A pair of beautiful rubellite hand-hammered 18k yellow gold earrings, each a rounded cushion-form button with a softly scalloped, pillow-like outline. The gold is finished with an all-over hand-hammered texture that scatters light across the raised surface, divided by a smooth polished cross-band that runs over the dome and frames the center. Each earring is set with an oval rubellite tourmaline cabochon, a rich purplish-red rubellite with good translucency and polish, secured in a heavy polished gold bezel that sits proud of the hammered ground. The two cabochons together total approximately 10 carats, the warm pinkish-red of the rubellite reading strongly against the bright yellow gold. The use of hammering draws eyes and intrigue to the piece by reflecting the light that hits it beautifully, while the purple-pink-red tones of the stone seal the deal by their natural beauty and color. These make a great piece for those that want something with a vintage feel, larger blueprint, love a good purple to red gemstone, or to pair with any beautiful evening outfit!
