I love this pair of Richard Kerr earrings, they are so Texas! Clear Austrian crystal star with turquoise color crystal horse shoe. Silver tone metal, with an extra loop for more dangling effect. Great vintage condition. The glue has yellowed with time but its on the backside and really not an issue at all. Only one missing rhinestone on the horse shoe, but not noticeable since the backing is the same color.
Hand Made in the US
Great 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
