1980s Vintage Burgundy Maroon Emerald-Cut Enamel Earrings

These deadstock vintage earrings bring bold postmodern energy to your look. The 1980s New Wave oxblood enamel  is vibrant and high gloss. A striking nod to Memphis Design style, these geometric button studs feature a rich and playful retro charm. Unsigned and preserved in pristine condition, they are the ultimate statement piece for vintage lovers and synth-pop style icons alike.

Item Details

• Era: 1980s
• Period: Postmodern, Memphis Group
• Color: Burgundy Red, Maroon, Oxblood
• Creator: Unsigned

• Materials: Cold Enamel, Stainless Steel Alloy
• Closure: Pierced, Post-and-Push-Back, Straight Post, Butterfly Clutch
• Shape: Squashed Octagon, Emerald-cut-like, Geometric, Cartouche

• Length: 20 mm (Approximately 13/16 inch)
• Width: 15 mm (Approximately 5/8 inch)
• Lobe Wire Size: 0.5 mm (24 Gauge)
• Weight: 1.8 grams (Each Earring)
• Sold as: Pair / Set of Two

• Condition: Excellent / Deadstock / New Old Store Stock
• Hallmarks: None
• Style: Maximalist, Graphic, Neo-Pop, Memphis Design Style, Neon Nostalgia, New Wave, Valley Girl
• Origin: Made in USA / United States

Fashion History and Design

These striking button earrings are a classic example of the Memphis Design movement. They showcase the bold and graphic style defining the 1980s New Wave era. The Memphis Group rejected rigid minimalism in favor of playful postmodernism. They focused on geometric experimentation and saturated color palettes. Jewelry from this period embraced vibrant styling choices. Designers used techniques like cold enameling to achieve a liquid gloss finish. This unsigned deadstock pair captures that rebellious neo pop aesthetic.