Swirl 18K Yellow Gold Earclips by Charles Turi, Circa 1970s

A single ribbon of high-polish 18K gold coils into a tight spiral on each ear, thick at the outer edge and tapering as it winds toward the center, so the whole earring reads as one continuous curve rather than a stack of separate loops. The gap between each turn of the spiral is cut clean and even, letting light travel into the coil and bounce back out rather than getting trapped in a solid mass of gold. There are no stones here; the design relies entirely on the mirror finish and the precision of the spiral to do the work, a hallmark of the bold, sculptural gold jewelry Charles Turi built his reputation on through the 1970s. The earrings sit close and full against the ear, substantial enough to register from across a room without tipping into costume-jewelry scale. Clip backs. Excellent condition; no visible wear, dents, or repairs.