Carved Coral Earrings Appraisal

Vintage Filigree and Carved Coral Tulip Drop Earrings

A pair of decorative drop earrings featuring yellow-gold toned metal and carved peach-pink coral elements. Each earring is constructed with a central elongated almond-shaped (marquise) filigree or cage-work plaque, showcasing intricate openwork patterns that resemble woven or crocheted metal. Suspended from the bottom of each plaque are two wired branches, each terminating in a finely carved coral bead shaped like a blooming tulip bud. The coral displays a soft, salmon-pink to peach hue with subtle natural color variations common in genuine organic materials. The earrings utilize a long French wire or shepherd's hook pierced earring finding for suspension. The overall construction suggests mid-20th-century costume or semi-fine jewelry design, likely from the 1950s or 1960s, a period popular for botanical and filigree motifs. Regarding condition, there is visible adhesive residue where the coral tulip buds meet the metal stems, particularly on the left earring, which might indicate a previous repair or original manufacturing method. There is a slight patina and dullness to the metal finish, suggesting gold-filled or gold-plated brass rather than solid high-karat gold. No visible maker’s marks are present in the image, though the style is reminiscent of European (specifically Italian or Portuguese) filigree work.