1940's - 1950's Clear Teardrop Crystal Angel Celestial Wing 1.5 Inch Dangle Rhodium Plate Clip-on Earrings





1940's - 1950's Clear Teardrop Crystal Angel Celestial Wing 1.5 Inch Dangle Rhodium Plate Clip-on Earrings
Materials and Features:
Vitreous Teardrop and Chaton Crystal Angel: Museum-grade, hand-set clear crystals featuring high-brilliance focal pear-cut bodies and radiant halo clusters. Under macro-inspection, these stones exhibit sharp-edge faceting and precision "eagle-claw" prongs.
Multi-Dip Estate Rhodium Plating: A premium, mirror-bright finish on a high-density (7.1g) heavy-gauge base, prized for its tarnish-resistant properties and white-gold luster.
Figural Celestial Wing Architecture: A sophisticated Crystal Angel silhouette utilizing geometric stone placement to create an elegant winged profile. The stones are seated in deep-vaulted, closed-back settings to maximize internal refraction.
Integrated Pivot Articulated Construction: A multi-tier 1.5-inch drop designed with a mechanical pivot rather than a standard jump ring. This ensures fluid, forward-facing movement and maximum light refraction for an evening-wear statement.
Survivor Mechanical Integrity: High-tension comfort clip-on backs featuring dual-channel structural ribbing and a solid-rivet hinge pin. This "Survivor" spring mechanism remains exceptionally secure and flush.
Age/Origin: 1940's – 1950's
Marks: Unmarked
Measurements:
Length: Approx. 1.5 Inch (Classic Evening Drop Profile)
Weight: 7.1g (Pair) – Confirmed high-density metallurgical core.
Construction: Solid metal-back, hermetically sealed foil settings designed to prevent moisture-entry and "peppering" while amplifying internal stone brilliance.
Condition: Excellent archival estate condition. The rhodium plating is exceptionally bright with no pitting, bubbling, or oxidation; stones are crystal-clear with zero "greying" or dead spots.