Vintage turbo shell earrings ear clips. Natural shells and 14k gold with sapphire, ruby and emerald gems. Most likely made mid to late 1900's.

Measurements: Weight is 20.0 grams. 

Description : The use of natural shells fascinated many jewelry designers since time immemorial. While nature cannot be improved upon, the clever use of gold mounts with small gem accents has made these Turbo Shell earrings an ongoing rage for decades and women are still looking for vintage or estate examples.
This pair is very classic: beautiful mother of pearl nacre to the twisting shells with a glowing sheen. The gold and gems settings conform to the shape of the shells,  accentuating the twists and turns. The emerald, ruby and sapphires are not only the most valuable of gems, but also represent the 3 primary colors, matching these earclips with any and every item of clothing as well as any and every complexion. The gold stations are like little sea anemones. 
Chic and elegant, a classic for your collection.
Lovely iridescence to the nacre which reflects and glows in the surrounding colors of the gems.

Marks and Metal:  Both earrings are signed MAZ and 14k.    

Condition: Good with negligible wear commensurate with age.  Please see enlarged pictures and don't hesitate to ask questions which we will do our best to answer.   

THE STORY: A number of highly regarded jewelry companies in the USA produced these ear clips from the 1940's until today. Most notably, along with MAZ were Seaman Schepps and Verdura. This pair of earclips is particularly attracive, for the swirling nautilus shape to the great patina and iridescence of the mother of pearl shells. The gold and gem adornment accentuates  the shell shape.

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If for any reason at all you are not completely happy with your purchase, please return the item.  Please ship within 2 days of receiving your item unless otherwise agreed with us. We would appreciate it if you notify us in advance, and explain the reason for the return.  Please pack carefully to ensure the item reaches us in the same condition it left here and don't forget to insure and track properly. 

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 IMPORTANT NOTE ON METALS:

The metal in antique and vintage jewelry was handmade and not as homogenous as metal from a factory, made today. Digital technology was not available at the time and metals may test at slightly different karats from place to place in the same item or differ slightly from the hallmark punched at the time.

Clasps, closures, bar hinges, arms and pins are routinely of a lower karat for strength. 


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Size: A reminder that the jewelry is shown in highly enlarged 'photographs. It is not the size of your screen.

Please look at the pictures with a measuring tape - shown both in inches and cm.  Please look

at the pictures with a model to get an idea of what the piece will look like when worn. 

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