Necklace and wingback earring set made of goldtone metal and green leaves. The necklace is made of a goldtone metal with dangly leaves. The leaves are flat on the back and have a design on the front and are speckled or mottled. The necklace measures a very long 60" so it can be worn several different ways if desired. There are 120 leaves on the necklace. The wingback earrings were made to match the necklace. Very good vintage condition. They are marked on the stem: Wingback Pat.2414382. The patent dates to January 1947 and was made by Judith McCann. Wingback earrings are known to be difficult to master, but once understood they are extremely easy to wear and are particulary good for heavier earrings that might otherwise tug too hard on the earlobe. The wing part and the stem should not be engaged. The wing part slips over the thinnest part of the ear edge in the front, the stem stays behind the ear. Then slip the earring down so that the wing part sits on the inside top of the earlobe and the stem is behind the ear!

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