Vintage 1950s Aurora Borealis Rhinestone Cluster Earrings – Prong-Set Mid-Century Clip-Ons | Silver-Tone Runway Sparkle

A brilliant example of mid-century glamour, these vintage clip-on earrings feature a stunning tiered cluster of aurora borealis rhinestones, reflecting full-spectrum iridescence with every movement. Designed in the late 1950s–early 1960s during the height of the aurora borealis craze, each earring showcases a pear-shaped focal stone surrounded by a dimensional arrangement of round, emerald-cut, and square-cut rhinestones, all securely prong-set in a silver-tone setting.

These earrings were created during an era when jewelry wasn’t just an accessory — it was a light source. The AB coating, introduced by Swarovski in 1955, made pieces like this essential for cocktail attire, stage performance, and high-society eveningwear. Today, they remain highly collectible and wearable for both vintage styling and modern glamour.

• Era: Late 1950s – early 1960s

• Style: Tiered AB rhinestone cluster earrings

• Stones: Pear, round, emerald-cut & square-cut aurora borealis rhinestones

• Metal: Silver-tone prong-set setting

• Closure: Clip-on, secure tension

• Measurements: Approx. 1.25” tall x 0.875” wide

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition; stones bright and intact, strong color play, clips secure

• Signature: Unsigned, high-quality construction consistent with mid-century American costume houses

Perfect for:

• Cocktail + evening wear

• Bridal styling (something vintage, something sparkling)

• Holiday, gala, or performance looks

• Collectors of true aurora borealis period jewelry

• Display in vintage costume archives, styling closets & photography sets

These earrings add instant retro elegance — the kind of light-refraction that can’t be replicated in modern mass-produced rhinestones.

Collector's Note

Authentic 1950s AB rhinestones have a unique fire that differs from later reproductions. The presence of mixed cuts, prong-setting, and silver-tone mount indicate a higher-grade piece — not hobby, not lightweight 1970s reissue. This is true mid-century glamour.