VTG Charles Reis CRCO Sterling Silver Carved Shell Cameo Screw Back Earrings

This elegant pair of mid-century modern earrings features hand-carved natural shell cameos set in solid sterling silver frames. Manufactured by the reputable Charles Reis Company (CRCO) out of Indianapolis, Indiana, these earrings showcase a timeless left-facing classical profile of a woman with her hair intricately pinned back. The oval cameos are held securely by tight decorative prongs and are beautifully accentuated by an ornate, textured wire filigree border. The back mechanisms utilize vintage screw-back findings, with the maker's hallmark uniquely struck across the pair (one cleanly displaying CRCO STERLING, and the companion piece featuring an unevenly struck, partially faded stamp). Brand / Maker: Charles Reis Company (CRCO / C.R. Co.) Estimated Era: Retro / Mid-Century (circa 1940s–1950s) Material: Genuine Carved Shell & Solid .925 Sterling Silver Style: Classical Oval Cameo with Filigree Frame Closure Type: Vintage Non-Pierced Screw Back ✨ Condition Report Overall Condition: Very Good Vintage Condition. This item shows gentle signs of age-appropriate wear and character commensurate with its mid-century era. Cameos: The hand-carved shell faces remain crisp, highly detailed, and firmly seated within their settings. There are no cracks, deep scratches, or chips detected on either portrait. Metalwork: The sterling silver settings are structurally sound with all delicate filigree details fully intact. There is one of the earring the post has a bend at the bottom loop,