Vintage 1990s hollow large hoop earrings set in 9ct yellow gold. The hoops have a beautiful texture. 

Founders Carlo Zucchi and Leopoldo Gori founded the Italian jewellery house UnoAErre in 1935. The earrings have a number of marks, the makers mark 'Unoaerre' alongside '375' indicating the earrings are set in 9ct gold.

HISTORY

Hoop earrings originated in Africa, dating back to Nubia, a civilization that existed in the fourth century in what is now present day Sudan, according to Yekaterina Barbash, associate curator of Egyptian art at the Brooklyn Museum. In ancient Egypt, both men and women wore hoop earrings. Source: NYT.com

ERA

Vintage, 1990s

HALLMARKS

375, UnoAErre, 

MEASUREMENTS

Diameter - 2.5cm / 0.9"

Weight - 3.17g

CONDITION

The hoops are in good vintage condition. 

SKU

3392