Vintage Gold-Tone Double Hoop Clip-On Drop Earring

This item is a single vintage drop-style earring featuring a double hoop design suspended from a clip-on mechanism. The earring is constructed from a gold-tone metal, likely brass or a similar alloy with a gold-colored plating. The drop portion consists of two nested hoops: a larger outer hoop with a decorative twisted rope texture and a smaller inner hoop with a smooth, polished finish. The hoops are connected by a small jump ring, allowing for movement and kinetic appeal. The clip-on fastening mechanism is a standard paddle-back style common in mid-to-late 20th-century costume jewelry. While no visible maker's marks are present in the image, the style and construction are indicative of mass-market costume jewelry from the late 1960s to the 1980s. The condition appears fair to good; there is visible surface wear to the plating, particularly on the inner smooth hoop where some minor pitting or tarnish is occurring, and slight dulling of the finish on the clip mechanism. The twisted outer hoop maintains its reflective quality well, showing decent craftsmanship for commercial fashion jewelry. This piece exemplifies the bold, geometric trends popular in mid-century costume accessories.