A pair of crystal teardrop earrings

Title
A pair of crystal teardrop earrings
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
USA
Object Type
earrings (jewelry)
Material
glass beads, metal
Dimension
Unknown Type: Please refer to parts
Accession No.
2006-01445
Collection of
National Museum of Singapore

Costume jewellery made from crystals and glass beads were extremely popular during the 1950s to the 1960s. Not only were they stylish and elegant, they were also more affordable than gold and precious stones.

 

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