Description
These earrings feature rose-gold and sterling silver Helm weave chainmaille adorned with 8 mm smoked topaz aurora borealis beads, circa 1950.
Details
Materials
- rose-gold and sterling silver jump rings
- 8 mm smoked topaz aurora borealis beads
- sterling silver ear wires
Origin Story
The smoked topaz beads feature a finish known as "aurora borealis," meant to simulate the iridescent effect of the Northern Lights. Created by the Swarovski Company in the mid-1950's, this coating was extremely popular in costume jewelry through the 1960's.