Europe, Late 1980s | Deadstock Vintage Costume Jewellery
 
A study in understated glamour, these luminous 1980s clip-on earrings centre around glowing moonstone-inspired cabochons, framed by richly detailed gilt metal borders that catch the light with every movement. The soft celestial blue of the cabochons appears almost illuminated from within - a characteristic that has long made moonstone one of the most romantic gemstones in jewellery history.
 
The design is beautifully balanced: substantial enough to make an impression, yet refined enough for effortless everyday wear. The gently domed cabochons are encircled by an ornamental gold surround inspired by classical European jewellery motifs, creating a look that feels equally at home with a crisp white shirt, a silk blouse, or an elegant evening gown.
 
What makes these earrings particularly irresistible is their versatility. They possess that increasingly rare quality of looking perfectly appropriate at a leisurely luncheon, yet equally captivating when paired with black velvet, evening silk, or candlelit dinners. They are the sort of jewels that require no special occasion, yet elevate every occasion they accompany.
 
The articulated clip fittings sit comfortably on the ear, offering secure wear without pierced ears and making them remarkably easy to style throughout the day.
 
Highlights
Authentic late 1980s vintage
Unworn deadstock condition
Moonstone-inspired luminous blue cabochons
Rich gold-tone gilt metal setting
Comfortable articulated clip-on fittings
Exceptionally versatile day-to-evening design
Measures 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm
Sourced from London, UK
 
Provenance
These earrings come from a remarkable discovery - deadstock from a historic London jewellery warehouse that closed its doors in the late 1980s. Decades later, the warehouse was rediscovered and reopened, revealing untouched vintage inventory preserved exactly as it was when the business ceased operations.
Today, this archive supplies rare pieces to film and production houses such as the hit television series Bridgerton and Joan, alongside a select circle of specialist vintage dealers.
 
To encounter pieces of this calibre in completely unworn condition more than four decades after their creation is exceptionally rare.
 
Quietly luminous, endlessly wearable, and impossible to reproduce today, these are the kind of vintage earrings that become a permanent fixture in a well-curated jewellery collection.
 
- c.1980s; 
- Never Pre-owned; new
- Cabochon stone, gold plated gilt metal
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures: 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm
- Sourced from London, England.