Weiss Rhinestone Clip-On Earrings

These vintage clip-on earrings feature a clustered design composed of faceted clear marquise and round rhinestones set in a silver-tone metal backing. The reverse side of one earring clearly displays the stamped hallmark signature WEISS on the clip mechanism. Time period 1950-1960. Albert Weiss founded his eponymous jewelry company in New York City in 1942 after working for Coro and Spielberg & Goetz. Weiss quickly gained a reputation for high-end costume jewelry utilizing top-tier Austrian crystals known for their exceptional brilliance and clarity. The company frequently employed complex hand-set rhinestone configurations that mimicked fine diamond jewelry popular in the mid-century era. Today, vintage pieces signed by Weiss are highly sought after by collectors for their enduring craftsmanship and glamorous aesthetic.