This light blue V-shaped necklace is gold tone metal with an abundance of clear, pronged, pave rhinestones and dangling marquise-shaped blue crystals. It is in excellent condition. It is 14 1/2 " long.

Ref: Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry Identification and values by Ariel Bloom,Collector Books, 2008 page 52. and

Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collections has this necklace in green without earrings...

The spectacular appearance of this vintage couture necklace owes to its dazzling rainbow of colored glass bulbs dangling from a double linked gold plated chain. The bulbs are drizzled with gold for added bling. This necklace is most likely from the 1970s and used in a runway appearance for high end fashion models. If you need stage presence, this necklace will get you there. Superb condition.

This Victorian Scottish pebble brooch features an oval, scrolled and gadrooned picture frame which test to approximately 9K with 10K acid. (The solution dissolves very slowly the mark on the stone.)

Dating from the late Gerogian early Victorian eras, this agate was mined, polished up and beveled to show off its opaque colors and translucency.

The reverse features a fine working t-hinge and longer, earlier Victorian pinbar with c-clasp...

This rickshaw rhodium plated pot metal and clear rhinestone pin also has red cabochons and enameling. The wheels move. It is 1 9/16" by 1 1/2".

Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry- Art & Industry (2008) designed by Jacques Leff, in 1939 page 162 in Vol. #1

I have seen this pin as high as $895.00.

This large exotic rhodium plated pot metal gryphon bird brooch is encrusted with multitudes of clear rhinestones. It is 3 1/2" x 3 1/4". It is in excellent vintage condition. It is circa 1937-1940.

Ref: Warman's Vintage Jewelry by Leigh Leshner on page 65.

Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 by Julia C. Carrol, page 24

Fabulous Fakes by Carole Tanenbaum, p. 133.

I have owned this item before with the MB Phrygian helmet marking) This one is unmarked...

This 'Penguin' jelly belly pin has an unknown manufacturer and designer. It is gold plated metal brooch, lucite and red cabochon, in the shape of a penguin. It is 7.5 x 3 cm. It is not marked. Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.

A most elegant unsigned piece. The translucent glass stones shimmer in a rich red color. The stones are very interesting since the front side of the large square stones are beveled, while the under side of those stones are dome shaped with a carved checkerboard pattern. This makes all the more shimmer when the piece moves. The age of the necklace is hard to determine, probably mid 1900's, possibly the 1940's...

This Victorian hand painted portrait of a gypsy vagabond boy on porcelain pin is in a gold tone frame. The porcelain portrait itself is 2 1/2 tall by 2 wide. It is unsigned. It is in excellent vintage condition for this type of item. There is a very faint 22 impressed in the porcelain.

Outstanding design and quality in this unsigned 1940's sterling brooch. A combination of crystals, rhinestones and sterling vermeil make this a great collector's piece. Very three dimensional. 3" by 1 1/2" and 3/4" deep. Marked sterling on the back.

There is rhodium plated metal brooch with black and red enmael. There is some wear to the enamel of the pelican's bill. All the pave rhinestones appear to be bright.

There is a Hallmark that is barely visible Made in USA and a symbol which I cannot photograph which appears to be a star with circle made of dots (Fred Gray).

Circa 1920s

Reference: Warman's Vintage Jewelry Identification and price guide, By Leigh Leshner, Krause Publications 2008 p...

A sensational heavy gold plate collar/necklace with matching bracelet, all set with faux stones. The gold has a vibrant Florentine finish and both necklace and bracelet are strung on a metal chain. Unmarked - perhaps a Les Bernard creation. The collar measures approximately 15", the bracelet 7".

This 'Showgirl' with long wavy bejeweled gilded tresses fur clip has size and aesthetic appeal. It is a very satisfying motif to collect. She is3"x 1 3/4". She is made up of two separate parts in different finishes.In this case her face is platinum finish and her tresses are golden.

In "American Costume jewelry by Brunialti & Brunialti, v. 2 p.164. she is called "Female Head" from 1941. Vogu;e, October 1. 1941 called her "platinum head" .

Very unusual vintage sautoir necklace in dark goldtone metal with very large double sided green glass faceted glass stones in bezel settings. Circa 1950 or possibly earlier. 55 inches wearable length. The green stone stations are 7/8 inch long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition with some slight losses on the edges and points of a few stones. This is pictured but not noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Fabulous very unusual vintage copper cuff with inset navy blue leather. From a Philadelphia estate that had a large quantity of Arts & Crafts and Art Deco jewelry. Circa 1940. 1 1/2 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches inside diameter including the gap, which is 1 3/8 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Art deco geometric celluloid brooch

1930

2 3/4" x 1 1/4"

Very good vintage condition

Description: base metal, enameling

Dimensions: 2 7/8" x 2"

Hallmark: None

A German Industrial Art Deco celluloid or Bakelite chrome necklace from the 1920s. This evocative beauty features chromed links with layered or stepped segments in the German Industrial Deco style. It also has angular orange celluloid links and it is marked GERMANY on the jump ring. It measures 17" long, the middle drop is 7/8" deep and it has a springring clasp...

This pair of Victorian hair pin is beaded all over front and back. They are 4 1/2" long by 2" in width. They are in super condition.

This brilliant buckle is 3 1/8" long by 2 1/2" wide. The setting is either gun metal or Japanned base metal. Most of the stones are brilliant and all are prong set. Circa 1880s.

This is a superior piece of Victorian jewelry. The pin is 2 1/4" long and 11/16" wide. The bezel set onyx or black glass Cameo is 1" in diameter. Circa 1910. The gold filled mount is ribbon like with an intricate scroll design. There have been are no cracks, no repairs to this cameo or to the gold filled finding. This cameo pin is in excellent vintage condition .

The spot in the picture is the light refraction from the camera.

A wonderful looking vintage late Victorian 1-3/8 x 1" rolled gold plated oval photo locket on a 19" book-link rolled gold plated chain. The 5/16" wide chain has different engraved designs on each side, and the locket has fine hand tooling on the reverse side. It also has an applied mount with a central pearl surrounded by six natural garnets. It is unsigned, and it has a large springring catch; the interior has two photo bezels and (replaced) plastic windows...

These Victorian hair pin are 5" in length and 1 3/4" wide. All the stones are faceted black glass all the way around. There is one stone missing on the top of one comb. Otherwise, there are in terrific shape.

The wheels turn on this covered wagon and oxen pin from the 1930s. Oxidized base metal set with pastel rhinestones in shades of pink, purple, aqua, yellow, and green. It is unsigned. It is 2 1/4" long by 1 1/4" tall.

Beautiful wide black bangle with a super chic quilt motif. Great for layering or a perfect statement on its own. Circa 1970. 1 1/4 inches wide, 1/2 inch thick, and 2 9/16 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is lifesize.

The overall length of this necklace is 12". The chain however, is only 19" in length. The rhinestones are clear Swarovski crystals and brilliant. The necklace is gold filled.

Chic big statement vintage 1960s or 1970s necklace with marbled translucent Lucite chain with drops and beads in different colors of Lucite simulating amber, and filigree beads, chains, and mesh in dark goldtone metal, with oversized spring ring clasp. Painted detail on the center drop. Probably French based on the materials and design. The drops along the sides are arranged in an asymmetrical but balanced design. Great size -- 18 1/2 inches wearable length and the center drops 6 1/2 inches...

Gorgeous vintage 1940s or 1950s French five strand bracelet with glittering pink faceted glass bezel set open back unfoiled pointed back stones and glass based faux baroque pearls mounted in goldtone metal with an early oversized spring ring clasp with a thumb collar rather than a tab. Excellent condition with two small losses to two pearls, pictured but not noticeable when worn. Slight wear to the goldtone finish at the clasp is also pictured but again not noticeable when worn. Display form is ...

A pair of Victorian rolled gold plate dangle drop earrings from the 1890s. These well-made hollow 1-3/4 x 1/2" earrings have an applied bow and four swinging drops each. They are screw-backs and they are unsigned. The backs are rose gold coloured and the earring itself is yellow gold and they may be the original backs (screwbacks were introduced in 1894). This lovely pair is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conse...

A nice quality and vintage c1910-20 gold filled expansion bracelet and matching necklace, all with hand carved shell cameo portraits. the bracelet measures 1-1/4" across, the bracelet measures 5-7/8" around at rest, the 17-1/2" necklace has a snapover clasp and the central pendant hangs down by 2". This set is unsigned and 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 issu...

Elegant and enormous, this unsigned gold plated brooch can also be worn as a pendant. The piece is very heavy and chunky. It is probably from the 1960's and may possibly be a Kenneth J Lane piece though it is not signed. 6 1/2" long and 4" wide.

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

Lovely necklace with black glass beads and groups of dark blue melon beads with pale blue ruffled beads, all wired in dark goldtone metal. Circa 1940, probably French. 58 inches wearable length. The large melon beads are 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. One of the small light blue flower form beads is missing a petal -- this is very hard to see and does not show when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

These Haskell or Czechoslovakian dress clips has small 5 petaled plastic flowers in a variety of colors wired to a Haskell type frame. These dress clips have a subtle playfullness about them that is charming, beautiful and very feminine. Circa 1920's.

Stunning unusual vintage probably 1970s modernist Machine Age style French or possibly German very big wired necklace with carved washed resin beads in black or very dark blue with a cream or beige underlay, with silvertone metal end caps and findings and large spring ring clasp. It is made like an older Art Deco necklace of the 1930s, and the clasp is an old fashioned thumb collar clasp but this piece is most likely 1970s Art Deco Machine Age revival, possibly made with earlier fin...

This Victorian bangle bracelet has an elaborate filigree of twining leaves,flowers and grapes on the front. I believe this bracelet is brass covered in dore gold color. The bracelet has a push clasp and closes securely. No evidence of corrosion or repairs. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: Inside 2 1/2" x 2 3/16"

This native American Indian chief enameled brooch from the 1940s is well crafted. It has lots of details. It has crystal accents on his headdress, war paint on his face, on a grassy base. It is not hallmarked. It is 2 1/4" x 1 3/4".

This bracelet is constructed of brass and glass but has the look and heft of a quality piece of precious jewelry. It has a machine-age design of hinged semi-circular pieces connected with concealed pins, allowing it to comfortably hug the wrist without separating. It is set with square-cut pieces of yellow glass resembling citrines; one of the prongs shows some tool marks and looks to have been tightened, but all ‘stones’ are secure. The glass pieces show a few minor scratches. The tongue-an...

Here is a lovely necklace of openwork panels, each with a center marcasite, and three prong-set carved carnelians. All are suspended by a white metal chain decorated with embossed links. The beveled carnelians are decorated with carved stylized leaves and stems. The necklace measures 17 1/2 inches; the spring ring clasp appears to be original.

This is fantastic piece of 40s figural jewelry. Each of the five links is set with hand painted figural Asia Princess face masks and accented with small faux pearls and a gold headband with tassel drops. Each face has red lips and white eyebrows and eye slits.

This bracelet is 7 3/8" long by 1 3/4" wide set in chunky silver tone. It is possible that this might also be Selro / Selini, too.

This Art Nouveau sash pin is all original. It is 3" x 2". This particular sash pin is in remarkable condition.

This unsigned heart pin is 2 3/4" tall by 2 1/2" wide. It is in excellent vintage condition. The center stone shows some yellowing. All of the other stones are brilliant in color.

A Victorian gold filled seed pearls photo locket with a long watch chain necklace from the 1890s. This attractive oval 1-5/8 x 3/4" (including bale) locket retains the two photo retaining bezels and it has two instant relatives included. The back is undecorated and the front has a lovely X-style design with graduated seed pearls. It has a satin finish and it comes with a slightly later J.Co. 1906 15 YRS gold filled chain with a swivel. "15 YRS." refers to the guarantee on the chain's gold pl...

Gorgeous vintage 1960s French star form brooch in silvertone metal with very brilliant prong set rhinestones. The brooch has a French trombone pin close and typical French construction and materials. Possibly by a designer such as Roger Jean Pierre or Roger Scemama. I've attached it to a long strand of glass based faux baroque pearls, hand knotted, with matching silvertone spring ring clasp, from about the same period. The pearls are possibly Gripoix. The brooch is 1 1/2 inches wide. The pearls ...

Lovely unusual glass beaded necklace with two sections of strung peach color faceted glass beads with a slight iridescent finish, and two sections of large matching peach color glass beads wired with large dark brass filigree stamped caps and large matching filigree stamped beads. The metal elements are probably French and the glass beads may be as well. Circa 1960 or 1970. This has been professionally restrung for security. 56 inches wearable length. The largest beads are 5/8 inch wide....

Circa 1920 to Art Deco era 36" long silver tone chain and black glass necklace lavalier sautoir with a 3" pendant or drop of a "Lalique" like finely etched and ground floral berry amber glass drop.
Floral berry etched glass drop is 1 3/8" X 7/8" X 6mm thick with nice heft.
There are a few books that describe this type of cut work as "Lalique" like. For more info please view images.
The doubled chain is 36" and has 14mm long 5 sided black glass beads (24). It has a good working spr...

This Ciner look-a-like is gold plated base metal , rhinestones,faux turquoise, rubies, seed pearls and sapphires... The pin is 1 1/2" in diameter. The clip earrings are are 1" in diameter.

This painted dress clip is 1.75" x 15/16". There is one stone missing and there are some paint chips from wear.

A great looking vintage Murano glass sautoir necklace c1920s. This chrome plated beauty features a 15-1/2" chrome plated chain with links and yellow Murano glass spacer beads as well as two 1/2" glass barrel beads with pink and green rose floral cane inclusions and chrome end caps. There is a 1-3/4" x 1" pendant at the center consisting of a large disc of yellow Murano glass with included flowers and three drops, one of floral glass and two (additions) of glass pearls. This beauty closes with...

A superb Deco Osiris Egyptian sp dangle brooch circa 1920. This scarce and wonderful Art Deco vintage large silver plated brooch with dangles and faux lapis lazuli glass stones depicts the Egyptian god of the underworld Osiris. This stunning pin measures 3-1/4" x 2-3/8" (including drops) and it has wonderful detail. The bezel set stones are a light blue with the larger one a deep mottled blue. It is unsigned and it has a safety catch; it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cra...

This Showgirl-in-profile pin with long wavy bejeweled tresses. It is two toned riveted metal version.

This pin is 2 7/8" long by 2" wide.

Because of its size and aesthetic appeal, the "Showgirl" is a satisfying motif to collect in its many permutations, including the wood version.

This unsigned enamel and rhinestone flower pin is 3 1/4" x 2 1/4". The flowers are lavender & purple, metallic green enamel leaves, and sparkling purple and clear rhinestones. and a gold ton finish.

It is in Excellent vintage condition. Some natural nicks and chips, but overall in great condition. Pin and clasp are in perfect working order.

This sterling floral spray is 3 1/8" long by 1 3/" wide. All the rhinestones seem to be original to the piece. It is hallmarked "sterling". However, it looks a lot like Trifari from the 1940s.

This two headed fish bracelet is an unsigned beauty. The inside diameter is 2 3/8" x 2 1/8". ,P>Reference: Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry identification and values by Marcia "Sparkles" Brown, Collector Books 2002 page 167 top right corner in a different color.

A citrine rolled rose gold plate watch fob. This fob has a foil-backed tested citrene stone circa 1840. This early Victorian 1-1/8" x 7/8" unsigned attractively designed man's watch accessory 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. Expedited tracked and insured pa...

This Scottish blood stone, brass & cairngorn brooch is 1 3/4" in diameter. The brass fillagree base is very similar to Miriam Haskell backs. There are for round blood stone disks measuring 3/8" in diameter and 4 diamond shaped.

Blood stone is Plasma with red sports of iron oxide. Plasma is dark green, opaque chalcedonly quartz with the color coming from the chlorite.

A graduated florentine gold plate collar with matching clip on earrings. The collar measures approximately 17" and at its widest point (center)measures 1-5/8"(width). Unsigned.

A superb quality, finely detailed 3-1/8 x 2" gilt brass sash pin with a green crystal faceted stone c1900. This unsigned brooch has the original c-clasp, and the gold plating is completely intact. This late Victorian beauty 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 may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked P...

An iconic vintage runway bangle in a modernistic style, resin or hard plastic in crisp rootbeer or marbled amber color. It is 8" long and 2 inches wide. It has a gold tone metal. Looks to be one of a kind. It is massive.

This Juliana pink navette rhinestone pin and earrings is impressive. The pin is 3 1/2" long and the matching earrings are 1 1/4" long. Many crystal stones accent the pink navette in the center and down the stem. This set is in superb condition. All the stones are prong set.