Carrera y Carrera Solid 18K White Gold 15.5mm Dolphin Earrings (Retired Piece) - These beautiful earrings were finely crafted by Carrera y Carrera, of solid 18k white gold. The earrings measure approx. 15.5mm, and have a lovely, highly detailed dolphin design. The dolphins have a matte finish with polished accents, creating a beautiful dimention and luxurious look that is synonymous with this luxury brand. The earrings are signed with the Carrera y Carrera hallmark, gold purity, and unique serial number. This is a rare, retired piece which is no longer in production. These retired designer pieces have proven to become the best quality investment pieces, as they are incredibly difficult to find, and highly sought after by collectors around the globe. Carrera y Carrera is an icon of gold craftsmanship and jewelry artisanship, and creates each piece in its workshops as if it were a small work of art. Each piece is meticulously crafted, in a series of labor intensive steps. The piece is first sketched by the designer, and is then sculpted by the hands of expert modelers, from a block of hard wax, and then the master prototype is created in silver once it has reached the optimal design. The piece is then transformed into gold using the traditional lost wax casting method, and is then finished by master jewelers who painstakingly choose the gems and set them into the piece. The final touch, and Carrera y Carrera's trademark, is the matte-gloss finish, which allows a greater appreciation of the details of these small sculptures. Carrera y Carrera has a long history of celebrity clientele, including Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Olivia Wilde, and many others. The earrings are in beautiful condition, and look as though they have hardly been worn. (WEIGHT: 5.1 grams)