MIRIAM HASKELL SCARAB SET

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1980: item #589238
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Colorful! A fun set by Miriam Haskell. Designed in the 1970's to celebrate the Egyptian show at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Gilt metal and glass beads. The necklace is signed on the scarab pendant, the clasp and on a metal tag. The clasp also has the patent number. The screwback/clip earrings have two Haskell signatures and the patent number. The necklace is 20" end to end. The scarab pendant is 2 1/2" long and 2" wide. The pharaoh earrings are 7/8" by 5/8".

Art Deco Chrome Galalith Necklace, Jakob Bengel

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1940: item #576650
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This chrome and galalith Bengel necklace screams art deco. Galalith was a pre-cursor to bakelite and was widely used in Germany and France. Gaspipe chain was popular for these pieces and is a strong element in what is fundamentally a simple but powerful design. Similar sautoirs are illustrated in the Jakob Bengel book by Christiane Weber on pages 108 and 139. This hangs 14 inches and is in excellent condition and in a wonderful bright red. See the brickwork Bengel bracelet I have listed, item 17... Click for details

Art Deco Chrome Galalith (Bakelite) Necklace

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1940: item #576027
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This art deco chrome and galalith necklace from Jakob Bengel has a bold design in wonderful colors. Bengel's factory in Oberstein, Germany produced an astonishing array of chrome and galalith jewelry in the 1930s. Galalith, a precursor of bakelite is another type of synthetic plastic that was widely used in Germany and France. The necklace is 18 1/4 inches long and in excellent condition.

Schreiner Rhinestone Earrings

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1970: item #570813
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Stunning Schreiner earrings set with black rhinestones in three geometric shapes. These pendant earrings have screwbacks and are signed on the rear. Great presence, fabulous condition. They are 1 3/4" wide by 2 1/2" long. Think New Year's Eve.

HATTIE CARNEGIE LION SET

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1960: item #529502
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Hattie Carnegie uses enamel,faux pearl and gold plate for this most unusual set, huge and dramatic to say the least. Very three dimensional.The brooch may also be worn as a pendant. Brooch is 3" long plus 1" pearl dangles, and is 2 1/4" wide. Earrings are 1" in diameter. The brooch and one ear are signed.

Fabulous Vintage Chanel Earrings w Ruby Glass & Pearls

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1970: item #523136

I can't remember the last time I was able to find a vintage pair of Chanel Earrings...Here is a fabulous clip pair- they are absolutely striking on- so clearly couture! Measuring 2 1/4" Long x 7/8" Wide and are so rich in detail. Huge creamy white faux pearls studded with white and ruby glass caps, dangle freely, while the tops repeat colors with their large ruby pate de verre ovals which are surrounded by white sparkling rhinestones. Clips still tight but comfortable on! Both earrings have circ... Click for details

'Victorian' Black Glass Brooch w Tassel in Jewelry Box

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Contemporary: item #516390
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SOLD. Mimi has created this pin brooch w 5.5" tassel off and on for years. This signed MIMI DEE 213mm (just under 9 north to south!) brooch is made with circa 1920 Czech Art Deco black glass wired in place to an ornate brass background. Also 2 Victorian black glass buttons. This was commissioned by a special client, Linda, an artist herself. Ms Dee hand painted a deep rich plum purple and embellished a 'presentation container' with porcelain leaves, also lined with hand painted silk as a ... Click for details

Deco Carved Lucite , Ebony and Silver African Mask Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1940: item #511641
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Absolutely fabulous Art Deco Era carved lucite and ebony African Mask pin. The workmanship is very fine, from the smooth finish of the ebony carving, with it's sterling silver headband, to the large lucite headdress. This is a rare and monumental piece. It measures approx. 3 1/4" high by 2 3/4" wide. Excellent condition.

Victorian Picture Pins One Lady, One Blond Baby Curls

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1900: item #507953
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SOLD. Circa 1880. While this type of Victorian era picture portrait pins are not plentiful, certainly a larger one 1 3/4" of a baby is even harder to find! Both are round brass, "C" catch and early 'cellophane' cover. Although somewhat fading you can see a beautiful blond baby with a multitude of curls. SOLD, no price, no info available

CHRISTIAN DIOR MOON BROOCH

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1970: item #502335
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Elegant in its simplicity, this Dior brooch is composed of shiny black enamel, gold plate and sparkling clear rhinestones. Note how handsomely the rhinestones are set. The brooch is 2 1/2" long and 7/8" at its widest, It is signed on the back Chr. Dior.