These dramatic baroque-inspired earrings were created in late-1980s Europe by the very same revered costume jewellery manufacturer behind some of the era’s most theatrical archival designs - a maison whose ateliers closed before the decade ended, leaving behind extraordinary deadstock pieces that never entered commercial circulation.
 
Untouched for decades, this pair was rediscovered within a London archive now known for supplying original vintage jewellery to theatre, television, and film productions internationally.
 
The pair was notably worn by Sophie Turner in the ITV drama Joan, whose lavish 1980s styling revived the glamour, excess, and cinematic seduction of the decade. The resemblance feels unmistakably aligned with the world of the series - bold gold jewellery, unapologetic femininity, and women who dressed with intention rather than caution.
 
The design itself is magnificent in scale and movement.
An ornate Fleur-de-Lis-inspired silhouette unfolds into elaborate baroque scrollwork, sculpted in rich triple gold-plated gilt metal with remarkable depth and dimensionality. The earrings possess a fluidity to their carving - almost reminiscent of molten gold frozen mid-motion.
 
The upper clasp features a shell-inspired motif, elegantly curved and beautifully proportioned against the dramatic dangling body below. Together, the composition evokes elements of aristocratic European interiors, antique gilded mirrors, palace ornamentation, and couture jewellery sketches from the late glamour years of the twentieth century.
 
And despite their scale, they remain surprisingly wearable - lightweight on the ear with secure clip-on fittings designed for comfort.
 
The Woman Who Wears Them
She does not apologise for glamour.
She understands that some evenings deserve gold.
Perhaps she wears them with black velvet and a swept chignon for dinner beneath chandelier light. Or perhaps with an oversized white shirt and tailored trousers, allowing the earrings alone to carry the drama.
They belong to women who understand adornment as theatre—women who know that style is often less about trend and more about unforgettable silhouette.
 
Design & Construction Details
Authentic late-1980s European vintage costume jewellery
True deadstock; never pre-owned
Same archival manufacturer and source as the matching dramatic tasselled necklace collection
Triple gold-plated gilt metal
Sculptural baroque and Fleur-de-Lis-inspired relief work
Shell motif clip-on fastening
Lightweight construction for ease of wear
Rich high-polish gold finish with exceptional dimensional detailing
 
Styling Notes
Best worn as the singular focal point of an evening look
Exquisite with black silk, velvet, ivory satin, crisp white shirting, or structured tailoring
Particularly beautiful with swept-back hair, soft waves tucked behind the ear, or sleek buns
Requires little additional jewellery—perhaps only a bold cuff or cocktail ring
Perfect for dinners, gallery evenings, destination events, receptions, opera nights, or occasions requiring unapologetic glamour
 
Provenance & Collectibility
Deadstock vintage jewellery of this quality has become increasingly scarce—particularly pieces preserved unworn from European manufacturers that ceased production decades ago. Unlike modern reproductions, these earrings possess the unmistakable richness, sculptural depth, and craftsmanship associated with old high-quality costume jewellery production.
They do not merely reference glamour.
They belong to an era that perfected it.
 
c.1980s
Vintage, never pre-owned
Triple gold-plated gilt metal
Excellent vintage condition with no defect, damage, or discolouration
Measures: 7 cm long x 3 cm wide
Sourced from London, England.