{"product_id":"antique-gutta-percha-earrings","title":"Antique Gutta Percha Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eGutta percha is an organic substance which comes from the latex of certain Malaysian trees. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile it looks and feels somewhat like rubber, its unique chemical structure allows \u003c\/span\u003eit to soften and bend when heated, then hardens into a solid, durable shape when cooled. Thanks to its highly pliable nature and dark hue, it became an ideal material for jewelry-making following \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eQueen Victoria’s deep, public mourning in the 1800s. This pair of antique gutta percha earrings feature dice-like, three-dimensional tops that suspend a \u003cspan\u003eslender torpedo-shaped drop. They are decorated with tiny gold studs, providing a lovely contrast. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause this material was later \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eused to make underwater telegraph cables in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these earrings remain a rare treasure from times past! \u003c\/span\u003eThey are in fantastic shape, awaiting their new caretaker! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAntique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCirca 1890s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eGutta Percha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e14k yellow gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMeasurements:  2 1\/4\" x 3\/8\" at the widest point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInventory # P19983\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pippin Vintage Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47742166794418,"sku":"P19983","price":965.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0228\/9131\/files\/DSC_1679-2.jpg?v=1792093029","url":"https:\/\/pippinvintage.com\/products\/antique-gutta-percha-earrings","provider":"Pippin Vintage Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}