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Heart To Heart - Vintage French Signed 'Vendome' Gold Plated Mabé Pearl Heart Dangly Earrings.  These lovely earrings are crafted from gold plated metal. The earrings feature two tear drop simulated pearls, two heart shaped simulated mabe pearls, vintage styling, and quality craftsmanship. These earrings are comprised of a wonderful pearl drop, which dangles from a heart shaped mane pearl surmount. The pearls are white, which a champagne coloured overtone. The earrings are for pierced and non pierced ears, featuring an adjustable clip-on type backing. These vintage Vendome earrings would make a perfect addition to any special occasion.  So elegant and feminine! 

History: The company founded as a subsidiary of Coro in 1944, Vendome produced unique style and high quality jewellery. The name origins in Parisian jewelry trade center Place de Vendome, specialized in the production of luxury jewellery for the rich clientele. Indeed, the jewellery designers used high quality materials, such as rock crystal from Austria and Czechoslovakia, sparkling artificial pearls and enamels, metal with gold or silver plated, clear and colored perspex. In 1953, the company separated from Coro, and existed until 1979.

In 1944, the company “Coro” for the first time used the brand “Vendome” on some of its decorations. And almost ten years later, in 1953 appeared a full line of “Vendome” as a subsidiary of “Coro” instead of “Corocraft.” However, in 1957 Richton International Corporation bought the company “Coro”, and “Vendome”. The traditional motifs and designs of the 1960s jewelry – floral and geometric. When Helen Marion became the chief designer of “Vendome”, the company released innovative jewelry designs. Among them it is worth noting ethnic decorations and a series of artful collages (brooches). Since 1970 the company has significantly reduced its trade. Regardless of the style and design, decoration of ‘Vendome” are in great demand among collectors.

Vintage gold plated jewelry is a higher quality than contemporary gold plate because of the gold content.  Heavier and thicker gold plate is applied. 

Measurements: Earrings 48.00 mm x 24.50 mm 

Stone Size: Pearl (Tear Drop) 18.50 mm x 10.00 mm      (Mabé)18.00 mm x 18.00 mm 

Weight: 15.20 grams 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: France, Vendome 

Date: Circa 1960