Vintage Mexican Geometric Alpaca Silver Abalone Drop EarringsStriking vintage Mexican drop earrings featuring luminous abalone shell insets framed by bold black enamel geometric forms.
The earrings are designed with articulated kite-shaped drops that create graceful movement when worn. The colorful abalone shell flashes iridescent blues, greens, and violets against the dramatic black enamel setting.
Marked “Mexico Alpaca” on the reverse, the earrings reflect the strong geometric design language often associated with mid-century Mexican jewelry.
Details
- Origin: Mexico
- Metal: Alpaca (nickel silver)
- Materials: Abalone shell and black enamel
- Style: Articulated geometric drop earrings
- Condition: Very good vintage condition with no noted damage
- Marked: Mexico Alpaca
- Drop length: approximately 2 1/8 inches (54 mm)
- Width: approximately 1 1/4 inches (32 mm)
- Total weight: approximately 10.7 grams
- New earring stoppers will be included for secure wear
Why We Love It
The contrast between iridescent abalone and deep black enamel gives these earrings a bold graphic presence while the articulated drops add beautiful movement.