The oval gold earrings with rope-shaped edges are inlaid with claw-grained freshwater pearls and engraved with eight starbursts. They are paired with the screw-type/screw earring backs commonly used in early clip-on earrings. Although this pair of earrings has no metal or year marks, you can see The earrings are made in the 1950s, based on their structure, setting and welding methods. The shape of the earrings imitates the popular designs of the Victorian era. Influenced by the Romantic Movement, people in the Victorian era were particularly interested in themes such as nature, galaxies, emotions and imagination. Therefore, star elements often appeared in jewelry of that era.
This pair of 1950s imitation Victorian-style screw clip pearl earrings are rich and gorgeous in gold. The goldwork looks handmade. The freshwater pearls are also very special. The whole pearl section is inlaid on both sides, so the pearls can be seen from the back of the earrings. The way it is cut is an old-fashioned and early inlay method. The tightness of the earrings can be adjusted by turning the screws. This structure was popular in earring designs from 1920 to 1950, until it was later replaced by other clip-on structures.
Purchased from a British market, this pair of gold-tone metal clip-on pearl earrings is a second-hand item with signs of use, not a perfect new item. There is a small, unnoticeable chip on the upper left corner of one of the pearls. Otherwise, the earrings are in good condition overall, with a retro and gorgeous style. , can be worn with or without pierced ears.
. Size: 1.51.21.5 cm per piece
. Material: Gold-tone metal, freshwater pearl
. Year: circa 1950s
This pair of 1950s imitation Victorian-style screw clip pearl earrings are rich and gorgeous in gold. The goldwork looks handmade. The freshwater pearls are also very special. The whole pearl section is inlaid on both sides, so the pearls can be seen from the back of the earrings. The way it is cut is an old-fashioned and early inlay method. The tightness of the earrings can be adjusted by turning the screws. This structure was popular in earring designs from 1920 to 1950, until it was later replaced by other clip-on structures.
Purchased from a British market, this pair of gold-tone metal clip-on pearl earrings is a second-hand item with signs of use, not a perfect new item. There is a small, unnoticeable chip on the upper left corner of one of the pearls. Otherwise, the earrings are in good condition overall, with a retro and gorgeous style. , can be worn with or without pierced ears.
. Size: 1.51.21.5 cm per piece
. Material: Gold-tone metal, freshwater pearl
. Year: circa 1950s