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Surprise someone special (or treat yourself) with these elegant vintage clip-on earrings!
These sculptural 14 karat solid yellow gold earrings feature a graceful tapered silhouette with flowing vertical ribbed detailing that catches and reflects the light beautifully. Their bold yet refined Mid-Century-inspired design makes them equally at home with everyday attire or evening wear. The earrings are completed with secure hinged clip backs stamped 14K.
Each earring measures approximately 30.38 millimeters (1.2 inches) long by 14.64 millimeters (9/16 inch) wide at the base. The pair weighs a substantial 13.27 grams. Expected light surface wear consistent with age; otherwise, they are in excellent estate condition.
From the estate of Keith and Caroline Tucker Gray of Charlotte, North Carolina.
Barry Keith Gray was born in Lexington, Kentucky, on July 15, 1935, the son of the late William Ewart and Amelia Lee Gray.
Caroline Tucker Gray was born on January 17, 1937, in Cheraw, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Paul L. and Emma Baker Tucker.
Keith's family moved to the Charlotte area in the early 1940s, where he grew up in the Elizabeth neighborhood. He attended Alexander Graham Junior High School, graduated from Myers Park High School in 1954, and earned his degree from Presbyterian College in 1960.
Caroline graduated from Queens University in Charlotte in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and was a member of Kappa Delta Sorority. She married Keith Gray in 1959, and they shared 57 years of marriage.
After working for various energy companies in Atlanta and New Orleans, Keith returned to Charlotte in 1964 to raise his family and spent the remainder of his career with Kaiser Aluminum. An enthusiastic collector, he loved attending estate sales and antique shows in search of hidden treasures. He and Caroline were Charter Members of the Mint Museum Dwelle Society.
Caroline enjoyed an extraordinary career as one of Charlotte's most respected personal property appraisers. She was the city's first certified personal property appraiser and operated her business, The Thistle, with exceptional professionalism and integrity. Throughout her career she served as President of the North Carolina Association of Dealers in Antiques, President of the Carolinas Chapter of the International Society of Appraisers, and held numerous leadership positions with the Mint Museum, including serving on its Board of Trustees and Acquisitions Board. She was instrumental in founding the Mint Museum's Potter's Market Invitational and was a sought-after lecturer on antiques and decorative arts. Through her estate sales and appraisal work, she helped countless families discover the history and value of their treasured possessions.
Caroline passed away on October 25, 2016. Keith followed on December 1, 2016.
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Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
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Generally, no. I'm a one-woman operation and I don't have any live models available. I take great effort to photograph items on measuring devices such as ring mandrels, rulers in millimeters and inches, and scales. I also offer returns, so that if your item is not exactly what you want, you are welcome to return it for a refund.
I offer layaway for items over $300. You may make up to 3 monthly payments for a handling fee of $5. A 10% cancellation fee will be charged if you cancel the order. No discounts apply.