A little piece of the ocean for your jewellery collection! These vintage shell clip-on earrings have a beautiful starfish or five-petal flower design, with each elongated aspect gently curved and raised towards a central point. The natural shell has been resin coated, giving the surface a lovely polished finish with soft iridescent tones of smoky lavender, silvery grey, dusky pink and warm bronze. Darker edges outline each pointed detail, adding definition to the sculptural design. Their compact size makes them a delightful alternative to traditional round clip-on earrings, with the added pleasure of natural shell colouring that varies slightly between the two.
Try these with a sea-glass green linen blouse or a coral vintage dress for a lovely coastal colour combination. Equally fabulous with a chocolate brown silk top, a favourite floral kimono or a soft lavender knit. A short hairstyle or hair tucked behind the ears will show off the unusual shape beautifully.
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Circa: 1940 - 1970
Origin: Private Collection - Stylists Own
Label: N/A
Material: Resin coated shell and stainless steel
Condition: Excellent commensurate with age and love
Care: Keep dry. Avoid perfume and water. Store separately to protect.
Modern Size Indicator*: OS
Measurements*: Each earring slightly smaller than a New Zealand 50c coin, as shown in photographs.
Fixture: Clip-on
Features: Five elongated, gently curved shell petals or arms, raised central meeting point, polished resin coating, natural iridescent colouring through smoky lavender, silvery grey, dusky pink and bronze, contrasting dark petal edges.
NOTE: Sale/Sold Items/Damaged Items cannot be exchanged, refunded or returned. Colours may display differently on various devices.
We estimate sizes as current or, 'modern' sizing rather than vintage sizing as eras do vary.
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