1950s Byzantine Revival Clip-On Earrings

Step back into the glamour of the 1950s with these vintage clip-on earrings. They feature a dazzling Aurora Borealis rhinestone at the center surrounded by elegant simulated pearls.

Item Details

• Era: 1950s to 1960s
• Period: Mid 20th Century
• Date of Manufacture: Circa 1950s
• Creator: Unsigned Vintage Costume Jewelry
• Metal: Gold-Tone Metal Setting
• Materials: Aurora Borealis Rhinestone, Simulated Pearls, Metal
• Stone: Austrian Rhinestone and Simulated Pearls
• Stone Cut: Faceted Round and Cabochon Pearls
• Closure: Clip-on
• Dimensions: 22 mm x 22 mm (7/8 inch)
• Sold as: Pair
• Condition: Excellent Vintage
• Hallmarks: Unsigned
• Style: 1950s Byzantine Revival / Hollywood Regency
• Origin: United States
• Place of Origin: USA

Fashion History

Inspired by the rich ornamentation and ecclesiastical grandeur of ancient Constantinople, the mid-century revival movement reimagined royal aesthetics for modern fashion. These statement earrings capture that theatrical opulence with radiant gold-tone metalwork.

During the 1950s and 1960s, top-tier designers resurrected the bold, textured luxury of the Byzantine era to counter earlier minimalism. Fueled by Hollywood historical epics, this movement allowed women to embrace maximalist glamour as a daily statement of style and sophistication.