Weiss Green Clear Rhinestone Earrings, Gold Plated, 1960s Vintage Jewelry

*Description: This is a beautiful Weiss pair of Green rhinestone clip on earrings from the 1960s. The earrings are gold plated and are a darker gold in tone which brings out the green in the earrings. This would be a great addition to your vintage jewelry collection or make a great vintage gift! Weiss was founded in 1942 and ceased operations in 1971. Albert Weiss gained experience by working at Coro and then founded in 1942. Most of the Weiss jewelry is made of high quality Austrian rhinestones and timeless designs. According to Julia C Carroll in Costume Jewelry 303, some Weiss pieces were designed and manufactured by DeLizza and Elster, Inc, to be sold under the Weiss trademark. Weiss used a wide variety of rhinestones, art glass in some designs and usually prong set stones. They usually used heavy silver or gold tone plating. Some Japanned metal designs and a few colorful enamel designs. Signature was stamped into the metal, part of the mold, or on a raised cartouche. *Approximate Measurements: Length - 1 1/8 Inches, Width - 3/4 Inch *Condition: Great vintage condition. Will see signs of wear under magnification. See photos for details. *Hallmark: Weiss *Item E4738