Vintage Silver-Tone Clip-On Earring

This is a single vintage clip-on earring featuring a polished silver-tone finish. The item is characterized by a rounded, domed frontal design with a smooth, reflective surface that indicates a high-polish chrome or silver-plated finish over a base metal. The mechanism is a standard tension-style clip-on back with a ribbed finger grip for ease of use, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century manufacture date, likely between the 1960s and 1980s. Physically, the piece is small in scale, designed to sit flush against the earlobe. The construction appears to be a two-part assembly where the decorative dome is soldered or glued to the earring clip base. Notable condition issues include visible surface scratches and minor pitting consistent with moderate wear and age. There is slight tarnishing and oxidation visible in the crevices of the clip mechanism, suggesting it may be a non-precious base metal alloy. No maker's marks or hallmarks are visible in the current view, which is common for mass-produced costume jewelry of this era. The style is classic and minimalist, fitting within the 'mod' or professional aesthetic of its time. The build quality displays standard commercial craftsmanship for fashion jewelry.

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