Evening Wear Appraisal

Royal Blue Faceted Bead Dangle Earrings

This is a pair of dangle earrings, featuring a prominent royal blue color scheme. Each earring begins with a shepherd's hook or fishhook earwire, crafted from a gold-toned metal, which exhibits some tarnishing and minor bending from use. Suspended from the earwire is a large, polished spherical bead, approximately 1 to 1.5 cm in diameter, also in a consistent royal blue. This primary bead is encased by four small, gold-toned prongs or decorative elements at its base, securing it to the findings. Dangling below the main spherical bead are multiple smaller, faceted beads. These beads are also royal blue and appear to be made of plastic or a lightweight resin. Each small bead is irregularly shaped, likely due to the faceting, and measures approximately 0.5 to 0.8 cm. They are attached to the main structure by small, individual gold-toned jump rings, creating a clustered, grape-like effect. The gold-toned metal components, including the earwires, prongs, and jump rings, show signs of wear and age, such as slight discoloration and surface scratches, consistent with costume jewelry. The overall construction suggests a mass-produced item, likely from the mid-to-late 20th century or early 2000s, typical of fashion accessories designed for visual appeal rather than intrinsic material value. There are no discernible maker's marks or signatures. The condition indicates regular wear, with some visible scuffs on the larger blue beads and minor oxidation on the metal parts.