Composition: silver-plated metal Production method: handmade Condition: very good Dimensions: 3 x 2.2 cm Color: silver, purple Marking: “BN” Country: USA Period: 1940-1950 Jewelry Style: Retro Market value: 30-70 EUR
Earrings made of silver-plated metal and decorated with purple crystals (possibly hematite or glass crystal). They are shaped like stylized flowers (reminiscent of an orchid), with elegantly wavy petals.“Bugbee & Niles” (B.&N.) was founded ~1896 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. It specialized in costume jewelry and various gold and silver-plated jewelry - including bracelets, necklaces, brooches, earrings. It used the marking BN, often engraved on screws, clasps or other details. It was active until the middle of the 20th century (~1950–1960). Classic screw-back fastening, very popular before the wave of piercing.
