{"product_id":"vintage-joan-rivers-articulated-ribbed-door-knocker-clip-on-earrings","title":"Vintage Joan Rivers Articulated Ribbed Door Knocker Clip-On Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA bold and beautifully sculptural pair of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage Joan Rivers gold-tone door knocker earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, featuring a deeply ribbed, twisted design with wonderful movement and dimension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach earring is constructed with an \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003earticulated drop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, allowing the lower door-knocker section to move naturally when worn. The substantial ribbed texture catches the light beautifully, while the warm polished gold-tone finish gives them that unmistakable statement look associated with Joan Rivers jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDespite their dramatic size, these are \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emedium weight rather than overly heavy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, making them much more wearable than many oversized statement earrings of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSigned \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Rivers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e on the reverse of each earring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDesigner: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Rivers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eVintage designer costume jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGold-tone metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eRibbed \/ twisted sculptural design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArticulated door-knocker construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClip-on backs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSigned \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoan Rivers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMedium weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStatement size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCirca \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1980s–1990s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 3\/4 inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 3\/4 inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent vintage condition.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e The gold-tone finish remains bright and beautiful with only minimal age-appropriate signs of previous handling. Clip mechanisms are intact and functioning properly. Please review all photographs for additional condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese earrings were made to be seen. Pair them with a sleek black dress, tailored blazer, silk blouse or simple neckline and allow the oversized ribbed silhouette to do all the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey have that wonderful \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1980s–1990s couture-inspired scale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e without feeling costume-like.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoan Rivers built an extensive costume jewelry collection known for bold scale, rich gold-tone finishes and designs inspired by fine and historical jewelry. These articulated door knockers are a particularly strong example of her statement pieces—the movement, dimensional ribbing and oversized silhouette make them instantly recognizable as jewelry from an era when earrings were meant to frame the entire face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor the collector who loves \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esubstantial vintage gold-tone jewelry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, these are excellent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Lily and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50079350096112,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5357\/4896\/files\/Photoroom_20260722_102049.jpg?v=1784740888","url":"https:\/\/bettylilyandcompany.com\/products\/vintage-joan-rivers-articulated-ribbed-door-knocker-clip-on-earrings","provider":"Betty Lily and Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}