{"title":"Mid-Century Modern","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid-Century Modern jewelry design featured clean lines and rounded edges, neutral, earthy or pastel color palettes, organic materials, and fun unexpected shapes and forms. Following the dawn of the atomic age early in the era, interest in the cosmos skyrocketed with the race to the moon. Designs and patterns inspired by the shape of atoms and pointy stars were seen throughout, along with imagery of a Jetsons-esque future filled with flying cars and antennas on everything. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop our curated collection of Mid-Century Modern vintage jewelry — atomic-age optimism, space-age whimsy, and organic modernism captured in wearable form.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sterling-silver-modernist-alpaca-mexico-screw-back-abstract-earrings","title":"Alpaca Mexico Modernist Screw-Back Earrings | Abstract MCM Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sculptural pair of vintage Mexican modernist screw-back earrings marked Alpaca Mexico. The earrings have an abstract curved form with darkened metalwork and small inset accent details, giving them a strong mid-century artisan jewelry feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Era Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e These earrings have a bold Mexican modernist look, with a low-profile abstract shape that feels architectural, minimal, and wearable. They work well for collectors of mid-century Mexican jewelry, modernist accessories, and vintage screw-back earrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marked “Alpaca Sterling Mexico.” In Mexican jewelry, “alpaca” commonly refers to a nickel-silver type alloy rather than sterling silver. This pair is listed conservatively as Alpaca Mexico metalwork unless separately tested or confirmed as sterling. Screw-back earring construction. Please review photos for markings, backs, finish, scale, and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with normal age-appropriate wear. The darker finish appears consistent with the design and age of the piece. Any notable wear, finish variation, or flaws are shown in the photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair these with black, white, denim, linen, silver-tone jewelry, or minimalist clothing for an easy modernist look. They are especially good with simple outfits where the sculptural shape can stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Testing and material notes are provided in good faith based on the tools and methods available to Eratique Vintage. 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The set has a textured metal mesh and twisted rope design, giving it a polished mid-century designer costume look with strong dimensional detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Era Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kramer of New York is a collectible vintage costume jewelry name, known for well-made designer pieces with rhinestones, metalwork, pearls, glass, and sculptural detail. This set has a refined mid-century look with wearable gold-tone texture and a versatile necklace-and-brooch format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials, Size \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Kramer. Gold-tone metal with textured mesh and twisted rope-style construction. Adjustable necklace length approx. 14\"–18\". Brooch approx. 1 7\/8\" diameter. Please review photos for signatures, clasp style, brooch back, finish, scale, and construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with normal age-appropriate wear. Metal finish and construction appear wearable and display well, with any notable finish wear, discoloration, clasp issues, or flaws shown in the photos or noted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear the necklace and brooch together for a coordinated vintage designer look, or style them separately. The warm gold tone pairs well with black, ivory, camel, navy, chocolate brown, cream, silk blouses, structured jackets, and simple modern dresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker, material, and attribution notes are provided in good faith based on visible markings, construction, and the tools available to Eratique Vintage. Unless specifically stated as professionally appraised, certified, or documented, identifications should be considered our best assessment rather than a guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eratique Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47315803242627,"sku":"EVJ0126-053L","price":119.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/3608\/9219\/files\/20241008_094131.jpg?v=1783209722"},{"product_id":"matisse-signed-white-and-navy-blue-boomerange-earrings","title":"Signed Matisse Red, White \u0026 Navy Enamel Boomerang Earrings | Mid-Century Copper Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003eA bold pair of signed Matisse vintage enamel earrings featuring red, white, and navy-blue enamel over copper in a sculptural boomerang-style design. The earrings have a classic mid-century modern look, with playful abstract shape, bright enamel color, and the warm copper construction associated with Matisse jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Era Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matisse was the enamel-on-copper jewelry line associated with Renoir of California, active during the mid-20th century. These earrings have strong 1950s–1960s modernist appeal, with graphic color blocking and a fun atomic-era boomerang silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed Matisse. Enamel over copper with clip-on earring backs. Please review photos for signatures, enamel surface, copper finish, earring backs, scale, and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage condition with normal age-appropriate wear. Enamel and copper appear wearable and display well, with any notable enamel loss, finish wear, patina, or flaws shown in the photos or noted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear them with denim, a crisp white shirt, navy, red, black, or simple summer basics for a bright mid-century pop. The red, white, and blue palette also makes them a fun choice for Americana-inspired styling without feeling costume-y.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker, material, and attribution notes are provided in good faith based on visible markings, construction, and the tools available to Eratique Vintage. 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Enamel, copper, and glass present well overall. One earring appears to have a very slight flaw or possible hairline in the glass from the casting\/fusing process; this is shown in the photos and reflected in the pricing. Any other notable enamel loss, chips, cracks, finish wear, or flaws are shown in the photos or noted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear the full set with black, ivory, denim, linen, white cotton, or a simple solid dress to let the yellow enamel stand out. For a more modern look, wear the bracelet alone as a bold color accent and style the brooch on a jacket, scarf, or bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker, material, and attribution notes are provided in good faith based on visible markings, construction, and the tools available to Eratique Vintage. 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Enamel, glass, and copper appear bright and wearable, with any notable enamel loss, chips, cracks, finish wear, or flaws shown in the photos or noted separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wear it with black, ivory, cream, plum, charcoal, denim, or a simple open-collar blouse to let the purple enamel and glass detail stand out. It works especially well with mid-century modern, gallery, artistic, or minimalist styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShop Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maker, material, and attribution notes are provided in good faith based on visible markings, construction, and the tools available to Eratique Vintage. 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