Real shells have been used for these earrings
In the fourties and fifties due to the war, metals were in short supply for jewellery.
So many manufacturers turned to using natural products.
Shells and mother of pearl was ideal
These clip on earrings are made from real shells and have a mother of pearl sheen.
Medium to large size of 25 mm with gold tone earring findings
In good vintage condition. One earring has a tiny hole in the shell - see photograph
Great summer kitsch earrings or could be used in a fancy dress costume with a sea side theme, mermaids, summer beach, Hawaiin hula girl and more...
