These Bakelite earrings date from the 1930s. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the metal reverse consistent with age and use. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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The Details...
These earrings feature silver tone metal clips. They are each detailed with round Bakelite panel, carved with a floral motif and in a mustard colour. The earrings measure 1.75cm in diameter.
A Short History...
These earrings are made from the thermoset plastic Bakelite used popularly in jewellery manufacture from the 1910s through to the 1940s. They have been proven to be Bakelite through testing. They are evocative of the post-depression era, when manufacture of luxury items, such as jewellery, could only really be achieved through the use of cheap, man-made materials.
Wear it With...
These earrings work beautifully with casual looks. Pair them with a gray marl jumper and cords for weekend chic.
The jewellery within the Gemma Redmond Vintage collection has survived to this day because it has been well cared for throughout its lifetime. It is important to continue to care for the jewellery that you buy from us to ensure its continued preservation. Here are some suggestions:
- Be sure to store your jewellery within the boxes that we provide to ensure that it is protected. This is especially important when travelling with your pieces.
- Try not to get perfume or hairspray on your items. These liquids can damage the materials that our jewellery is made from.
- Try not to drop your jewellery or catch your jewellery against hard surfaces. If this happens over time, the findings and fixings can loosen and wear.
- Try not to get your jewellery wet. Some costume jewellery manufacturers utilised water soluble glue in the making of their pieces. Getting your jewellery wet could cause rhinestones and other details to fall away over time.
- If you wish to clean your jewellery, use a soft polishing cloth or a soft brush.
These pretty 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish 1940s earrings were made by Trifari.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These timeless drop earrings were made in the 1990s by Givenchy.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Fashion forward and striking, these earrings are a stylish 1980s Yves Saint Laurent design. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny bit of scratching to the surface of the faux pearls. This is only visible upon very close inspection, but does not detract from the overall appeal of the earrings.
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These pretty and striking 1960s earrings are unsigned. They are possibly a creation by the famed costume jewellery designer Countess Cissy Zoltowska.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These lovely earrings combine cut steel tassels from the 1800s with screw-backs from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some tiny elements of rusting to the cut steel beads. There are also 4 tassels on one earring and 5 tassels on another. These elements are barely noticible and do not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These clip on glass earrings are a lovely example of mid-century artisan craftsmanship.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These sophisticated earrings were most likely created in the 1950s. They are by the renowned costume jeweller, Joseff of Hollywood.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These elegant earrings, featuring shimmering crystal drops, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These elegant earrings, featuring shimmering paste stones, date from the 1930s and were most likely made in Germany.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These classic earrings were created by the American Ciner company in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These chic 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A couple of tiny scratches to the surface of the pearls. These are very small and only visible upon close inspection. They do not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These delightful earrings were created at the turn of the twentieth century.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little aging to a couple of the paste stones. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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These elegant earrings feature pretty faux pearl tassels and date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These delightful earrings were created at the turn of the twentieth century.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These elegant earrings, featuring beautiful Jade inspired green glass, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - The screw back mechanisms on these earrings are slightly different from each other, indicating that one of them is perhaps not original to the earrings. This is only apparent upon very close examination. It does not affect the appearance of the earrings when they are worn and both mechanisms work well.
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These Bakelite earrings date from the 1930s. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some wear to the metal reverse consistent with age and use. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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