All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1231355
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Very big bracelet in sculpted goldtone with large and medium sized poured glass stones, probably by the French maker Gripoix, in two colors of yellow and orange topaz, by Lucien Piccard. 1970s. Marked LUCIEN PICCARD and numbered. Box slide clasp. The center section is slightly curved to conform to the wrist. 7 inches wearable length, 1 5/8 inches wide, and 1 inch deep at center stone. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #951295
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Very glam vintage clip earrings in heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal, with rope form twists at the top, and metal chains surmounted by a moghul style umbrella shaped ornate cap. Marked SCHIAPARELLI and also marked PAT. 156452. This is probably a design patent number. Circa 1960. Great size -- 3 1/4 inches long and 1 inch wide at top. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #948650
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Stunning articulated collar necklace in goldtone metal scale shaped elements which have a tiny cross hatched textured pattern, and small slightly smoke colored rhinestones. With a slide clasp. Circa 1960 or 1970. Substantial and weighty but flexible and drapes nicely. Perfectly on trend with the glam, edgy look of the metals, chains, and studs which are all over the runways and fashion magazines. 2 inches wide and 15 1/4 inches inside circumference. Excellent condition...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1090418
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Fabulous early statement size YSL bracelet in heavy cast goldtone metal with "molten gold" stones in sculpted settings. Marked YSL and MADE IN FRANCE. Late 1970s or early 1980s, designed by Robert Goossens, who has designed jewelry for decades for Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and other couturiers. Early foldover clasp. 8 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide and 1/2 inch deep. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1043865
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Beautiful statement size necklace made from very large glass melon shaped beads with a fine herringbone impressed design. Definitely French, and a possible Rousselet. Circa 1960. The pink beads are simulating rose quartz and are made in a givre style: transparent with cloudy "inclusions." The pink beads are spaced with transparent peach glass disk shaped beads, and rondelles with brilliant colorless strass stones...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1078491
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Fabulous signed French necklace in dark silvertone metal with brilliant pink, green, lemon, and colorless glass stones. Circa 1960, and possibly for Dior by Countess Cissy Zoltowska (Cis) or by Francis Winter. Slide clasp. It appears that there originally was a signature tag on the back of the clasp (pictured). I am also listing separately the matching earrings, which are marked very faintly MADE IN FRANCE and with another mark on each earring. The additional mark is very faint...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #818308
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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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1078492
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Fabulous signed French drop screwback earrings in dark silvertone metal with brilliant green, lemon, and colorless glass stones. Circa 1960, and possibly for Dior by Countess Cissy Zoltowska (Cis) or by Francis Winter. Marked very faintly MADE IN FRANCE and with another mark on each earring. The additional mark is very faint. It could possibly be the Cis "Z" mark but is too faint to attribute definitely. I am also listing the matching necklace. 2 inches long and 1/2 inch wide...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #680378
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An amazing and rare saphiret glass demi parure consisting of a necklace and matching clip back earrings. Marked KRAMER OF NY. Circa 1960. An outstanding find from a Philadelphia estate. Saphiret glass is a unique color changing art glass which was originally developed by the Victorians and was used off and on throughout the 20th century. It is currently enjoying a huge surge in popularity and collectibility.

The earrings are marked KRAMER OF NY. All stones are prong set...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #716491
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Vintage chunky heavy signed Cadoro hinged bangle in textured goldtone metal with white enameling and very big opaque glass stones simulating Persian turquoise. 1960s. Marked CADORO, which is a very rare name. With a snap clasp.

Just under 7/8 inch wide and 6 1/2 inches inside circumference.

Excellent condition. The stones move slightly when pressed but are completely secure. Photos enlarged to show detail.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #715932
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Fabulous vintage clip earrings by Kenneth J. Lane in dark japanned metal with opaque black glass prong set stones. Marked K.J.L. Late 1960s, from a Philadelphia estate with a huge collection of 60s and 70s American and European designer jewelry. I am also listing another pair of KJL earrings from this estate.

Great size -- 4 1/8 inches long from the top and 2 1/4 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1255320
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Fabulous big statement vintage 1970s unsigned clamper hinged bangle bracelet in goldtone metal with large dark and light blue Lucite scarabs, and cast metal bird form Egyptian motif decoration. Possibly an unsigned Dauplaise. I am also listing a coordinating signed Dauplaise necklace from the same estate. Held closed with a spring hinge. 1 3/4 inches wide and 6 1/2 inches inside circumference. Inside diameters are 1 5/8 inches and 2 1/4 inches. Excellent condition...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1078493
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Amazing huge vintage bracelet in dark silvertone metal with faux pearls and glass stones in shades of pale blue, some with a pinkish aurora borealis finish, and palest lemon. Definitely French, circa 1960, and possibly for Dior by Countess Cissy Zoltowska (Cis) or by Francis Winter...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #716482
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Amazing and huge early vintage Kenneth J. Lane hinged bangle bracelet with two snake or dragon heads, with yellow enameling, opaque glass cabochons simulating coral, green poured glass stones as eyes, and pave rhinestones. 1960s. In textured goldtone metal. Marked K.J.L. in a cartouche. A very dramatic piece.

Great size -- 3 1/2 inches wide at center and 3/4 inch wide at the back. Inside circumference when completely closed is 6 1/2 inches, however it will expand to fit most w...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #961399
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Amazing very big collar necklace in silvertone metal with huge brilliant glass stones in fuschia, cobalt blue, topaz, and opaque black. Slide clasp. 1960s or 1970s. This piece looks like a hand made one off runway piece. All the stones are round except one oval topaz stone on the lower left side. The stones are much more brilliant than the photos depict. This piece would be fabulous worn over a black sweater or T shirt. 17 inches wearable length and 2 1/4 inches wide in the center. Exc...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1078452
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Beautiful vintage marbled translucent Bakelite bangle in malachite green by the French fashion house Carven with goldtone metal mountings in rope motifs. Marked CARVEN, DEPOSE (for registered), and dated 67 with copyright symbol. Tests positive for Bakelite. 7/8 inch wide, 1/2 inch thick, and 2 9/16 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #818293
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Glittering Egyptian revival necklace with black and turquoise glass beads and highly decorative antiqued goldtone findings. Marked MIRIAM HASKELL on the back of the clasp in two places. Circa 1960. Outstanding and super wearable and modern looking Haskell piece and perfect for day or evening. 16 1/2 inches wearable length. The center drops 2 1/2 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1990 item #305449 (stock #C-J0006)
3.5" in length and 2.5" wide, this is a magnificent signed Butler & Wilson brooch. Swarovski crystal pave and creamy faux pearls accentuate the traditional poodle cut. The ears swing freely. The mounting is rhodium plated.

Condition: Excellent