White Wedding - Vintage Silver Toned Crystal Rhinestone & Faux Pearl Dangly Earrings (VE401)

White Wedding - Vintage Silver Toned Crystal Rhinestone & Faux Pearl Dangly Earrings (VE401)

$95.00

White Wedding - Vintage Silver Toned Crystal Rhinestone & Faux Pearl Dangly Earrings. These pretty earrings are crafted from a silver toned metal. They feature two tear drop faux pearls, 4 faux freshwater pearls, numerous round cut crystal rhinestones, and vintage styling. The surmounts on these earrings are for pierced ears, featuring posts and secure backings. They are comprised of a lovely gentle swirl design, adorned with clear crystal rhinestones and slight pink faux freshwater pearl. The surmounts support a beautiful crowned white pearl drop. The articulated earrings have a wonderful sway to them with movement. These vintage earrings are elegant and classy, truly a perfect accent piece for any formal occasion.

History: Origins. Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, hence the name, although some were also found in areas like the Alps (the source of the Rhine). Today the name "rhinestone" applies only to varieties of lead glass known as crystal glass.

Two forms of faux pearls were manufactured in Italy, the earliest, produced from at least the 13th century, and hailing from the ingenious glass workshops of Venice, were imitation glass pearls. Some of these pearls were apparently made from an intriguing mixture of powdered glass, snail slime and egg white.

Measurements: Earrings 46.00 mm x 10.00 mm

Stone Size: Faux Pearl(tear drop) 10.00 mm x 10.00 mm Faux Freshwater Pearl 6.00 mm x 4.00 mm Crystal Rhinestones: 2.00 mm - 1.00 mm

Weight: 10.70 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1980