Disco Era Richard Kerr statement clip on earrings. These beauties are made from black Austrian crystal rhinestones on Gold tone metal. The drop is covered all around so the bling will be noticeable from the back if worn with hair up. Super cool! Excellent vintage condition, no missing crystals.
Handmade in the US
Excellent Vintage Condition
2.5" Long
Richard Kerr:
The history of costume jewelry brand Richard Kerr began in 1946 when WWII veteran, US Navy Lieutenant Richard S. Kerr joined his father’s business. Following his father’s d
eath in 1966, Richard took over and directed the company until his retirement in 1983.
Traditionally, to create a stunning sparkling effect, the company’s craftsmen used Austrian crystals, the number of which in one piece could be more than a thousand. It is hard to imagine how much labor and patience one had to have to manually insert each crystal. The marking on the back side of each item includes “Richard Kerr” on an oval cartouche.
The brand’s high quality, handcrafted products (mostly earrings) which were produced from 1946 to 1983, are highly collectible today. -Jewelry Kaleidoscope
