{"product_id":"vintage-sterling-silver-hammered-articulated-clip-on-statement-earrings","title":"Vintage Sterling Silver Hammered Articulated Clip-On Statement Earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA striking pair of \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage sterling silver statement earrings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e with an incredibly fluid, sculptural silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach earring begins with a polished abstract oval top and drops into a broad, fan-shaped hammered silver form. The lower section is \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003earticulated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e, allowing the earrings to move beautifully when worn and giving the silver an almost liquid appearance as it catches the light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe irregular hammered surface creates wonderful dimension and reflection, making these feel much more like wearable sculpture than ordinary silver earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe earrings are marked \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTERLING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e on the clip hardware and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e925\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e on the reverse of the earring body. They have also been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etested and confirmed as genuine sterling silver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSubstantial in appearance while retaining an elegant, modernist profile, these are an exceptional pair for the collector who loves bold silver jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGenuine sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTested and confirmed sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMarked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTERLING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAdditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e925\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e hallmark\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eHammered \/ sculptural finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAbstract fan-shaped drop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eArticulated construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eClip-on earrings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ePolished reflective surface\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\"\u003eTotal weight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e9.85 grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eEstimated era: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecirca 1980s–1990s\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eOverall length: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eapproximately 2 1\/2 inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMaximum width at lower drop: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eapproximately 1 1\/2 inches\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWidth of upper earlobe section: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eapproximately 1\/2 inch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eTotal sterling silver weight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e9.85 grams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eExcellent vintage condition with light surface wear and fine scratches consistent with age, use and the highly polished sterling silver finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe articulated drops move freely and the clip mechanisms remain intact and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePlease review all photographs closely, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStyling Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThese earrings need very little accompaniment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eTheir dramatic sterling silver surface works beautifully against black, white, charcoal or a clean architectural neckline. The movement of the articulated fan-shaped drops gives them an elegant, almost sculptural quality without relying on stones or embellishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThey are especially strong for someone who appreciates \u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003emodernist, minimalist and wearable-art jewelry\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCollector’s Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLarge-scale sterling silver clip-ons are increasingly appealing because they combine the drama of vintage statement jewelry with the intrinsic value and longevity of precious metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe abstract hammered construction and articulated movement give this pair a distinctly modernist sensibility, while the dual sterling markings add confidence to the attribution of the metal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Betty Lily and Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50079539790064,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/5357\/4896\/files\/Photoroom_20260722_114130.jpg?v=1784746007","url":"https:\/\/bettylilyandcompany.com\/products\/vintage-sterling-silver-hammered-articulated-clip-on-statement-earrings","provider":"Betty Lily and Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}