Citrine 18K Yellow Gold Earclips, Circa 1970s

A large oval citrine sits bezel-set at the center of each earclip, its warm honey-orange color catching light across broad, deep facets rather than scattering it into small points; a cut choice that reads bold at a glance and holds up at distance. The gold surrounding it splits into two textures: one half a fine crosshatch lattice, the other a smooth, high-polish dome, so the eye moves between matte grip and reflective shine as the earring turns. Large-format citrine paired with sculptural gold like this was a practical choice for 1970s jewelers, who could work at scale in citrine's size and color without the cost of a rarer stone. The pair shows no visible wear, tarnish, or loose stones. Clip backs. Measuring 27mm, weighing 22.6 grams total, set with two oval mixed-cut natural citrines totaling 20 carats.