Vintage Gold-Tone Leaf Earrings with Aurora Borealis Rhinestones

This item consists of a pair of vintage clip-on earrings, each featuring a cluster of three-leaf motifs crafted from gold-tone metal. The leaves are textured with veining details, mimicking natural foliage. At the center of each leaf cluster, there is a round, faceted aurora borealis rhinestone set in a bezel or prong setting. The rhinestones display a captivating iridescent quality, reflecting a spectrum of colors including pinks, blues, and golds depending on the light and viewing angle. The metal appears to be a base metal with a gold-tone plating, showing some signs of wear and possibly slight tarnishing consistent with age, particularly in the crevices of the leaf detailing. The clip-on mechanism is not clearly visible but is implied by the style of the earrings. The overall design suggests a mid-20th-century aesthetic, likely between the 1940s and 1960s, a period popular for costume jewelry featuring aurora borealis rhinestones. The craftsmanship appears to be typical of mass-produced costume jewelry of that era, focusing on visual appeal rather than precious materials. There are no visible maker's marks or stamps in the provided image. The condition seems good for its age, with no apparent missing stones or significant damage, though a closer inspection would be needed to confirm the integrity of the plating and the clip mechanisms. The size appears small to medium, suitable for earlobes.