Label: Weiss

Era: Mid-20th century

About the Item:

A pair of Weiss clip-on earrings, likely late 1950s–early 1960s, formed in a dimensional floral silhouette using marquise-cut glass rhinestones arranged as petals around a central round stone. This navette-shaped design was one of the most popular earring styles of the postwar period, produced by leading American costume jewelry houses. The stones are faceted glass, individually prong-set into silver-tone plated metal, a hallmark of Weiss construction known for precision, durability, and strong light reflection.

About the Label:

Founded in New York in 1942 by Albert Weiss, the Weiss company specialized almost exclusively in rhinestone jewelry and became known for exceptionally high-quality glass stones and meticulous setting. Weiss pieces were American-made and prized for their clarity, weight, and craftsmanship, often rivaling higher-priced contemporaries. Floral and spray motifs dominated the brand’s 1950s output, and today Weiss remains a key name for collectors seeking mid-century costume jewelry with lasting structure and sparkle.

Measurements:

Length: 1.5” 
Width: 1”

Condition:

Item is in excellent vintage condition.