Arthur King (American, 1921–1991), Bracelet, Ring, and Earrings, 1955–1970, gold, conch pearls, diamonds

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American jeweler Arthur King, who lived from 1921–1991, made this bracelet, ring, and earring set between 1955 and 1970.

This bracelet, ring, and earring set is made from yellow gold and varying sizes, shapes, and pink colors of natural pearls. The pearls are set in the gold, which seems to grasp the pearls. The ring and earrings are embellished with small, faceted diamonds.

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American jeweler Arthur King, who lived from 1921–1991, made this bracelet, ring, and earring set between 1955 and 1970.

This bracelet, ring, and earrings set was probably made for a single client during time King spent in Florida. However, each piece was made in a different decade, as evidenced by the differing construction and varying quality and colors of the pearls. The bracelet is the oldest of the three, followed by the earrings, and finally the ring. Pearls were a favorite stone of King’s. Traveling frequently to faraway places such as Thailand, Myanmar, and India to secure the most interesting pearls, he engaged in deep-sea diving himself and eventually became a pearl dealer.

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