Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Costume (310)

Description: multiple gold tone base metal chains joined by large caps with hook spring clasp, Peking glass and a tiny key

Dimensions: 7" multiple chain

Hallmark: None. The little tag that was attached is missing. However, it is known to be Trifari

This Copy of native woman pin -unsigned is 2" tall by 7/8" wide. It is in super condition. This was probably made circa 1980.

This brooch is 2" x 2". It is burnished non-reflective gold tone base metal. Perfect for avoiding the glare of those harsh Hollywood lights. It is hallmarked Joseff in script as you can see in the photo. Excellent condition.

this Hattie Carnegie fish pin is 2 1/8" x 1 3/8". It is unsigned but attributed to Hattie Carnegie (probably a JKL design when he worked for Hattie Carnegie.

Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones

Condition: Excellent

Hallmark: Ciner with an R in a circle

Dimensions: 1"

These are some stunning vintage Ciner earrings!! Being Ciner, these earrings have the trademark stone settings and fine jewelry look. They are in fabulous condition; doesn't look like they have been worn at all!The top and bottom pieces resemble a spade shape with a cylinder shape in the center between them. That center piece allows some movement. Surrounding the stones are lots of finely faceted rhinestones that give the appearance of diamonds. There's also some of the finely faceted rhinestones in the center pieces. They measure 2 1/4" long (5.5cm) and the bottom piece measures 1" at it's widest part (2.5cm). They also have the signature Ciner stamp, both on the back on the bottom piece and on the back of the clips

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 white coral all the way around. All are in tact. No missing or broken pieces. This item is in excellent vintage condition. It is hallmarked "Cadoro" on the back.

Cadoro Inc. NY was founded by Actor Steve Brody and Dan Staneskieu in 1945. The jewelry was custom designed, highly fashionable, had crafted using brushed gold and silver tone metals, rhinestones and glass crystals from all over the world, seed pearls and stones from the ocean depths. The stones were prong set like a set of dog's teeth that firmly griped the stones. The jewelry made included 3 dimensionals fish, animals and Russian inspired jewelry. Dan died in 1960s and the company ceased operations in 1970. Pieces by this company are extremely hard to find.

Cadoro pieces usually sell in the $250.00 - $300.00 range.

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This novelty scarecrow pin in gold tone metal is a not so spooky scarecrow. He sports a straw hat, corn cob pipe and a crow perched on his arm. His eyes are faux turquoise beads, His nose is a coral colored bead. The crow has a red rhinestone eye. Lots of details and textures. His legs move. It is 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" wide. It is not hallmarked. Excellent condition.

Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 3/4"

Hallmarked: Hattie Carnegie in an oval plaque.

Condition: Excellent

Reference: Costume Jewelry Figurals by Kathy Flood.

This Weiss gold tone flower basket has colored marquise stones.

This pin was sold on a card marked Weiss. The pin is NOT signed anything. It is 2 1/2" by 1/2" deep. It is a 3-D pierced 14K brushed gold basket with 2 sprays of marquise hand set stones. Stunning!

This two headed fish bracelet is an unsigned beauty. The inside diameter is 2 3/8" x 2 1/8". ,P>Reference: Unsigned Beauties of Costume Jewelry identification and values by Marcia "Sparkles" Brown, Collector Books 2002 page 167 top right corner in a different color.

This Razza ram pin is gold tone metal with a very dimensional resin-like insert that is made to look like carved ivory. This Razza pin is in excellent condition. He is 1 7/8" x 2 1/8". This pin is hallmarked "Razza" in a rectangular cartouche.

This Juliana pink navette rhinestone pin and earrings is impressive. The pin is 3 1/2" long and the matching earrings are 1 1/4" long. Many crystal stones accent the pink navette in the center and down the stem. This set is in superb condition. All the stones are prong set.

This Juliana bracelet has a different bold design using large dark blue oval glass stones and powder blue chatons. It is 6 3/4" long and 7/8" wide. It still has it's original safety chain.

Reference: Juliana Jewelry Reference Identification & Value Guide, Ann Pitman, Collector Books, 2010 page 232.

This bracelet is circa 1966-1968

The 3-D design is so beautiful with rhinestones triple layered to resemble flower heads as the focal point of the necklace and earrings. The incredible colors are another reason for the strong attraction. The rhinestones are superb, saturated with color and so bright they mesmerize.

"Trifari", the necklace is adjustable and has a "J" hook. I totally agree with Julia Carroll's sentiment about the "Memo" ad. In her "Collecting Costume Jewelry 202" p. 226 she writes "This advertisement features some of the most beautiful jewelry Trifari produced".

Reference: 50 Year of collectible Jewelry, 1925-1975, Lillian Baker.

Reference: Costume Jewelry 202, The Basics of dating jewelry 1935-1980 by Julia C. Carroll p. 142.

The interior diameter is 2 3/8" x 2 3/16. The initials appear to be "M" "M" "C". The mark on the slide is an arrow with a "C" & something else that I cannot read. It is 1/2" wide.

I have seen these brooches described as unsigned Hattie Carnegie or unsigned Kenneth Jay Lane. The colors are fabulous and the detail is wonderful. An unusual color combination.

Toucans are the Brazilian symbol for the Amazon Forest where they reside. They are predators and hunters sand have astounding eye-site to see small prey through the dense leaf canopy of the jungle. The pin is 3" tall x 1 3/4" wide.