“Balenciaga” clip-on earrings

Composition: metal
Condition: very good
Dimensions: 5 x 2.5 cm
Color: gold
Marking: Balenciaga logo "BB Paris PAT 2733151"
Country: USA
Period: 1980-1990
Market value: 200-300 EUR

Label: “BB PARIS ©” is the Balenciaga Paris logo used in costume jewelry in the 1970s and 1980s. “BB” is a monogram typical of the fashion house’s branding of that era. Patent number: “PAT. 2733491” is a US patent for a specific clip mechanism. Used in high-quality jewelry, including Dior, Givenchy, Balenciaga, Schiaparelli. Design: gold-colored metal, highly detailed engraving, reminiscent of a wing or fan motif. The symmetrical, bold silhouette is typical of 1980s haute couture costume jewelry.