Early 20th Century Earrings

Stamped "Made In France" on their antique brass back-plates like the initial unbranded couture costume-jewelry commissioned by French Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel beginning in 1924, these floral-motif wired earrings with early handcrafted brass clips are decorated with button-like cultured mother-of-pearls mixed with Parisian organically-coated lampwork glass, which we photographed in indoor sunlight for the most accurate colors. The pair were designed by Chanel to accessorize a one-of-a-kind clothing ensemble (likely including cultured-pearl buttons and a brooch) for a client of this pearl-associated couturier whose earliest one-of-a-kind jewelry--unlike other 1920s fashion designers--sometimes mixed real and faux gems. The intricate glass artistry, wired clustered arrangement and earring findings are characteristic of one of Chanel's first Parisian paruriers, Louis Rousselet, who was a lampwork master with a workshop since 1920 specializing in faux-pearl glass beads and wire-work construction. As the three-piece flat-brass lever clips without hinge-holes on both sides predate Rousselet's wire-horseshoe clips, they can be dated like the patinated well-worn brass hardware to the mid-1920s. The beads of various sizes and ecru colors that are wired to each earring include five round graduating iridescent mother-of-pearl disks, along with lampwork glass replicating nine baroque pearls, five round pearls and two seed pearls. There are natural imperfections on the green-and-rose-reflecting cultured pearls, while there is some nacre-enamel loss on the glass beads that is not eye visible. On closer view, one of the central round glass beads has a lighter blister, which appears like the texture of some uncultured pearls. Of note, Chanel did not include a brand signature on any of her couture costume jewelry prior to the mid-1950s. As many of her clients who came to Paris for their couture-clothing fittings were foreign, the coordinated unique jewelry that was expected to leave the country was merely stamped "Made In France" or "France". We acquired these earrings in The States along with a similar set with less but larger "petals, berries and leaves", which we priced the same in a different listing despite the slightly greater size and weight of this pair. So we know that they both were created for a single commission of multiple unique earrings with like lampwork-glass shapes and findings to be paired with the ecru mother-of-pearls provided by Chanel. While we have acquired over a dozen pre-signature pieces commissioned by the founder, these are the earliest earrings that we have discovered by Chanel. We have never found a single match to contradict our recognition of her early couture creations nor to attribute them to another designer. Further, Art Deco couture...

Marked "Made In France" on their antique brass back-plates like the initial unbranded couture costume-jewelry commissioned by Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel since 1924, these beaded early-handcrafted-clip earrings are arranged with wire in a floral motif featuring button-like mother-of-pearls accented by smaller pieces of lampwork glass with an ecru organic coating that mimics pearl nacre. The pair were designed to accessorize a one-of-a-kind clothing ensemble (likely including cultured-pearl buttons and a brooch) for a client of the pearl-associated French couturier whose earliest jewelry--unlike her fashion-designer peers--sometimes mixed real and faux gems. The glass artistry, clustered arrangement and earring findings are characteristic of one of her Parisian paruriers, Louis Rousselet, who was a lampwork master with a workshop since 1920 specializing in faux-pearl glass beads and wire-work assembly, along with other decorative elements. Since the three-piece flat-brass lever clips without hinge-holes on both sides predate Rousselet's wire-horseshoe clips, they can be dated like the patinated brass hardware to the mid-1920s. The beads of various sizes and shades of white that are wired to these earrings include four round graduating iridescent mother-of-pearl disks, along with lampwork glass replicating four baroque pearls, three round pearls and two seed pearls. There are natural impurities present on the green-and-pink-reflecting cultured pearls, while we can clean dust from the coated-glass crevices upon request. Of note, Chanel did not include a brand signature on any of her couture costume jewelry prior to the mid-1950s. As many of her clients who came to Paris for their couture-clothing fittings were foreign, the coordinated unique jewelry that was expected to leave the country was merely stamped "Made In France" or "France". We acquired these earrings in The States along with similar pair with additional but smaller "petals, berries and leaves" from the same Rousselet commission. Further, Art Deco couture...

French Japonesque aesthetic movement girandole earrings. Of delicate Japanese three dimensional cherry blossom motifs in gilt metal. Jet pate de verre chain with three suspended pear...

Earring Length: 1.23" Bin Code: E17 / P2 Step into the world of timeless elegance with these Vintage Julianna Earrings. These exquisite earrings sho...

These signed antique Art-Nouveau period abalone shell sterling-silver screw-back earrings carry the maker's mark and initials of Dutch A.S. Agsteribbe, who worked in Amsterdam in The Netherlands in the early 20th Century. The mother-of-pearl is artistically inlaid into iridescent petal shapes. The lush colors range from lavendar, green, blue, ecru, white, pink and brown, while they change patterns of reflection in different angles of light. If you are looking for a less expensive but equally artistic piece of white-metal-set abalone jewelry...

Stunning Art Deco 935 silver earrings set with marcasites and mabe cultured pearls. Measuring length 7 cm / 2.75 inches by approximately width 1.6 cm / .6 inch. The earrings are in v...

These antique early-20th-Century French carved lampwork glass bead earrings depict berries and leaves. On each earring, this fruit salad dangles on a single ring that drops from a ro...

Rare wide cat's-eye, translucent, blue-tone strong pink, near spherical, 14mm moonstones with misty lavender-white schiller are showcased on these antique sterling-silver hinged-clip...

This antique French Belle-Epoque-period set incudes eight rare ball-cut moonstones beaded on a delicate gilt choker necklace and wire-hook dangle earrings for pierced ears. The necklace features two 12mm gilt-filigree-capped moonstones with atypical adularescence that glows as a sharply defined wide bluish-white circle below the surface. The pearl-like grayish-white moonstones are among beaded stations of cut-glass crystal that are spaced with tiny gilt balls. The matching earrings each feature a 6mm moonstone like the additional four on the necklace. The luminous moonstone beads look like quahog-clam pearls...

Since 1920, Parisian costume-jewelry glass-master Louis Rousselet was among a handful of paruriers favored by the leading French couture houses, primarily Chanel. Beyond the stamped ...

In the Art-Deco period when geometric, monotone and sparkly designs became fashionable, leading Paris-based couture designer Elsa Schiaparellli set trends with her artistic use of new plastic resins in bold costume jewelry. This progressive French style is exemplified by this unsigned antique black sphere-motif pair of a coiled bangle bracelet and two-tier crystal earrings. The heat-set curvilinear plastic, along with the silver screw-hardware of the earrings, date the set to no earlier than the 1920s and no later than 1930s. Each inch-diameter earring features 18 black molded bezels containing brilliant rose-cut crystals, while their filigree-like concealed black frames are riveted in back where they twist-fasten with very thin silver hardware. The rhinestones rise above the bezels to maximize their sparkle in rainbow colors, which is accentuated by the stacked frames...

During the Art Deco period, Miriam Haskell and her first designer since 1926 Frank Hess created these blue-tone enameled scallop-edged Russian-gilt brass earrings with intricate wire...

Line Vautrin created "flame-radiating" resin mirrors in mid-century that are very similar to this sculptural resin edelweiss set of highly-textural, hand-carved and enameled convex b...

Lovely Delicate Edwardian Paste and Faux Pearl Earrings from the early 1900's. Tiny pastes set in articulated, hinged sterling with 14k white gold ...

A rare pair of seriously elegant Antique Pearl Droplet Earrings created around 1920 which was undoubtedly the era of the long earring; a key accessory...

Antique Dutch 14 karat yellow gold dangle earrings with a pendant/brooch made with filigree technique. The filigree technique is a very refined method that uses a thin golden thread ...

Antique Chinese Filigree Hoops from the early 20th Century. Elaborate hoops of lovely filigree work with faux jade glass pendants. Original ear wir...

Attractive Art Deco Sterling Crystal Paste Drop Earrings with screw back fittings. Lead crystal square and baguette stones are linked in a flexible Deco ...

Art deco faux marcasite and amythest pendant earrings in their original fitted box. Screw back fittings. 1920s USA. 2.25" x .5". Excellent condition.

Stunning early 20th century Chinese gilt sterling silver earrings are in the form of eggs. They feature dangling drops which sway with every movement. On the top, there is a button shaped floral enamel stud with a screw clip-on back. From the stud hangs an enamel ball and then a floral decorated egg...

Delicate Art Deco Chinese blue glass earrings set in silver from the 1920's. Screw back fittings with bezel set drops and filigree floral caps. Exc...

These early 20th century gilt sterling silver earrings are in the form of Chinese lanterns. They feature 2 levels of dangling drops which sway with every movement. The top layer ar...

Stylish Art Deco sterling silver earrings set with faux citrine faceted glass drops, and screw back fittings. Measuring length 2.8cm ...

Louis Rousselet Art Deco 1920's earrings with silver gilt metal work and hand made glass long pearl fringe. Excellent Condition. Screw back fittings. Mar...

Product details: The earrings are made out of 18K white gold, carved coral, 1.34 ct of round brilliant cut diamonds, with fresh water pearls and black enamel. It features stud closure.

Louis Rousselet Art Deco faux jade long drop earrings of hand made pate de verre beads and pearl rondelles. 1920's France. Screwback Fittings. Excellent Condition. Length 2.50" Wid...

Lovely Louis Rousselet Art Deco faux pearl long articulated earrings. Of signature curled silvered metal findings with center focal pearl cabochon and three graduated faux pearl ring...

A very stylish pair of Art Deco silver earrings set with marcasites and faux pearl drops, the gold hooks are most likely silver gilt. Measurin...

Bakelite earrings from the 1920/30s Pair of earrings in bakelite and chrome with coral coloured elements; renewed clips Width: 5 cm Height: 1 cm De...

KTF Trifari Alfred Philippe tri color Art Deco pave swirl earclips . Of faux ruby ,sapphire and emerald pressed glass fruit salad andpear shape cabocheons set in rhodium plate ba...

Art Deco articulated crystal earrings with screw back fittings. Rhodium plated. Czech 1930's. Excellent condition. 2.75" x 1"

Louis Rousselet Art Deco faux coral drop earrings of hand made pate de verre glass beads. 1920's France. Clipback Fittings. Excellent Condition. Length 2.50" Width .50"

Delicate Edwardian lampwork glass, Secessionist style, long dangle earrings of 3 concentric black and white oval glass hoops. Delicate and handmade. 190...

Delicate Art Deco faux pearl fringe earrings with filigree stations. Nicely detailed with both smooth and baroque faux pearls. 1920's USA. Sterling screw...

A luxurious pair of art-deco clip-on earring. Each features a single carved green crystal, accented with smaller clear stones. Set on gold-tone metal.

Bakelite necklace with earrings Art Deco necklace with barrel shaped bakelite elements with matching earclips, beautiful example for the classical j...

An art-deco set featuring glimmering crystals prong set in a rhodium plated setting. The matching hinged clamper bracelet and clip on earrings are decorated with geometrical pave cry...

Fine french art deco paste and onyx drop earrings.Screw back closures with matched onyx long drops and stepped paste caps suspended from six beze...

Art Deco faux pearl and lapis pate de verre tassel earrings
2.50 inches
screw back fittings

Unusual French Art Deco Marcasite and Rock Crystal Earrrings from the 1920's. An openwork matte black enamel tear drop is set with marcasites and falls from a single paste on the ear...

A pair of Victorian earrings, circa early 1900s. Each with an elegant amethyst, prong set in open-back sterling silver. Features screw-back hardware, which was widely incorporated in...

Louis Rousselet,art deco handmade faux onyx and faux pearl dangle hoop earrings.
Louis Rousselet (1892-1980) was born in Paris and apprenticed at the tender age of eight to M...

Art deco clear and aquamarine paste parure of drop earrings and pendant necklace set in sterling silver. Earrings with screw back fittings. 1930s USA.