anyone know how old this earring is

[JVA5th]

Dug this at a lake it probably isn't old but I was curious so I'll see what you guys think I usually only find junk so I'm sure most likely this is not old lol

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

The hook looks 1970's to current.

 

[JVA5th]

Okay I figured thank you

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

Those exact type "hooks" were used in the 1800's also. A1867 Vintage Iron Ear Types of Earring Hooks Parts Retro Earring Making DIY Accessories, $0.01 | DHgate.com

https://www.etsy.com/listing/94833433/antique-bronze-earring-hooks-bronze-ear?ref=market

Mrs.O

 

[mrs.oroblanco]

 

[JVA5th]

Hmmm interesting even if mine are junk its nice to learn new things

 

[Tigger]

Those exact type "hooks" were used in the 1800's also. A1867 Vintage Iron Ear Types of Earring Hooks Parts Retro Earring Making DIY Accessories, $0.01 | DHgate.com

https://www.etsy.com/listing/94833433/antique-bronze-earring-hooks-bronze-ear?ref=market

Mrs.O

I believer that the 1867 link refers to a modern jewelry company named that, not that it was made in 1867. (Check wikipedia). Looks modern to me, ethnic style is hard to date, plus anyone can take something vintage and make it into a modern earring.