Mid-Century Mixed Metal, Marcasite & Pearl Earrings

No. 127

STORY: Lovingly restored earrings from the 1950s. Contrasting rolled gold and silver metals studded with marcasites and imitation pearls. 

DISCOVERY: These earrings were rescued from an antique market in France. They were in perfect, unworn condition but missing their earwires. They have been rehung on new rolled gold french hooks.  You can tell they were high quality in their time as each marcasite is hand set into silver prongs. 

HOW TO WEAR: 

These earrings can be worn everyday or for special occasions. They cannot be worn in water as this will destroy the pearls and or loosen any glue. They will require occasional polishing due to the silver tarnishing. 

Condition: Excellent - New "old" Stock so have never been worn in 70 years. All stones present and intact. Pearls in perfect condition, no scratches or discolouration. 

Era: 1950s

Measurements: 

Pendant drops measure 25mm x 15mm (excluding earwire) 

Pearls 4mm diametre

Hallmarks:  none

Materials: rolled gold, silver, imitation pearls, marcasite, 

Provenance: France