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 striking 1960s earrings are unsigned, but nonetheless beautiful.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 elegant earrings date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny chip to the corner of one glass square. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the piece.
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These chic 1980s earrings were created by Balenciaga and are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These whimsical and stylish 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Although unsigned, these earrings are stylish and eye-catching. They were made in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A small flaw in the enamel at the base of one earring. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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This necklace exudes beautiful quality and design. It was created in the 1950s in Germany.
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 elegant 1940s earrings were made in France by Henry à la Pensée.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the surface of the suede. However, this is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the 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 stylish earrings were created in the mid to late 1800s.
Condition Report:
Excellent (Although, please note, one ear wire is slightly longer than the other.)
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These stylish 1940s earrings are made from sterling silver.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of tarnishing to the silver on one small area of one earring. This is only visible upon very close inspection and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These pretty earrings, featuring enchanting Opaline glass, date from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny hole in the edge of one earring where it has been tested for silver. This is only apparent upon very close inspection with a magnifying glass and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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Featuring quality construction and a strong design, these wonderful 1940s earrings were made in France.
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 pretty earrings were created in Italy by the legendary Coppola e Toppo company in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - Some rubbing to the metal reverse of the earrings. However, this is not visible when worn and does not detract from the overall appeal of the earrings.
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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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