An ornate signed SIMMONS gold filled chatelaine watch pin c1910. This 1" x 7/8" pin has a fleur-de-lys motif, a shepherd's crook hook for suspension of a watch and a heavy-duty spring-loaded safety catch (stamped R.F.S. & CO and Simmons). This item is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, breaks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An Art Deco era Czechoslovakian pink intaglio crystal and pink rhinestone gilt brass pin or brooch from the 1920s. This stylish and finely detailed fashion accessory measures 1-1/2 x 1-3/8", it has three layers and the stones are all claw-set. It has the original c-clasp, it is stamped CZECHO SLOVAKIA and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Florenza goldtone metal brooch and clip earrings. Very ornate and detailed with black marquis and round stones. Ca 1950.
Description: gold tone base metal, rhinestones.
Hallmark: Coro
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 1/2"
Patent" Nov 28, 1949 Des 156,254
Very unusual beautiful vintage 1960s clip earrings with brilliant rhinestones set in goldtone metal, and turquoise Lucite molded curved elements simulating
Persian turquoise. 3 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This bracelet is constructed of brass and glass but has the look and heft of a quality piece of precious jewelry. It has a machine-age design of hinged semi-circular pieces connected with concealed pins, allowing it to comfortably hug the wrist without separating. It is set with square-cut pieces of yellow glass resembling citrines; one of the prongs shows some tool marks and looks to have been tightened, but all ‘stones’ are secure. The glass pieces show a few minor scratches...
Description: base metal. rhinestones, resin face
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 3/4"
Hallmark: Selro Corp with copyright symbol
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 DeRosa shimmering red Metallic Enamel bracelet is absolutely amazing.
It is 7 1/2" long by 1 3/16" wide by 1/4" tall.
I can say with certainty that this is indeed a rare find. It is not signed. It is circa 1940.
Each full bloom rose has centers of white pave rhinestones on top.
There is no enamel loss, no missing rhinestones, and no dead rhinestones. It is just an incredibly fabulous bracelet.
Anything made by DeRosa is striking in design with high quality enamel work...
Three large period chocolate brown bakelite buttons, c.1930's. They are heavily carved and measure 1 9/16" in diameter and are 5/16" thick. Excellent condition.....$7 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Aluminum thunderbird bolo made in Germany, c.1970's. Bolo has a leather thong with aluminum tips and is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/2" long by 2 1/4" wide. Great looking southwestern theme.
A De Pasille-Sylvestre copper enamel fish necklace. This attractive signed 1-1/4" across copper and red and green enamel fish pendant is on its original 18" copper chain. Made and signed by de Passille-Sylvestre (Micheline de Passille and Yves Sylvestre of St. Adele, Quebec c1960s-70s), this necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Incredible very dimensional carved bangle with rose, leaf, and floral motifs. The floral motifs have "worm" style carving around the center flowers. Circa
1935. Tests positive for Bakelite. Guaranteed vintage and original. Standard 2 1/2 inches inside diameter, 15/16 inch wide, and 7/16 inch thick. Excellent
condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Ca 1960 There was an original tag now lost that read "Hand Crafted Austrian Brilliants"--this lot includes heavy clip-on pendant earrings that hang 1-1/2" and a brooch that measures 2" round. Two marquise stones (one on an earring, the other on the pin)have been reset but are difficult to identify.
This beautiful bracelet is 7 1/8" long x 1/2" wide. It is made with turquoise and pearl stones, using fine wire: the signature look of some of Hobe pieces, strung together to a metal, chain-like frame. It is in goldtone and is in excellent condition. It is unsigned.
The Reja enamel goose brooch is 2 3/4" x 2 5/8".
The head is encrusted with tiny seed pearls and a red eye. Great detail. Well loved by it's former owner. There is very slight imperfections in the enamel on the lower body to the left of the front wing and few tiny spots on the wings. Overall great condition for its age.
An Art Deco bakelite and celluloid snake upper arm bracelet circa 1920s. This genuine period survivor measures 3" x 2-7/8" across the interior and the snake's heads are 5/16" across and both have cobalt blue glass rhinestone eyes. The body is black celluloid with an applied clear yellow layer over a bed of embedded sparkly metallic confetti...
A simple and elegant Victorian brass photo pin c1890. This 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" pin features a twist border and an inset photograph of two attractive young men with a celluloid window; it is retained by a metal backing plate with folded tabs. This pin has a c-clasp and it is in excellent condition with no dents, cracks, losses, corrosion, repairs or damage. Shipping is $5 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US.
Cuff and Necklace in Rebajes classic Leaf motif with fine black patination. Cuff measures 2 inches (5 cm) and fits a 7 1/4 inch (18 cm) wrist comfortably without adjustment. The necklace is 15 1/2 (38 cm)inches in length and is 7/8 inch (2 cm) wide. The necklace lays flat due to the construction of the links, and the clasp fastens securely. Both the Cuff and Necklace are in excellent condition. Cuff is signed Rebajes, necklace is unsigned. Circa 1950's.
A molded pink glass cameo gilt brass pin circa 1910. This Edwardian Austro-Hungarian or Czechoslovakian brooch features a high relief maiden cameo in purplish/pink molded glass in a gilded brass setting. This 1-3/4 x 1-3/8" unsigned pin has the original c-clasp and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of most of the gold plating to the brass surround...
A signed Trifari sapphire, rs & faux pearl necklace. This well made and attractive signed Trifari necklace is from the 1960s-70s. This 13" necklace (14-1/2" maximum with extended hook end) features baroque-style faux pearls, facetted sapphire-blue crystal drops and sparkly white rhinestones. It is signed TRIFARI, and this necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
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...
This great bracelet is 7" long. It is a tourist bracelet c. 1970, before the United States Postal State abbreviations decreased from four to two letters. It spells out CAPE COD MASS and has a charm of a Cod Fish. It is in excellent condition. FREE US S/H.
This Trifari pin is 2 3/4" tall by 1 1/2" wide. There is a small rhinestone missing. This pin has a crown Trifari mark.
A beautiful late Edwardian period vintage rhodium plated sautoir with facetted amethyst crystals c1915-20. The central drop is 3/4" wide and 3" long, and the loop chain is 15-1/4" (including the replacement sterling silver springring catch). This beauty is unsigned, and the bezel-set stones are in excellent condition (one has an internal air bubble)...
Features two separate molded thermoplastic pieces: The head in white and the body in aqua. The bird's comb is accented with 4 turquoise cabochon beads and the tail with two white pearls. Channel set pave rhinestones at he beaks as well as banding down the textured gold tone, from the neck to feet. The eye is is a bezel set chaton. Brushed gold plate base metal.
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 7/8"
Hallmark: Hattie Carnegie in an oval cartouche
Two matching sumptuously long necklaces of unusual chain which is made of dark brass tone French filigree balls enclosing a "lamp cord" type of linked chain. The clasps are two different metals.
Circa 1940s or possibly later. Each is 60 inches long and 1/4 inch or 5mm wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Luxe vintage 1970s Givenchy long sautoir necklace in shiny goldtone metal with horsebit style links overlaid with sliding rings, giving a great kinetic effect. With
Givenchy logo on the terminal tag. Lobster clasp and extender chain. 41 inches wearable length and 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size.
Photos enlarged to show detail.
Fabulous vintage wired sautoir with coral color poured glass beads in many different shapes spaced along a goldtone chain. Probably French, circa 1950. Spring ring clasp. 60 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Most beads are about 3/4 inch long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A great pair of retro 1950s gold plated clip-on earrings with 7/8" red-orange Murano glass discs. Each disc features clear molded glass with orange-red swirls and gold mica flecks. They are stamped ITALY MADE and they are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet a...
This is a beautiful brooch. It has several pink flowers, each with a central rhinestone. The flowers are all enamelled metal. The leaves are green enamel on a goldtone branch. The brooch measures 3" x 2" x 3/4". It's in excellent condition, circa 1950's. FREE US STANDARD S/H
Art Nouveau hair comb, made of ivory coloured celluloid. Simple and sculptural design, made around 1920 or earlier. Height "5 ½ / 13.5 cm. Condition: fine. Price: $70, including worldwide SH
This is an unusual McClelland Barclay necklace. This is the only one I have ever seen like this. These were manufactured by Rice-Weiner & Co of Providence, Rhode Island but designed by McClelland Barclay. It is gold plated metal with ruby, emerald, sapphire and amethyst colored rhinestones, accented by clear rhinestones. The necklace is 15 3/4" long. The center piece is 2 1/2" x 1 3/8".The chain has open rectangular links with a fold over clasp.
Elegant vermeil brooch from the 1940s. Large crystal stone and clear pave rhinestones. 2 1/2" by 1 3/4" approximately.
Description: gold tone base metal, rhinestone body,enameling. Fantasy Creatures series. Great detail.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 2"
Hallmarked: K.J.L. in an oval cartouche.
Very cute vintage layered plastic pin in white and navy blue in the form of a sailboat, with red painted detail. This is a French piece; several similar figural sailor pins are pictured in the 2003 edition of "Plastic Jewelry" by Lilian Baker, with updates by Ginger Moro and Karima Parry. This piece is 1960s or 1970s. From a Baltimore estate. I also have the matching sailor pin, from the same estate, listed.
Nice size -- 2 5/8 inches long by 3 inches wide. Excellent condition. There is what...
Excellent condition . It is hallmarked Trifari TM. There are no other marks.
A group of six vintage matched 3/4" x 1/2" (average) oval hand carved shell portrait cameos c1930s. These nicely carved unset shell cameos are unused old store stock from a Toronto jewellery store that closed many years ago. They would be perfect for a bracelet or necklace. They are in excellent and unused condition, with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and ma...
Fabulous 1970s signed Gucci goldtone metal and light and dark amber geometric modernist design guilloche enameled link long necklace which can also be worn as a belt. Marked GUCCI and MADE IN ITALY. Each link is also marked S in a lozenge shape. 1970s. An iconic vintage Gucci piece, these were also made in shorter (18 to 20 inch) but otherwise identical versions to be worn as necklaces only. The enameled links are slightly convex and curved. They alternate with heavy twisted connecting rings. Wi...
Very glam statement making vintage sautoir with huge amber or tortoise color Lucite beads wired and mounted in goldtone metal. Top quality and very
substantial. Great to wear alone or layer with other similar sautoirs. Circa 1970 or 1980. 44 inches long and 7/8 inch or 22 mm wide. Excellent condition. Display
form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This is a LARGE SIZE DRESS CLIP from a Michigan Estate. Made from Gilded BRASS and Multiple Prong Set CITRINE COLORED STONES the size is
3" x 3 1/2". Quick counted 70+ STONES 5 of which look to have been professionally matched later in this CLIP's life. This is an Amazing piece of Early 20th Century Costume JEWELRY and the Condition is EXCELLENT
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 ...
This ring displays a cast gold colored, brass metal with a brutalist, organic, openwork design. The band has a flower, foliate design and is adjustable (a characteristic of 1950's jewelry).
Gorgeous vintage 1940s or 1950s French five strand bracelet with glittering pink faceted glass bezel set open back unfoiled pointed back stones and glass based faux baroque pearls mounted in goldtone metal with an early oversized spring ring clasp with a thumb collar rather than a tab. Excellent condition with two small losses to two pearls, pictured but not noticeable when worn. Slight wear to the goldtone finish at the clasp is also pictured but again not noticeable when worn. Display form is ...
This Trifari 'Alfred Philippe" small fruit salad wheelbarrow clip is rhodium plated base metal, with rhinestones, and fruit salads. It is hallmarked Trifari with a crown, Des Pat. No 125185.
It is in excellent vintage condition. Circa 1941 It is 2" x 1"
Ref: Collectors Guide to Costume Jewelry by Tolkein & Wilkinson, p 75.
Ref: Costume Jewelry (Confident Collector) by Harrice Miller p. 156.157
Ref: 20th Century Costume Jewelry by A Gordon, p. 177
Ref: American Costume Jewelry- Ar...
A stunning, top quality rhinestone choker c1950s, made by Schoffel & Co. of Austria. This adjustable necklace ranges from 13-3/4" to 16" and it is 5/8" across; the closed-back rhinestones are brilliant and sparkle wonderfully, with the purple stones being particularly intense. It has the Schoffel crown mark.
This beauty is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All stones remain bright and clear. All items...
French long rope necklace with goldtone chain and glass beads in fabulous modern shapes. 1960s. The beads include a large saucer shaped vermilion bead, and oblong and round beads in pink, pale green,
pale blue, opaque cream, and white, as well as faux baroque pearls. Colors are brighter than photos depict. Spring ring clasp. Long enough to wrap three tiers. Wearable length is 52 inches. The largest bead (vermilion) is 3/4 inch wide. Excellent
condition. Display form is lifesize. Photos ...
There is rhodium plated metal brooch with black and red enmael. There is some wear to the enamel of the pelican's bill. All the pave rhinestones appear to be bright.
There is a Hallmark that is barely visible Made in USA and a symbol which I cannot photograph which appears to be a star with circle made of dots (Fred Gray).
Circa 1920s
Reference: Warman's Vintage Jewelry Identification and price guide, By Leigh Leshner, Krause Publications 2008 p. 117, p.11
Reference: American Costu...
Fabulous faux lariat glass beaded necklace and matching screw back drop earrings with a great modern look. By the French maker Louis Rousselet. The screw back of one earring is marked MADE IN
FRANCE (difficult to photograph). Necklace and earrings have amazing slightly translucent pale aqua glass beads with slight marbling and tiny black specks, white baroque glass based faux pearls, brilliant
rhinestone rondelles, and a large constructed metal drop set with rhinestones on each end of ...
An Art Deco Czech Peking glass bead necklace with filigree-style silver plated links circa 1920s. This elegant period 18" long Czechoslovakian dangly necklace has a 2-1/4" (maximum) fringed or strands of green glass balls; it has a spring-ring catch and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor plating loss to the spring-ring clasp. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are...
A highly ornate engraved and tooled mid-Victorian silver coloured metal (not sterling) 1-1/4 x 1-1/8" photo locket. This 1870s-80s unsigned pendant has two different fancy external metal faces mounted on brass; it has both retaining bezels and some strands of hair inside along with blue backing papers. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; ...
Beautiful unusual vintage 1930s Art Deco necklace with multi color beads wired in dark goldtone metal, in a bib design. With large opaque cube shaped black beads, and small faceted transparent beads in green, pink, red, aqua, pale blue, and yellow, arranged in single drops and in sprays of four. A fabulous little statement. 15 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. No missing elements. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
In the signature Chanel colors of red and green, and marked MADE IN FRANCE on the screw barrel clasp, this fabulous necklace is probably
by Chanel. Circa 1940, in moghul style, with aged brass chains, large and small glass based faux pearls, red glass beads, and huge teardrop
shaped green glass beads. 15 3/4 inches wearable length. The sides are 1 1/8 inches wide. The drop is 4 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide.
Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This is a beautiful pair of vintage Ciner clip earrings. The are set in gold plate metal and a comprised of red, blue and green glass cabochons and clear rhinestones. They are 1 3/16th in diameter. The are in mint condition.
Gorgeous unusual vintage 1970s Gerard Yosca four strand wired poured glass necklace with beads in green, yellow, red, and orange, with dark silvertone metal charms in Victorian revival style. Matching metal openwork foldover clasp. Marked YOSCA. 16 1/4 inches wearable length and the center drops 4 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Vintage Chanel drop necklace in finely worked goldtone metal in the style of the Roman/Byzantine era primitive gold jewelry which was one of
Chanel's many influences. Asymmetric design with a large drop and chains on either end terminating in a large spring ring clasp. Circa 1970. Marked
CHANEL in block letters. I am also listing the matching earrings. Probably designed by Robert Goossens. The sections are curved slightly to conform to the body. About 17 inches wearable length. The cente...
Very glam vintage fired enamel hinged bangle in turquoise with matching big opaque glass stones simulating Persian turquoise, and
with textured metal decorative elements. Marked ORIGINAL BY ROBERT in palette shaped cartouche. 1960s. Always a
classic, enameled jewelry is a top trend this year.
Just under 3/4 inch wide and 7 inches inside circumference. Excellent
condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Here is an interesting modern, Finnish bracelet. It is made up of 6 slightly convex links with the ridged and textured design so characteristic of Sarpaneva. It is marked, “BRONZE FINLAND P. SARPANEVA.” It measures 7 1/4” long x 1/2” wide. The safety chain adds a nice touch. The bracelet has good heft and is in excellent condition.
This lovely set features a curved leafy motif. The brooch measures 2 3/4" x 1 1/2". The earrings are clip backs
All pieces are white with a hint of opalescence on gold tone. All pieces of this suite are marked SARAH COV. and are in great condition: circa 1950's-1960's
A matched set of six oval unset hand carved shell cameos c1930s-40s. These 13/16 x 9/16" cameos are new old stock (NOS) and they are from an old Toronto jewellery store. One retains the original MADE IN ITALY paper sticker on the back, and these would be great for a bracelet or clothing accessory. This group is in mint unused original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items ...