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thumbnail of c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on white background) thumbnail of c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on hand for scale) thumbnail of c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on black background) thumbnail of Reverse side of c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on  black background). "Sterling" is stamped on the back of each earring.
c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on white background)
c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on hand for scale)
c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on black background)
Reverse side of c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on  black background). "Sterling" is stamped on the back of each earring.
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c1950 Dragon's Breath Earrings

c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on white background)
c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on hand for scale)
c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on black background)
Reverse side of c1950 heart shaped earrings with iridescent red glass set in silver (shown on  black background). "Sterling" is stamped on the back of each earring.
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An unusual pair of vintage c1950 heart shaped earrings set with "dragon's breath," a rare form of iridescent red glass that was first used in Art Nouveau jewelry. Built in sterling silver.

Materials

Glass and Sterling Silver

Date

c1950 (newer wires)

Condition

Good. As found with newer wires, that probably replaced screw-back tops)

Size

Hearts: 15 x 15mm