14k Yellow Gold 1999 $5 Liberty Coin Clip-Back Earrings
This stunning pair of 14k yellow gold Liberty coin earrings is in excellent pre-owned condition and ready to ship!
| Style |
14k Yellow Gold Liberty Coin Clip-Back Earrings |
| Material |
14k Yellow Gold |
| Coin Details |
1999 United States $5 Liberty Gold Coin (one per earring), set in a rope-twist bezel frame |
| Closure |
Clip-Back (Hinged) |
| Total Weight |
14.4g (9.3 dwt) |
| Condition |
Pre-Owned · Excellent |
| Additional Details |
This item comes with a Diamonds by Raymond Lee Presentation Box! |
| SKU |
G15605 |
Each earring centers a 1999 U.S. $5 Liberty gold coin, mounted face-forward inside a hand-detailed rope-twist bezel crafted in 14k yellow gold. The coin faces read with crisp relief — "LIBERTY" arcs across the obverse, and the fine milled edge of the coin peeks through the frame in a way that makes clear this is a real piece of American numismatic history, not a reproduction. The warm, saturated yellow of the 14k gold mounting harmonizes naturally with the coin's own alloy, so the overall color reads as one unified, richly golden statement.
Coin jewelry of this caliber occupies a specific and genuinely rare corner of the fine jewelry market. The $5 gold piece is a compact denomination — small enough to sit elegantly on the ear without overwhelming the face, yet large enough to carry the full detail of the Liberty design. At 14.4 grams total for the pair, these earrings have real presence in the hand. The clip-back hinged findings make them accessible to wearers without pierced ears, a practical consideration that also broadens the audience considerably. The rope-twist bezel surround is a classic goldsmith's technique, adding textural depth without competing with the coin imagery itself.
Coin earrings like these appeal to collectors, history enthusiasts, and jewelry lovers equally. They work over a linen blazer at a daytime gallery opening or paired with a black dress at dinner — the yellow gold reads rich and intentional in either context. For a buyer searching for a conversation piece with genuine monetary provenance, this pair represents a compelling estate find at a fraction of what custom-commissioned coin jewelry would cost new.
Each piece is fully inspected and authenticated by Diamonds by Raymond Lee in Boca Raton.
