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The star is a standard Italian or European hallmark. The number accompanying this mark will tell you the region (like an assay office) or the designer/manufacturer who made the piece.
81: This is the manufacturer's registry number or registration code. In Italian hallmarking conventions, this specific number is assigned to a registered silversmith or jewelry workshop.
Clip-on style: This style indicates that these are high-quality, likely vintage costume or fine metal earrings manufactured in Europe or Italy, as opposed to mass-produced jewelry.