Materials and Features:

• Hidden Under-Plate Solder Matrix: A masterclass in mid-century premium engineering. The three-dimensional "opal bed" assembly and rhinestone settings are completely fused to the solid, flat baseline backplate via a specialized under-chassis silver-solder paste method. The entire layered structure is kiln-fired to create a seamless, monolithic structural block that completely eliminates messy surface solder pools, adhesives, or loose wire loops.

• Layered Foil-Back Pink Opal Inversion: Each earring is centered by a large, high-domed oval art glass cabochon engineered specifically to resemble a rare, premium milky white and pink opal. The unique physical construction consists of a thick top dome of custom-formulated, translucent milky pink glass layered directly over a continuous flat sheet of metallic rainbow foil at the very bottom base. Looking at the stone head-on allows you to look straight through the pink medium to see the dense, golden-orange rainbow foil base below, while the side-view profile reveals the distinct physical layer separation.

• Three-Point Amethyst Chaton Accents: Each earring is framed by a meticulous combination of three prong-set chaton rhinestones, positioning two light amethyst crystals along the lower filigree borders and one deep amethyst crowning stone at the top apex to optimize light capture.

• Non-Magnetic Antiqued Gold Gilt Finish: The heavy-gauge stamped brass chassis and structural findings are entirely non-ferrous and non-magnetic. The base metal is finished in Eugene's custom-foundry antiqued 24k gold gilt plating, showing an intentional dark shadow patina nestled deeply within the recessed filigree valleys to emphasize the sculptural detail.

Type: Screw-back mechanism with custom-molded four-lobed floral casing base plates

Age/Origin: Early 1950s (Mid-Century Costume Era / New York, USA)

Marks: Unmarked (Definitively authenticated via Eugene's signature four-lobed structural hardware reinforcement plate and hidden under-plate solder matrix)

Other: This spectacular pair represents a highly coveted, verified production from Eugene's premium early 1950s boutique era. Prior to utilizing a stamped block hallmark, Eugene Schultz's earliest, highly meticulous collections were distributed entirely unmarked on custom foil-embossed store presentation cards to high-end independent retailers. The presence of the iconic, proprietary four-lobed floral rear backing plate functions as an unalterable factory tooling signature, engineered specifically to act as a weight-distribution anchor for the heavy-gauge 12.5g glass configuration. The pristine hidden solder assembly paired with the custom antiqued gold gilt finish serves as undeniable engineering evidence that proves its true high-end pedigree to serious collectors.

Measurements:

• Weight: 12.5g (Substantial, balanced earlobe mass)

• Dimensions: Approx. 1.125” x 1.125”

Condition: Very Good Condition. The hidden under-plate solder matrix remains perfectly rigid and stabilized with zero play or structural loosening across the filigree tiers. The intense antiqued gold gilt finish displays immaculate preservation with no green verdigris, plating loss, or base-metal exposure. The foil art-glass opals and amethyst rhinestones retain complete facet clarity with zero chips, surface flea bites, or dead stones. The mechanical screw-back mechanisms turn smoothly and lock down tightly.