Krementz Screw Back Earrings Gold Filled Cultured Pearl

Krementz 14K gold overlay cultured pearl leaf shaped screw back earrings. Signed. Dainty mid-century design Measure approx. 1 inch by 1/2 inch Signed on wire Presented in original hinged faux leather embossed box Krementz & Co. dates back to Victorian times, when collar buttons were all the rage and it was a primary supplier of them. After the trend passed, the company became known for its gold overlay women's jewelry. In the late 1990's Krementz shuttered their iconic Newark manufacturing plant and sold off its non-gem divisions that manufactured gold overlay items to focus exclusively on their gemstone line.