{"product_id":"pair-vintage-1950s-diamante-fur-dress-13362","title":"Pair Vintage 1950s Diamanté Fur Dress Clips – Floral Rhinestone Double Prong Statement Jewellery","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair Vintage 1950s Diamanté Fur Dress Clips – Floral Rhinestone Double Prong Statement Jewellery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA spectacular matched pair of vintage dress or fur clips, believed to date from the later 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach substantial silver-toned clip features a wonderfully elaborate scrolling design, heavily embellished with clear glass rhinestones. The sweeping openwork curves are finished with three-dimensional sprays of leaves, flowers and individually mounted stones, creating a dramatic and highly sculptural appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the traditional clear stones are several carefully positioned aurora borealis rhinestones, which flash with subtle pink, blue and golden tones as they catch the light. This iridescent finish became fashionable during the second half of the 1950s and helps place the clips within that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece retains its hinged double-pronged fitting. These sharp twin fittings were designed to grip substantial fabrics and allowed clips to be worn on a fur stole, coat, dress neckline, lapel, hat or evening bag. As a matching pair, they could be positioned symmetrically on either side of a neckline or worn separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautifully extravagant pair of genuine mid-century costume-jewellery clips with all the glamour of 1950s eveningwear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures\u003cbr\u003e\nMatching pair of vintage dress or fur clips\u003cbr\u003e\nBelieved to date from the later 1950s\u003cbr\u003e\nSilver-toned cast base metal\u003cbr\u003e\nClear round-cut glass rhinestones\u003cbr\u003e\nAurora borealis accent stones\u003cbr\u003e\nSculptural floral and scrolling design\u003cbr\u003e\nLayered leaves and flower sprays\u003cbr\u003e\nPierced openwork construction\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal hinged double-prong fittings\u003cbr\u003e\nUnmarked\u003cbr\u003e\nNot tested for precious-metal content\u003cbr\u003e\nSold as a pair\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease add:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength of each clip: 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\nMaximum width: 1.5\"\u003cbr\u003e\nDepth including decoration: 1\"\u003cbr\u003e\nLength of fitting when open: 1\"\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFair to good vintage condition with noticeable age-related wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rhinestones have varying degrees of yellowing, clouding and darkening, creating a mellow champagne appearance overall. There are no stones appear to be missing, but 1 or two appear to have been historically replaced. There is also surface wear, tarnishing and discolouration to the silver-toned metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth double-pronged fittings remain attached and in good action. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey have not been restored or cleaned aggressively and are offered with their original vintage patina. The remaining stones and overall construction should be checked carefully against the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the losses, these remain an exceptionally decorative and increasingly difficult-to-find matched pair. They would also be excellent candidates for sympathetic restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Vintage Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56860864086402,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0333\/6765\/4537\/files\/pretty-vintage-boutique-pair-vintage-1950s-diamante-fur-dress-clips-floral-rhinestone-double-prong-statement-jewellery-pair-vintage-1950s-diamante-fur-dress-clips-floral-rhinestone-double-prong-statement-jewellery-1255263074.jpg?v=1787245598","url":"https:\/\/prettyvintageboutique.co.uk\/products\/pair-vintage-1950s-diamante-fur-dress-13362","provider":"Pretty Vintage Boutique ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}