{"product_id":"1980s-vintage-watermelon-red-lucite-new-wave-earrings","title":"1980s Vintage Watermelon Red Lucite New Wave Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese vintage deadstock earrings featuring a striking symmetrical silhouette, the bottom half of each earring serves as a perfect geometric reflection of the top. This mirrored split-almond design offers clean, balanced lines that deliver an authentic, avant-garde 1980s look.\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 New Wave, Mod Revival, Postmodern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red \/ Watermelon Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsigned\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lucite\/Acrylic, Magnetic Stainless Steel Alloy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pierced, Post, Stud, Butterfly Clutch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape: \u003c\/strong\u003eStud, Post, Button, Geometric, Stationary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 mm (Approximately 1.3 inches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth: \u003c\/strong\u003e14 mm (0.56, 1\/2 inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLobe Wire Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 mm (24 Gauge, Standard Pierced Wire Gauge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 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, New Wave, Post Punk\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 deadstock earrings belong to the vibrant, postmodern accessory boom of the mid-to-late 1980s. As high fashion shifted toward oversized padded shoulders and asymmetric \"New Wave\" haircuts, jewelry scaled up to match, pivoting away from traditional precious metals toward avant-garde, industrial materials like Lucite, resin, and plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the late 1970s and 1980s, the New Wave movement was heavily influenced by Postmodernism and the Memphis Milano design group. This art style rejected soft, organic curves in favor of hard lines, mirrored geometric repetition, and playful industrial materials. Album covers and fashion flyers from bands like Devo, The B-52s, and The Human League were famous for using exactly this type of bold, split-geometric symmetry and primary color blocking.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68099245277373,"sku":"JE26000122","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0625\/4818\/1181\/files\/JE26000122a.jpg?v=1793385718","url":"https:\/\/www.getluckyvintage.com\/products\/1980s-vintage-watermelon-red-lucite-new-wave-earrings","provider":"Get Lucky Vintage ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}