Amber Crystal Charm Appraisal

Gold-Tone Sleeper Hoop Earring with Amber-Colored Crystal Charm

This item is a single 'sleeper' or 'huggie' style hoop earring featuring a dangling charm. The hoop is constructed from a gold-toned metal, likely brass or a base metal alloy with gold-colored plating. It measures approximately 10-12mm in diameter. The closure is a continuous hinge mechanism where a thin wire post clicks into the hollow back of the hoop. Suspended from the hoop by a small silver-toned jump ring is a bicone-shaped crystal charm in a deep amber or topaz hue. The crystal is held in place by a ball-end headpin and is accented by a small gold-tone spacer bead at the bottom. Regarding condition, the metal shows signs of heavy tarnish and plating wear, particularly where the gold-tone has rubbed away to reveal a silvery base metal underneath. The post appears slightly bent, indicating frequent use. There are no visible maker's marks or stamps, suggesting it is a piece of contemporary mass-produced costume jewelry, likely dating from the early 21st century. The craftsmanship is functional rather than high-end fine jewelry, as evidenced by the mixed metal tones and inexpensive wire-wrapping technique used for the charm.