Materials and Features:

• Art nouveau style Duri organic abstract flower pierced earrings

• Greenish-blue abalone shell resin inlay on polished silver-tone metal

Type: Post pierced earrings

Age/Origin: Early 1980’s

Marks: Duri ©

The Story: Located in New Jersey, Duri is currently a well known provider of jewelry service in Plainfield. Incorporated in the 1960s, the company known for high quality handmade costume jewelry ceased to exist in the 1980s.

Noteworthy, in 2000 the Duri brand was registered again as the Jewelers-Retail in 249 E Front St, the Plainfield, the New Jersey 07060. According to sources, its current owner is Chris Yi. Produced in 1960-1980s decorations represent beautiful Art Deco & Art Nouveau revival pieces. The design feature of this brand is geometric shapes, clean lines, art deco and modernist style, as well as the use of abalone shells and mother of pearl along with pewter and alloys of silver and gold tone.

Measurements:

• Dimensions: Approx. 1” x .875”

Condition: Excellent like-new condition