Cheerful Faux Coral Earrings by Boucher

Cheerful Boucher earrings of feathery gold-tone metal set with faux coral. White rhinestone accents climb the earlobe. These fun earrings are clip-on; you can enjoy them whether or not your ears are pierced. Signed "Boucher U.S.Pat. 2668341," the patent dates this piece to the mid-1950s.

Marcel Boucher was one of the 20th Century's finest costume jewelry makers. Born in Paris in 1898. After the end of World War I, he apprenticed at Cartier. He transferred to New York City in the 1920s, where he became fascinated with costume jewelry's endless possibilities. Boucher's pieces were famed for looking real and following the fashions of the day.

Details: The earrings measure .91" by 1.44". In Very Good Vintage Condition. You should always expect some wear on vintage jewels; we consider it a part of their charm.

Item #JJ1045