Sarah Coventry - Vintage Gold Plated Amber & Black Glass Beaded Clip-On Earrings (VE480)

Sarah Coventry - Vintage Gold Plated Amber & Glass Beaded Clip-On Earrings.  These lovely earrings, are crafted from gold plated metal, signed Sarah Cov. The earrings feature two amber coloured glass beads, two black glass beads, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. The surmounts on these earrings are for pierced and non pierced ears, which showcase a gold ball design. The surmounts support  beautiful amber coloured beads, and a black faceted beads. The earrings are articulated in such away that they have nice movement and sway. These vintage earrings are collectible and look great with your favourite attire. 

History: Sarah Coventry jewelry was named after the granddaughter of Lyman K. Stuart, the founder of the company. Established in 1949, thousands of women and some men were recruited to sell jewelry at Sarah Coventry home jewelry parties. It is recognized as the oldest direct selling jewelry company in the world.

Jewelry production stopped in the early 1980s, only to begin again in the early 2000s. Early Sarah Coventry jewelry was marked “Coventry”. Other marks used were “Sarah Coventry”, “SC”, “Sarah”, “Sarah Cov”, and “SAC”.

Glass jewelry has a long and rich history, dating back thousand of years. Naturally occurring obsidian was used in ancient times for adornment. The invention of glassblowing revolutionized jewelry making, allowing for more intricate and varied designs. Roman glass jewelry, in particular, is known for its beauty, craftsmanship, and the unique patina that develops over time. 

Luigi Brunatelli, an Italian chemist, is most widely credited for inventing electroplating. Brugnatelli published his findings on the use of Volta piles to deposit a layer of gold onto a metallic surface in 1805.

Measurements: Earrings 38.00 mm x 8.00 mm 

Stone Size: Amber Glass Beads 12.00 x 6.00 mm   Black Glass Beads 8.00 mm 

Weight: 7.90 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America, New York, Rhode Island. 

Date: Circa 1960