Earrings

Fun selection of quality vintage earrings.  Interesting history of  earrings and patents; Some of the first ear suspending wraps and wires were patented in 1858 and 1869. A screw on type of ear finding was patented in 1894. And more clip-on and screw on patents were awarded during the 1930’s. In 1944 Judith McCann applied for a patent for earring designs that did not use screws or clips or anything that produced pressure. Her patent was awarded in 1947. In 1965 a patent was awarded for an adjustable clip with threaded screw to adjust gripping force.