MONET Pat Pend Silver Tone Ribbed C-Hoop Earrings, Pierced

These are vintage Monet ribbed C-hoop earrings in a silver tone finish. They feature a chunky, ridged design and are identified by the "MONET PAT.PEND." mark stamped on the inside, which indicates they were produced during a period when a patent application was pending for their innovative, comfortable clip-on mechanism.  ~ Design: The earrings have a distinctive ribbed or fluted texture in a half-hoop or "shrimp" style. ~ Measurement: 3/4" diameter ~ Material: Typical of vintage Monet pieces, they are likely a base metal that has been triple-plated with a high-quality silver-tone finish, a process known for its durability. A small number of pieces were sterling silver, but most were plated. ~ Back Finding: The "MONET PAT.PEND." mark often relates to a comfortable, springless friction ear clip design that allows the wearer to adjust the tension. ~ Condition: Excellent ~ Era: Given the "patent pending" mark, these likely date from the late 1940s through the 1950s or early 1960s, a time when Monet was known for its all-metal designs.  ~ Collectibility: Pieces marked "PAT.PEND." can be particularly desirable to collectors as they often represent early innovation