HEX SIGN STAR EARRINGS Vintage Screw Backs PA Dutch Goldtone Enamel Cloisonne

This is a vintage pair of HEX SIGN ENAMEL EARRINGS!

In a goldtone metal, each screw back earrings is a ROUND shape with a Hex Sign Star in enamel on a white background in a cloisonne style!

Hex signs are signs and symbols used by some of the Pennsylvania Dutch sects including some Amish and Mennonites.  The symbols are put on barns and other places almost as "good luck" symbols.  The designs mean certain things.

The STAR shapes generally are meant for luck and prosperity.  The colors can mean different things as well.  In this design are the following:

BLUE: Protection, Peace, Calm
RED: Emotions, Passion, Creativity
GREEN: Growth, Fertility, Success
YELLOW: Health, Love, Connection to God

They have screw on backs for non-pierced ears.

BEAUTIFUL WONDERFULY COLORFUL! 

MATERIAL: Enamels in blue, red, green, yellow and white

METAL:  Goldtone

TYPE: Screw Backs

MEASUREMENTS: 5/8"

CONDITION:  These pieces of jewelry are in pre owned and vintage used condition. The screw backs are in full working order. There is scratching, enamel and finish wear present.

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