Vintage 1960s 1970s Mid Century Van Dell 1/20th 12K Gold Filled Tourmaline Screwback Earrings
Pair of vintage 1960s mid century modern screwback earrings marked Van Dell, 1/20th 12K Gold Filled. Each earring contains a faceted marquise stone in reddish brown tourmaline color. Both earrings are in excellent overall condition. No damage or repair. They are well made vintage so they are well made and able to be used regularly. A lovely pair of vintage earrings for your fine jewelry collection.
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6 Pairs Vintage Enameled Blown Glass Screwback Screw Clip On Earrings
6 Pairs Vintage Enameled Blown Glass Screwback Screw Clip On Earrings – Group of vintage blown enameled Murano glass double bead clip on and single bead screw back earrings. Each Murano glass bead measures 10mm and has pretty mix of blue, red and white colors. They are from the estate of a mid century jewelry store, 1970s to 1980s old store stock. Never used. No damage or repair. Any glue marks you may see are not visible when worn on the ear. Store in operation from 1960s to 2005 and these were stored in basement for decades. They have strongly glued on backs and are very secure. The clips have levers. Excellent unused condition. No damage or repair. A lovely group of good sized vintage Murano glass earrings for you or any reseller!  ***Sorry for photo glare; the metal backs are bright, shiny silver, no discoloration at all!
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Vintage Egyptian Revival Silver Chain Wrap Screw Back Dangle Earrings L
Vintage Egyptian Revival Silver Chain Wrap Screw Back Dangle Earrings L - Size Large. This is a gorgeous pair of old 1960s to 1970s mid century vintage hinged screwback earrings with very ornately detailed Egyptian Revival fronts with and a dangle wrapping of multiple silver chains. Old store stock from an old jewelry store in beautiful store display condition. They are very heavily silverplated and have a dark antique finish in the grooves. Size of each earring is 2.25 inches tall north to south. Condition is like new. No wear marks at all. No wear to silver. Better than photos this is a beautiful, pair of very showy, older vintage Egyptian Revival earrings in wonderful condition for your collection!! The screwbacks are strong and work well. Very well made. About 1950s and 1960s jewelry: The manufacturing of jewelry depends on prosperity. When people are able to afford jewelry, it is fashionable to buy and wear it. The United States emerged from World War II as a superpower. The 1950’s and 1960’s were decades of economic growth. Working class Americans had money to spend on jewelry. Public education, the mass media, and television informed the nation enough about past events to develop keen interests in all styles of jewelry. People chose to wear diverse styles of jewelry. They developed discriminating tastes, which the jewelry industry sought to satisfy. These factors gave the jewelry industry a boost and allowed jewelry retailers to make a profit. Many people began collecting jewelry in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Some wonderful jewelry collections trace their origins to this time. See Ruby Lane Blog https://www.rubylane.com/blog/categories/jewelry/jewelry-of-the-1950s-and-1960s/ for more info on vintage 1950s and 1960s costume jewelry. It shows you examples by picture and how well made the jewelry of this era was. Large, elaborately made and very visible and showy were characteristics of all jewelry during this post World War 2 time frame.
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Vintage Old Mark Mexican Sterling Silver Carved Onyx Face Screw Earrings Screwback
This is a pair of old vintage mid century screwback Handmade Mexican Sterling Silver carved onyx face earrings. They are marked 925 in circle and old maker initial marks, tested, and Guaranteed to be solid sterling silver. Size is 5/8" tall. The onyx faces are deeply carved, well made and beautifully polished stone. Condition is excellent, used. Lovely vintage tribal statement earrings for your collection.
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