These pretty earrings featuring shimmering pastes, date from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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The Details...
These earrings are constructed from rhodium plated metal. They are set with small, round, colourless paste stones and each feature a blue, oval cut, claw set, faceted glass stone. The earrings attach to the ears with a screw-back mechanism. The earrings measure 5.5cm x 1.5cm.
To view a clip of these earrings, click here: 1920s Paste Earrings
A Short History...
Glass has been a prevalent feature of costume pieces since the invention of jewellery. An easily accessible material that can be formed into any shape. It was heavily used in 1920s and 1930s pieces, such as these earrings, because it could meet the need for affordable jewellery after the World War One and the Great Depression. It could also be pressed into the evocative geometric shapes we associate with Art Deco design.
Wear it With...
Pair these earrings with soft tailoring for an instantly chic look.
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 classic earrings were created by the American Ciner company in the 1980s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish 1960s earrings were made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny chip to the edge of one rhinestone. This is consistent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings. It is only apparent upon very close inspection.
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These elegant earrings, featuring beautiful opaline glass, date from the 1920s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These stylish earrings are emblematic of the Art Deco era's fascination with Eastern Asia. They were created in Czechoslovakia - possibly by the Neiger Brothers.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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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 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 pretty earrings featuring shimmering crystals and date from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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Finely crafted and in impeccable condition, these 1950s earrings are an unsigned wonder.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty clip on earrings were created in the 1950s by the Miriam Haskell company.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These chic 1980s earrings were created by Balenciaga and are clip on.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These pretty 1960s earrings are unsigned, but nonetheless beautiful.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little darkening to the metal reverse of the earrings. This is consitent with age and use and does not detract from the appeal of the earrings.
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These sweet earrings were made in West Germany in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
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These wonderful earrings were created by Kramer of New York in the 1950s.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A tiny element of clouding to a couple of rhinestones due to age. This does not detract from the appeal of the earrings and is only visible upon very close inspection.
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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 stylish 1960s earrings were made in France.
Condition Report:
Very Good - A little rubbing to the gold plating in a couple of tiny areas. 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 shimmering pastes, date from the 1930s.
Condition Report:
Excellent
For further information about these earrings, read below...
