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1940s Joseff Aries Earrings (backside)
1940s Joseff Aries Earrings (detail)
1940s Joseff Aries Earrings (side view)
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1940s Joseff Aries Earrings

1940s Joseff Aries Earrings (on white background)
1940s Joseff Aries Earrings (backside)
1940s Joseff Aries Earrings (detail)
1940s Joseff Aries Earrings (side view)
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A pair of vintage earrings made by Joseff of Hollywood, with an Aries ram's head motif. Large and domed with soft detailing that resembles the quality of an ancient gold coin. A casting defect in one has opened as a small crack beneath the ram's horn.

Joseff of Hollywood specialized in matte gold costume jewelry, originally made specifically for film production. They date to c1940 and were converted from clip backs to 14K wires for pierced ears.

Materials

Gilt Brass and 14K Yellow Gold

Date

c1940

Condition

Fair. Converted to wires. Casting defect in one with a slightly pitted surface and a separation in the metal.

Size

Diameter: 1-1/16"