Gold Hoop Earring with Saddleback Closure

This is a single circular hoop earring, approximately medium in scale, fashioned from a yellow-gold toned metal. The item features a high-polish finish on its tubular, rounded frame, which appears to be hollow construction for lightweight wear—a common technique in commercial jewelry manufacturing. The closure mechanism is a hinged 'saddleback' or 'latch back' style, consisting of a curved wire post (ear wire) that hinges at one end and snaps into a U-shaped notched catch on the opposite side to secure the earring to the lobe. The metal exhibits a warm yellow hue consistent with 10k or 14k gold, though a lack of clear hallmark visibility prevents definitive purity confirmation from the image alone. Regarding condition, the earring displays surface micro-scratching and minor tarnish consistent with regular use. Of notable concern is the slight misalignment of the ear wire, which appears bent upwards, potentially affecting the integrity of the click-close mechanism. No visible stones or engravings are present, suggesting a minimalist contemporary or late 20th-century aesthetic. The uniform thickness of the hoop indicates a machine-made process rather than a hand-wrought one, typical of mass-market fine jewelry.