D'Orlan Classics - Vintage Rhodium Plated Mabe Pearl & Swarovski Crystal Clip-On Earrings (VE320)

D'Orlan Classics - Vintage Rhodium Plated Mabe Pearl & Swarovski Crystal Clip -On Earrings. These gorgeous earrings are crafted from rhodium plating over metal, signed D'Orlan. Featuring 2 mabe pearls (simulated), 12 round cut faceted crystals, vintage styling, signed piece, and quality craftsmanship. These earrings are expertly set with wonderful lustrous cream pearls, displaying pinkish/greenish overtones.  The large pearls are crowned by sparkling bezel set crystals. The earrings are for non pierced and pierced ears, and feature a clip-on secure backing. The vintage earrings are highly collectible, and look stunning when worn.

D’Orlan Jewellery Ltd. was founded in Toronto, Canada by Maurice Bradden in 1957. Bradden previously trained under the French jeweller, Marcel Boucher who established the Marcel Boucher & Cie Company, in New York City in 1937.

History: Mr. Bradden after moving to Toronto, Canada established his own company producing his own brands of jewellery along with producing costume jewellery exclusively for the Boucher Company. Marcel Boucher died in 1966.

In 1979, Marcel Boucher’s company was sold to D’Orlan Industries of Toronto, Canada. The workmanship and details on the jewellery being produced from the Boucher moulds by D’Orlan is of high quality.

In 1984, D’Orlan Jewellers Ltd., formed a partnership with the Nina Ricci enterprises of Paris, France (known throughout the world in the fashion industry for French designs and French luxury goods including perfumes).

Together the companies developed a high standard plating process that is highly regarded to include a 22 karat triple-plated finish over a pewter base metal that ensures a consistency of colour. This process has also been incorporated into the Nina Ricci jewellery.

D’Orlan and Nina Ricci costume and precious jewellery is sold throughout the world in Nina Ricci Stores, in high end department stores and boutiques.

Measurements: Earrings 21.50 mm x 18.00 mm 

Stone Size: Mabe Pearl (simulated) 18.00 mm round Crystal 1.50 mm round

Weight: 11.30 grams 

Condition: Excellent   

Origin: Canada, Toronto 

Date: Circa 1960