14KT Clad Claddagh Charm and Earring Backs

This jewelry set includes a circular Claddagh-themed charm and two butterfly-style earring backs, all featuring a yellow gold finish. The charm is designed with the traditional Irish Claddagh symbols: two hands holding a heart surmounted by a crown, forming a circular frame. Its reverse side displays several stamped markings, including a '14K' fineness mark, a copyright symbol followed by '87' (suggesting a 1987 manufacturing date), and a maker's mark consisting of the letters 'KO'. The construction appears to be gold clad or plated over a base metal, as indicated by the user and visible surface wear. The piece shows a distinct patina, with darkening and tarnish visible in the recessed areas and across the flat reverse surface. The metal shows minor scratches and a slightly granular texture characteristic of cast jewelry from the late 20th century. The attachment at the top includes a small circular bail for a chain or jump ring. The accompanying earring backs are standard friction nuts designed for post earrings, showing matching gold tones and mild signs of use. Overall, the item represents a piece of commercial heritage jewelry from the late 1980s, valued for its cultural symbolism.