Silvery Leaves - Vintage European 835 Silver Leaf Clip-On Earrings (VE377)

Silvery Leaves - Vintage European 835 Silver Leaf Clip-On Earrings (VE377)

$125.00

Silvery Leaves - Vintage European 835 Silver Leaf Clip-On Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from 835 European silver hallmarked 835. They feature filigree work, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. These lovely earrings are made in the form of elegant long leaves or possibly feathers. They are for for pierced or non pierced ears, and feature secure clip-on backings in perfect working order. These vintage earrings looks so attractive when worn, and are versatile enough for daily wear.

History: Silver was discovered after gold and copper about 4000 bce, when it was used in jewelry and as a medium of exchange. The earliest known workings of significant size were those of the pre-Hittites of Cappadocia in eastern Anatolia.

The first clip-ons, designed for elegant Victorian ladies who considered it a disgrace to poke holes in oneself (see our blog, 'Earrings: A Fashion That's Endured For Millennia'), were a simple screw-back fastening patented around 1894.

The 1930s brought easier-to-wear hinged clip-ons, and by the 1950s, clip-on earrings came in a variety of backing styles and were popular among housewives and the high-fashion set alike.

Measurements: Earrings 24.00 mm x 19.50 mm

Weight: 5.80 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: Europe

Date: Circa 1940