These dramatic vintage earrings highlight the exquisite craftsmanship of Austrian costume jewelry from the 1950s. Designed in a bold dimensional style, each earring features a large emerald-cut root beer glass stone at the top, flaring outward with sculptural gold-tone petals. Below, clusters of brilliant amber and deep topaz rhinestones are set in ornate crown-style (dog-tooth) prongs, adding depth, sparkle, and richness.
The reverse showcases finely worked filigree rosettes — a hallmark of Austrian manufacture. These oversized clip-ons are unsigned, as many Austrian pieces were, but their construction and detailing unmistakably reflect mid-century Austrian design. Perfect for collectors, these earrings are statement-making examples of the era’s glamorous jewelry.
Details:
• Circa: 1950s, Mid-Century
• Origin: Austrian manufacture (unsigned)
• Style: Dimensional floral-fountain statement clip-ons
• Stones: Emerald-cut root beer glass, amber and topaz rhinestones
• Setting: Heavy gold-tone with ornate filigree backplate
• Prongs: Crown-style / dog-tooth prong settings
• Closure: Clip-on
• Measurements: Approx. 2 ½” tall × 1 ½” wide
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; stones are brilliant and secure, light age-related wear to metal consistent with history
Why Collectors Love Them:
• Rare oversized design with sculptural form
• Distinctive root beer and amber rhinestone palette
• Intricate Austrian filigree craftsmanship
• Unsigned but unmistakably high-quality European manufacture
