A retro Halbe rhinestone floral spray brooch with gold plating circa 1960. Halbe was an American firm, located at 411-5th Ave. New York circa 1950-1963 (thank you to Illusion Jewels for the information and a great research site). This 2-3/8" x 1-1/8" elegant brooch has baguette and round rhinestones; the pin is rhodium plated on back but the centers of the flowers, stems and bottom of spray are gold plated on the front...

This necklace has a classic form and, in certain light, looks to be plated in two colors of gold. The beautiful surface condition is a result of a rolled gold-plating process used by the Newark, NJ, firm of Krementz & Company. The exotic design is reminiscent of ethnic jewelry, composed of graduated pointed vertical drops alternating with ovular beads. A braided chain with spike and drum closure completes the retro design. The Krementz signature in block letters is on the back of one drop...

A Victorian jet bracelet with carving circa 1870-80. This genuine (tested) jet carved bracelet is in the Aesthetic style. It has elastic cord threading (re-strung)and it has a staggered orientation of the band's panels (possibly strung differently originally). The 1" across top panel and two flanking panels both have decorative carving, the rest are plain polished...

These beautiful, screwback earrings display aquamarine bezel set glass stones. They are centered by a sunburst of baguettes of the same color. They have a "diameter" of 3/4". They are in excellent condition. circa 1950s

This gorgeous, glistening Hagler set has everything: tiny iridescent blue and pearl colored glass beads, huge royal blue crystals, clear rhinestones and faceted iridescent crystals. The overall effect is sparkling and stunning! The necklace has a double level gilt filigree backing with the Hagler oval name plate on the pendant. The pendant and one earring are marked Stanley Hagler NYC. The necklace is 18 1/2" end to end. Pendant is 2 1/2" in diameter. Earrings are 1 1/4" square.

This vintage rhinestone McClelland Barclay fur clip is 2 1/2" tall. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. No missing stones.

This Kramer blue rhinestone necklace is hallmarker "Kramer". It is 16" bib design. Looks fabulous on.

This graceful necklace was made by the California firm of Renoir, which specialized in copper jewelry. It has a secure hook clasp, with the Renoir signature on the hook. It measures 18 3/4 inches long, including the chain.

This Staret amethyst and rhinestone fur clip is 3" long by 1 1/2" wide. It is in phenominal vintage condition. Circa 1940.

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.

A Continental multicolour rhinestone swag brooch & earrings set from the 1950s. This colourful and flashy set has free-swinging swags and it consists of the 3 x 2-1/2" brooch and the 1-7/8 x 3/4" clip-on earrings. All are gold plated and they have red, pink, purple, aurora borealis, yellow, smoky topaz and other coloured claw-set rhinestones. The brooch has a safety clasp and it is signed CONTINENTAL...

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.

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.

A truly unusual late Victorian rolled gold plate swing-open photo or hair locket brooch c1900. This 1-3/8" diameter pin features a twist border and a bevelled glass window; it has a c-clasp and the back is hinged, opening to reveal a bezel holding the glass. It currently holds a photo but could easily hold hair or other mementos. The back has a primitive snap, and it is stamped PAT. MCH...

This Asia figure has flowing robes, cabochon belly and face. This pin appears to be 14K brushed gold finish. This pin is unmarked but probably Marvella or Hattie Carnegie.

These earrings are very well made: an indicator of the fine Hobe work. The overlapping petals have nice stamp work around the bezel-set, turquoise, glass cabochon. The earrings are both clipback and screwback. They are gold plated and marked Hobe. They are in excellent condition.

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 copper bracelet features a double row of linked leaves attached at each end by copper-plated openwork panels, and connected by round copper-plated links. The surface is highly patinated, with only very minimal wear to the plating on the ends. The fold-over clasp is very secure; there is no mark. The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches long by about 1 3/4 inches wide.

This wonderful, vintage necklace and drop is c. 1950's. The decorative ball consists of 4 large, glass, faceted stones. The aurora borealis colors shine, topped by a rhinestone "cap." The rhinestones are all prong set in gold metal. The chain is 18" long. The drop has a diameter of 1/2". This piece is beautiful and in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H

This ring displays a cast gold colored, brass metal with a brutalist, organic, openwork design. The band has a flower, foliate design and is adjustable (a characteristic of 1950's jewelry).

Cuff and Necklace in Rebajes classic Leaf motif with fine black patination. Cuff measures 2 inches (5 cm) and fits a 7 1/4 inch (18 cm) wrist comfortably without adjustment. The necklace is 15 1/2 (38 cm)inches in length and is 7/8 inch (2 cm) wide. The necklace lays flat due to the construction of the links, and the clasp fastens securely. Both the Cuff and Necklace are in excellent condition. Cuff is signed Rebajes, necklace is unsigned. Circa 1950's.

This bracelet was made as a souvenir for visitors to the Maria Laach Abbey, a Benedictine abbey in northwestern Germany. It has large, curved links of copper and white metal, from which drops a glazed ceramic disc mounted in white metal. The disc is decorated with a geometrical design in red on a yellow and green background, with a black diamond shape in the center. It is marked on the back of the mount with the abbey’s logo. The large spring ring clasp is very secure...

This Cadoro (or Hollywood Stars) brooch pin is 2 1/4" x 2 3/4" . It appears to be in mint condition. There are faux black coral all the way aournd. All are in tact. No missing or broken pieces. This item is in excellent vintage condition...

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 Coro pegasus cuckoo clock fur clip is hallmarked Coro with the Pegasus in front. It is 3 5/8" x 1 5/8". Lots of detail in this fur clip. Circa 1940.

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 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 delicate white metal chain is studded with bezel-mounted glass faux amethysts. The faceted glass pieces are securely set; there is no clasp. The necklace hangs 15 1/2 inches (in other words, a total 31 inches end to end).

A vintage 1930s triple strand graduated gold plated brass ball necklace. This 16" necklace has balls ranging from 1/8" to 1/4" and it has a fancy box clasp; it is unsigned and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots m...

Jade is this fall's fashion stone. This eye-catching large cabochon jade stone is high mount prong set in the center of this fashionable vintage gold tone cocktail ring, stamped inside with letters HMS. Ring size is 6 3/4". Stone measures 3/4' x 1/2". Condition is excellent.

This bracelet is a rare find. It is wonderfully bold, unusual and rare. It consists of 5 panel links of sparkly gold, crescent moon flecks, under convex Lucite, with a white background. Each panel measures 1" x 1 1/4". The entire bracelet measures 7 1/2". It is marked PAM with a copyright symbol. Pam pieces were made from the 1950's-1960's.

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

A wonderful vintage Art Deco Industrial design 17" long and 7/16" wide celluloid and brass ball necklace c1920s-30s. This super Deco necklace has stepped coloured celluloid beads imitating the look of tortoiseshell, with brass balls; it is strung on string and it has a box clasp. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of looseness to the easily replaced string. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all c...

This Coro Pegasus dancing donkey is gold plated base metal with rhinestones. It is 1 3/4" x 1 7/8". Free fist class USPS shipping. It is circa 1945.

This is truly a beautiful Brooch. The central, carved stone has a diameter of over 1". It's set and in the shape of a diamond surrounded by a circle of smaller aura borealis stones, sitting on overlapping, goldtone mesh design connected to 3 other rhinestones. The brooch measures 1 3/4" 2".

A cool vintage 1930s silver plated 17-3/4" long necklace featuring glass domes with foiled backs resembling black opals, alternating with links with metal flowers. Each link is 3/4" across, and this unsigned necklace has a hook clasp. This item 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 and may have slight signs of gen...