Vintage Panetta Faux Amethyst Pendant and similar items

This unique piece began its life as a vintage Panetta clip-on earring, and has since been converted into a pendant. It features a richly colored, cushion-cut faux amethyst glass stone at the center, surrounded by a halo of clear rhinestones, all set in gold-tone metal. The back of the pendant is textured and clearly marked ?Panetta?, a well-known mid-century costume jewelry designer famous for creating high-quality, fine jewelry?style pieces using simulated stones and heavy plating. Condition Notes ? Please Read: ? This piece has been altered from its original form as an earring. ? A bail was added to convert it into a pendant. The soldering is visible on the back, and the bail appears to be a later, non-original addition. ? No clip hardware remains?only the pendant conversion. ? The front remains beautiful and wearable, but the back shows obvious signs of soldering and modification. Additional Details: ? Designer: Panetta (signed) ? Stone: Amethyst-colored glass (faux amethyst), cushion cut ? Accent Stones: Clear rhinestones ? Metal: Gold-tone (base metal, not marked for gold content) ? Era: Likely 1950s?1960s ? Conversion: From earring to pendant with added bail ? Size: Approx. 1? ? Condition: Fair to good vintage condition; altered as noted This is a wonderful piece for collectors of designer costume jewelry or anyone who appreciates upcycled vintage finds. Please review all photos carefully and feel free to ask any questions before purchase.