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 delightful earrings were created at the turn of the twentieth century.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Featuring shimmering rhinestones, these sophisticated earrings date from the 1970s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty earrings featuring shimmering pastes, date from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
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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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 statement 1960s earrings are unsigned. They are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish earrings were designed in the 1990s by Kenneth Jay Lane.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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This beautiful and rare necklace was created by Mitchel Maer for Christian Dior between 1952 and 1956.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A faint hint of oxidisation to one link, a tiny element of ‘smokiness’ to the tip of one teardrop stone and behind one round stone, the tiniest scuff on one pearl. These elements are only visible upon very close examination. They do not detract from the appeal and rarity of the piece.
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Classic and stylish, these earrings for pierced ears date from the 1990s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny area of darkening to the plating on the inside reverse of one earring. This is only visible upon very close inspection.
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These chic 1980s earrings were created by Balenciaga and are clip on.
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 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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These stylish, high fashion earrings were created in the 1980s by Jean Louis Scherrer.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These chic earrings were made in the 1980s by Butler and Wilson.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty 1950s earrings are clip on and unsigned.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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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