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Cascade Of Pearls - Vintage Gold Plated Simulated Pearl 'Grapes & Vines' Cluster Dangly Clip-On Earrings. These lovely earrings are crafted from gold plate. They feature numerous round simulated pearls, vintage Victorian Revival styling. These earrings are comprised of clip-on surmounts for pierced and non pierced ears. The surmounts exhibit vines leaves, and numerous white pearls , which form a cascade cluster, simulating vines and clusters of grapes. These vintage earrings look stunning when worn, truly a wonderful unique design to add to any vintage jewelry collection.

History: In 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 process was invented in 1805 by Italian chemist Luigi Brugnatelli who plated a very thin gold layer on top of silver. Since then, it has become commonplace in the jewelry world, with many base metals covered in gold, silver, or rhodium.

Measurements: Earrings 46.00 mm x 17.00 mm

Stone Size: Pearl (Simulated) 5.00 mm

Weight: 9.60 grams

Condition: Excellent

Origin: America

Dare: Circa 1980