This is the very finest quality in contemporary costume jewelry. This limited edition set was created by Patrice with great attention to detail and design. It is crafted out of vintage European glass with brass, giving the look of jet, tortoise and gold. The pendant attachment is 2 3/4" long, 1 7/8" wide and 3/4" deep at its deepest. The chunky three dimensional back of the pendant resembles a sun dial. The flat braid-like chain is 3/8" wide and is 17" long, including hooks...

A Delizza and Elster Juliana rhinestone brooch and earrings set circa 1950s. This vintage 2-1/8" wide pin and matching 1-1/2" x 7/8" clip-on earrings set has been confirmed as being made by DeLizza & Elster; the claw-set stones are in deep blue, purple and green colors with blue-green aurora borealis rhinestones. DD & E jeweley is also popularly referred to as Juliana...

Beautiful sapphire and clear rhinestone retro set, rhodium plated. Brooch 2 1/2" by 2" at widest, clip earrings 1 1/2 by 1." Ca 1940s

Fabulous and festive, these Vrba drop earrings are show stoppers! Composed of an amethyst glass stone as the centerpiece, it is surrounded by faux pearls a smoky topaz rhinestones set in gold plated metal. Oval signature plate on the back of each earring marked Lawrence Vrba. They are 3 1/2" top of clip to bottom of dangle. Dangle is 2" wide.

These pretty faux Baroque pearls are surrounded by a gilt setting. The whole of it couldn't be anything but Haskell and the oval plaque on the back confirms it.The pin is 1 3/4" in diameter.

This sassy little tree by Dorothy Bauer has personality! Its stones are all prong set including the clear rhinestone "star" on the top. Bauer signature is on the back. The base is round so that the tree may be displayed when not being worn. 2 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide.

This bracelet has everything! Baroque pearls, seed pearls, mirrorbacks,and gilt bows and flowers. It is hinged and fabric lined.It has the Haskell look but it is unsigned. As can be seen in the pictures, there is some corrosion frequently found in older pieces. It is priced accordingly. In my judgement it is highly collectible and wearable, and it is so spectacular that we have broken our rule to offer only pieces that are in perfect condition. Its flaws can be overlooked...

A late Victorian period gold filled lily of the valley seed pearl photo locket pendant circa 1890 1900. This hand engraved antique 1-5/16" locket is stamped P&M with other symbols and 2 10 (maker unidentified). The genuine half pearls are arrayed in the form of a lily of the valley flower and this lovely matte finish locket is in excellent antique condition with only the expected slight signs of wear / patina...

Sold. Vintage Brass Bookchain Bib with Gem Drops 2 each of Coral, Carnelian, Rose Quartz, un-treated amethyst, Lapis & Turquoise, (12 old semi-precious gems) Popular from Late Victorian to C 1930. See Old Clasp in Closeups for more info. 16.5". Nice, Old Condition. Sold, no price, no info

The beautiful dragon fly motif is one of the most sought after of all of Patric's lovely work. This particular set is a rich speckled blue with antiqued metal and European glass with the opal. Note the elegant design on the back of the chunky pendant. Pendant is 2 1/4" by 1 3/4". Gold plated flat chain is 17". The clip earrings are 1" by 3/4".

Contemporary American designer Patrice uses vintage European glass from the 1930-40's, brass and gold plated mesh to create this masterwork. It is adorned with scroll work and two brass frogs to keep the dragonfly company. Heavy and dramatic and the finest obtainable in materials, design and detail. Certainly an heirloom. 1 1/2" wide, 6 1/8" inner circumference with a 1 1/8" opening on underside.The following two items presented can be mixed and matched with this bracelet.

Dramatic and elegant, typical of Vrba's designs. The dangles have black faceted beads and sparkling heart shaped rhinestones. There are thirty three dangles attached to eleven gold colored hearts completing the necklace. A single heart with three dangles compose the clip earrings. Appears heavy and chunky when worn, but is light weight for ease of wearing. Necklace 14" long with a 3" extender. Hearts with attached dangles are 3". Earrings are 3" long and 1 1/4" wide.

Elegant in its simplicity, this Dior brooch is composed of shiny black enamel, gold plate and sparkling clear rhinestones. Note how handsomely the rhinestones are set. The brooch is 2 1/2" long and 7/8" at its widest, It is signed on the back Chr. Dior.

Charming vermeil flower face with pave set clear rhinestones. Each petal is cupped which makes the rough-faced gold finish reflect and sparkle. 1 3/4" diameter.

Elephant pendant necklace. You don't have to be a Republican to love this one.

This bracelet is a luscious tomato red. It is shiny, sleek, wide and marbled. 1 5/16" wide, 3/16" wall, 2 1/2" inside diameter.

These deLillo clip earrings are chunky yet elegant. Gold plated metal and luscious red and clear rhinestones. As with all our deLillo jewelry, these earrings are from deLillo's personal archives and date from the early 1970's. 3" top to bottom, teardrop circumference is 2 1/2". Both earrings are signed deLillo New York.

Sold! Thank You Again Barbara, wear this in Good Health on your next journey. Who said, 'This needs to go home with me...but on a never, never plan.'

Now they tell me 9 years after it is sold that this is an unsigned Miriam Haskell! Sigh...
Mesh Brass Bib Choker Necklace w 9 Bead Drops of ca 1900 Dragon Ojime, Cherry Amber, Cinnabar, Himalayan Silver Coral, Czech Amphora Art Glass, Bronze Inlay, Bejing, Japanese, Turquoise and more...