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
Collected by Mineral and Matter