{"product_id":"1980s-vintage-metallic-gold-tone-hoop-basket-earrings-1-1-4-inch","title":"1980s Vintage Metallic Gold-tone Hoop Basket Earrings (1 1\/4-inch)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese earrings perfectly captures the high-octane glamour of the 1980s, an era defined by corporate power dressing, prime-time television luxury (Dynasty), and the rise of early hip-hop street style. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-Modern Maximalism, \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metallic \/ Gold-tone \/ Yellow Gold Color\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unbranded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Body, Magnetic Steel Alloy Ear Wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pierced, Hinged Snapback Wire, Saddleback U-shaped Wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round Hoop with Tapering Profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOuter Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 mm (approximately 1 1\/4 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFront-Facing at Widest (lower):\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 mm (1\/2-inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLobe Wire Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 mm (26 Gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.9 grams (Each Earring)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair \/ Set of Two\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent \/ Deadstock \/ New Old Store Stock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Postmodern, 1980s Minimalist, Preppy, Working Girl, Valley Girl, Power Dressing, Dynasty Dressing, Country Club Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA \/ United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFashion History and Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese earrings perfectly captures the high-octane glamour of the 1980s, an era defined by corporate power dressing, prime-time television luxury (Dynasty), and the rise of early hip-hop street style. To balance out the decade’s iconic shoulder pads and voluminous hair, jewelry became structural, bold, and (compared to past eras) unapologetically oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Material and Craftsmanship:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1980s, the line between \"fine\" and \"costume\" jewelry blurred completely. Jewelry designers realized they could express more dramatic, sculptural shapes using faux gold plating and base metals than they ever could with heavy, soft 24-karat gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted using mid-to-late 20th-century hollow-core casting and premium electroplating techniques. Unlike modern fast-fashion pieces that tarnish quickly, vintage costume jewelry from this era was engineered to last, utilizing high-quality base metals heavily plated in rich, warm goldtones.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67849905307837,"sku":"JE26000096","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/JE26000096a.jpg?v=1792527279","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1980s-vintage-metallic-gold-tone-hoop-basket-earrings-1-1-4-inch","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}