C. 1960 Vintage Jade Fruit Earrings in 20kt Yellow Gold

20KT: Karat (abbreviated kt or K) is a unit that indicates the purity of gold in the metal. 20kt is 83.33% gold.

YELLOW GOLD: Gold is a precious metal with a natural yellow color. It is quite soft and often alloyed with other metals to increase its strength. The purity of the metal is indicated by a unit called a "karat," with 24kt having the highest percentage of natural gold.

TEXTURED: A unique and varying finish with a tactile surface applied through various techniques, both by hand and with machinery.

PIERCED SCREW: An earring with a screw post insert and a backing that twists on to hold it in place.

JADE: Available in many nuances of green, plus black, red, brown and white, jade has been treasured for its beauty and strength since prehistoric times. Prized above all other gemstones in ancient China, jade jewelry continues to captivate with a Far East mystique.

OVAL: An elliptical shape that resembles an egg.

CARVED: When a gemstone is cut so that the outline or surface takes the form or likeness of a specific image or pattern.