Vintage Weiss Silver-Tone Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings

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DESCRIPTIONA vintage Weiss pair centers one large clear emerald-cut rhinestone in each silver-tone clip-on setting. Broad stepped facets and clipped corners give the rectangular stones an icy, mirror-like presence, while decorative corner prongs and compact scalloped clips keep the silhouette clean and architectural.WORTH NOTING“WEISS” is clearly stamped across the back of each clip mechanism. A penny appears in the gallery for scale. The stones are described as rhinestones based on the source listing; glass composition and metal content have not been independently tested.MEASUREMENTSEstimated measurements from the penny scale photo: each earring face is approximately 3/4 inch high x 9/16 inch wide.CONDITIONVintage pre-owned condition. Both stones show visible gray clouding, dark speckling, and surface wear, particularly along the facets and foil-backed areas. The silver-tone settings and clips have fine scratches and small darkened spots; prongs appear present. Clip tension and wearability have not been tested.STYLE NOTESThese are pure old-Hollywood punctuation: one decisive flash at each ear. Pair them with a black column dress, white dinner jacket, or crisp button-down, and let the oversized emerald-cut geometry do all the accessorizing.FROM THE HOUSETime has softened their ice into a moodier shimmer, and we find that patina wonderfully compelling. For the collector who prefers her sparkle with history still visible. ~ Genevieve