Catalog: Estate Jewelry (511)

This signed and dated Hollycraft 1955 bracelet has soft pastel colors. The rhinestones are in ovals, rounds, baguettes and navette cuts. The bracelet measures 1/2” x 7” inches long. The stones are all present bright and clear. Great Vintage condition.

The Hollycraft Jewelry name

The Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing Company started using the Hollycraft name in 1948, perhaps because of customer confusion between Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing’s jewelry and jewelry produced by Joseph of Hollywood. Hanging tags with Hollycraft on one side and “Created by Hollywood Jewelry Mfg. New York” on the flip side originated during that same year.

Hollycraft costume jewelry of the 1950s

The heyday for many Hollycraft collectors is jewelry produced during the 1950s. For one thing, Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing started marking dates on Hollycraft costume jewelry around 1950, making the jewelry easier to identify. In fact, because of the dating process, and the addition the © sign to Hollycraft costume jewelry after 1955, many collectors choose to collect Hollycraft vintage jewelry by the year.

The look of Hollycraft vintage jewelry

There are two interlocking Hollycraft jewelry signatures to look for. First, Hollycraft vintage jewelry is prized for its beautiful designs using rich, pastel-colored rhinestones. Some designs used a single color, while others used several sparkly colors.

This signed and dated Hollycraft 1955 bracelet has soft pastel colors. The rhinestones are in ovals, rounds, baguettes and navette cuts. The bracelet measures 1/2” x 7” inches long. The stones are all present bright and clear. Great Vintage condition.

The Hollycraft Jewelry name

The Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing Company started using the Hollycraft name in 1948, perhaps because of customer confusion between Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing’s jewelry and jewelry produced by Joseph of Hollywood. Hanging tags with Hollycraft on one side and “Created by Hollywood Jewelry Mfg. New York” on the flip side originated during that same year.

Hollycraft costume jewelry of the 1950s

The heyday for many Hollycraft collectors is jewelry produced during the 1950s. For one thing, Hollywood Jewelry Manufacturing started marking dates on Hollycraft costume jewelry around 1950, making the jewelry easier to identify. In fact, because of the dating process, and the addition the © sign to Hollycraft costume jewelry after 1955, many collectors choose to collect Hollycraft vintage jewelry by the year.

The look of Hollycraft vintage jewelry

There are two interlocking Hollycraft jewelry signatures to look for. First, Hollycraft vintage jewelry is prized for its beautiful designs using rich, pastel-colored rhinestones. Some designs used a single color, while others used several sparkly colors.

This Hollycraft multi stone multi color rhinestone pin is 2 1/4" x 2". It is in excellent vintage condition. It is hallmarked Hollycraft and copr 1955.

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

Finely detailed sterling and carved onyx face pin with earring dangles. It is approximately 2" x 2 1/8".

These jade earrings are 1 1/4" long. The widest part of the jade is 7/16" wide x 13/16" long.

This Viking ship brooch is gold plated sterling with rhinestones.

Hallmark: Sterling, Pat Pend.

Dimensions: 1 3/4" x 2" tall

Condition: Excellent

Designer: John Caianiello, Circa 1945-1946

Monogram: My sugar is so refined from Dick

Reference: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry, Brunialti & Brunialti, 2008 v. 2 p167

Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones

Hallmark: Jomaz with copyright

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 1 7/8" x 1"

Reference: Costume Jewelry 202

This pin is hallmarked Jomaz. It is 2 1/4" long by 1 1/2" wide.

This Jomaz rhinestome pin has a 3 dimensional rhodium plated design with 14 horizontal rows of clear rhinestone baguettes that appear to fold around a thick ribbon of dozens of small clear rhinestones.

This Joseff of Hollywood crab, shell and 13 mm pearl brooch is in excellent condition. The mysteries of the Middle East influenced this design.

The detailed modeling is in the Russian gold finish they made famous for its photographic effect. The crab sits on a scallop shell and holds a large and lustrous simulated pearl. It is hallmarked Joseff signature on an applied plaque. It is 2" x 2 1/4".

Joseff was the jeweler for the Hollywood movie moguls form 1930-1948.

Reference: Jewelry of the Stars by Ball, Joannne Dubbs, p. 144

Costume Jewelry, Identification and Price Guide by Harrice S. MIller, p. 182

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 Juliana banjo / mandelin pin is 2 3/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. It is in excellent condition.

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

This Juliana bracelet measures 7 1/4" and has a safety chain. It has wide carnelian matrix stone, with blue and green rhinestones. It is fabulous condition. I have seen this item brings as much as $999.00 in June of 2009.

This Juliana bracelet is 7" long by 7/8" wide. It still has it's original safety chain. Great vintage condition.

Reference: Juliana Jewelry Reference Identification & Value Guide, Ann Pitman, Collector Books, 2010 page 42.

Circa 1966

This vintage pink butterfly is 2 3/4" wide by 1 7/8" tall.

This Juliana faux emerald & rhinestone necklace is one of the most superior designs from D & E., in my opinion. This necklace is circa 1964. The rest of the stones are clear rhinestones.

This Juliana pin is featured in the "Juliana" books by Ann Pitman on page 154 and a pink version of this pin is depicted on page 198 of Katerina Musetti's book. It is about 2 1/8" square. Condition is pristine. This Juliana pin is circa 1965.

The is gorgeous fruit salad unfoiled marquis rhinestone pin and earrings has an explosion of color- amber,gold,orange,green Austrian rhinestones.

The pin is 3 1/4" long by 1 3/8" by 1". The clip on earrings are 1 1/4" long.

They are in excellent condition.

This Juliana brooch is 2 3/8" in diameter. Reference: Juliana Jewelry Reference by Ann Pitman page 148.

This Julian brooch is 2 3/8" in diameter.

Reference : Juliana Jewelry Reference by Ann Pitman p. 148.

This Juliana large pear sapphire rhinestone bracelet are combined with light blue chatons. The safety chain is in tact.

dimensions: 7 1/4" x 1 7/16" Condition: Excellent

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 "shades of purple" cluster bracelet is 7" x 1" . The earrings are 1 3/8" x 3/4". The links are oval shaped. Safety chain is complete.Excellent condition.

Reference: Juliana Jewelry reference DeLizza & Elstser identification and value guide, by Ann Pitman, Collector Books 2010, page 258

This light blue V-shaped necklace is gold tone metal with an abundance of clear, pronged, pave rhinestones and dangling marquise-shaped blue crystals. It is in excellent condition. It is 14 1/2 " long.

Ref: Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry Identification and values by Ariel Bloom,Collector Books, 2008 page 52. and

Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collections has this necklace in green without earrings. http://www.shoplatitude.com/1960-juliana-necklace.html CAROLE TANENBAUM VINTAGE, 1960 Juliana Diamante Bib Necklace, $895 Description Take an evening dress to stunning new heights with this opulent clear and emerald green diamante bib necklace from New York-born Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collection. With a flowing waterfall effect of marquis-shaped stones, this piece is the only accessory your ensemble will ever need. Juliana Necklace shown here in Emerald Green and Clear Rhinestone. Circa 1960. CAROLE TANENBAUM VINTAGE, STATEMENT NECKLACES,

This Juliana set ( D & E or De Lizza & Elster)is a wonderful abstract floral spray with brass petals and corrugated navettes.. The pin measures 2 3/4" in length by 2" in height. The earrings are 1 1/4".

This set is referenced in Juliana Jewelry, A Pictoral feast for your eyes by Nancy J. Zell on page 164 from the Deb Hancock collection at Antique Haven. and in Juliana Jewelry Reverence Identification guide and value guide, by Ann Pitman, Collector Books p. 242

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Huge red pear shaped rhinestone eyes predominate on the rabbits face., His red enamel teeth give him a silly grin. The brooch is 2 1/2" x 1 1/2". Karu jewelry was produced by Kaufman & Rederman of New York.

Huge red pear shaped rhinestone eyes predominate on the rabbits face., His red enamel teeth give him a silly grin.

The brooch is 2 1/2" x 1 1/2".

Karu jewelry was produced by Kaufman & Rederman of New York.

This Kay Denning bracelet is 3/4" wide. The five links are enameled white with slightly raised red and blue "cookies". It is hallmarked twice Denning on the reverse. Fold over clasp. No damage to the enameling.

This Starlight cuff bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane has a reddish brown enamel background with jeweled stars. This bracelet is February of 1975

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This bracelet is 1 3/4" wide, 7" in circumference with a diameter of 2 1/8".

Ref: Fabulous, Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry and accessories by Nancy N. Schiffer 2007, page 203

This "Starlight" cuff bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane has a black enameled background with jeweled stars. This bracelet is February 1975.

This bracelet is 1 3/4" wide, 7" in circumference with a diameter of 2 1/8".

Reference: Fabulous, Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry and accessories by Nancy N. Schiffer 2007, page 203.

Kerr Sterling guilloche lavender and white enamel pin is 2 7/8" long by 2 3/8" wide. It weighs 38.3 grams. Very heavy for a pin.

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.

This brooch was designed by Kenneth Jay Lane with many colored crystals in green, red, clear, light blue and a single dark blue diamond cut crystal at the top. It is hallmarked "KJL" . It is 1 3/4 x 2" in excellent condition.

This vintage "Alexander Korda" elephant brooch, manufactured by Rice-Weiner.

Sir Alexander Korda (1893-1956) was a Hungarian born movie producer, making a number of notable Hollywood films before to relocating to England and founding "London Films" in 1932; he returned to the U.S. during the Wartime years, producing "Thief of Bagdad" (1940) and "That Hamilton Woman" (1941) and supervising production of the "Jungle Book" (1942), directed by his brother Zoltan Korda. The brooch is in the form of a highly detailed elephant's head with its trunk curled up to "hold" a loop from which dangle turquoise glass beads. The beads are knobby, mottled art glass, most likely hand crafted. The pin is hallmarked "Alexander Korda". The pin is roughly 1 3/4" wide x 2 3/4" long A seldom seen piece!

This Korda 'riding guard' from the Thief of Bagdad is gold plated base metal. This item was inspired by the guards on horseback who, in the film, make their way through the crowd, for the princess' arrival. This item was manufactured by the Rice-Weiner & Co, of Providence, Rhode Island. It is hallmarked with Thief of Bagdad, Korda and what appears to be a check mark 3 on one side and 61 or 6r on the other side. 2 1/2" x 2 5/8" . Excellent condition. Circa 1940. When Marked "Thief of Bagdad Korda" this was used on the jewelry from the movie "The Thief of Bagdad"

This Korda 'riding guard' from the Thief of Bagdad is gold plated base metal. This item was inspired by the guards on horseback who, in the film, make their way through the crowd, for the princess' arrival. This item was manufactured by the Rice-Weiner & Co, of Providence, Rhode Island. It is hallmarked with Thief of Bagdad, Korda and what appears to be a check mark 3 on one side and 61 or 6r on the other side. 2 1/2" x 2 5/8" . Excellent condition. Circa 1940. When Marked "Thief of Bagdad Korda" this was used on the jewelry from the movie "The Thief of Bagdad"

This Alexander Korda brooch is based on the movie "Thief of Bagdad" produced by Alexander Korda in the 1940s. It depicts a turbaned fortune teller holding a lucite crystal ball. This figure is made up of a silver plated metal that forms the fortune teller who wears a turban and robe decorated with crescent moons, stars, and other unique shapes. This figure holds a large center crystal ball that is made up of an amber colored lucite and measures 24mm in diameter. The back of this item has a nice pin and clasp and hallmarked "Thief of Bagdad Korda" on a rectangular cartouche on the back center. Mounted on silver plated metal Measures 2 1/2" long by 1 7/8" wide.

This Alexander Korda "Thief of Bagdad" fur clip (pin clip) is 1 3/8" x 7/8". It is a fully dimensional man with a crystal marble.

Sir Alexander Korda was a Hungarian born film director and producer. He was the first film director to be knighted. This movie started the trend for collectors wanting jewelry like the pieces worn in the movie. Most of this jewelry was produced by Rice Weiner. This pin is circa 1940 the same time that the film came out.

There are no hallmarks on this item .

This Kramer blue rhinestone necklace is hallmarker "Kramer". It is 16" bib design. Looks fabulous on.

This oval Kramer of New York champagne and root beer and clear colored rhinestone pin is 1 3/4" in diameter on the long side. However, it has 4 rhinestones below the oval to bring the length dimension to 2 1/4" and add three dimensional depth to this pin. This pin is in excellent condition.

This rhodium plated Kramer of New York bracelet with raised step baguettes shines brilliantly.

Condition: Very Good.

Material: Silvertone metal and rhinestones.

Maker: Kramer of NY

Dimensions: 7 1/8" x 3/4"

Date: Circa, 1950s

Clasp : push-in with safety chain

Kramer Jewelry Creations was in business in New York from 1943 to the late 1970's. It was founded by Louis Kramer and did some of the designs himself in the beginning. They manufactured a wide range of jewelry, from the simple to the extravagant. They used Austrian rhinestones to plastic inserts. Kramer of New York was located 393 5th Avenue, New York, New York. Kramer jewels can be marked: Kramer of NY Kramer of New York Kramer Amourelle (these pieces are rare from 1963 and were designed by Frank Hess, former head designer of Haskell Jewelry) Christian Dior by Kramer (Yes, they produced for Christian Dior)

This pin is hallmarked "Kreisler" on the pin. It is 2 1/4" in diameter. The 10mm wide stone simulates amber in the center of the pin. The abstract leaves are in a warm gold tone while the rest of the pin is silver colored metal. The center stone is surrounded by 3 silver toned "leaves" . This pin consists of three layers and riveted together. It is very glamorous.

This lady's hand pin is gold plated metal. It has enamel accents.It is 2 1/8" long by 3/4" wide.

Black is classic yet seductive, bold yet subtle. It is all the things that a woman is and more. This large early 1900s Bakelite mourning jade flower basket necklace sets the stage for an elegant walk through the history of style and the allure of "far from basic" black. This extra large Bakelite necklace is as refined and fabulously feminine. It just begs to be shown off. Scalloped frame holds this fine jade flower basket. The pendant measures 2 and 7/8" long by 2 and 1/8" wide. It closes with an old C type clasp. Excellent condition. It is hung on a Lucite chain.

This Larry Vrba Castlecliff Pre Columbian (Aztec Indian style)inspired pendant is 3" by 2 1/2". It is hallmarked "castlecliff" on the reverse.

This pendant has a large blue glass bead in the center. This center stone is surround with red,green, blue, and purple enamel accents.

This opal lavalier is 1" including the bail x 5/8".

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The overall length of this necklace is 12". The chain however, is only 19" in length. The rhinestones are clear Swarovski crystals and brilliant. The necklace is gold filled.

This plump silver bow is a classic Los Ballesteros design.

It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch, but either way, this exceptional piece took untold hours to make and finish with such fine precision.

It is marked, "Talleres de los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro., 925, Hecho en Mexico. It also has the design number MM34.

According to Billie Hougart's, The Little Book Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks, Talleres de Los Ballesteros was established in the family's home town of Iguala in 1937 by Jalil Majul Ballesteros. It was a family business that eventually moved to Taxco in 1941. They were known as a very successful manufacturer and retailer.

Their stylized, 'B', is a distinguishing mark on their work, which has changed over time. The mark on this piece was used from 1942-1980.

It measures 2 1/2" across the widest part and 2-1/8" across the other direction, and weighs a hefty 26.5 grams. It is a stunning piece of wearable sculpture. This lovely piece is in excellent vintage condition.

This Los Ballesteros bracelet measures 6 3/4" ( inner circumference), 1 1/8" wide and 110.7 grams. (3.2) troy ounces. Excellent condition except for a couple of small dents to the clasp end half moon segment. Clasp closes tightly.

This vintage LOS BALLESTEROS sterling bracelet is made in Taxo, Guerrero, Mexico. It weighs 60 grams. It is 7 1/2" long by 1" in width. It is hallmarked B ( stylized Ballesteros Logo) Mexx 925 Talleres de Los Ballesteros.

This Los Ballesteros 3 dimensional bracelet has a shadow box design with a tribal dragon head. This bracelet is 7" long by 5/8" wide.

This wonderful, heavy weight vintage sterling silver bracelet of William Spratling design is well executed. It 7" long by 3/4" wide by 1/8 thick. Secure push clasp. EXCELLENT CONDITION.

This fabulous buckle bracelet has a white buckle 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" hinged to the lipstick 1 3/8" red band. You will notice in the pictures that there are two hinges to facilitate putting it on. The inside dimensions 2 5/16" x 2 1/4".

This pin is 2 5/8" long and 1 5/8" wide and 3/8" thick. It is in excellent condition.

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.

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.

This vintage Maltese cross is made of burnished gold metal set with faux pearls, sky-blue rhinestones and sapphire blue rhinestones.. It is 2 1/4" in diameter. Excellent vintage condition.

This charming Margot de Taxco sterling silver ballerina is 1 1/8th" x 1 1/2". This item is hallmarked Sterling Made in Mexico hallmark and style #5200.