A folded mesh panel is pinched at center by a small bar detail, fanning out above and below into a draped bow form — the same fluid architecture as the matching necklace, scaled for the ear. The mesh catches light along every woven edge, moving between structured and soft as it shifts. Screw back closures suggest mid-century manufacture. Wear them alone or pair with the matching mesh bow necklace for a full set.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Draped mesh bow drop; bar pinch center; matching set with mesh bow necklace
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see images

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A gold-tone open hoop strung with alternating textured gold beads and a single large cluster ball of faux seed pearls at center — the whole thing moving freely when worn, the pearl cluster catching light from every angle. The pearl ball has the dense, tactile quality of something that looks more expensive than it is, each tiny seed pearl packed tightly together into a satisfying sphere. Surgical steel posts make these genuinely wearable for sensitive ears. A considered, versatile earring from Avon's early 1990s push toward more sophisticated everyday jewelry.

DETAILS

Maker: Avon — Casual Hoop, 1993

Design: Open gold-tone hoop with alternating textured gold beads and center faux seed pearl cluster ball; gold ball stud post

Material: Gold-tone base metal; faux seed pearls; surgical steel posts

Era: 1993

Measurement: 2" drop, 1.25" diameter 

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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Three graduated stardust ball studs in warm gold tone — each one covered in a fine all-over texture that catches light like a tiny constellation — packaged in the Mini Trios matchbook-style card in three different sizes. The concept was simple and considered: three interchangeable studs, one for each ear and a spare, sized to suit the mood. The stardust finish has a richness that punches above the piece's scale. Still on the original card, unworn and complete.

DETAILS

Maker: Mini Trios — Matchless Collection

Design: Three graduated stardust ball stud earrings in varying sizes; all-over textured gold-tone finish; original matchbook card packaging

Material: Gold-tone base metal

Era: 1980s

Condition: New old stock — unused, on original card

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Three miniature fruit studs — a pear, an apple, and a mushroom — each rendered in warm gold tone with black enamel fill, packaged in a matchbook-style card that opens to reveal the set inside. The Mini Trios Matchless Collection was a novelty earring concept from the 1980s designed around the idea of three interchangeable studs worn as a rotating trio — one in each ear and one spare. The fruit forms are charming and precise, the black enamel grounding each piece with just enough contrast. Still on the original card, unworn.

DETAILS

Maker: Mini Trios — Matchless Collection

Design: Three figural fruit stud earrings — pear, apple, and mushroom; black enamel with gold-tone detail; original matchbook card packaging

Material: Gold-tone base metal; black enamel

Era: 1980s

Condition: New old stock — unused, on original card

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The perfect piece for everyday wear in the perfect mini size!  14k goldfill bar or sterling silver bar with a smooth finish soldered to sterling silver ear posts.

Measures 5mm in length

Rounded oval discs in cream enamel, scattered with raised gold-tone nuggets in irregular, organic shapes — like flecks of gold leaf suspended mid-drift. The contrast between the matte ivory ground and the polished metal forms is quietly striking. A very 1980s sensibility, aged into something that reads as current. Clip-on backs.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None
• Style notes: Oval disc form, cream enamel ground with raised abstract gold-tone nugget detail, clip-on backs
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Cream, gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 
  

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A single prong-set crystal stud anchors two diverging bar drops, each tipped with its own prong-set stone — creating a scattered, constellation-like effect that moves with the wearer. The splayed double-drop silhouette reads as both geometric and delicate, catching light at every angle. Clean and contemporary, with an understated sparkle.

Materials: Silver tone base metal, clear rhinestone or CZ

Details:

• Era: 1990s–2000s
• Markings: None
• Style / design notes: Single crystal stud top; two diverging bar drops tipped with prong-set stones; post and butterfly back
• Stone or material notes: Clear round stones, prong set; likely CZ or rhinestone
• Color: Silver tone, clear
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see photos please
• Measurement: 1.5" length

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A deep black oval cabochon anchored by a single clear rhinestone at center — the contrast is sharp and quietly dramatic. The ornate gold-tone frame carries bead and floral detailing that softens the severity with a Victorian sensibility. Clip-on backs make them accessible without sacrifice. Marked Avon, and wearing every bit of that era's considered elegance.

Materials Gold-tone base metal, black glass or resin cabochon, rhinestone accent

Details

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: Stamped Avon
• Style / design notes: Oval black cabochon in ornate frame with bead and floral surround, clip-on closure
• Stone or material notes: Black glass or resin cabochon with single clear rhinestone center
• Function: Clip-on closure
• Color: Gold-tone, black, clear
• Condition: Great vintage condition

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Polished ridges arc across a domed half-hoop form — simple in concept, precise in execution, and exactly the kind of piece Napier was making when the brand was at its most considered. The "Pat. Pend." stamp on the clip back dates these to the period when Napier was actively refining its earring hardware, a detail that places them firmly in the 1950s–1960s. Minor wear consistent with age; the silver tone is largely intact and the clips function well.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1950s–1960s
• Markings: "Napier Pat. Pend." stamped on clip back
• Style / design notes: Domed half-hoop form, parallel ribbed surface, clip-back fitting with Napier patented mechanism
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver-tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition; minor wear and light chipping, clips functional
• Measurement: Approximately 5/8" × 1/2" each

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Puffy, ribbed petals radiate from a domed center in a form that is simultaneously floral and sculptural — the kind of piece Monet built its reputation on through decades of producing accessible gold-tone jewelry with genuine craft. The high-polish finish catches light from every angle, giving these small earrings a presence well beyond their scale. Signed Monet on the clip mechanism.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Markings: "Monet" stamped on clip
• Style / design notes: Dimensional flower form, ribbed puffy petals, domed center, high-polish finish, clip-on stud back
• Stone or material notes: None
• Function: Clip-on back
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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Three pieces built from the same DNA — a gold rope chain interwoven with a silver-tone beaded strand, the contrast between the two metals giving each piece a quiet texture that catches light without announcing itself. The 28" length drapes easily over a turtleneck or layered; the 18" sits cleanly at the collarbone; the bracelet closes with a lobster clasp and wears close to the wrist. A set that functions just as well broken apart as worn together.

Materials: Gold-tone and silver-tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980s
• Markings: None visible
• Style / design notes: Twisted rope chain interwoven with silver-tone beaded chain; cylinder end caps on bracelet; lobster clasp closure on bracelet
  
• Color: Gold and silver tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: Necklace 1 — 28"; Necklace 2 — 18"; Bracelet — 7"

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A generous spray of peacock-green aurora borealis rhinestones — teardrop and round cuts layered into a botanical cluster that radiates outward from the ear. The stones shift between deep emerald, teal, violet, and gold depending on the light, a signature of the AB coating Swarovski introduced in 1955 and that became synonymous with mid-century glamour. Set in warm gold tone that deepens the jewel-like quality of every stone. Bold in scale, luminous in effect.

Materials: Gold-tone base metal; aurora borealis rhinestones

Details:

• Era: c. 1960s–1980s, Mid-Century American
  
• Style / design notes: Curved leaf spray cluster form; mixed teardrop and round AB rhinestones in overlapping arrangement; prong set throughout; post / stud backs
• Stone or material notes: Aurora borealis rhinestones in peacock green, teal, violet, and gold iridescence; teardrop and round cuts
• Function: Stud earrings; pierced
• Color: Gold tone with iridescent peacock-green AB stones
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: 2" wide × 4" long (each)

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Three cascading strands of prong-set clear rhinestones fall from a starburst rhinestone cluster — each strand terminating in a faceted square stone that catches and throws light with every movement. The dark rhodium-tone setting deepens the stones' sparkle, lending a cooler, more dramatic quality than gold-tone would allow. Screw-back closures date these to the mid-century, when this style of evening earring — architectural, luminous, unapologetically present — was worn to be noticed.

Materials: Silver-tone / rhodium-tone base metal; clear glass rhinestones

Details:

• Era: c. 1940s–1960s, Mid-Century American
  
• Style / design notes: Starburst rhinestone cluster top with three cascading rhinestone strand drops; faceted square terminal stones; mixed round and baguette-style prong settings; screw-back closures
• Stone or material notes: Clear faceted glass rhinestones; square and round cuts
• Function: Dangle / drop earrings; non-pierced screw-back
• Color: Silver tone / dark rhodium with clear stones
• Condition: Great vintage condition, some discoloring on a few of the rhinestone

Measurement: 1" wide × 2.5" long

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Two figural elephants in warm gold tone, their bodies filled with swirled cream enamel and detailed with dotted blanket markings along the back — each one hanging from a small gold ball stud post. The trunks curve downward on each earring rather than up, a departure from the traditional good luck convention that makes these feel less superstitious and more sculptural. Avon released the Lucky Elephant in 1990 as part of a run of nature-inspired figural earrings, and the cream enamel colorway is the most sought-after of the series. A complete and wearable pair.

DETAILS

Maker: Avon — Lucky Elephant, 1990

Design: Figural elephant drop earrings; swirled cream enamel body; dotted blanket detail; gold ball stud post with hanging elephant charm

Color: Warm gold tone; cream swirl enamel

Material: Gold-tone base metal; cream enamel, surgical steel posts

Era: 1990

Measurement: 1.25 drop by .75" wide

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

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Vintage Richelieu faux pearl clip-on earrings from the 1960s-70s. These creamy ivory pearls feature the brand's signature multi-layered coating process, giving them an authentic glow and weight that rivals real pearls. Richelieu is known as the gold standard for pearl jewelry in the Mid Century. Signed on the reverse and crafted in polished gold-tone metal, they're perfect for adding timeless elegance to any look. Excellent vintage condition with original luster intact. Comfortable clip-on closure.

1960-1970's

.5" length, clip on

In very good vintage condition

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A royal blue colored rhinestone circle forms the center of this flower shaped earring from the 1950's.  

3/4" diameter, clip on

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A perfect circle of high-polish gold-tone metal — nothing added, nothing removed. The slightly domed surface catches light the way still water does, shifting from bright to warm depending on the angle. This kind of minimal disc earring has cycled through every decade of modern jewelry without ever losing its footing. The clip-back closure makes them accessible without compromising the clean silhouette.

Materials
Gold-tone base metal

Details

• Era: 1980s
  
• Style / design notes: Smooth domed disc, rimmed edge, clip-on closure
  
• Color: Gold-tone
• Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Measurement: .5" diameter

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Two graduating strands of prong-set clear rhinestones fall from a small cluster post — minimal in form, maximal in movement. Rhinestone chain earrings of this construction were a staple of evening dressing from the late 1960s through the disco era, catching light with every turn. Unsigned and entirely wearable day or night.

Materials: Silver-tone base metal, clear glass rhinestones

Details:

• Era: 1960s–1970s
• Markings: None
• Style / Design notes: Double strand drop, prong-set rhinestone chain, small cluster post top, graduating strand lengths
• Stone or material notes: Clear glass rhinestones, prong-set
• Function: Post back
• Color: Silver-tone with clear stones
• Condition: Vintage wear and tone loss, see images
• Measurement: 1.5" long

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A pair of vintage gold tone hoop earrings accented with subtle rhinestone sparkle. The curved half-hoop design features a row of small stones set along the front, adding a delicate shimmer while keeping the silhouette clean and sculptural.

Jewelry like this became especially popular in the 1970s–1980s, when compact hoops with geometric settings and rhinestone accents were a staple of everyday style. Their balanced shape gives the look of a hoop while sitting comfortably close to the ear.

A versatile vintage pair—easy to wear with both minimal looks and layered jewelry.

Details

• Era: likely 1970s–1980s

• Material: gold tone metal

• Stones: 4 rhinestones on each earring

• Style: half hoop

• Closure: clip-on style back

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Diameter: approx. 1 inches

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3/4" length, post back

Large hoops are in very good vintage condition

Medium hoops have a little discoloration and wear

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3/4" length, post back

In good vintage condition, some tone loss on the edges, hard to see

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The simplest possible earring — a small polished gold-tone sphere on a post, nothing added, nothing removed. The kind of stud that disappears into daily wear and somehow still gets noticed. Signed Avon on the butterfly back. Pierced ears.

Materials & Details:

• Era: 1980s–1990s
• Markings: Signed Avon on butterfly back
• Style notes: Polished sphere form, post back with butterfly clutch
• Stone notes: None
• Color: Gold tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, please see photos 

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Small and solid, these polished silver tone puff heart studs sit close to the lobe with a quiet, confident weight. The domed surface catches light cleanly — no embellishment needed. The kind of earring you put on without thinking and reach for every day.

Materials: Silver tone base metal

Details:

• Era: 1980's-90's
• Markings: None
• Style / Design notes: Puffy heart form; high polish finish; post and butterfly back
• Stone or material notes: None
• Color: Silver tone
• Condition: Good vintage condition, see photos

Measurement: 0.5"

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A sculptural pair of vintage gold tone clip-on earrings featuring a circular botanical motif. Delicate leaves wind through the openwork design, forming a small wreath-like composition that feels both organic and balanced.

The airy cutout structure allows light to move through the piece, highlighting the soft texture of the leaves against the smooth curved band. Nature-inspired motifs like this were especially popular in mid-century and late 20th century costume jewelry, reflecting the era’s love for botanical forms.

Elegant and understated, these earrings offer a warm vintage glow with a quietly natural rhythm.

Details

• Era: likely 1970s–1980s

• Material: gold tone metal

• Style: botanical / leaf motif

• Closure: clip-on backs

• Signature: unsigned

• Condition: vintage condition with light wear consistent with age

Measurements

• Diameter: approx. .5 inches

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These abstract shaped earrings with a cz stone center are a nice take on the classic gold stud. 

.25" diameter, pierced

1980-1990's

In very good vintage condition

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A small chunky C-hoop in solid lucite or resin — the silhouette is simple and the color does all the work. Each pair has the smooth, glassy finish and satisfying weight that separates vintage lucite from modern acrylic, and the colors have stayed vivid and clear. The wood grain pair adds an earthy contrast to the palette — the same form, a different material language. Small enough to wear every day, substantial enough to be noticed. Unsigned, as the majority of vintage lucite hoop earrings were.

DETAILS

Maker: Unsigned

Design: Solid chunky C-hoop earring; smooth finish; gold-tone stud post

Material: Lucite or resin; wood grain pair in natural wood veneer; gold-tone stud posts

Era: 1970s–80s

Measurement: 1" approx diameter

Condition: Vintage with gentle surface wear consistent with age

Available colors: Peach, Mint green, White, Wood grain dark, Beige, Bright green, Red, Tortoise, Yellow

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