Vintage Bakelite bypass bangle in marbled Mississippi mud with carved stylized snake heads. It has a slightly oval shape. Tests positive for Bakelite and guaranteed vintage and original. Circa 1935. 1 inch
wide at crossover. Inside diameters are 2 1/2 and 2 5/8 inches. Just under 1/2 inch thick. This piece is slightly larger than average diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This lovely stanhope (in silver tone) measures 1 1/2" x just under 1". The viewer shows a woman in prayer and has The Lord's Prayer in full. The view is excellent: extremely clear and legible. The cross is decorated with pave-set, colorless rhinestones (some minor yellowing to rhinestones). Also in the viewer it reads MADE IN FRANCE.
Beautiful vintage goldtone flexible snake bracelet by Whiting & Davis, probably from the 1940s. Total length approximately 11 inches (if unraveled), hallmark on back of snake head unreadable. Excellent condition!
A possible early unsigned Chanel in black glass, brass and with a glass faux pearl in the center of the pendant, this piece is marked MADE IN FRANCE
on the back of the pendant. Circa 1935. The pendant slides on the chain, which has oblong links and stations with black glass beads and filigree metal
elements. The pendant has a large round black glass element with the faux pearl in the center, and faceted edges, set in a filigree frame...
Stunning vintage three stranded glass beaded French necklace with pink, blue, green, pale yellow, lavender, and colorless poured glass beads. 1940s.
The beads are hung from fine brass chains. Beautifully designed; the beads alternate between plain head pins, glass based faux pearl ends, and tiny prong
set colorless rhinestone ends. With a hook clasp and extender chain with matching beads. Very modern and wearable with its casual and densely draped
design...
Beautiful vintage bib fringed necklace with long black glass rods and small marbled blue glass beads, and a huge heavy center fob pendant with a blue
glass stone and faux pearls, all suspended from a brass bookchain. 1930s. This piece is most likely French; the long glass rod shaped beads and the fob
form charm are French elements. A fabulous dramatic piece. Wearable length is 16 inches and it drops 2 3/4 inches in the center. Excellent condition with
no damage to glass...
Stunning vintage French fringed bib necklace with a very complex construction. 1940s or 1950s. Marked FRANCE. With glass beads simulating
turquoise suspended from brass chains, and framed by layers of petal form brass elements. With a slide clasp and safety chain. Extremely wearable for
day or evening and fabulous with white or black. Wearable any time of the year but especially perfect for resort and spring. Wearable length is 16 inches
and it drops 3 inches in the center...
The cowrie shell was an ancient spiritual symbol for good fortune and wealth. Add some magic on your finger with this organic vintage handcrafted sterling silver ring, featuring a beautifully marked cowrie shell, no hallmarks. Ring size-3; Shell measures 1"; Condition is excellent.
This beautiful necklace is pictured on page 137 of "Miriam Haskell Jewelry" by Cathy Gordon and Sheila Pamfiloff. It has seven clusters of genuine red
coral spezzati, turquoise glass beads, and brass bell shaped caps, attached to a brass braided chain, with a spring ring clasp and extender chain. Each
cluster has a large turquoise bead at the top, and three turquoise beads at the bottom. The turquoise beads have painted detail simulating the matrix in
turquoise stone...
Early Elsa Schiaparelli bib necklace in goldtone metal with glass drops in a classic French color combination of red, blue, green, and topaz. Circa 1940.
Marked SCHIAPARELLI in script. With a hook clasp and rope twist extender chains. The metal elements are decorated with delicate engraved
designs. Wearable length is 17 inches. 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Fabulous French Art Deco beaded rope necklace with beads made of glass, glass based faux pearls, antiqued brass, carved stone, and composition or
celluloid. Circa 1930 or 1940. From the estate of a serious glass collector. I've owned many of these necklaces, in rope and bib form. All the beads are
wired on brass wire. Continuous strand, 18 inches wearable length. The largest beads are over 20 mm long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to
show detail.
Stunning necklace with very large opaline glass beads simulating moonstones, and very large colorless faceted crystal beads. Probably French, circa
1960. Outstanding construction; all the beads are wired with heavy brass wires. It is a long strand with two layers; I have shown it doubled and worn
shorter with a necklace extender and I will provide one free of charge. Wearable length is 34 inches. Each opaline bead is 20 mm long and each crystal
bead is 10 mm in diameter...
Stunning, dramatic, and big vintage bib or collar necklace in Egyptian revival style. Circa 1960. An unsigned Schreiner piece.
Many Schreiner pieces were made for designers such as Christian Dior, Norman Norell, Pauline Trigere, and others, and were
unsigned because they were made to be shown or sold as accessories to the designer's couture clothing collection. Signed
Schreiner pieces were made to be sold individually in stores...
Vintage bib necklace and matching clip earrings with exceptional and very large inverted unfoiled openbacked glass stones in an
intense blue green with hints of purple. Circa 1960...
The beauty of the pin speaks for itself. The well-crafted bird is perched on a branch with leaves. It has a red stone eye, and is adorned with rhinestones and turquoise stones. It measures 2 1/3" x 1 1/8". The back is marked BOUCHER and numbered 8502P. It is in excellent condition.
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...
Stunning vintage fringed necklace in textured goldtone metal with very big glass based teardrop shaped baroque faux pearls,
modernist oblong chain link elements, and decorated connecting links. 1960s. Not marked, however, the design, materials and
findings are characteristically French. I have another necklace listed with these distinctive chain links. A fabulous and very
modern day or evening piece. Hook closure.
Wearable length is 16 inches and width is 2 inches. Excellent con...
Beautiful vintage fringed necklace in goldtone metal in heavy twisted circular links, with black glass cabochon stones and matching teardrop shaped black glass beads.
With its original hang tag, which is marked BIJOUX FIASCHI, CREAZIONI DI ALTA MODA - FIRENZE - OSCAR 1969. The back of the tag is marked MADE IN
ITALY. The firm of Bijoux Fiaschi designed for Emilio Pucci in the 1960s, and won an Italian award called the Oscar del Bijoux, in 1969. This piece is probably 1970s.
We...
A stunning, fabulous vintage bib necklace with draped strands of glass beads and glass based faux pearls strung on silvertone
chains, a large center element in gunmetal gray openwork metal with a huge colorless glass stone, and a matching ornate hook
clasp. 1960s or 1970s, by the Italian maker Pellini, and never worn, with its original paper hang tag, which is marked PELLINI MILANO MADE IN ITALY. The
family firm of Pellini designed jewelry for Dior and Balenciaga in the mid 20th ce...
Beautiful vintage engraved chain necklace with a toggle closure, in gunmetal gray. Not marked but the style of chain, and the
overall look, is characteristically French, and it came from an estate with other signed French jewelry. Probably 1970s.
Perfectly on trend; oversized chains and gray tones are key current looks.
Wearable length is 15 1/2 inches. Just over 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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...
Very glam vintage fired enamel hinged bangle in turquoise with matching big opaque glass stones simulating Persian turquoise, and
with textured metal decorative elements. Marked ORIGINAL BY ROBERT in palette shaped cartouche. 1960s. Always a
classic, enameled jewelry is a top trend this year.
Just under 3/4 inch wide and 7 inches inside circumference. Excellent
condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Vintage chunky heavy signed Cadoro hinged bangle in textured goldtone metal with white enameling and very big opaque glass
stones simulating Persian turquoise. 1960s. Marked CADORO, which is a very rare name. With a snap clasp.
Just under
7/8 inch wide and 6 1/2 inches inside circumference.
Excellent condition. The stones move slightly when pressed but are
completely secure. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Fabulous statement size classic Kenneth J. Lane lion's head "door knocker" drop necklace with articulated links. 1970s, in very
heavy goldtone textured metal with tiny colorless rhinestones as accents. Marked KENNETH LANE with a copyright symbol on
the backs of several of the links. With a thick foldover clasp.
Great size -- wearable length is 16 inches. The drop is 5 3/4
inches long and 2 inches wide at the top.
Excellent condition. There is a bit of wear at the clasp on the...
Amazing and huge early vintage Kenneth J. Lane hinged bangle bracelet with two snake or dragon heads, with yellow enameling,
opaque glass cabochons simulating coral, green poured glass stones as eyes, and pave rhinestones. 1960s. In textured goldtone
metal. Marked K.J.L. in a cartouche. A very dramatic piece.
Great size -- 3 1/2 inches wide at center and 3/4 inch wide at the
back. Inside circumference when completely closed is 6 1/2 inches, however it will expand to fit most w...
Incredible vintage Kenneth J. Lane bib necklace in dark goldtone brass with huge openbacked and unfoiled glass stones, brilliant colorless rhinestones, and faux pearls (the pearls are lightweight). Marked K.J.L. 1960s, from a Pittsburgh estate. With a slide clasp. With a very dense design which creates a ruffled effect. Very much on trend: statement necklaces and huge stones are key looks this season.
Great size -- 2 1/2 inches wide at center and 15 inches long clasped. Excellent condition...
Fabulous vintage clip earrings by Kenneth J. Lane in dark japanned metal with opaque black glass prong set stones. Marked K.J.L. Late 1960s, from a Philadelphia estate with a huge collection of 60s and 70s American and European designer jewelry. I am also listing another pair of KJL earrings from this estate.
Great size -- 4 1/8 inches long from the top and 2 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Stunning baroque style clip earrings by Kenneth J. Lane in antiqued goldtone filigree with huge colorless "headlight" glass stones and small strass stones. Marked
K.J.L. Late 1960s, from a Philadelphia estate with a huge collection of 60s and 70s American and European designer jewelry. I am also listing another pair of KJL
earrings from this estate.
Great size -- 4 1/2 inches long from the top and 2 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Fabulous vintage necklace in gunmetal gray with brilliant openbacked topaz crystal stones. Circa 1950, French. A possible Roger Jean-Pierre piece based on the design, the stones and metal, and the construction. With a lacy leaf and branch motif. Also with a slide clasp with
a very large matching stone. Articulated to drape smoothly and comfortably, with the side sections encircling the neck and the center section dropping right at the collarbone. (It is not
draping properly on my neckl...
Stunning vintage French clip drop earrings in silvertone metal with prong set colorless strass stones, faux pearls, and melon shaped openback poured glass stones in a fabulous green. With open wire clip backs. The connecting elements have dainty engraved decoration. The stones are probably Gripoix. Circa 1950 or 1960.
Nice size -- 2 3/4 inches long and 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. There are a few tiny fleabites on one pearl but it is not visible when the earrings are worn. The ...
Fabulous vintage chain necklace in heavy goldtone brass with brilliant colorless prong set strasse stones. With a spring ring clasp, and long enough to wear doubled as shown. This
piece is French, circa 1960 or 1970. Great to wear alone or with other chain necklaces. Perfectly of the moment: layered chains are a top trend this season.
39 1/2 inches long by 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos
enlarged to show detail.
Beautifully constructed necklace with large green and copper Murano glass stones and glass based faux pearls in heavy antiqued goldtone metal. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR BY KRAMER. 1960s.
With a hook clasp with a colorless rhinestone. With dogtooth prongs and crimped settings on the backs of the stones. Articulated and drapes beautifully. A fabulous day piece.
Wearable length is 17 inches. The center drop is 1 5/8 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Glittering fabulous vintage rope necklace with dozens of brilliant colorless stones set in oblong and round filigree beads linked by wires. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR on an attached metal hang
tag. The metal is silvertone. 1960s, from a Philadelphia estate. With a hook catch and a ring with a tassel with three round jeweled beads. This could also be worn as a belt.
Wearable
length is 37 inches. Just under 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. All stones are brilliant. No wear to metal ...
Stunning vintage necklace strung with dozens of rondelles with brilliant colorless stones. With an asymmetric buckle motif and a slide clasp with pave stones. There are four strands
strung with alternating rondelles and round beads; The two outer strands are brass or goldtone base metal and the two inner strands are silvertone base metal, creating a fabulous and
versatile gold and silver effect. This piece is most likely French, circa 1950. The metal at the clasp is goldtone.
1 1/...
Very large vintage brooch in the form of an articulated fish, with brilliant crystal colorless stones and red stones as eyes. Marked FRANCE. C. 1950 or 1960; possibly a Roger Jean Pierre
piece. All stones are prong set. With a French trombone clasp. The metal is silvertone.
Great size -- 5 1/4 inches long and just under 2 inches wide. Excellent condition. All stones are
bright. There is a tiny darkened area at each tip of the tail but this is not noticeable at a short distance. Pho...
Excellent vintage flower form fur clip with brilliant smoke gray stones in gunmetal japanned metal settings, with a very large faux pearl trembler in the center of the flower. French, marked
DEPOSE, and a possible Roger Jean Pierre piece.
Great size -- 4 inches long and just under 2 inches wide and 1 1/2 inches deep. Very good to excellent condition. There is a slight
amount of yellowed glue residue on the front right side, and a tiny dark spot on the faux pearl, however these are no...