Pearl Girl - Vintage Gold Plated Mabé Pearl (Simulated) Stud Earrings (VE465)

Pearl Girl - Vintage Gold Plated Mabé Pearl (Simulated) Stud Earrings (VE465)

$125.00

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Pearl Girl - Vintage Gold Plated Mabé Pearl (Simulated) Stud Earrings. These classic earrings are crafted from gold plate over metal. The earrings feature two mabé pearls (simulated), vintage classic styling, and quality craftsmanship. These lovely earrings are comprised of white pearls, displaying a pinkish/champagne overtone, which are set in a gold bezel. The earrings are for pierced ears, featuring posts and secure plastic backings. These vintage earrings are classic, and couture... truly a perfect addition to any costume jewelry collection.

History: 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.

The technology behind gold plated jewelry is credited to Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli. In 1805, he discovered the process for electroplating. It was quickly adopted for jewelry styles, with many Victorian jewelry pieces using gold plating.

Measurements: Earrings 20.00 mm round

Stone Size: Mabé Pearl 17.00 mm round

Weight: 7.10 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Date: Circa 1970