Gold Tone Drop Earrings Appraisal

Gold-Tone Scroll and Faux Pearl Drop Earrings

This item consists of a pair of dangle earrings, each featuring a golden-toned metallic top piece from which a teardrop-shaped faux pearl suspends. The top piece exhibits a decorative, openwork scroll or leaf-like motif, giving it an ornamental, possibly Rococo or classical stylistic influence. The metal appears to be a polished gold-tone, likely plated base metal due to the visible wear on the surface, particularly around the edges and raised areas where the underlying metal or plating degradation is starting to show, indicating some use or age. The faux pearls are a creamy, iridescent off-white color, with a smooth, pearlescent finish that mimics natural pearls. They have an irregular, baroque-like teardrop shape, and each is capped with a small, elongated golden-toned bead or finding that connects it to the upper scrollwork. The overall construction suggests a mass-produced item rather than fine jewelry, though the design aims for an elegant aesthetic. The earrings are fitted with standard earring posts and butterfly clutches (not fully visible but implied by the posts) for pierced ears. There are no discernible maker's marks or signatures visible from the provided images. The condition exhibits some signs of wear, including minor abrasions and possible tarnishing or plating loss on the metal components, and the faux pearls appear to be in good condition with minor surface imperfections consistent with artificial pearls. The style suggests an estimated age from the mid to late 20th century, possibly 1980s or 1990s, when such elaborate costume jewelry designs were popular. The craftsmanship, while not high-end, is sufficient for costume jewelry, with securely attached components.