“José & Maria Barrera” clip-on earrings

Composition: metal, rhinestones
Production method: handmade
Condition: very good
Dimensions: 9.5 x 3.5 cm
Color: silver
Marking: "© BARRERA”
Country: USA
Period: 1980-1990
Market value: 200-400 EUR

These earrings are marked © BARRERA – this is a signature piece by American designer Jose Barrera. Jose Barrera is known for his impressive, expressive costume jewelry pieces, which are often handmade and feature Baroque, Renaissance or Spanish colonial style inspiration. He has been creating jewelry exclusively for the Neiman Marcus fashion house for a long time (since the early 1980s), so his works are considered collectible. Style: Baroque, highly decorative, with lots of crystals, dangling elements, openwork details. Materials: silver-colored metal and clear rhinestone or Swarovski-type crystals. These earrings are likely made around 1980-1990, when Barrera was creating his most iconic jewelry for the Neiman Marcus fashion house.