Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Gold Earrings, Frank Ancona. ...

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Amethyst, Pink Sapphire, Gold Earrings, Frank Ancona
The earrings feature faceted-top cushion-shaped amethysts measuring 16.75 x 16.90 x 10.98 mm and 17.20 x 17.70 x 11.05 mm and weighing a total of approximately 32.00 carats, accented by round-cut pink sapphires weighing a total of approximately 1.80 carats, set in 18k gold, attributed to Frank Ancona. Gross weight 29.80 grams.
Dimensions: 1-1/2 inches x 13/16 inch
*Note: earrings are designed for pierced ears


More information about Frank Ancona. See also: Ancona, Frank Artist.

Frank Ancona: Mr. Ancona has been a mainstay of the San Francisco landscape for the past 40 years. He was the former director of jewelry for Gump’s of San Francisco where he honed his skills as a designer and purveyor of fine jewelry. Colored stones are Frank’s passion and expertise. He selects each stone based on its quality and cutting style to inspire each of his designs. His expert craftsmen hand build each piece, where the front is as beautiful as the back. One can feel the quality and love that he puts into the design and creation of each piece. To own a piece by Ancona is to understand Ancona.

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