Vintage CINER Coiled Rope Earrings

Vintage CINER Coiled Rope Twist Earrings. Large statement coiled gold tone clip earrings. Signed by designer CINER. Clips are secure. Very slight color loss but in good condition for vintage age. History: Emanuel Ciner came to the US in 1886 and opened the Ciner Jewelry Company six years later in Manhattan, making jewelry pieces from the traditional precious gems, gold, and platinum. Though specialized in crafting precious metals and gemstones, in 1929, when the Great Depression changed the Americans' priorities and the demand for expensive jewelry decreased dramatically, the company - led by Emanuel Ciner's sons - turned its attention to costume jewelry. In 1930, the Ciners created their own line of fine costume jewelry, first in silver, then in other white metals, with glass cabochons and rhinestones instead of diamonds, and other stones such as marcasite. They drew inspiration from nature and created graciously, colorful jewelry shaped like animals, insects, and flowers, all crafted with perfect attention to detail. During WWII, when the use of metal was severely restricted, the Ciner House adapted its business and came with unique molding technologies, which the company offered to the US military to produce munitions and tools. This arrangement gave the house access to the heavily rationed metals it needed for its jewels and this kept the company alive until it could resume making complete lines of jewelry.