Vintage Clear Rhinestone Chandelier Dangle Earrings | Silver-Tone | Screw-Back | Mid-Century Glam

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

Collected by Mineral and Matter