Vintage 1940-1950's crystal clip on earrings

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How big are these?

Aug 30th, 2013 at 2:18:27 AM PDT by

they are 1 1'2 inch where they clip and half inch on the droplets.

Aug 30th, 2013 at 3:43:24 AM PDT by

They are about 1 1/2 inches where they clip and the droplets are 1/2 inch. Very pristine for their age.

Aug 30th, 2013 at 3:42:09 AM PDT by

These are Beautiful.

Aug 30th, 2013 at 6:20:20 PM PDT by

I remember my mom wearing them, they are pretty.

Aug 30th, 2013 at 6:23:56 PM PDT by

very pretty! I believe they are called "chandelier earrings"-- beautiful!

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 4:29:34 PM PDT by

Founded in New York City at the height of World War II, Kramer Jewelry Creations produced intricate and artistic pieces out of gilt metal, rhinestones, glass, and enamel. Louis Kramer, who started the company in 1943, was later joined by his brothers, Morris and Harry, as he tapped into the burgeoning costume-jewelry market. All aspects of the business took place in New York City, so the pieces were marked “Kramer,” “Kramer N.Y.,” or “Kramer of New York.”

With the help of his siblings, Louis Kramer managed the production of his jewelry line, and was hands-on when it came to the design and integrity of the final product. In fact, Kramer designed many of his company's most exuberant pieces and parures. Kramer seemed to favor flowers, particularly organic-looking floral designs made with colored enamel or gilt petals and leaves. Some of these flower brooches had rhinestones set in “trembling” centers. Kramer also made pieces dripping with rhinestones in vibrant colors like blue, red, and topaz, as well as geometric patterns and animal figures.

When Christian Dior introduced his exaggerated, feminine “New Look” in 1947, the fashion designer did not shy away from romantic, showy, costume-jewelry counterparts using ostentatious amounts of fake gems, including Swarovski crystals. In the 1950s and '60s, Kramer was tapped to produce this costume jewelry for Christian Dior—those pieces are marked "Christian Dior by Kramer," “Dior by Kramer,” or “Kramer for Dior.”...

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 5:00:21 PM PDT by

btw--is there a name on the back?

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 4:30:10 PM PDT by

This is what I found on the web:

Kramer of New York was a company, founded in New York in 1943 by Louis Kramer.

The company produced some of the world's leading costume jewelry at the time, using sparkling Austrian crystals. Kramer of New York also used high quality rhinestones.

Kramer marketed its jewelry under a variety of marks including "Kramer of NY", "Kramer of NY City", "Kramer", and when it made jewelry for Christian Dior, "Christian Dior by Kramer". Trademarks owned by the company included "Amourelle", "Perles De Lune", "The Diamond Look", "Dura-Gold", "KJC" and "The Golden Look".

Kramer of New York was located 393 5th Avenue, New York, New York.

Although the company ceased operations in 1980, Kramer of New York is still a well-respected costume jewelry name today.
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Sep 3rd, 2013 at 4:59:15 PM PDT by

Note:

Founded in New York City at the height of World War II, Kramer Jewelry Creations produced intricate and artistic pieces out of gilt metal, rhinestones, glass, and enamel. Louis Kramer, who started the company in 1943, was later joined by his brothers, Morris and Harry, as he tapped into the burgeoning costume-jewelry market. All aspects of the business took place in New York City, so the pieces were marked “Kramer,” “Kramer N.Y.,” or “Kramer of New York.”

With the help of his siblings, Louis Kramer managed the production of his jewelry line, and was hands-on when it came to the design and integrity of the final product. In fact, Kramer designed many of his company's most exuberant pieces and parures. Kramer seemed to favor flowers, particularly organic-looking floral designs made with colored enamel or gilt petals and leaves. Some of these flower brooches had rhinestones set in “trembling” centers. Kramer also made pieces dripping with rhinestones in vibrant colors like blue, red, and topaz, as well as geometric patterns and animal figures.

When Christian Dior introduced his exaggerated, feminine “New Look” in 1947, the fashion designer did not shy away from romantic, showy, costume-jewelry counterparts using ostentatious amounts of fake gems, including Swarovski crystals. In the 1950s and '60s, Kramer was tapped to produce this costume jewelry for Christian Dior—those pieces are marked "Christian Dior by Kramer," “Dior by Kramer,” or “Kramer for Dior.”...

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 5:07:43 PM PDT by

right on sister! must've been your mom looking out for you! ( bty--I used to have a Vintage clothing business here in Ca.--very pretty earrings!) these are the real deal! LOVE to you!

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 6:23:12 PM PDT by

I am from California, where r u? I worked for the state of Ca so I was originally from Sacto but I worked from Santa Barbara, to Crescent City.

Sep 3rd, 2013 at 7:29:31 PM PDT by

I am in where else? lol Berkeley!

Sep 4th, 2013 at 10:14:16 AM PDT by

Bezerkley, I am from Sac, but I lived in Santa Barbara, Ojai, Marin Co. and up to Eureka. I know Berkeley.

Sep 4th, 2013 at 10:18:42 AM PDT by

fanned U 2!

Sep 4th, 2013 at 10:43:20 AM PDT by

good

Sep 4th, 2013 at 11:04:27 AM PDT by

FREE: Vintage 1940-1950's crystal clip on earrings