Open-ended necklaces usually have ornaments, like beads or tassels, at the ends. Opera-length generally refers to a string of pearls that hangs to the breastbone. This jewelry was popular in Victorian Era Britain. Operculum is also called Pacific Cat's-eye. ORA Ora was a costume jewelry company founded by Oreste Agnini in Chicago, Illinois in 1927.
Early pieces are unsigned.
Ora went out of business in the 1960's. The Ora earring above is studded with clear rhinestones. Search the Web with our sponsor, Overture. Without our visitors' support, Enchanted Learning would soon be off-line.