Vintage operculum cabochon and shell / abalone teardop long dangle earrings for pierced ears white claw set in an open

claw set in an open backed pale gold tone setting with pretty texture on the reverse

but it does just reach

The jump ring is stamped Czechoslovakia

It has red enamel on the beak - with the possibility there was enamel paint elsewhere that his since rubbed off over time

Vintage operculum cabochon and shell / abalone teardop long dangle earrings for pierced ears white claw set in an openVintage antique operculum shell cabochon and large teardop shaped shell abalone base dangle earrings. Operculum was used in high end jewellery in the late 19th and early 20th century. The cabochons are formed by polishing sections of snail shells, and is prized for its pretty white, orange and green patterns. The earrings are about 3 1 4 inches by 1 inch in size and are for pierced ears with silver tone ear hooks. They are in very good vintage