspection)

It was originally an antique stick pin but was converted by removing the pin and adding a gold bail

and a moonstone man in the moon dangles from the crescent

The fob measures approximately 1

Vintage Sputnik Stud Earrings of 18k Gold and Assorted Gemstones orange delicate chainIn 1957, the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite into space, and designers found inspiration in the satellite craze. These vintage earrings (circa 1960 1970) feature 'sputniks' of 18k gold with assorted colored gemstones. Each post earring measures 0. 5 inches in diameter, and they are in great condition. Materials: 18k gold, Gemstones.