Judy Lee Gold Cabochon Carved Filigree Border Clip-On Earrings / American Antique Jewelry

This piece is from old stock. While it is from inventory, its age means there may be minor flaws or slight oxidation and darkening. We strive to show these details clearly through magnified photos. This piece has a wonderful quality but is still a pre-owned item, so please refrain from comparing it to new items or holding it to extremely high standards. 🙏🏻 ⚜️ Circa 1970s ⚜️ Shows minimal signs of wear. The metal on the back has some minor oxidation spots (see photo 5), and one earring clip shows slight discoloration (see photo 5). Overall condition is good. Please examine the photos carefully. ⚜️ Approximately 2.5 * 3 cm ⚜️ Alloy ⚜️ Substantial metal weight ⚜️ Will come with new ear pads 👀 Please be aware that measurements are taken with a tape measure, so slight variations are normal. As jewelry is rarely perfectly square, the dimensions provided represent the longest and widest points. 🖤 This listing is for one pair of earrings, including the original paper box (the box may have normal wear and tear). Other items shown in photos are not included. **Please Note Before Purchasing:** 💚 If you have any questions, please send us a message before buying. 💚 It is almost impossible for metal jewelry from the 1940s-1980s to be completely free of fading, discoloration, or rust spots. Please understand this when purchasing. 💚 We will do our best to clearly present the items through photos. Please examine the pictures and descriptions carefully. 💚 Vintage jewelry inherently shows signs of age and wear from its journey through time. 💚 The style of the jewelry in this shop will not be altered (e.g., clip-on earrings will not be converted to post earrings). 💚 If you are new to vintage jewelry, we strongly encourage you to consider carefully before purchasing. 💚 If an item arrives damaged and unwearable, a refund can be issued. However, returns or refunds will not be accepted for reasons such as "not as imagined," size discrepancies, color differences, or damage not caused during transit. ___________________________________________________________ **Brand Story:** Blanche Viano was a fashion enthusiast and a beautiful woman who opened a small company, Judy Lee, in Chicago, USA, in 1949. The origin of the company's name remains unknown. According to Blanche, the company was merely an additional source of income for a young family. Soon, her husband, Aldo Viano, became an assistant and general manager for the company. Initially, Judy Lee was not a well-known jewelry manufacturer like Emmons or Sarah Coventry, which invested in their projects, particularly by finding the best designers, manufacturers, and parties or wholesalers to sell their products in the largest stores nationwide. Judy Lee jewelry featured excellent designs at affordable prices, suitable for the average buyer. According to Aldo Viano, the company's rapid success and prosperity were due to "fair competition," meaning high-quality products and customer service. He gratefully recalled many talented designers he was fortunate to work with, but intentionally omitted their names to avoid any oversight that might offend someone. The company operated until 1968. The ornate jewelry from all its company periods is now highly valued by vintage jewelry collectors. Popular in the 1950s and 1970s, Judy Lee's products in the 1950s were often made with Victorian-style floral motifs, featuring sparkling crystals and faux pearls set in gold or silver-tone metal. In later pieces, other motifs appeared, with careful attention to detail and filigree work. After 1969, the brand "JUDY-LEE Jewelry" appeared, but it ceased to exist by 1972. Judy Lee pieces are not easily found in the jewelry market today.