Contrasting colors were one of the mainstays of Art Deco jewelry and these epitomize that style in black onyx, sterling silver and shimmering white pastes. Perfect earrings for a black tie event or a lovely dinner. Get a fabulous look for a great price, these are sure to make you feel feminine and elegant. Dutch hallmarks

Condition: Very Good

Measurements: 1/2" in length; onyx 5/8" across

Gross Weight: 3.5 dwt (5.3 grams)

Circa: 1920

The end of World War I brought with it a desire for clean and modern looks in clothing and jewelry. In this age of the Flapper, the "pools of light" necklaces became a very popular look, as they were often worn as a fashionable accessory and shimmered beautifully in the low lights of the speakeasy. Increased travel to the Orient brought with it an interest in the art, jewelry and style of the East. Chinese in origin and referred to as "pools of light", these crystal orbs of rock crystal are never drilled as the Chinese believed that this would allow the spirits and the good luck from within to escape. Instead, they are wrapped in silver wire and metal and held together by silver rings. The crystals take on the color of the fabric against which they rest and reflect other tones and hues in an almost magical manner. Cool and relaxing to the touch, they take on a meditative quality. 35 beads each measuring 5/8 of an inch in diameter. 28" long (14" from top to bottom when worn) Gross weight: 88.2 dwt (137.2 grams) Chinese in origin; usually made for the English market. Condition is very good. Circa 1925

In the Victorian era, dogs were indispensable to domestic life. They were THE house pet and became as popular as they are today. Victorians loved their pets so greatly that some often had them stuffed so they could be around forever! In the symbolism of the era, dogs meant fidelity and in this beautiful necklace with a detachable locket, the love of the owner's dog is evident while she probably wore this everyday! What I particularly love about this piece, are the photographs inside; fidelity emphasized inside and out. Lovely and completely Victorian yet amazingly modern and wearable today. The sweet little pug is handpainted on the front of the locket; the reverse is plain and so, in essence one could wear it either way. Condition is very good with a few minor scratches indicative of the age of the love of its prior owners. Circa 1880 and English in origin.

Immensely popular during the early 18th century, paste discovered a huge resurgence in the second half of the 19th century. The artistry and design of this most likely French and very feminine necklace is a most wonderful example of the style of the period from the late 1800s. Stylized floral motifs containing pear shaped pastes accent a central bow element centering a round cut. Pastes are foiled and set within traditional closed backs in silver. Lovely small bow elements between each of the larger floral motif elements. One of the floral elements may have been removed long ago as there are now 3 going up one side of the neck and 4 on the other. Some slight yellowing to a few of the pastes; clarity and luster vary due to age and foiling. As this would be worn in the evening, these slight imperfections would hardly be noticeable, if at all. 16 1/8" in length; 3/4" at the widest. Weight is 30.8 dwt Condition is very good with some intensity and color variations due to foiling and age. Circa 1890 and most likely French in origin though no hallmarks are visible.

THE Angela Cummings watch of the height of her design period with Tiffany & Co and Bergdorf Goodman. A piece of art for your wrist, it is a statement but in a very subtle way. Infinitely wearable with everything you own. It measures just under 1" by 3/4". Signed Angela Cummings Sterling on reverse. Condition is very good with a few minor surface scratches on the silver frame. This piece is no longer in production

A lovely Italian silver minaudiere (defined as a small ornamental case for a woman's cosmetics, jewelry or personal items that was often carried as a handbag) of brushed silver and a wonderful engraved floral design accented on the front with sapphires and rubies. The reverse is engraved and contains no gemstones. The interior is fitted with a mirror, small comb and compartments for powder and lipstick. The purse measures 4 3/4" x 3 7/8" and includes a fitted suede handled pouch. Maker's marks. The condition is excellent except for slight wear on the suede pouch. Circa 1910-1920. Italian in origin.