Light Me Up- Vintage Signed Sarah Coventry Gold Plated Lattice Lantern Dangly Clip-On Earrings (VE501)

Light Me Up- Vintage Signed Sarah Coventry Gold Plated Lattice Lantern Dangly Clip-On Earrings (VE501)

$95.00

Light Me Up - Vintage Signed Sarah Coventry Gold Plated Lattice Lantern Dangly Clip-On Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from gold plate over metal. They feature vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. These earrings are comprised of surmounts, featuring clip-on backings for pierced, and non pierced ears. The surmounts support wonderful dangling lattice open-work lanterns, which resemble the beautiful lantern designs from the orient. These vintage era earrings look wonderful when worn, versatile, and elegant, and can be worn day or night.

History: The process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.

Each piece of jewelry has identifying marks, which varied over the years. Sarah Coventry jewelry bore the following identifying marks: "Coventry" - First use 1949. "Sarah Coventry" - First use 1949.

Sarah Coventry jewellery was named after the granddaughter of Lyman K. Stuart, the founder of the company. Established in 1949, it is recognised as the oldest direct selling jewellery company in the world. They did not design their own jewellery but used other manufacturers to produce their jewellery.

You'll find pieces made from both silvertone and gold-colored metals, often set with large faux pearls and other gemstone simulants. Sarah Coventry jewelry was most popular during the 1950s and 1960s and continued to be offered at home parties for a few years after the company's 1981 bankruptcy.

Measurements: Earrings 34.00 mm x 7.50 mm

Weight: 5.20 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America, New York

Circa 1970