Mabe Pearl 18K Yellow Gold Sunflower Earclips, Circa 1960s

A single mabe pearl sits at the center of each earring, its domed, glassy surface offering a smooth contrast to the deeply hammered gold petals radiating around it. Each petal is worked with the same hammered texture, catching light unevenly across dozens of tiny facets rather than reflecting as one polished surface; the effect reads as sunlit and alive rather than flat. The petals taper to points and layer outward in a full sunburst, giving the earring real dimension and visual weight against the ear. Bezel settings hold the pearls securely flush to the gold, keeping the design's focus on the radiating petals rather than a raised or fussy mounting. This kind of bold, sculptural, texture-driven gold work was a signature of 1960s jewelry design, when jewelers moved decisively away from smooth, polished surfaces toward tactile, sunlit finishes like this one. Stamped "18K." Excellent condition; no visible wear, dents, or repairs.