Art Deco Crystal Earrings / Statement Drop Earrings / Antique "Something Old" Bridal Earrings victorian_ring During the war and after

During the war and after World War II

The ring is stamped for metal purity and the manufacturer's trademark on the inside of the shank

On either side of the centre stone are side diamonds

with a swooping by-pass setting that has the gems embraced by a ribbon of yellow gold

Art Deco Crystal Earrings / Statement Drop Earrings / Antique "Something Old" Bridal Earrings victorian_ring During the war and afterWell these dazzling beauties are just waiting for another party to sparkle in! These earrings are vintage Art Deco set with "stress crystal". The term "strass crystal" refers to a brilliant, high quality type of lead glass that is used to imitate diamonds and other gemstones. The word "strass" (or an equivalent) is used in many European languages as a common term for rhinestones. The material is named after the Alsatian jeweler Georg Friedrich Strass