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/// 🦪 VTG MC BEADED CLUSTER BUTTON CLIP ON EARRINGS 🦪 \\\ - $20 (Rocklin)
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A beautiful pair of authentic mid-century cluster button clip-on earrings from my mother’s estate. These feature a tight, symmetric dome arrangement of metallic pewter-gray beads, champagne-tone faux pearls, coiled silver wire accents, and a central amber-colored glass bead.
◾Markings: Stamped "JAPAN" on the upper tip of the clip paddle mechanism.
◾Mechanism: Classic vintage tension clip-on backing. The mechanism is tight, clean, and perfectly functional.
◾Construction: Premium mid-century gold-tone filigree backing. The beads and pearls are intricately hand-wired through the frame rather than glued down.
◾Measurements: Exactly 1 inch in diameter (perfect, lightweight size for everyday vintage flair).
◾Color Palette: Neutral pewter, cream, and warm amber accents. Easily coordinates with both casual and formal retro styles.
◾Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The faux pearls and beads retain their beautiful luster with no major peeling, cracking, or missing components. The gold-tone filigree metal on the back shows only minimal, age-appropriate vintage patina.
💡Interesting Vintage Facts for Collectors:
The Coiled Wire Detail: The inclusion of coiled spiral wire elements alongside faux pearls is a classic design hallmark of late 1950s costume jewelry, adding a subtle touch of space-age era texture.
Post-WWII Artisanship: Following WWII, Japanese artisans became world-renowned for their meticulous hand-wired jewelry. Instead of mass-gluing components, they wove each bead directly into the decorative filigree base, ensuring these gorgeous pieces survived beautifully for decades.
🚚 Pickup/Shipping:
Available for local pickup or fast shipping.
📍 Pickup Details:
Payment: Cash or Venmo preferred 💰
Location: Public meet up in the Bel Air parking lot on the corner of Stanford Ranch Rd and Sunset Blvd 🚗
THE PHOTOS ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. Please view photos carefully before purchasing.
I don't deliver, so please don't ask, however, I am willing to ship with payment through Venmo or Paypal. Buyer pays costs (shipping) and any fees. NO HOLDS without payment.
IF THE POSTING IS UP, THE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE.
I MEET UP AT BEL AIR PARKING LOT ON SUNSET AT STANFORD RANCH (2341 Sunset Blvd)...OR I AM WILLING TO SHIP IF YOU COVER SHIPPING COSTS.