Vintage Gold Tone Blue and Clear Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings

This pair of vintage clip-on earrings features a gold-tone metal base with a textured, possibly 'nugget-like' or organic finish, suggesting a mid-century or artisanal aesthetic. Each earring is adorned with a prominent oval-cut, bezel-set sapphire blue rhinestone, centrally placed within the gold-toned design. Flanking the blue rhinestone are clusters of smaller, clear, round-cut rhinestones, which appear to be prong-set, adding sparkle and contrast. The clear rhinestones are arranged to resemble small floral elements or starbursts. The overall dimensions appear to be small to medium, typical for clip-on earrings of the era. The gold tone exhibits some wear and minor tarnishing, consistent with age and use, which contributes to its vintage patina. There are no readily visible maker's marks or stamps in the provided image. The clip-on mechanism, characteristic of earrings designed for non-pierced ears, is visible on the reverse of one earring, indicating a practical and common design choice from the mid-20th century, likely between the 1940s and 1970s. The craftsmanship suggests commercially produced costume jewelry, with the emphasis on colorful stones and textured metalwork to create an eye-catching accessory. The rhinestones are generally intact, though a closer inspection would be required to verify their condition and ensure no chips or missing stones. The quality indicators point to mass-produced costume jewelry, valued more for its stylistic representation of an era than for intrinsic material worth.