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WW II Sterling Earrings Red White and Blue Fireworks
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Estate Jewelry:
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Retro:
Pre 1950 item# 125606
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Set with rhinestones in the red, white and blue hues of Old Glory, these historic earrings are extremely well-made with beautiful silverwork and prong-set stones. They're in fabulous condition and huge, too: 2 1/4" tall and almost 2" wide. The screw-on backs are original, right for the Retro period, as is the sleek and curvy Moderne styling. Earrings don't get any more 1940s than these - and did you know manufacturers were forced by wartime shortages of other metals to use high-quality silver, even for costume jewels? That's why so many pieces from this era are sterling, and each of these earrings is marked such. I'm surprised to find no other marks, since these are *so* good.
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P.S. - Display case shown here isn't included, because the earrings are so big it can't close over them.
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Superb Art Deco Sterling Onyx and Marcasite Brooch
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Estate Jewelry:
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Pre 1930 item# 118132
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Based on the Edwardian influence apparent in its restrained size and openwork pattern, this lovely silver brooch appears to date from early in the Art Deco period (circa 1920-15). It's an extremely high quality piece, quite weighty for its size and set with rows and rows of sparkling marcasites around a highly polished central black stone (which I believe is natural jet or onyx). In exquisite condition, this dainty pin measures about 1 1/2" wide by a little more than 3/4" tall. It came from the estate of an elderly Englishwoman but is probably French, since England hadn't then gone metric and the Continental dimensions are a straightforward 3.5 cm by 2 cm.
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c1920 Arte Nueva Malachite Ring from Major Collection
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Estate Jewelry:
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Art Nouveau:
Pre 1920 item# 117212
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This exciting ring from the collection of Fred Rezazadeh (distinguished author of "The Collectible Silver Jewelry Book" and "Costume Jewelry: A Practical Handbook & Value Guide") is a splendid example of Arte Nueva - an ethnic spin on classic Art Nouveau design. Note the swirling lines of these stylized feather-like leaves. Arts & Crafts influence is also evident, both in the fine quality of hand-workmanship and the choice of a green cabochon stone. And what a gorgeous chunk of malachite it is!
The ring's creator was almost certainly a Mexican or Native American artisan working in the very early 20th century. Since people were a lot more casual about markings then, the piece isn't signed, nor is there a hallmark to indicate the grade of the metal. Silver content is high, I believe based on the age patina present. We haven't cleaned the ring, leaving to its next owner the decision on how far to go with polishing. Currently a 6, it could be easily resized up or down, since the shank isn't ornamented. The face, as you see, is so large it completely covers my lower knuckle.
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Elegant Antique Victorian Diamond Paste Bow Brooch
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Pre 1900 item# 116910
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This enchanting antique brooch of silver pot metal sparkles all over with diamond pastes (so much more brilliant than rhinestones) and its oval shape frames a central bow, upraised from the outer mounting. The dimensionality of its layered construction gives the brooch a lot of presence.
The dazzling "all white" look and cutouts anticipate Edwardian style, toward which Victorian was evolving in the 1890s, when I believe this was made. Amazingly, it's in completely original condition. Even the elongated pinstem indicative of great age remains present. As you know, pinstems have been shorter for more than 100 years and older ones are usually found snipped for greater comfort. While you *will* need to be careful where you place it, this is quite a valuable and collectible piece. Size is about 1 3/4 inches long by one inch wide.
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Lovely Antique Sterling Art Nouveau Bar Pin 1890s
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Pre 1910 item# 113905
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Subtlety and Art Nouveau don't ordinarily go together, but here's a splendid exception. This restrained and yet characteristically Nouveau jewel is lavished with floral repousse work, but holds excesses within the bounds of a bar pin, slender and 2 inches long. Notice the finely wrought clasp is engraved to match the front -- a particularly elegant touch.
This beauty is hallmarked for sterling and retains quite a bit of age patina, which can easily be polished off if you prefer a high shine. Dating would be no later than the 1890s, based on the type of fastener; origin is most likely American; and condition, as you see, is superb. Obviously the brooch is entirely hand-made.
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