This beautiful, 3-piece set consists of a lovely, central floral, picture pendant in gold tone, elaborate filigree. It is 15" long. It is then adorned with colorful, prong set rhinestones and pearls, and other colorful rhinestones, all rising to the prong set floral picture pendant. The pendant has a diameter of 2" and rises 1/2". The matching earrings are clip backs and oval in shape. They measure 1" x 1 1/8", and, are marked W. GERMANY. This suite is in excellent condition.
Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demilune moonstones
Marked: Trifari with Crown
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 154, designer Alfred Philippe, dated 1950.
Condition: Excellent
Size: Inner circumference 6.5" x 1"
Pat2/28/1950 Des. 157,518
Copper and glass pin, c.1940's. Unsigned, it measures 1 3/4" diameter. Interesting design(see photos #2) as glass piece on copper goes over and under the copper braid at center. Very good condition....$* for insured US shipping.
This Corocraft golden race horse heads duette is gold plate base metal with rhinestones.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/8"
Condition: Fabulous
A matched set of six oval unset hand carved shell cameos c1930s-40s. These 13/16 x 9/16" cameos are new old stock (NOS) and they are from an old Toronto jewellery store. One retains the original MADE IN ITALY paper sticker on the back, and these would be great for a bracelet or clothing accessory. This group is in mint unused original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...
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".
Huge red pear shaped rhinestone eyes predominate on the rabbits face., His red enamel teeth give him a silly grin.
The brooch is 2 1/2" x 1 1/2".
Karu jewelry was produced by Kaufman & Rederman of New York.
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.
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 3/8"
Condition: Excellent
Circa 1940
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 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 1/4" long by 5/8" wide. It is in excellent condition. It is gold plated base metal, faux gems, faux pearl.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...
This bakelite heart pin with 12 cherries is definitely bakelite. The heart is 2 1/4" x 2 1/16" with the 12 cherries. The only thing not original to this pin is the wire. Everything else is excellent.
This is Bobye Queen of Eisenberg favorite clip.
Dimensions: 4" x 2"
This Reja camel pin is sterling vermeil with a faux ruby crystal. It is hallmarked Reja and sterling.
It is 2 1/16" tall by 1.5" wide.
Ref: Brunialit, American Costume Jewelry- Art & Industry ( 2008) vol 2, pa 24, dating the series using stones from Oval Mfg Co., advertised by them in Jeweler's Circular Keystone in 1945, mentioning the camel.
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".
Strum me a tune. This is a clear lucite and black bakelite banjo pin from 1940-1942 strung with gold colored strings and brass frets. Mker unknown.
It is 4" long and 1 7/8" wide.
Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry by Brunialti and Brunialti, v2. p. 230