All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #1077923 (stock #6505)
An unusual horseshoe shape shell cameo brooch in a gold filled setting circa 1920 - 1930. This vintage beautifully carved cameo was designed for a family with a passion for horse racing. It measures s 2-1/8" x 1-7/8", it has a safety catch and it has a swing-up loop for wear as a pendant. The carving is quite fine and the setting has a maker's mark of WRJ (W.R. Johnson, Toronto). This brooch is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1940 item #1490051 (stock #JJ4958)
A rare flower and dove bracelet, #23 in sterling silver with Chrysoprase cabochons designed by the Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen. Marked with the stylized GJ in a rectangle that dates it between 1933-44. Also marked with Sterling, Denmark, 925 and 23 for the style number.

Measures 7" long and 1" at the widest. Weighs 35 gr. Has a round box closure that holds securely. Additionally it has a fold over safety catch.

In fine condition with a warm patina...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1940 item #1356196 (stock #TR828)
This 14Kt white gold filigree and diamond ring is centered by a fine clean 0.40Ct brilliant cut diamond that is set in a rectangular design. The setting is further enhanced by 38 single-cut diamonds, which brings the approximate total diamond weight to 0.60Ct. The ring is a size 7 but can easily be sized.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Edwardian : Pre 1940 item #666534 (stock #01031)
An Edwardian sterling round rhinestone pin 1910-20. This 1-1/4" x 1-1/8" round pin has antique cut white rhinestones and a safety catch; it is marked STERLING with a G maker's mark, and it is in excellent vintage 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. Tracked packet air shipping to the U.S...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Edwardian : Pre 1940 item #1484427
An excellent late Victorian silver baton link watch chain, the batons decorated with niello in a striped pattern echoed in the striped niello of the dog clip and large bolt clasp. The silver batons are joined by shorter gilt silver double baton links. The chain is stamped “800” and with the Swiss silver hallmark used prior to 1934.
  • Origin: Switzerland, ca...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1250844 (stock #281278518274)
Description: base metal, enameling, rhinestones

Hallmark: None but known to be KTF pat. Pend.

Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 1 5/8"

Designer: Alfred Philippe

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1197828 (stock #261156569981)
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

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1386027
A large stylized hibiscus centers this Retro 14K rose and yellow gold pendant necklace. The blossom is set at the center with a round amethyst and is flanked on either side by a pair of small rubies (typical of the period). The bold shape and color contrast make this brooch-to-necklace a most attractive and wearable piece of jewelry. The reverse is stamped 14K and has the maker’s mark for A. J...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1481469
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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1940 item #1376380 (stock #TR935)
This tailored 14Kt yellow gold ring is centered by a 12 X 8 millimeter cabochon natural turquoise. The center stone is encircled and complimented by an oval engine turned design. The overall measurement of the top is 16 X 12 millimeters. The ring is a size 4 ½ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #946127
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #1076192 (stock #6502)
A beautifully carved and unusual heart-shaped portrait shell cameo c1930s in a gold plated setting. This 1-5/8" x 1-1/2" cameo has a safety catch and a swing-up loop for wear as a pedant or as a pin. The setting is stamped GF with the maker's mark for W.S. Richards Co., and this lovely item is is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1128352 (stock #02096)
A gilt sterling silver purple glass coat or fur pin from the 1930s. This fine vintage retro 3-3/4 x 2" pgilt sterling silver coat or fur pin has bezel set unfoiled purple glass stones. It is marked STERLING on the back, it weighs 22.9 grams, and it has a safety clasp. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the loss of some of the gilding...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #886558
This Alexander Korda 'Thief of Bagdad' cloaked rider pin is silver colored base metal. This pin is considered a masterpiece of costume jewelry some of which were produced by Rice Weiner inspired by Korda's 1940 film.

Excellent condition.

FREE FIRS CLASS USPS SHIPPIING WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION. Circa 1940.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #445366 (stock #coro95KFX)
Fantasy Jewels
$375.00
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Wonderful, versatile sterling Coro clips. They can be worn together as a brooch as shown here, or separated and worn as clips (great on a hat or belt). The set has a patent number which dates its production as beginning in 1931. The back of the Duette has the patent number and is marked sterling and Coro Duette. The earrings are marked sterling. Duette measures 2 1/2" high, 2" wide. Earrings are 1 3/8" high, 1/2" wide.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1320317 (stock #02533)
A vintage gilt sterling silver pendant necklace depicting a pair of seated and opposite facing dragons (or possibly gryphons or chimeras, not obvious) c1930s. This double dragon 2-1/8" x 1-1/2" pendant is stamped only STERLING. It comes on a 22-1/2" sterling gilt or vermeil rope chain with a ball end and a spring-ring clasp (so it is adjustable as to length)...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #915595 (stock #310145677976)
This Reinad 'Asian Princess' is gold tone metal. It is hallmarked Reinad. It is 3 3/4" x 2 1/2". Excellent vintage condition. This famous signed Hattie Carnegie book piece of an oriental on his junk (san pan or fishing boat) is molded plastic to mimic carved angel skin coral or ivory on a gold plated setting is in near mint condition. The billowing sails are very detailed as well as the choppy waves. This pin is 2 1/4" x 2 1/8

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1143102
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 Ko...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #946131
This McClelland Barclay gold and pave silver maple leaf pin is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. This pin is Circa 1940.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #846162
This Alice Caviness sterling silver filigree bracelet is hallmarked "Alice Caviness and Germany" It is 1" wide and 8" long. It is in gorgeous vintage condition. Circa 1930.

This bracelet was designed with a woman in mind. The filigree is very dainty. It is 7 3/4" long by1" wide. It closes with a hidden push clasp. It is a knockout!

Alice Caviness jewelry was sold only in high end boutiques.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1940 item #1377926 (stock #TR951)
This 14Kt yellow gold filigree approximately 0.30 Ct diamond solitaire rings is very affordable and perfect for a budget conscious couple. The great quality brilliant cut diamond is set in a four-prong setting. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1145427
This Trifari poodle is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones and enameling.It is circa 1936-1937. Was originally sold at Hammacher Schemmer in New York for $5.00. Designer was Alfred Philippe. It is 1 1/2" square .

Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Brunialti & Brunialti v2 p. 71 add from hammacher Schlemmer as advertised in Mademoiselle, December of 1937.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #643710 (stock #0965)
A large signed Coro 1930s rhinestone bow pin. This 3-1/2" x 1-1/2" pin features foil backed baguette, round and oval cut white rhinestones in a silver plated mount; it is signed CORO and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some dulling to some of the rhinestones. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1070918
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.

Ref: Tolkein & Wilkinson Collectors Guide of Costume jewelry, Firefly Book, 1...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #911752 (stock #PJ155)
This copper pin is hand-constructed with architectural elements and securely set with a copper disc enameled in turquoise. It features a cone at each corner set on intersecting bands that are curled at each end. The square panel supporting all the pieces has a hammered look with slightly curved corners. There is a deep reddish patina to the copper, and some white areas of oxidation. The back bears the impressed name of Jean Augis, a Lyons, France, jewelry designer and master metalsmith most acti...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #923432
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 .

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1940 item #1270213 (stock #7081)
An Art Deco platinum diamond solitaire ring circa 1920s 1930. This elegant diamond is a European brilliant cut, 0.90 carat, VVS-2 clarity, L-M colour. The ring is a size 7-1/2. It is stamped 10% IRID. PLAT. to indicate that 10 per cent of the metal is iridium. This is a great engagement ring choice for those who like clean classic design, and it goes well with any bridal style. It has larger claws in each corner to give the ring a square appearance, and there are smaller claws on the corners as ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1212161 (stock #281141226997)
This McClelland Barclay "V shaped" necklace is gold and rhodium base metal with rhinestones.

Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay

Dimensions: 16 1/4" overall. central element is 4 3/4" x 1 1/4"

Reference: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry, Brunialti & Brunialti, V.1, p. 247 dated 1939 from advertisement in Glamour, Dec 1939

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #879842 (stock #01513)
A vintage 1930s triple strand graduated gold plated brass ball necklace. This 16" necklace has balls ranging from 1/8" to 1/4" and it has a fancy box clasp; it is unsigned and it 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; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6 (other spots m...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1364643 (stock #02568)
A Coro sterling silver marcasites Art Deco blue crystal brooch from the 1920s. This vintage 1-3/4 x 1-1/4" pin features marcasite or marquisites stones as well as a large light blue faceted crystal claw-set stone. It is marked CORO GERMANY on the back, it tests as sterling silver and it has a safety clasp. It weighs 18.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a few very tiny edge chips and abrasions and one small pit...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #1077945 (stock #01957)
A set of six matching hand-carved unset shell cameos depicting a woman, perfect for a bracelet or necklace. They measure on average 5/16" x 7/16" and they dates to the 1930s. Two of them have their original MADE IN ITALY stickers - they are old store stock from a jewellery store that closed many years ago. They are all in the less common rectangular shape. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #589191 (stock #hobe22L86)
Fantasy Jewels
$325.00
Superb craftsmanship and quality materials give this Hobe piece the allure of real gemstones and gold. The crystals are faceted and clear backed. This brooch which converts to a pendant, is the essence of the fine work evident in old Hobe pieces. 1 3/4" long, including dangles and 1 1/4" wide.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #440376 (stock #ac0087)
carol lane
$175.00
Hand made sterling with natural pearls and stones clip earrings by James Fenton, c.1930's. Pearls are natural but not sure if stones are real or synthetic. Measures 1 1/2" long by 15/16" wide and signed "JF STERLING" on each earring. Condition is very good but one earring does not swing freely....$$9 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #692079
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.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1198788 (stock #02291)
A vintage Art Deco period sterling silver size 3-1/2 signet ring c1930s. This ring has texturing but no initials on the 7/16" x 5/16" ocval upper / front and it weighs 2.3 grams. Most unusually, it has not been monogrammed. It is stamped STERLING and GAY and it is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1940 item #1175083 (stock #190745789326)
Description: This bracelet is gold plated base metal with rhinestones, enameling and faux pearls.

Hallmarked: Trifari with Crown, Des Pat No 121859

Reference: Patent reproduced below

Condition: Excellent except for the plating on the back of the bracelet

Dimensions: 7" x 1"