Vintage 1970s Spanish Toledo Damasquinado Clip Earrings Gold Bird Floral Spain

Toledo damasquinado earrings on their original card are increasingly hard to find intact.

A pair of clip-on earrings from Olias del Rey, near Toledo, Spain. The technique — damasquinado — involves hand-inlaying fine gold wire into a blackened steel surface, then burnishing the design flat. The card reads "con ORO de 24 Kis" (with 24-karat gold) and names Olias del Rey, one of the main centres of this craft in the Toledo region.

The motif is a hummingbird or dove in flight among flowers and foliage, worked in two tones of gold against the matte black ground. The surrounding frame is set with small gold-tone petal shapes. The design is hand-worked — no two pieces are exactly alike.

The scale is compact at 1.2 × 1.2 cm, which keeps them versatile — they sit close to the ear and work as well with a tailored collar as with a loose linen shirt. The clip mechanism is low-profile and comfortable for extended wear. A good choice for anyone who prefers clip-ons that don't announce themselves.

Details

• Type: Clip-on earrings
• Era: 1970s–1980s
• Origin: Olias del Rey, Toledo, Spain
• Material: Blackened steel with 24K gold inlay (damasquinado), gold-tone clip fitting
• Size: 1.2 × 1.2 cm
• Marked: Yes — original card reads "Damasquinado de Toledo con ORO de 24 Kis. Olias del Rey"
• Closure: Clip-on
• Style: Figural, floral

Condition

Excellent · Clips function correctly, inlay fully intact, no chips or loss to the gold work, original card present.