Carrera y Carrera Solid 18K Yellow Gold 1" Goddess Hoop Earrings W/VVS Diamond Accents in Carrera y Carrera Gift Box (Retired Piece) - These stunning earrings were finely crafted of solid 18k yellow gold, by the master artisans at renowned luxury jeweler Carrera y Carrera. The earrings measure approx. 1" long and have an oblong hoop shape and flowing goddess design. The earrings show stunning attention to detail, and you can almost see the fluid movement of the goddess' hair as well as her serene facial expression. The goddess is finished with a matte finish which stands out beautifully against the highly polished finish of the earrings. The designer's use of both matte and polished finishes truly shows the spectacular craftsmanship that is synonymous with this fine luxury brand. The earrings have a tapered design, which is wider at the post and tapers near the bottom of the hoops. They are finished with approx. 0.25ctw genuine VVS1-VVS2/F-G diamond accents, which are fiery white and finish the earrings beautifully. 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 and extremely hard to find. 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 as if creating a sculpture, using the lost wax casting method. The piece 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. This piece is in excellent condition, and looks as though it has hardly been worn. They have secure, omega backs for added security while wearing. The earrings will come housed in a Carrera y Carrera gift box. The earrings measure approx. 11mm wide (at the widest point). (WEIGHT: 16.3 grams)