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...

The Noh mask is of an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom. The Noh Samurai warrior/devil face used on this bracelet is one of the most common Selro faces. While the white faces typically represent exotic cultures, the color of the stones used in this bracelet are more associated with Tudor royalty of Britain. This humorous contrast of styles gives the piece interest...

This rooster perfume brooch by Coro is 2" x 1 3/4" . This is a somewhat rare but very wonderful item. Very minor enamel loss as illustrated by the photos. Fine condition.

This brooch is 2" x 2". It is burnished non-reflective gold tone base metal. Perfect for avoiding the glare of those harsh Hollywood lights. It is hallmarked Joseff in script as you can see in the photo. Excellent condition.

This Juliana faux emerald & rhinestone necklace is one of the most superior designs from D & E., in my opinion. This necklace is circa 1964. The rest of the stones are clear rhinestones.

This Ernest Steiner pave & black enamel poodle dog brooch is rhodium plated base metal, with rhinestones and enameling. It is hallmarked Ernest Steiner in an oval plaque. It is 1 1/2" square.

Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry ( 2008) V2, p 57

It is pre 1942.

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.

These Coro cockatoos have been hand painted with enamel. At the center of each flower is a faceted, faux diamond. As you can see by the patent below, this duette was designed by Gene Verrechio and patented in 1941. Pat # for the duette is Des. 126,490 and for the clip #1798867. Coro invented the "Duette" in the 1930s. An ingenious invention. The design involves two pin clips that fit together, joined by a mechanism at the back, so they can be worn together as a single brooch...

This is a signed pair of Selro Corp red Okina mask earrings. It is the mask of an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom. They are 1 1/2" x 1 1/8". They are hallmarked: Selro Corp.

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.

A signed Trifari red shinestone and gold plated bracelet circa 1960. This vintage 7" bracelet is 7/16" wide and it has the crowned T Trifari mark with copyright symbol. It has a snap-over catch, and it is in excellent 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 will have signs of use or patination...

Confirmed unsigned Chanel necklace circa 1960 or 1970; I recently saw this same necklace with a Chanel hang tag with just the name in block lettering (no season numbers or copyright symbols), which dates it to 1970 or prior. I had previously listed this necklace as a probable Chanel...

Description: Hargo Creations was incorporated in 1955 in New York.

They were a short lived firm that produced high quality and highly collectible jewelry. The most collectible pieces are the Chinaman pieces and the figure pieces.

The bracelet consists of four pagoda-inspired panels. The first panel features an applied conical hat that the Asian man might be wearing. The Second panel is a faux ivory face of the Smiling / Laughing Asian man...

These Hattie Carnegie earrings are quite unique. They have very deep garnet colored beads, turquoise colored beads and ruby red rhinestones at the center. Touches of gold throughout. Very clean. Dimensions: 1" diameter

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.

This Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' ruby & emerald 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

These Boucher strawberry earrings are painted in a red enamel. The strawberry leaves are silver tone with rhinestones. These are attached to 2 gold plated plant leaves. There are in excellent condition.

Hallmarked: Boucher - one earring. On the other 9773E.

Dimensions: 1 1/4" long by 5.8" wide.

There are circa 1965.

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