Here is a lovely necklace of openwork panels, each with a center marcasite, and three prong-set carved carnelians. All are suspended by a white metal chain decorated with embossed links. The beveled carnelians are decorated with carved stylized leaves and stems. The necklace measures 17 1/2 inches; the spring ring clasp appears to be original.
This matching leaf pin and earrings by Ora are invisibly set. The pin is 2 1/4" long by 2 1/4" wide. The earrings are 7/8" round clips .
Beautiful vintage 1930s bib necklace in dark goldtone metal with festooned chains with solid metal drops with a cross hatched design, with hook clasp. Most likely French, based on quality and construction. Substantial and very well made. No missing elements. 18 1/2 inches wearable length and the center drops about 1 5/8 inches. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Fabulous very wearable and versatile long sautoir necklace of very large turquoise poured glass beads and baroque glass based pearls, all wired
with dark goldtone metal. Circa 1950 or 1960 or possibly earlier; the clasp is an early spring ring without the thumb tab. Probably French. 44 inches long and 1/2 inch wide at turquoise beads. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
A Victorian ornate silver and gold plated watch chain circa 1870s. This antique ornate 13-5/8" watchchain is 7/16" wide and it consists of six nickel plated base metal oblong links with fine engraving. Each link is attached by thick loops. Every alternating link has gold plated engraved inserts held with three thin metal bands. It has a swivel and it is unsigned and unmarked...
Gorgeous heavy vintage 1970s very long French ball bead chain necklace with antiqued goldtone fluted beads with darker connectors. Continuous strand. 88
inches long. A statement on its own or great to layer with other sautoirs. Excellent condition. One bead has a loss to finish, pictured but not noticeable when
worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This is a vintage Oriental style Hattie Carnegie dragon pendant and pin. This item has a gold plated metal foundation that makes up a circle with an Oriental motif to it. This motif surrounds a center green plastic dragon with a pave set rhinestone eye and carved scales that look so realistic. The back of this item has a gold plated metal ring that serves as a pendant bail. This bail allows the pendant to be the centerpiece of a necklace...
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...
MARKED GIVENCHY PARIS NEW YORK, and dated 1977. 37 1/2 inches wearable length and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos
enlarged to show detail.
Rare vintage Thierry Mugler Couture runway festoon necklace. Large cascading rhinestones with even larger pear shaped, unfoiled drops. 15 1/2" (39.5 cm) long from the toggle to the square holder. The center drop is 6 '' (15.6 cm) long. All the stones are brilliant and the necklace is in pristine vintage condition. A truly amazing piece!
This beautiful large vintage Wedgwood England black and white cameo pin/ brooch is set in a silver frame. Subject matter depicts cherubs at play while the dog sleeps under the tree and the cherub plays the horn. It measures 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" . It is in excellent condition. It is marked on the back F04 (=1904).
Fabulous vintage French long sautoir with 24 large Gripoix glass beads, no two the same, and small glass based faux pearls, wired along a chain which is ornately detailed in the French style. The metal is darkened goldtone. Spring ring clasp. Long enough to wear doubled or tripled. Probably circa 1950 or 1960 but possibly earlier, given the aged metal. Wearable length is 60 inches. The largest bead is 3/4 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail...
A well-made blue and green claw-set rhinestones brooch and earrings set circa 1950s. It looks like a Delizza & Elster set, but has not been verified. This set includes the 2" x 1-5/8" brooch with safety catch plus the 1" x 3/4" clip-on earrings. Each has deep royal blue and emerald green triangular rhinestones as well as round blue and blue aurora borealis stones. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
From the late 1940's-1950's this brooch/pendant is graceful and elegant. Ornate metalwork shows off the various sizes, shapes and colors of the stones in their unusual color combination. Gold colored filigree back. Marked West Germany. 4" by 3 1/4
Fabulous vintage Bakelite bangle with very complex carving. Cherry vanilla marbled, with pierced decoration around the edges. Tests positive for
Bakelite. Guaranteed vintage and original. From a collection. Standard 2 1/2 inches inside diameter, 1 inch wide, and 7/16 inch thick. Excellent condition.
It is a bit dusty; I have brushed it but have not cleaned it further so as not to disturb the oxidized finish. Photos enlarged to show detail.
30% will go to Fisher House. Big bold bakelite link 132 grams bracelet with one hammered copper charm by and signed: HANDMADE Mimi Dee; using real vintage antique 1" dark butterscotch pumpkin color bakelite (tested) cubes, fresh water pearls (real- never faux here!) and hand hammered copper by and signed by the artist...
Beautiful French rope necklace in the style of Chanel; possibly an early unsigned Chanel. Circa 1960. With large Gripoix poured glass beads,
glass based faux pearls, rhinestone rondelles, and distinctive fluted goldtone metal beads which I have had on two other confirmed French
pieces. The chain elements are also French. The green beads are 17 mm long, the red beads are 21 mm long, and the blue beads and pearls
are 10 mm in diameter. 44 inches long and 5/8 inch wide...
This Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' gray & clear rose brooch is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones.
Hallmarked Trifari with crown and copyright C.
Condition: Excellent
Size: 3 1/4" x 2"
Reference: Tolkein and Winkinson, A Collector's Guide to Costume Jewelry, p. 104, pictured.
Reference: Schiffer, Best of Costume Jewelry, p. 103, Patent 162,456 , March 13, 1951