Napier silver plate over brass, c1955, necklace & earrings with talon like ends holding coral ceramic balls that are 3/4" (2.2 cm) in diameter. The necklace is a hair under 18" (46 cm) including the hook and extender. The drop in the front from the center round beads is 4 5/8" (12 cm) for the long one and 3 3/4" (9.9 cm) for the short. The earrings are clip back and are a hair under 2 1/2" (6.7 cm) long and about 5/8" (2 cm) in diameter at the bottom...

This Hobe pin / brooch is 2" in diameter. It is in excellent condition.

sterling vermeil with a green rhinestone collar and clear rhinestone set cuffs and instrument.

Manufactured by Goldseal MFG for Urie Mandle Co.

Designer: Murray Slater, patent 146752 in 1947.

Ref: American Costume Jewelry by Carla and Robert Brunialti p 240. Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 2"

Hallmarks: NONE- The two buttons for signature seem to be there but I cannot read anything on them. All of the pieces that I have had have been sterling, so I am assuming that this one is also.

This shiny, goldtone bracelet measures just over 7" long. It has a bold link design. The links measure 7/8". It is marked Napier (in cursive) PAT. 4.774.743, indicating it was introduced in the late 70's, early 80's. It is in excellent condition. It also has good heft.

Huge statement necklace in silvertone metal with a thick flat "gaspipe" or snake chain closing in the front at a heavy dark blue enameled center element, with a very unusual double snap closure. Marked MONET. 1970s. This "utility modern" look originated as part of the Machine Age style of the 1930s and enjoyed a revival in the 1970s and 1980s, and has been interpreted various ways in costume and fine jewelry, including by such makers as Cartier. Wearable length is about 19 inches...

An Edwardian pot metal paste bangle 1910-1920. This vintage 5/16" wide paste rhinestone hinged bangle is made of dull grey pot metal (brightened in our pictures), and it has dozens of claw-set antique cut paste rhinestones. Paste of this era was less sparkly than later versions and glinted like antique cut diamonds in low lighting conditions (such as at night). It has a double-button box clasp and it is unsigned, and it measures 2-3/8 x 2-1/16" across the interior...

Clip earrings, flowers made of red lacquered gilt metal and small glass beads. Bohemian, early 1950’s with impressed mark Czechoslovakia. Diameter c "1/ 2.5 cm. Condition: fine.

Two pairs of ceramic clip earrings, 1940-50’s, scallop shells in blue and green. Condition: fine.

Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 3/8" Condition: Excellent

This Joseff of Hollywood crab, shell and 13 mm pearl brooch is in excellent condition. The mysteries of the Middle East influenced this design.

The detailed modeling is in the Russian gold finish they made famous for its photographic effect. The crab sits on a scallop shell and holds a large and lustrous simulated pearl. It is hallmarked Joseff signature on an applied plaque. It is 2" x 2 1/4".

Joseff was the jeweler for the Hollywood movie moguls form 1930-1948...

Fabulous vintage bib necklace which is most likely a Frank Hess design for Miriam Haskell, from the 1930s or 1940s. With graduated sizes of beautiful solid glass dark blue beads in lily form, mounted on chains in a characteristic Hess for Haskell style, and with long dimensional brass leaves. The color is warmer than the photos depict. Slide clasp. 16 inches wearable length. The center drops 3 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Beautiful vintage French wired necklace in silvertone metal with rhinestone balls with prong set stones, clear faceted glass beads, and glass based faux pearls in champagne and very pale gray. With early spring ring clasp with a collar instead of the thumb tab. Probably 1950s or earlier. 52 inches wearable length. The glass beads are 11mm or just over 3/8 inch. Overall excellent condition with some verdigris on some of the wires, and some losses on two or three of the faux pearls...

his Hattie Carnegie Egyptian Revival scarab brooch / pendant is gold plated base metal with faux carnelian, turquoise and lapis.

Hallmark: Hattie Carnegie, C

Size: 2 3/8" x 2 1/4"

Shipping: FREE INSURED SHIPPING IN THE CONTINENTAL USA.

A fantastic novelty Art Deco era rhodium plated brooch c1920-30 in the form of a feathered top hat with engraved band and a free-swinging chain-mounted cane. In rhodium plate, this 6-3/4" x 2-1/8" brooch is unsigned and it has a safety catch; it is in excellent original condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Description: gold tone base metal, rhinestones.

Hallmark: Coro

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 1/2" Patent" Nov 28, 1949 Des 156,254

This Hattie Carnegie is unsigned. It has her characteristic lucite (resin) coral 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.

A pair of Art Deco rhinestone dangly ball earrings circa 1920s. This flashy pair of screw back earrings are gilt brass-mounted. They measure 2-1/2" and these unsigned earrings feature two small rhinestone balls and a 3/8" large rhinestone ball all linked with fine chain; all stones are claw-set and they swing freely. This pair is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some slight rubbing to the gilding...

Circa 1950's, this beautiful choker has aquamarine colored rhinestones. It measures 15" long. The clasp is marked La-Rel in script. This hard-to-find piece is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H

A vintage 15-1/2" knotted 3/8" turquoise glass bead necklace with a gold plated ball insert clasp c1950s. This necklace has a tag which says MADE IN U.S.A. which exactly resembles the tags used by Vogue jewellery of New York (1936-77?). This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Adorable cornucopias full of oranges, pears, tomatoes, carrots,leaves and more. Just plain fun. Clips 2" long, 1 1/2" at widest and 3/4" at deepest. Slip on earrings 1 1/4" long, 3/4" wide and 1/2" deep. This set did not pass my Bakelite test, but it may be Bakelite because the test is not fool proof.

Here is an English-made whistle of copper-plated brass and base metal, that may have been made for the U.S. market. The front is labeled ‘The Acme/Boy Scouts’ with the English registration number for 1914, and ‘Patent’ underneath. The whistle itself measures a little under 3 inches long; the bale adds another 3/4 inch. Circumference is about 2 inches. Weight: 25.8 grams

Chic statement vintage 1970s Givenchy necklace in antiqued silvertone metal with large dimensional sliding pendant with a hammered finish, on a matching chain with foldover clasp. Clasp is marked four times front and back with the back to back Givenchy double G logo. Pendant is 3 inches long and chain is 30 inches long. Excellent condition...

A fine reverse painted Essex crystal 1-1/8" brooch c1900. This pin features a silver plated housing with a c-clasp holding the crystal which depicts a flying swallow with a rose. It is unsigned, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to t...

This lady's hand pin is gold plated metal. It has enamel accents.It is 2 1/8" long by 3/4" wide.

Amazing huge statement necklace in cast goldtone metal with granulated detail and a green glass cabochon stone. Late 1960s or early 1970s. Marked NAPIER. 17 1/2 inches wearable length and the center drops 6 5/8 inches. Spring ring clasp. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This vintage gold filled locket is 1 1/16" in diameter. This locket is in as found condition. It has a very intricate chased design. The initials on the obverse appear to be "HS". You decide.

This necklace was manufactured by Dior, Germany. It is a gold plated base metal, with rhinestones. It is approximately 1" square.

It is in excellent condition.

This price includes shipping in the continental USA.

This Weiss multi colored rhinestone butterfly pin is 2 3/8" x 1 3/4" . It is hallmarked "Weiss" on the back. The back of this pin shows wear.

This Victorian Scottish BANDED AGATE brooch with Scottish thistle & and engraved leaf details is 2" x 1 1/2" . Excellent condition.

Beautiful vintage 1970s three strand marbled glass beaded necklace with all beads wired in dark brass tone metal with box slide clasp with matching glass stone, with shiny goldtone metal spacers. Wearable length is 29 1/2 inches on the inside strand and the center drops about 3 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

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 is an antique 9K yellow gold filled scale link pocket watch chain; 19th century, English; Measures 24 1/2 in length. Condition is very good with minor wear to plate.

Here is a stunning example of California maker Francisco Rebajes’ jewelry designs. The necklace is constructed of stylized leaves linked by folding the top of one over the next, to produce a sinuous movement. The silver-plated finish is brushed to soften the patina, and shows some tarnish. The tongue-and-groove clasp is in good working order, and bears the Rebajes mark. The necklace measures just under 16 inches long by 3/4 inch wide.

Stunning very unusual vintage 1970s pendant necklace in antiqued heavy cast goldtone metal, in the form of a crocodile with articulated links, suspended from a large ring with scale pattern texture, on a double chain with spring ring clasp. The crocodile has opaque black glass stones as eyes. Top designer quality, possibly French. Great size -- the pendant is 7 1/2 inches long including the ring. Wearable length is 17 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enl...

Antique Dark Green Cross when acquired was presented as 'petrified wood' & is faintly stamped: DAT MAY 5 '6' at lower edge. Promo. May be an early 1900 bakelite thermoset or gutta percha, rubber type of militaria material.
1 5/8" X 2 1/2" north to south not counting the embedded loop at top X 1/2" thick. Tiny tiny lines throughout normal for a 100 year old piece! bo-ah

$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewi...

Scary large scorpion aluminum pin made in Germany, c.1970's. Measuring 3 1/4" long by 2 3/8" wide, it is very good condition but has some wear scratches. Very exciting!

This vintage DeNicola (Castlecliff also made this bracelet) silver-tone plated metal clamper bracelet with a varied sea shell design has an opening wrist measurement of 2 1/8” x 2' when closed tightly, and is in very good vintage condition.

Gorgeous huge vintage 1970s three strand bracelet in antiqued goldtone metal with black openback unfoiled stones that feel like Lucite, held in ornate Byzantine style "cages." In the French style; I've seen Dominique Aurientis jewelry with this same type of motif and stone setting. Great size -- 2 3/8 inches wide and 7 3/8 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This copper pin is hand-constructed with architectural elements and securely set with a copper disc enameled in turquoise. It features a cone at each corner set on intersecting bands that are curled at each end. The square panel supporting all the pieces has a hammered look with slightly curved corners. There is a deep reddish patina to the copper, and some white areas of oxidation. The back bears the impressed name of Jean Augis, a Lyons, France, jewelry designer and master metalsmith most acti...

Dramatic vintage necklace in textured goldtone metal with seriously huge brilliant crystal prong set stones in very subtle colors. 1960s. Not marked, however, the design, materials and findings are characteristically French. I have another necklace listed with these distinctive chain links. With a slide closure. There are eleven stones in red, dark green, colorless crystal, silver, fuschia, peridot, lavender, royal blue, aqua, and a fabulous olive color. The colors are more inten...

This American flag pin with Pole and Halyard is made of gold tone base metal with prong set rhinestones. It is in excellent condition. 1 7/8" tall by 1" wide.

Amazing modernist Lanvin layered necklace with cream plastic elements on goldtone snake chain. Marked LANVIN PARIS on an attached hang tag. Circa 1965. With the recent resurgence of the house of Lanvin, vintage 1960s and 1970s Lanvin jewelry is hotter than ever. The large center pendant is backed in goldtone metal and slides on the chain. Fabulous and super wearable for day or night.

Wearable length is 21 inches. The center drop falls an additional 6 1/4 inches. Excellent cond...

A vintage modern copper and saphirets pin and earrings circa 1950s. This great looking vintage modernist matching pin and earrings set is in copper, with cabochon saphirets (also sometimes referred to as Dragon's Breath or faux opal) stones. This set consists of the 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" pin with a safety catch and the two 1-1/8" x 3/4" clip-on earrings. The patinated finish gives these pieces a great look, and this unsigned set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosi...

This Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' gray & clear rose brooch is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones.

Hallmarked Trifari with crown and copyright C.

Condition: Excellent

Size: 3 1/4" x 2"

Reference: Tolkein and Winkinson, A Collector's Guide to Costume Jewelry, p. 104, pictured.

Reference: Schiffer, Best of Costume Jewelry, p. 103, Patent 162,456 , March 13, 1951

Stunning vintage 1970s Judith Leiber very weighty and substantial Chinoiserie style goldtone metal belt with large round stations in green Lucite simulating jade, centered with very detailed and dimensional cast metal elements depicting Chinese dragons. Double chains linked together at regular intervals with thinner metal rings. Marked JUDITH LEIBER. Can also be worn asymmetrically as a necklace. For a small waist. Wearable length from the hook to the ring at the top of the drop end (wor...

Modernist pin with bronze finish by Reisinger, Israel, 1978. Measures 2 1/2" long by 1 7/8" wide. Signed "REISINGER 78" and is in excellent condition.....$7 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

This Barclay bracelet is 7 3/8" x 3/4". It has rhinestone accents.

Stunning very very big 1970s signed Les Bernard tiered necklace in goldtone metal with Byzantine style and Roman style coins, dark silvertone beads, marbled amber Lucite beads, and transparent amber Lucite beads mounted in heavy ornate cast metal settings, with a large center cross pendant. With heavy ornate chains and hook clasp. The coins have a dark antiqued finish with touches of black. Marked LES BERNARD on the clasp and on the back of the largest coin. The Les Bernard company, now ...

Screw on ceramic earrings, dark turquoise blue crackle glaze, unsigned, c 1960. The white clay and the same kind of design is found in signed brooches and earrings by Danish designer / maker Kruger. Sterling silver screw on mechanisms. Width "1/ 2.5 cm. Condition: fine.

A Bogoff lavaliere style rhinestone necklace. This vintage 16-1/2" signed BOGOFF rhinestone necklace dates to the 1940s-50s. This necklace has a lavaliere-style drop with teardrop and round claw-set rhinestones, and it has a hook clasp. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor yellowing to some of the stones. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all ite...

A 1940's to 50's fayence pin glazed in gold, black and cream, showing Aladdin with his lamp within a golden frame. H: 3,5 cm. Condition: fine.

This sparkling and colorful necklace/choker is beautiful. It is made of multifaceted, Aurora Borealis graduating, crystals. It is 16" long with a hook and chain closure marked LAGUNA. It is in nice condition.

Checked black and white clip on ceramic earrings, c 1960, unsigned and made by hand, probably Scandinavian. Concave shape and a light blue shade to the white. Height "1/2/ 2.2 cm. Condition: fine.

Long signed Cadoro necklace in goldtone metal with a pendant drop in the form of a Maltese cross with engraving, in the Byzantine style popularized by Chanel. Also with yellow Bakelite beads, engraved metal beads, and very large poured glass beads. Marked CADORO on an attached metal tag. Late 1960s or early 1970s. Spring ring clasp. The rings connecting the pendant and the clasp are silvertone. 23 1/2 inches wearable length and 5/8 inch wide at sides. The pendant drop is 6 1/2 inches l...

This Coro enamel trembler lotus flower brooch matches the duettes.

The stamens are mounted on a spring ( en tremblant) so they can be made to quiver. This is definitely one of the most sought after brooches. I have never seen any other anywhere.

Dimensions: 3 3/4" x 2"

Patent Aug 27, 1940 Des. 122,196

Hallmark: none

Outstanding vintage necklace in heavy gunmetal gray chain links with quatrefoil shaped elements which are made of translucent tortoise Bakelite. This piece can also be worn as a belt. Marked YSL on an attached metal tag. 1970s. The quatrefoil form is of course a classic medieval and Moorish motif and is here translated into a stunning modern look. Very wearable and versatile -- there is a hook at each end, allowing it to be arranged in many lengths and configurations. Also perf...

Incredible original hand made ANGEL pendant by Joseph Gourdji, NYC, c.1970's consisting of copper, paste or rhinestones, and enamel. The design is an enamel face with blonde hair surrounded by paste/rhinestones angel wings all on copper base with a ring at the back for a chain. This pendant shows exquisite hand work by this very talented NYC designer who works in all metals and materials in a completely creative and original way. Of very good size, it measures 2 1/2" wide by 1 7/8" long and is...

This "Starlight" cuff bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane has a black enameled background with jeweled stars. This bracelet is February 1975.

This bracelet is 1 3/4" wide, 7" in circumference with a diameter of 2 1/8".

Reference: Fabulous, Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry and accessories by Nancy N. Schiffer 2007, page 203.

Gorgeous heavy vintage circa 1950 French necklace with three strands of large blue glass beads wired in dark goldtone metal with a matching slide clasp with a large matching cabochon poured glass stone. With large and medium size poured glass beads in honeycomb shapes, and faceted transparent beads with a slightly iridescent finish. 16 1/2 inches wearable length on the inside strand and the center drops 2 1/2 inches. Excellent condition with a side loss to one small honeycomb bead; pictured but ...

A French (Provence) oval pendant depicting a lady with a 1940's hairstyle. Mauve, turquoise and brown glaze, partly gilt. Height: "1 ¾/ 4,5 cm, width:"1 ½/ 4 cm. Condition: fine.