Vintage Cat Face Earrings Green Red Clear Rhinestones Sterling Screw Backs

Description

View Vintage Cat Face Earrings Green Red Clear Rhinestones Sterling Screw Backs with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The screw-back findings are marked “STERLING.”. Based on the construction, the sterling marking appears to apply to the screw-back hardware/findings rather than the entire gold-tone cat portion. The screw-back findings are marked “STERLING”; however, the decorative gold-tone cat faces are not being represented as sterling silver. Whimsical pair of vintage figural cat face earrings featuring a dramatic mid-century costume jewelry design. Each cat is formed in textured gold-tone openwork with striking emerald-green marquise rhinestone eyes, a deep ruby-red glass accent at the mouth/nose area, and sparkling clear rhinestones across the brows and whisker details. Sculptural wire whiskers complete the expressive cat faces. The screw-back findings are marked “STERLING.” Based on the construction, the sterling marking appears to apply to the screw-back hardware/findings rather than the entire gold-tone cat portion. These have a wonderful 1950s–1960s look and would make a fun addition to a collection of vintage figural, animal, or novelty costume jewelry. Features * Vintage figural cat earrings * Screw-back style * Screw-back findings marked STERLING * Gold-tone openwork cat faces * Emerald-green marquise rhinestone eyes * Ruby-red glass accents * Clear rhinestone detailing * Sculptural wire whiskers * Mid-century novelty costume jewelry style * Likely circa 1950s–1960s * Unusual statement design Keywords vintage cat earrings, rhinestone cat earrings, figural cat jewelry, kitty earrings, feline jewelry, sterling screw back earrings, green rhinestone eyes, red rhinestone cat, vintage animal earrings, mid century jewelry, 1950s costume jewelry, 1960s costume jewelry, novelty earrings, gold tone cat earrings, vintage figural jewelry, screwback earrings, cat lover gift Condition Pre-owned vintage condition with age-related wear to the gold-tone finish and metal surfaces. Rhinestones show typical vintage aging but retain plenty of sparkle. Please review photos carefully for exact condition, including stones, settings, whiskers, backs and screw mechanisms. Disclaimer The screw-back findings are marked “STERLING”; however, the decorative gold-tone cat faces are not being represented as sterling silver. Exact metal composition of the cat faces has not been tested. No maker attribution is being made. While similar figural jewelry was produced by several notable mid-century costume jewelry companies, these earrings are unsigned and should not be attributed to Warner, Juliana/DeLizza & Elster, or another maker without additional identifying evidence. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Earrings. Brand: Unbranded.

Type

Earrings

Main Stone Color

Green

Color

Clear

Material

Rhinestone

Closure

Screw Back

Brand

Unbranded

Style

Huggie, Stud

Metal

Unknown

Ear Area

Lobe