c.1950s Hand-Wired Rice Pearl Earrings – Patented Brass Saddle-Back Mechanism

Designed specifically for dedicated vintage curators and historical collectors, this pair features a highly desirable patented brass saddle-back clip-on mechanism. This specialized engineering, popular during the late 1940s and 1950s, distributes tension evenly across the earlobe to provide unparalleled comfort for extended wear. The soft, milk-white pearl coating retains an elegant, glowing luster that catches the light beautifully from all angles without overpowering an ensemble. Perfect for an archive collector or as a nostalgic addition to a classic formal wardrobe, these timeless clusters deliver the genuine vintage presence that makes old-school jewelry so deeply cherished.

Specifications

Each button cluster earring measures approximately 1 inch in diameter, creating a face-framing structural statement. The hand-crafted design utilizes premium, high-luster oval rice pearls woven tightly with jewelry wire onto a secure filigree cagework backing plate. The reverse side features heavy-duty, patented brass saddle-back clip-on mechanisms that function perfectly with a crisp, firm snap. This unbranded estate pair is preserved in excellent, pristine vintage condition with all pearl coatings beautifully intact, smooth, and completely free of peeling.