-Tiffany & Co. 1970 George Schuler Seashells Clips Earrings In 18Kt Yellow Gold

Shells earrings designed by Tiffany & Co.

A beautiful pair of clips-on earrings created in New York city at the Tiffany & Co. by George Schuler, back in the 1970. These earrings have been crafted in the shape of seashells in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with textured finish. The earrings are fitted at the reverse with the Schuler's patented hinged backs for fastening clips. The addition of posts for pierced ears can be easily done.

Weight: 18.85 Grams, (12.08 Dwt).

Measurements: 28 mm by 18 mm (1.10 x 0.71 Inches).

Hallmarks: Stamped with the maker's mark, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "TIFFANY & CO. 18KT GS 6051".

George Schuler 

George Schuler designed many pieces similar to this, for the jewelry houses of Cartier, Tiffany & Co. and VCA in New York. All his models and designs including these ones, has been US patented. He was in business at 520 Bedford Rd. Pleasantville NY, from 1908 to 1965, specializing in high end gold jewelry which was sold by Cartier, Neiman Marcus, Tiffany, VCA and others. He was awarded the patent in 1947 for his special style of clips on earrings which made the earrings very comfortable to wear, as they would not put any strain on the ear. He also made the preformed parts which you can see comprise this type of earrings being offered. This was about the time jewelry was moving from handmade to more pre-formed parts to be fitted together so that they could be sold more widely in the jewelry department stores such as Neiman Marcus, Tiffany and the Cartier stores.

Collateral: These earrings are accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.

Condition: The overall condition of these earrings is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the gold. All parts are secured in their settings. This pair has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.

INVENTORY REF: E040924MONM/.4531