Lot 217: Vintage Sterling Silver Ball Screw-Back Earrings

Description

A simple, classic pair of sterling silver ball earrings, each a smooth half-inch sphere in a bright, polished finish. These fasten with screw-back findings rather than posts, a fitting style that was standard for non-pierced ears from the Victorian era through the mid-20th century, before pierced ears became the norm — a small detail that helps date and place a piece even when the design itself is timeless. The unadorned ball form is a perennial in silver jewelry: clean, versatile, and equally at home dressed up or worn every day, making these an easy, wearable addition for anyone building a foundational jewelry collection. Marked "sterling" on the fittings.

Condition Report:

Good vintage condition, wear commensurate with age. The silver shows light overall surface wear and soft tarnish in the recessed areas of the screw mechanisms, typical of age. Both screw backs turn and function properly. No dents or dings noted to the ball forms.

Keywords:

Sterling silver earrings, ball earrings, screw back earrings, vintage non-pierced earrings, silver sphere earrings, classic silver jewelry, mid-century earrings, everyday silver jewelry, simple sterling earrings

Dimensions: W: 1", L: 0.75"