Vintage Silver-Tone Mesh Weave Screw-Back Earring

This item is a single vintage earring featuring a prominent basket-weave or mesh-style texture. The piece is constructed from a silver-toned metal, likely rhodium-plated base metal or costume jewelry alloy, given its bright and slightly cool luster. The earring is a wide, semi-hoop or 'half-hoop' shape that curves across the earlobe. Its most identifying feature is the mechanism: a combined clip-on and screw-back fastener, a design popular in mid-20th-century jewelry, particularly from the 1950s to the 1960s, which allowed for adjustable tension and comfort for non-pierced ears. The screw head is small and knurled for better grip. The surface is densely patterned with an interlocking weave that catches light at various angles. In terms of condition, the silver finish appears largely intact with minor surface scratches and slight oxidation in the deeper recesses of the weave. There is no visible hallmark on the exterior; however, such pieces frequently contained marks on the screw pad or the inner hinge which are not visible in this angle. The craftsmanship suggests a mid-market costume jewelry production, showing uniform casting and a sturdy mechanical hinge.