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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.
8 Pairs Murano Enameled Art Glass Earrings Pierced Post Lever Clip Screw
8 Pairs Murano Enameled Art Glass Earrings Pierced Post Lever Clip Screw - old store stock 1970s to 1980s vintage blown enameled art glass Murano bead screwback, pierced post and clip on earrings. There are 2 pair of pierced post, 2 pair of screw back and 4 pairs of double bead leverback clip ons. They have a pretty multi color mix of red, white and blue colors. Each earring is showy and noticeable at 9mm to 10mm individual bead size. They have old silverplated screwbacks that are well made and secure. Any glue marks you may see on the backs in the enlarged photos are not eye noticeable when the earrings are worn on the ears. Unknown if they are drilled but they do have back covers on the beads that are glued and secure. Never used and in like new condition. They are from the estate of a mid century jewelry store. Store in operation from 1960s to 2005 and these were stored in basement for decades. A lovely group of good sized vintage Murano glass earrings for you or for resale!
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Original price was: $35.00.$30.00Current price is: $30.00.
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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.