Huge Micro Mosaic Brooch

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume Pre 1920: item #75755
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This is a large, very lovely mosaic pin from early 20th century, 1910-1920. It is in lovely condition, none of the tiles are missing, but the pin back has been repaired at some point in it's history. 2" across.

Wonderful Vintage Metal Bracelet with Cherub

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume Pre 1970: item #75198
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This is just the cutest bracelet I've seen in a long time! It is hand made of tin or nickle silver or something like that, and has little curled pieces of metal, curly-q's, silver balls, etching, and a full figured cherub with what looks like a torch in his hands. One leg is slightly lifted and, it may be, he is running. I have no idea what it means, if anything, only that it is wonderfully whimsical and imaginative. It is marked Italy on the hook in the back. It is 8" long and is in excelle... Click for details

LION PENDANT NECKLACE AND EARRINGS

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Unsigned Pre 1970: item #74680
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Ferociously dramatic cat, this.Composed of real stones and plastic he makes his presence known. Good even if you're not a Leo. Necklace length 23", including clasp. Pendant 3 3/8" wide, 3 1/4" high, approximately. Earrings 1 1/2", approximately.

HOBE COLLAR NECKLACE

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1960: item #74500
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Glamorous Hobe. Citrine, smoky topaz and diamond-like rhinestones, all prong set. A show stopper! 14" inside length plus 3" extension. Front depth 1 5/8", tassel 2 1/2".

DRAGON BROOCH

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1970: item #74327
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Delightfully devilish dragon by Schrager. This imp would scare no one and does have the power to charm. Gold plated with fire red rhinestone eyes, turquoise colored beads on his spine and a large sprawling fin with pave rhinestones. Very three dimensional with multi-layers. Oval signed plaque on the back. 2 3/8" wide, 2 1/8" high.

PLASTIC,PLATINUM,ONYX,DIAMOND DECO GENTS RING

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Bakelite Pre 1950: item #73348

WHAT A CRAZY RING -- WE'VE SOLD MANY PLASTIC RINGS EITHER PRISON ART OR SWEETHEART, ETC -- THIS IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS TYPE I'VE SEEN --it is a size 10 -- about 3/4 X 3/4 inches on top --the center piece is platinum, onyx & rose cut diamonds with a nice deco design -- my guess is that it is a carved ring decorated with a found Deco shirt stud WHATEVER, IT IS SUPER !!

Fringe Necklace of Faux Pearls

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume Pre 1970: item #72743
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This is a very decorative necklace, strictly costume, so it's lots of fun to show off in. Probably more commonly referred to as a bib necklace, the big, pear shaped pearls, three deep, cascade from the chain like big drops of rain. The chain is 16". The pearls drop 1 1/2" from the chain. No signed. Very charming.

PATRICE DRAGONFLY CUFF BRACELET

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Contemporary: item #71300
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Contemporary American designer Patrice uses vintage European glass from the 1930-40's, brass and gold plated mesh to create this masterwork. It is adorned with scroll work and two brass frogs to keep the dragonfly company. Heavy and dramatic and the finest obtainable in materials, design and detail. Certainly an heirloom. 1 1/2" wide, 6 1/8" inner circumference with a 1 1/8" opening on underside.The following two items presented can be mixed and matched with this bracelet.

EISENBERG BROOCH AND EARRINGS

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1960: item #70887
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Gorgeous shimmering Eisenberg, the best! Rhinestones are prong set, the brooch is rhodium plated. Brooch measures 3 1/2" by 2" approximately and is marked Eisenberg Ice. The clip earrings are 1" by 3/4" and are marked Eisenberg.

MIRIAM HASKELL WHITE NECKLACE AND EARRINGS

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Costume: Designer Pre 1960: item #70842
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Five strand glass beads and crystals with that distinct Miriam Haskell look. Necklace strands: longest 16 1/2", shortest 13", with a 3" extension provided. Oval plaque marked Miriam Haskell on necklace. Clip earrings are 1" in diameter and are stamped Miriam Haskell.