Rhodium plate metal pin clip , engraved crystal and chalcedony, rhinestones and baguettes, of a wheelbarrow full of flowers. The wheelbarrow is covered in pave rhinestones and features clear baguettes on the handle and a small blue cabochon for the wheel hub. The flowers are made of white and blue engraved glass paste. Hard to find this 1" X 2" beauty. This piece was produced in 2 sizes, this is the smaller size...
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...
The fire that this Elsa Schiaparelli bracelet and earrings sends out has to be seen to be believed. Large Gripoix poured glass, lava stones (sometimes called gum drop stones) are surrounded by 12 brilliant aurora borealis rounds. The bracelet is 7 5/8" (19.8 cm) long (not including the tongue) by 1 1/4" ( 3.5 cm). The ear clips a 1 1/4" (3.5cm) in diameter.
The bracelet has a guard chain and a tight working clasp. The earring clips have lots of spring...
Confirmed unsigned Chanel necklace circa 1960 or 1970; I recently saw this same necklace with a Chanel hang tag with just the name in block lettering (no
season numbers or copyright symbols), which dates it to 1970 or prior. I had previously listed this necklace as a probable Chanel...
Chanel, elegant as always. The heavy gold plating glistens, and each little pendant on all three pieces has a design created by the repeated use of the word "CHANEL". It creates a very interesting pattern. In addition, the earrings have many tiny clear rhinestones. A great set for Chanel lovers.
Necklace is 40" end to end, three strand bracelet is 8" end to end, and clip earrings are 1 3/4" from top of clip to bottom of drop.
From the DeLillo Archive comes this glorious set of giant unfoiled ruby red stones set in gold metal with large pearl spacers. Designed by Robert Clark (formerly with Miriam Haskell--note the seed pearl and flower hook), the necklace is 1 1/2” wide and 16” long with a 3” extender & an oval metal hang tag signed DeLillo. The clip earrings are a hair under 1 1/2" (4.1 cm) long by 3/4" (2.2 cm) wide. They are unsigned.
Both pieces have never been worn and are in pristine condition...
Known as the Josephine Baker bracelet, this c1935 Bakelite and brass cuff was originally designed to hold face powder and a small square powder puff.
The inner diameter of the cuff is 2 1/4" (6 cm) x 2" (5.5 cm). The opening is
1 1/4" (3.5 cm). At the widest part, the cuff measures 1 11/16" (4.9 cm). It tapers to 1/2" (1.2 cm) at the open ends.
Though the powder and puff are no longer with us, the compact area is clean
and has a 1 1/4" (3.5 cm) square opening and a 1/4" (.6 cm) depth...
Unusual and high style deLillo set. The necklace has a removable 2" extender so that it may be worn at two different lengths. The center marquis pendant creates a very dramatic look, and the detailed filigree work on the back of the necklace adds to its beauty. Elegant costume jewelry set created for the House of DeLillo in the 1970's. This piece is the prototype designed and executed by Robert Clark, former Chief designer for Miriam Haskell. A limited edition followed its creation...
Robert Lee Morris "Dart" gold plated necklace from the ARTWEAR Line
Solidly made statement necklace featuring graduating dart like elements
c 1980
17 1/2" long x 1 1/4" wide
Weight - 190 grams
Very good vintage condition
Unmarked
Elegant and extremely wearable is this set by Miriam Haskell. In the necklace there are chains with tiny links, and a chain with long links that carries the the jade colored glass beads and faceted crystals. The round center of the necklace is very intricately designed with multiple levels and all prong set tiny rhinestones and a gold plated leaf design. On both the necklace and the button clip earrings, the filigree work is gorgeous...
Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demilune moonstones
Marked: Trifari with Crown
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 154, designer Alfred Philippe, dated 1950.
Condition: Excellent
Size: Inner circumference 6.5" x 1"
Pat2/28/1950 Des. 157,518
Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demilune moonstones
Marked: Trifari with Crown
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry - Art and Industry (2008) Vol 2 p 154, designer Alfred Philippe, dated 1950.
Condition: Excellent
Size: Inner circumference 6.5" x 1"
Pat2/28/1950 Des. 157,518
Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demi lune moonstones. These are not real moonstones and rubies, of course, but they sure do look real! Six half moon shaped moonstones garnish this gold tone bracelet.
Designer: Alfred Philippe, November 23, 1949, Des 157,518
Hallmark: Trifari with crown.
Dimensions: inside 7/8" x 2 1/4" x 1 7/8"
Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry-Art and Industry v.2, page 154.
Description: Russian antiqued gold tone base metal, rhinestones, safety chain. Largest bracelet ever made by Hollycraft. All stone are present and full of fire.
Dimensions: 7 1/4" long x 2 1/2" wide
Condition: Magnificent!!
Hallmark: Hollycraft, 1957
This Coro enamel trembler lotus flower brooch matches the duettes.
The stamens are mounted on a spring ( en tremblant) so they can be made to quiver. This is definitely one of the most sought after brooches. I have never seen any other anywhere.
Dimensions: 3 3/4" x 2"
Patent Aug 27, 1940 Des. 122,196
Hallmark: none
This is Bobye Queen of Eisenberg favorite clip.
Dimensions: 4" x 2"
This gorgeous, glistening Hagler set has everything: tiny iridescent blue and pearl colored glass beads, huge royal blue crystals, clear rhinestones and faceted iridescent crystals. The overall effect is sparkling and stunning! The necklace has a double level gilt filigree backing with the Hagler oval name plate on the pendant. The pendant and one earring are marked Stanley Hagler NYC. The necklace is 18 1/2" end to end. Pendant is 2 1/2" in diameter. Earrings are 1 1/4" square.
Elegant special occasion necklace and earrings by Stanley Hagler...
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.
Description: Hargo Creations was incorporated in 1955 in New York.
They were a short lived firm that produced high quality and highly collectible jewelry. The most collectible pieces are the Chinaman pieces and the figure pieces.
The bracelet consists of four pagoda-inspired panels. The first panel features an applied conical hat that the Asian man might be wearing. The Second panel is a faux ivory face of the Smiling / Laughing Asian man. His collar is embellished with applied flowers ...
Description: Rimmed top & bottom in black, hand enameled. Quite innovative in design. This bracelet features turquoise, coral, emerald and cranberry highlights framed by a continuous cream swirl against a cream background. Original safety chain. Circa. 1955-1970.
In 1973, and again in 1974, the company showed full color ads of their "Artist’s Series". These have no rhinestones, but feature geometric and abstract designs in enamel. According to Harrice Miller’s books (especially her secon...
Napier silver plate over brass, c1955, necklace & earrings with talon like ends holding coral ceramic balls that are 3/4" (2.2 cm) in diameter. The necklace is a hair under 18" (46 cm) including the hook and extender. The drop in the front from the center round beads is 4 5/8" (12 cm) for the long one and 3 3/4" (9.9 cm) for the short. The earrings are clip back and are a hair under 2 1/2" (6.7 cm) long and about 5/8" (2 cm) in diameter at the bottom. The set was designed by Eugene Bertol...
This unsigned Hattie Carnegie "Elephant in the grass" brooch is spectacular. It has lots of attention to detail. This elephant is done with a black resin body, gold tone metal trunk and tusk, sparkling clear rhinestone marquises and crystals, green emerald grass stems. It has an open back which is riveted in places. It is 3" x2" . Like new condition.
A 1950s vintage, high quality Christian Dior necklace and matching earrings signed and dated Christian Dior 1958 and 1959. This set includes the 14-3/4" triple strand choker necklace and the 1-5/8" x 1-1/8" clip-on rhinestone & crystal matching earrings. Each section of the necklace has graduated round facetted crystal beads in smoky topaz and cinnamon brown, with green, brown, black, white and gold speckled glass beads and taupe marble celluloid beads. The necklace has claw-set cinnamon brow...
This Corocraft golden race horse heads duette is gold plate base metal with rhinestones.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/8"
Condition: Fabulous
Size: 4 1/8" x 2 1/8"
Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Brunialti v.1 p107
Hallmark: Coro
Condition: yellowing of rhinestones. Paint in great condition.
Giant cast gold color metal abstract hearts with pate de verre center teardrop cabochons. A bit under 3 1/2" (8.6 cm) long & 1 7/8" (4.7 cm) at the widest point., The poured glass cabochons each measure 1" (2.5 cm) long. The earrings are signed YSL ,Made in France on the back & they are in perfect condition. An Iconic Saint Laurent design! Please Note: All items must have the original inventory tags in place and be untouched in order to be returned.
Ca 1970 An exceptionally heavy and well made gold plate necklace with matching clip-on earrings. The necklace with extension measures 22" x 1-1/4"; the earrings are 1-1/8" x 1-1/4".
Both earrings and necklace are signed.
RARE
The bracelet is marked McClelland Barclay on the open clasp link. The back is worn but the front is in very good condition. The plating is 14kt gold over brass and the paste stones are set in silver plated channel. The bracelet has Faux ruby sets that are of the Verneuil process of flame fusion of synthetic crystal making. These are very good faux ruby of pigeon blood red color. The depth of bracelet is almost 5/8" with width 3/4" x 7" long. Very collectable and almost impossible to...
This sterling circus horse pin looks a lot like David Mir's circus horse except that this circus horse is made of sterling vermeil. It is 2 1/2" tall and 2 1/4" wide. It is hallmarked sterling. The only major difference is the lack of enameling. This horse also has very elaborately decorative trimmings. I know that the real one for sure is worth $1600.00 +_ if you can find one.
If any one has more information with regard to this item I would appreciate your sending to me. It is not Trif...
This scrip Coro horse head pin is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones and enameling. It is 2 3/4" x 2 1/2". It is in excellent condition. It is circa 1937.
This handmade runway neck piece has a center of long, narrow red marquis rhinestones, flat back, rose color, faceted rectangular stones & hand carved rose color drops. These stones are surrounded by many fuchsia & clear rhinestone accents. Everything is attached by hand to a deep rose silk satin panel that ties in a bow in the back. Spectacular! Center part of the neck piece is 7" ((18 cm) x 3 3/8" (9 cm) deep. The partly beaded ribbons extend 15 1/2" (39.5 cm) on either side. Please Note: ...
Hattie Carnegie's green pendant necklace and dangle earrings is a dazzling show stopper. The rich green colors of the prong set rhinestones are enhanced by the crisp sparkle of the clear prong set rhinestones. Note the unusual shape of the dangle clip earrings. Necklace is 18" end to end. Pendant is 3 1/2" by 3 1/2". Clip earrings are 2 1/2" long from the top of the clip and 1 1/4" wide. One earring has the Hattie Carnegie oval name plate.
This unsigned Hattie Carnegie swan brooch has a lucite coral neck and body with black marquise shaped rhinestones. It is 2 1/4" square. this brooch has an open-work goldtone metal backing.
Description: gold plated metal, rhinestones, enameling, faux lapis,
Hallmark: none
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 2"
Reference: The Carnegie signature plaque has fallen off. The area on the back where it was attached is visible. Bull & Torem, Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry, p 58. Signed brooch is pictured.
Carnegie's King Neptune brooch is gold tone base metal trimmed with rhinestones. The colored pieces are made of molded plastic resin
Dimensions: 2 3/8" x 1 7/8"
Condition: well loved
Circa: 1965
Reference: Classic American Costume Jewelry by Jacqueline Rehmann, 2011, Collector Books,p. 119
I have seen this pin on the internet as high as $940.00. This item is being sold as is!
