Hand Set Rhinestones Appraisal

Vintage Hand-Set Fashion Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings

This item consists of a pair of vintage costume clip-on earrings, presented on their original sales card within what appears to be a clear plastic bag or cellophane packaging. Each earring is a substantial, multi-stone design featuring a variety of grey and charcoal-colored rhinestones. The central element of each earring is a large, dark circular or oval-shaped rhinestone, surrounded by smaller, similarly colored stones. The overall shape of the earrings is an asymmetrical fan or spray design, with various cuts of stones including teardrop and round facets. The metal setting appears to be a silver-tone base metal, possibly rhodium-plated, which is common in vintage costume jewelry for its non-tarnishing properties. The setting work demonstrates a good level of craftsmanship, with individual prongs holding each stone securely, indicating the 'HAND SET' detail printed on the card is accurate. The stones exhibit good sparkle, suggesting they are glass rhinestones designed to mimic precious gems. There are no visible signs of missing stones or significant wear/damage to the settings or stones themselves, suggesting they are in good to excellent vintage condition, likely unworn or very lightly worn due to being in their original packaging. The packaging itself, a light-colored card labeled 'Fashion Earrings' at the top and 'HAND SET' at the bottom, indicates that these are ready-to-wear fashion accessories from a past era, likely mid-20th century (1940s-1960s) given the style, 'hand set' claim, and packaging type. The design is characteristic of mid-century glamour and would have been considered stylish for formal or semi-formal wear. The aesthetic leans towards a sophisticated, dark monochromatic palette.