Vintage Pineapple Clip On Earrings Gold Tone Figural Pat Pend 1930s 1950s Retro

Name: Vintage Pineapple Clip On Earrings Gold Tone Figural Pat Pend 1930s 1950s Retro
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: 327202795630
Price: 69.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 69.00

Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent

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View Vintage Pineapple Clip On Earrings Gold Tone Figural Pat Pend 1930s 1950s Retro with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Designation on their early-to-mid-century designs. Whoever the maker, the quality speaks for itself. Type isclip-on earrings, pair. Marking is"Pat. (Patent Pending). Era iscirca 1930s-1950s (Retro period). Vintage Pineapple Clip-On Earrings | Gold Tone | Figural | Marked "Pat. Pend."   Circa 1930s-1950s A charming and uncommon pair of vintage gold-tone pineapple clip-on earrings , marked "Pat. Pend." on the clip mechanism — a designation that places these firmly in the 1930s through 1950s , the golden age of American costume jewelry. The "Patent Pending" stamp indicates the design was produced while an active patent application was on file, a practice used exclusively by established jewelry houses who invested in protecting their original designs. Think of it as the mid-century equivalent of a copyright notice — only companies with serious design departments and legal resources bothered with the patent process. While the maker is unsigned, the quality of construction, the textured gold-tone finish, and the figural pineapple design are consistent with the work of several major American costume jewelry houses of the era. Napier , celebrated for their textured gold-tone botanical and fruit designs, produced similar pieces with "Pat. Pend." markings during this period. Trifari , known for their high-quality fruit-themed jewelry including their famous fruit salad pieces, is another strong possibility. Coro , the largest costume jewelry manufacturer of the mid-century, also frequently used the "Pat. Pend." designation on their early-to-mid-century designs. Whoever the maker, the quality speaks for itself. The pineapple has been a symbol of welcome, hospitality, and warmth since the colonial era — and in jewelry, it carries that same energy. These are earrings that start conversations. Wear them with a linen blazer and gold chain for a polished summer look, pair them with a simple black dress for a cocktail party where they become the focal point, or clip them on with a tropical print top and lean fully into the fruit motif. Equally beautiful displayed in a vintage jewelry collection or shadow box. Details Type is clip-on earrings, pair . Metal is gold tone . Motif is pineapple, figural . Marking is "Pat. Pend." (Patent Pending) . Era is circa 1930s-1950s (Retro period) . Possible makers include Napier, Trifari, or Coro . Style is figural, novelty, botanical . Closure is clip-on . Jewelry department is fashion/costume . Country of origin is United States . Condition Excellent vintage condition. Gold tone is bright and clean. Clip mechanisms are strong and functional. No damage, no missing elements. Please review all photographs carefully. Shipping Ships within one business day, carefully packed to protect the earrings and clip mechanisms. Please feel free to message me with any questions — I am happy to provide additional photographs of the "Pat. Pend." marking, clip mechanisms, or any detail of the pineapple texture. Thank you for shopping The Connoisseurs Cache — where accessible luxury meets thoughtful curation. Condition: Pre-owned - Excellent. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Earrings. Brand: Unbranded.