Pearly White - Vintage Gold Plated Button 'Mother Of Pearl' (Simulated) Lever Back Clip-On Earrings (VE466)

Pearly White - Vintage Gold Plated Button 'Mother Of Pearl' (Simulated) Lever Back Clip-On Earrings (VE466)

$75.00

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Pearly White - Vintage Gold Plated Button 'Mother Of Pearl' (Simulated) Lever Back Clip-On Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from two mother of pearl gems (simulated), and vintage styling. These earrings are comprised of two pearly white mother of pearl gems, displaying a pearly white top and a rainbow coloured back. The gems are a button shaped, and the backings are designed for pierced or non pierced ears. These vintage earrings are so versatile, and classy...truly a great addition to any jewelry collection.

History: Faux mother of pearl, or emotion mother of pearl, has a history intertwined with the demand for affordable alternatives to real nacre, the material that makes up mother of pearl and pearls. Throughout history, various materials and techniques have been used to create imitations, including glass, plastic, and shell materials like nautilus shells.

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 x 14.50 mm

Stone Size: Mother Of Pearl (simulated) 14.50 mm round

Weight: 4.10 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: England

Date: Circa 1950