Half Sphere Earring Appraisal

Purple Half-Sphere Stud Earring

This item is a single post-style stud earring featuring a prominent dome or half-sphere design. The decorative head is a deep plum or violet purple, crafted from a smooth, semi-glossy material likely to be injection-molded plastic or polished resin. It measures approximately 10mm to 12mm in diameter. The construction appears to be a single-piece cast head with a metal post-back secured into the center of the flat underside. The post is silver-toned, possibly stainless steel or nickel-plated brass, and appears straight without visible bending, though the earring back (clutch) is missing from the photo. The surface shows light micro-scratching consistent with gentle use or storage wear, but no significant chips or cracks are visible in the purple material. This style is characteristic of vintage costume jewelry from the late 1980s or early 1990s, where bold geometric shapes and solid saturated colors were popular. There are no visible maker's marks or stamps on the post or the back of the dome, suggesting it was likely part of a mass-produced bridge jewelry set or a generic fashion accessory sold at a department store level.