Unmarked, silver plate, screw back--how unappealing? But the gargoyle or Green Man faces of these earrings are totally captivating. For those who like the unusual. Each earring is ~1" X 1". Age unknown.

This Arts & Crafts pendant is elegantly simple and really lovely. It is signed Charles Horner and is on a 14" chain. It is hallmarked for Chester, 1912-3. The enamel pendant is 3/4 X 1".

This is a lovely and striking large stickpin beautifully enameled and accented with five pearls. The enamel portion is 3/4"; the pin overall is 3" long. A clutch will be supplied with the pin. It is not marked for metal content, but bears the design mark 0047. Tests as low-karat [9 k?] gold. Age uncertain.

This dainty enamel, pearl, and sapphire Art Nouveau stickpin is 14k gold and just plain beautiful. The head of the pin is 1/2" and the pin itself 2" in length. Comes with a clutch to protect the end. [No matter how lovely the stickpin, it's bad if you stab yourself!]

Big and frankly fake, this spider is guaranteed not to bite! He's brass and opal-like glass. The 'opal' is 1" x 3/4", and the pin overall is an impressive 2 3/8" x 1 3/4". Circa 1950.

This wonderful two-piece belt buckle is typical of 1930s Czech pieces. It is made of glass and set with brilliants.

The Daughters of Liberty was formed ~1766, shortly after the Sons of Liberty. This group of brave women boycotted British products and made use of traditional women's skills such as weaving and spinning, to support the cause of liberty. This charming 14 k gold pin is a bit of history, an homage to the group. It sports an enameled flag, initials, No. 5, and the date 1860. The pin is 1 X 1/1/2" in size.

A wonderful Art Nouveau costume piece, circa 1910. This pink glass and brass swag necklace has two spectacle-set round pink brilliants in the chain.

This beautifully simple stickpin is the perfect way to set off an elegant suit. It is bezel set with a 12 x 14.5 mm honey-colored agate and is made of 18 k gold. The pin is 2 7/8" long. The age is uncertain, but the beauty is timeless.

This beautiful sterling silver case was originally meant for cigarettes but could just as easily hold business cards or ???. It is engraved with an all-over swirling pattern and bears the initials FC in script. The case is 3 1/4" x 2 3/4". It is hallmarked for Birmingham, England, sterling silver, and 1927-28. The maker's mark is FHA & Co.

Four teardrop amethysts are the leaves on a 14 k gold branch to form a lovely brooch that could grace any setting. Five smaller leaves [or buds] each hold a little diamond...a dewdrop? Approximate sizes of the amethysts are 19 X 11, 15 X 9, 15 X 9, and 16 X 8 mm. The pin in 1 5/8" by 1" overall.

This is a stunning ring in 18 k gold, pavé set with square cut rubies. Each arm of the crossover is edged with five round brilliant cut diamonds. The top of the ring is 3/4" wide. Just a lovely piece. Size 6 1/2.