Jewelry
C. 1950 Retro Modernist Lotus Earrings with Jade
- Item Number
- 232
- Estimated Value
- 45 USD
- Sold
- 65 USD to BarbinMD
- Number of Bids
- 8 - Bid History
Item Description
Looking for some really dramatic Retro earrings? Here they are! This is exactly what the bold ear jewels of the late 1940s and early 1950s were all about. These beauties feature hefty chunks of polished green jade (which appear to be real) and faux-pearls, set in a stylized floral design that looks like a lotus to me. Each "blossom" measures about 7/8" round, is highly dimensional - fully an inch deep - and has background petals textured for even more interest.
Though about 60 years old, these vintage dazzlers from a Texas estate are practically like new and unusually comfortable to wear. Backs are clip-on, as is right for the period, and the metal appears to be gilded brass. They're so beautifully made I'm surprised not to see a signature.
Item Special Note
The display case shown isn't included. The earrings are actually too big for the case to close over them.
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