Pair of vintage screw-back earrings with leaf-shaped dangles marked 'Alaska'

These souvenir earrings date from the mid-20th century, likely from the 1940s-1960s when Alaska tourism began to flourish and souvenir jewelry became popular among visitors. The screw-back mechanism was the standard earring fastener before pierced ears became widely popular in the 1960s-1970s. Such pieces were typically sold in gift shops and tourist destinations as affordable mementos of travel to Alaska. These earrings appeal to collectors of vintage costume jewelry, Alaska memorabilia enthusiasts, and those interested in mid-century American tourism artifacts. They represent an era when souvenir jewelry was crafted with attention to detail and served as tangible memories of travel experiences. Collectors value these pieces for their nostalgic charm, regional significance, and as examples of accessible vintage jewelry that tells the story of American tourism history.