Kirchner & Renich 14K Gold Brutalist Baroque Pearl Ring Pendant Earrings Demi-Parure Set Size 7
Kirchner & Renich 14K Gold Brutalist Baroque Pearl Ring Pendant Earrings Demi-Parure Set Size 7
Materials and Features:
Lost-Wax "Coral-Crust" Architecture: A masterful 1960’s Brutalist design featuring heavy-gauge, hand-wrought "barnacle" textures mimicking organic marine formations.
Mirror-Luster Baroque Pearl Suite: Four premium, saltwater-tier genuine baroque pearls exhibiting exceptional "mirror" orient; the ring and earrings feature substantial 8mm-8.5mm focals.
Integrated Bark-Texture Shank: A sculptural ring band featuring hand-carved organic texturing that flows seamlessly into the central "barnacle" setting.
Solid 14K Gold High-Density Casting: An exceptional 21.1g total weight, providing a significant material "heft" characteristic of Kirchner & Renich's premium mid-century production.
Type: Matching Ring, Pendant, and Pierced Earwire Earrings
Material Fineness: 14 kt. Gold / 585 Yellow Gold
Age/Origin: 1960's / USA (Minneapolis, MN)
Marks: 14K and Kirchner & Renich "K in Shield" diagnostic hallmark
Measurements:
Weight: 21.1g (Superior high-density archival gold weight)
Approximate Dimensions:
Ring: Size 7 (17.32mm ID); Overall head length 1.25 Inch; Pearl approx. 8.5mm
Earrings: 0.75 Inch hang (20mm) x 0.50 Inch wide (13mm); Pearls approx. 8mm each
Pendant: 0.875 Inch hang (21mm) x 0.50 Inch wide (15mm); Pearl approx. 6mm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The 14K gold retains a rich, warm luster. Pearls exhibit high-orient mirror luster. One earring is missing its matching original butterfly back.
Please note that it is upon visual inspection and many years experience that we are identifying gemstones, We give our best opinion but please see photos to determine the authenticity of the gemstone as we are not certified gemologists. Further pictures can be taken or questions answered upon personal request. Diamonds are tested with ‘The diamond selector II’ authenticator apparatus tool, gold and silver are acid tested where applicable and only when indicated in the item listing as such.
