Earrings, Purple Enamel on Gold Tone, Wing & Seashell Shape, Clip-On, Vintage 1980s

The shape is hard to name, which is exactly what makes it interesting.

• Maker: Unmarked
• Style: Wing/seashell silhouette, clip-on
• Materials: Purple enamel on gold-tone metal
• Dimensions: 1.75" long x approx. 0.75" wide
• Era: Vintage, 1980s
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No issues. All imperfections photographed. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

These 1980s clip-ons are purple enamel on gold-tone metal, forming a sweeping form that reads as wings, or seashells, or something in between, a quietly sculptural silhouette that's more interesting than anything with an obvious name. Unbranded but beautifully made.

At 1.75 inches long they make a presence without overwhelming. A distinctive gift for the vintage jewelry collector or anyone whose jewelry choices tend toward the unexpected.

Abstract sculptural forms like this one were a signature of 1980s costume jewelry design, favoring mood and movement over any single recognizable shape.

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