Vintage Weiss Rhinestone Clip Earrings

Ahhh, my first pair of Weiss earrings which were most likely made in the 1940s or 1950s.  These clip earrings feature beautiful Austrian crystals in purple and dark pink.  Weiss is a very collectible line of vintage costume jewelry which prospered in the 1950s and 1960s. 

Albert Weiss founded the Albert Weiss & Company Inc. in 1942 in New York City.  He was a jewelry designer and manufacturer who had previously worked for Coro.  Weiss jewelry is known for its exceptional quality and clarity, featuring Austrian crystal rhinestones (clear, colored, and aurora borealis) and faux pearls set in antique goldtone, silvertone, or Japanned (gun metal in color) metal settings.  The company ceased operations in 1971.

Feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing this piece.  Questions, comments, and additional information are always appreciated.  My online shop on http://www.rubylane.com/ is coming soon.

Thank you to the following website(s) for the historical content of this blog post:

Jackson Jewels. Retrieved 5/7/2011 from http://www.jacksonjewels.com/Reference/Jewelry_Companies_U-Z.htm