Featured Vintage Interesting Green Stone Earrings

Would anyone know what kind of stone these earrings are made of? The bigger stone is a little thicker. I know the history of the maker already.

 

Looks like spinach jade to my eye. This etsy.com seller described as "green stone."

Debora

 

Thanks Debora

 

I would have said moss agate

 

Thanks Bev

 

To mine too.

 

Thank you Any.

 

Debora, do you have a link to that Etsy sale? Wonder if it is the same maker.

 

It is the same maker. I found it via Google Lens which is always a great tool when kicking off research.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1610246882/vintage-flame-wrap-green-stone-beads

Debora

 

Thanks Debora. Interesting that 2 jewelers and a coin shop (recommended) cant seem to help me with the stones or metal.

 

Frustrating, I'm sure.

Debora

 

That sunburst motif was popular in the 1980s (e.g. Christian Lacroix) and the clip back might lead one to believe they're later but... This ad shows Marino introduced the "Pres-Sure clip" in 1958.

Debora

 

Cool ad, thanks Debora!

 

They're jade. Lower grade stones then were set in costume metal early and often by some companies. You'll find turquoise ones too in a similar design, same era.

 

Thank you evelyb!