A Matisse Renoir copper and enamel spiral brooch. This lovely 3" x 1-1/2" pin has a central green, yellow and brown mottled enamel dome and it closes with a safety catch. It is in very good original condition with no dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than two small areas of loss to the lacquer on the copper...
A signed Kramer of NY asymmetrical white rhinestone pin or brooch circa 1950s. This pin has a parallelogram shape and it has round and navette or marquise shaped white claw-set rhinestones. It has a safety clasp, it has the KRAMER OF NEW YORK planchet and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight fogging and yellowing to some of the navettes...
Beautifully crafted Marcel Boucher pin. Very three dimensional. Note the clear rhinestone collar that gives this little bird class and character. Gold plated. Says Boucher on back of tail feathers. Boucher series number also on back but is illegible. 3 1/4" long, 7/8" wide.
A Sherman green opalescent blue art glass gp necklace from the 1950s. This unusual gold plated 14-7/8" necklace has a snapover clasp and its thirteen links are 9/16" wide. Each has a fine yellow/green art glass insert with copper and gold metal sparkles and the glass has blue irridescent flash. This beauty is signed SHERMAN and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the loss of some of the gold plating on the underside...
Glistening crystal clear rhinestones in both channel and pave settings, this Marcel Boucher set is typical of the elegant style produced by that company. The choker links are arched giving a rich three dimensionallook to the piece. The pieces are rhodium plated and signed Boucher.The necklace is 15" end to end and is 5/8" wide, the bracelet is 7" by 3/4", and the clip earrings are 1 5/8" by 5/8".
Classic Haskell--great design and top quality material--this brooch was probably designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell. Glowing, translucent red stones, red and purple rhinestones, clear rose montees and molded turquoise glass stones comprise this beautiful piece. Double level filigree back with oval signature plate. 3 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high and very chunky.
This signed and dated Hollycraft 1955 bracelet has soft pastel colors. The rhinestones are in ovals, rounds, baguettes and navette cuts. The bracelet measures 1/2” x 7” inches long. The stones are all present bright and clear...
The pin is 2 1/2" in diameter. Pin back works well. It is hallmarked Pegasus Coro.
The bracelet is 7 1/4" long by 1 1/8" wide with a safety chain that may not be original to the piece. The clasp is the fold over type that has a bend but works just fine. This, too, is hallmarked Pegasus Coro.
The clip earrings are 1 1/8" in diameter and are adjustable. The clips work well. They are marked Coro and Pat 2,809,550 for 1957. This is a fabulous set in fabulous condition.
Beautiful quality in this abstract brooch designed by Boucher. Tiny clear rhinestones and metal with very heavy gold plate surround the glass stone. 1 5/8" by 1 1/2" and very chunky. Boucher signature on the back.
I have some new information about and pictures of this rare, Coro. I will add all as soon as possible.
This 2-piece set is beautiful. The necklace / choker measures 16 1/2" long. It has an adjustable hook closure (marked Coro in script). Each of the 7 colorful cabochons are set in decorative, heavy gold tone, with a clear rhinestone accent. The matching bracelet measures just under 8" long and is also marked Coro (in script) on its clasp. It has 6 cabs...
Interesting combination of magenta and purple, this set is of composition beads in various sizes and shapes. Knotted throughout, the two necklace strands measure 26 1/2" and 29". The clasp is rhinestone. Complimentary clip earrings(with beautiful Haskell style backs) measure 1 1/2" by 1" approximately.
This Weiss pin was sold on a card marked Weiss.The brooch is not signed anything. It is 2 1/2" by 1/2". It is a 3-D pierced 14K brushed gold with 2 sprays of marquise hand set stones.
This Ciner braided sapphire, emerald and clear rhinestone bracelet and earrings in gold tone is fabulous.
Dimensions- bracelet: 7" x 5/8"
Dimensions- earrings: 13/16"
This Juliana set ( D & E or De Lizza & Elster)is a wonderful abstract floral spray with brass petals and corrugated navettes.. The pin measures 2 3/4" in length by 2" in height. The earrings are 1 1/4".
This set is referenced in Juliana Jewelry, A Pictoral feast for your eyes by Nancy J. Zell on page 164 from the Deb Hancock collection at Antique Haven. and in Juliana Jewelry Reverence Identification guide and value guide, by Ann Pitman, Collector Books p...
This Hollycraft multi stone multi color rhinestone pin is 2 1/4" x 2". It is in excellent vintage condition. It is hallmarked Hollycraft and copr 1955.
This Juliana brooch is 2 3/8" in diameter.
Reference: Juliana Jewelry Reference by Ann Pitman page 148.
Majolica brooch from Karlsruhe, Germany, c 1960. Low relief geometric design and turquoise crackle glaze. Impressed mark and a Z in black, probably for the decorator. Width "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: repair to one corner (cf. pics). What might look like damages in the first photo are just reflections.
This Florenza opaque intaglio cameo watermellon Maltese Cross is both pin and pendant. It is 2 1/4" square. Excellent condition. It is gold tone with iridescent cabochon rhinestones.
This DeNicola Aires brooch is gold plated base metal, with rhinestones, non-vitreous enameling and faux jade(thermoplastic). This brooch is 2 3/8" x 1 3/8" .
This brooch is unsigned. The cartouche with the name is missing or never put on . DeNicola figural brooches often have the star which is the difining characteristic of the designer in this series of 12 brooches. I have seen this item listed as hight as $750.00
This Barclay gold tone rhinestone bracelet has emerald colored stone in the center and 4 white rhinestone stone in each link of the bracelet. It is hallmarked Barclay on the reverse of the clasp.
Description: base metal, thermoplastic,rhinestones.
Condition: Excellent
Hallmark: none, common accepted attribution
Dimensions: 2 3/8" x 1 1/4"
This brooch was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. This chrysanthemum brooch is 2 1/4" x 1 3/4" ( 5.5CM x 4.4CM). The brooches come in two sizes:
6-7cm x 4-5 cm)
This lovely set features a curved leafy motif. The brooch measures 2 3/4" x 1 1/2". The earrings are clip backs
All pieces are white with a hint of opalescence on gold tone. All pieces of this suite are marked SARAH COV. and are in great condition: circa 1950's-1960's
This brooch was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. This chrysanthemum brooch is 2 5/8" x 2" ( 5.5CM x 4.4CM). The brooches come in two sizes: 6-7cm x 4-5 cm)
This 14K brushed gold trifari necklace sometimes carries the crown mark and sometimes it does not. I have seen it both ways.
It is well constructed to lay perfectly on the neck. It is approximately 12" without the 2" extensions.
Description: gold tone base metal ,rhinestones, face is made of ivorine, coolie hat,
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
Circa 1955-1965
Hallmark: Har
The fire that this Elsa Schiaparelli bracelet and earrings sends out has to be seen to be believed. Large Gripoix poured glass, lava stones (sometimes called gum drop stones) are surrounded by 12 brilliant aurora borealis rounds. The bracelet is 7 5/8" (19.8 cm) long (not including the tongue) by 1 1/4" ( 3.5 cm). The ear clips a 1 1/4" (3.5cm) in diameter.
The bracelet has a guard chain and a tight working clasp. The earring clips have lots of spring...
Modernist clip earrings, fayence, with the atomic nucleus “logo” in mauve (or blueberries and milk) and black. Alice Lund, Denmark, 1950’s, unsigned. Width: "3/4 / 2 cm. Condition: fine.
This Sandor silver marcasites and fired on enamel GIANT Maltese cross is 3.5" square. It is rhodium plated base metal. It is circa 1955.
Gorgeous and phenomenal. Super condition. It is hallmarked Sandor & Co.
This Pennino necklace has the look of diamonds and amethysts that you would find in fine jewelry in a platinum setting. However,this necklace is rhodium plated and hallmarked Pennino. It is 16 1/2" long and 3/4" wide... The swirls connecting each rosette are covered in clear rhinestones as is most of the rest of the necklace. It's gorgeous.
Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones, Lucite globe in his hand.
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 2"
Atwood & Sawyer of England are producers of copies of 18th & 19th century precious jewelry. They have been in business since 1956 producing many jewels seen on Dynasty and Dallas TV series.
This pin is hallmarked A & S.
This Cadoro green,orange, yellow and brown enameled pin celebrates the " 12 days of Christmas" song. It is 2 7/8" x 1 3/4". This pin is in excellent condition.
American Modernist Copper & Steel "KISS" Brooch
Rebajes
c.1950s
Very good condition
stamped Rebajes
2 3/8" x 2"
A fine quality vintage c1950s sterling silver 16" necklace by Anthony. This rhinestone necklace consists of three 7/8" wide segments with teardrop and round claw-set rhinestones. It has a snapover catch, it is stamped ANTHONY IIII STERLING, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Description: gold tone base metal ,rhinestones, face is made of ivorine, coolie hat,
Dimensions: 1 1/4" square
Circa 1955-1965
Hallmark: Har
This is a super Ciner brooch featuring a full figure jeweled camel. There red (maroon) enamel decoration is rimmed with rhinestones dotted scalloped borders. There are three movable tassels dangling from the edge. His hump is a large carnelian. On top of his head there is a crown with a glass carnelian.
This pin is 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" . It is highly dimensional at 3/4" thick.
Description: base metal,rhinestones, white resin head.
Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 1"
Hallmark: Har with copyright symbol,
This Hattie Carnegie is unsigned. It has her characteristic lucite (resin) ebony body with clear rhinestones set in gold tone. It has a ridged segmented curler body, scales, horn and lower jaw open to expose the openwork metal. It is 2 7/8" x 1 3/4" . Excellent condition.
This De Nicola Pices tart sign brooch is gold plated base metal, with rhinestones and enameling and faux coral. It is hallmarked DeNicola C.
It is 1 3/4" x 1q 7/8" It is in excellent condition.
An impressive, opulent and high quality 16-1/4" rhinestone necklace on sterling silver c1950s, made by JayFlex. This necklace has claw-set flashy rhinestones in teardrop, baguette and round cuts and it has a hook end. The central 3-1/2" wide trefoil central drop is layered, giving a three-dimensional aspect to this fine necklace; it hangs 2-3/8" down from the line of the necklace...
Primitivist sculptural mask ceramic pendant, greyish-blue and brown glazed. Impressed mark Vieux Moulin, Vallauris, from 1954 the studio of ceramist Robert Perot. Height "1 ¾ / 4.7 cm. Condition: fine. Price:
Description: rhodium gold plated base metal, relief geometric motif of rhinestones pave placed on top of a sculpted frame and colored stones.
Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay (Designer)
Condition:Super, like new
Manufacturer: Rice-Weiner @ Co 1941
Inspiration: Art Deco
Dimensions:2 3/8" diameter - Fits a 6 1/2" - 7 1/2" wrist size
References:
American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry, 1935-1950,Schiffer Publishing Company, 2008, Brunialti & Brunialti, V2, p42.
Gorgeous big statement vintage 1940s French wired necklace with very big faceted yellow topaz glass beads, ornate French filigree beads, and snake chains,
with a matching link chain section at the back. Great on its own or layer with other similar sautoirs. 32 inches wearable length and 3/4 inch or 20mm at the
beads. Excellent condition with some slight flea bites to some beads, not noticeable at a short distance. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show
detail.
This Coro rooster in gold plated base metal with black beak,eye,and feet and a red. The enameling on the tail is white with gold feather accents. The rooster stomach is a large amber colored crystal which measures 1 1/4 x 3/4". The stone shows an indention in the glass which appears to be smooth like it was a pour problem rather than a chip.
This Reinad gold filigree and multi color gems link bracelet is 7 1/2" long by 3/4" wide. It is gold plated base metal, faux gems, cameo,. It is marked Reinad. Circa 1941-1942.. Retails for $285.00
This tessellated Crown Trifari bracelet is gold plated base metal with teal green rhinestones. Circa 1948.
This is a fabulously decadent-looking bracelet. It is hallmarked Trifari & Pat Pend Corp on the back of one end.
This bracelet focuses on the stunning center piece, which, on this item, is comprised of open-backed and prong-set oval-shaped brilliant teal/green rhinestones in 2 sizes. These are flanked by tiny clear rounds. All the stones in the large domed center piece are facete...
This Coro "Robin Hood" archer brooch is gold plated base metal, with rhinestones. It is hallmarked Coro with Pegasus. It is in excellent condition. It is 2" x 1 1/2". Patent 1947
This Miracle Scottish /Celtic agate pin is 1 7/8" in diameter. The foil backed imitation cairngorm center stone is 3/4" in diameter.
This pin is circa 1920.
Heavily gold plated, Mazer has designed a very three dimensional piece of considerable elegance. 2 3/8" long, 1 7/8" wide. Very heavy brooch.
Elegant old vermeil clip and earrings by Alfred Philippe for Trifari. Tiny pave rhinestones combined with rich gold over sterling silver. Marked Trifari and sterling on the back of the clip and earrings. Clip is 3" long, 2"wide. Earrings are 1".
This is a BEAUTIFUL FAUX JADE NECKLACE by JOSEPH MAZER. Circa 1950 this is a Two Strand NECKLACE and the BEADS measure 10mm & 11mm mixed; the Length is 15". The TONGUE & GROOVE CLASP has a "CARVED JADE" Plaque that measures 5/8" x 3/4" and is Marked on the back: JOSEPH MAZER. Good Heavier GLASS BEADS and GREAT LOOKING..from a Virginia Estate suburb of WASHINGTON D.C.
This exquisite fruit berries pin was made in Austria almost exclusively for export to the United States. It has a wonderful rich color.
It is made of molded or carved glass, usually transparent or translucent. The glowing appearance of the fruit is enhanced by the fact that the glass is backed with gold foil, making it both richer in color and more light reflective. The leaves and stems of the fruit pale green crystal rhinestone.
This is Bobye Queen of Eisenberg favorite clip.
Dimensions: 4" x 2"
Another masterpiece by Renoir. This shiny all -copper set is large and impressive and appears to have not been worn very much if at all. All pieces are signed "Renoir" with a "c" in a circle.
It is 4 /14" long by 1 7/8" in width. The earrings are 1 7/8" long by 3/4" wide.
Description: rhodium gold plated base metal, relief geometric motif of rhinestones pave placed on top of a sculpted frame and colored stones.
Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay (Designer)
Condition:Super, like new
Manufacturer: Rice-Weiner @ Co 1941
Inspiration: Art Deco
Dimensions:2 1/8" x 1 1/4"
References:
American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry, 1935-1950,Schiffer Publishing Company, 2008, Brunialti & Brunialti, V2, p42.
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This Trifari vermeil pin has it all: patriotic symbols, enamel, pave rhinestones and a legible "e pluribus unum" written on the scroll. Heavy for its size. 1" wide 1 1/4" long. From the 1940's.
This Corocraft golden race horse heads duette is gold plate base metal with rhinestones.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/8"
Condition: Fabulous
This pin is hallmarked "Kreisler" on the pin. It is 2 1/4" in diameter. The 10mm wide stone simulates amber in the center of the pin. The abstract leaves are in a warm gold tone while the rest of the pin is silver colored metal. The center stone is surrounded by 3 silver toned "leaves" . This pin consists of three layers and riveted together. It is very glamorous.
This is an old timer, sterling from the 1940's. The cabochons are prong set and open back, and vibrant in color. The tiny clear rhinestones are set in graceful scrolled patterns. Great brooch for a suit or coat! 4 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide. Coro pegasus and sterling marked on the back.