A signed Courreges Paris gold plated flower pin. This great looking 2-5/8" x 1-1/4" gold plated brooch from the 1960s is signed Courreges Paris, from the French fashion house of Andre Courreges. This attractive pin has a safety catch and two triangular closed-back triangular cut rhinestones stones. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Fabulous 1960s French collier made from goldtone metal and wired glass beads simulating different colors of jade, coral, amber, turquoise, carnelian, and lapis. Also with small goldtone metal fluted beads which I have had on another signed French necklace. Slide clasp with matching wired beads. I had a very very similar necklace several years ago, with a slightly different clasp. Wearable length is 16 inches. The drop is 2 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail...
A German Industrial Art Deco celluloid or Bakelite chrome necklace from the 1920s. This evocative beauty features chromed links with layered or stepped segments in the German Industrial Deco style. It also has angular orange celluloid links and it is marked GERMANY on the jump ring. It measures 17" long, the middle drop is 7/8" deep and it has a springring clasp...
Stunning very big 1970s heavy cast goldtone metal tribal or Etruscan style pendant with poured glass beads simulating jade, on a heavy goldtone long chain
with spring ring clasp. The pendant has a textured hammered finish. Great size -- pendant is 5 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide and chain is 30 inches long.
Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This necklace was purchased in Milan in the late 1970's. It is stunning in its simplicity. The design and sparkle of the attached disk is eye catching. Note the interesting metal, between silver and gun metal in color. Chain 18" long. Disk 1 3/4" high, 1 3/8" wide.
Wonderful Staret piece! Square rhinestones of various sizes set in silver color metal, clear and sparkling, every single one. Heavy and chunky. Stamped Staret on the back. 3 3/4" wide, 1 7/8" high. Great reminder of the 1940's.
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.
A lovely hollow rose gold cross that is etched on both sides. Unmarked. 3/4" x 3/4" excluding jump ring.Weight 2.2grams
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...
This Jomaz brooch and clip earrings has loops and swirls and rings all in heavy sterling silver. The set is tailored with a flair. Marked Jomaz. Brooch is 2" by 2", earrings are 1" by 1 1/2".
This Trifari "Meteor" brooch has clear baguette rhinestones and gold tone plating. It is hallmarked Trifari Pat Pen. It is 2 1/4" long.
Antiqued metal Kilt Pin with Amethyst stones. Kilt Pin size 3/8" diameter x 2 1/2" long.
Unbelievable tiara! It might be an early Masonic piece. It has a sword and a human figure (Egyptian?) and large glistening various shape rhinestones. It is in excellent condition.A wonderful collector's piece. It is adjustable from 20" to 24" circumference, approximately. I am not sure of its age but believe it may be from the 1930's.
A Victorian gold filled seed pearls photo locket with a long watch chain necklace from the 1890s. This attractive oval 1-5/8 x 3/4" (including bale) locket retains the two photo retaining bezels and it has two instant relatives included. The back is undecorated and the front has a lovely X-style design with graduated seed pearls. It has a satin finish and it comes with a slightly later J.Co. 1906 15 YRS gold filled chain with a swivel...
A scarce deep navy blue Bakelite two piece leaf-form belt buckle 1920s-30s. This buckle consists of two 1-7/8" x 1-5/8" dark blue Bakelite segments, both deeply carved with a star and wavy border. Navy blue Bakelite is one of the least commonly seen colours in single coloured period Bakelite items...
This painted dress clip is 1.75" x 15/16". There is one stone missing and there are some paint chips from wear.
These great clip back earrings measure 1" x 1". They are in gold tone with a textured design. The clip backs aka ear clips are marked bergere. They are circa 1960's and are in excellent condition. They also have good heft.
Large, bold set by Napier.Intricate design on the gold plated necklace and hinged bracelet (with safety chain). Center stone is a rich green jade color. Necklace is 17" end to end, double pendant is 6 1/2" long, 3" wide. Oval bracelet is approximately 6 1/2" around inner circumference and the front of the bracelet is 3" top to bottom. Pendant is stamped Napier.
A Victorian jet bracelet with carving circa 1870-80. This genuine (tested) jet carved bracelet is in the Aesthetic style. It has elastic cord threading (re-strung)and it has a staggered orientation of the band's panels (possibly strung differently originally). The 1" across top panel and two flanking panels both have decorative carving, the rest are plain polished...
This Reja camel pin is sterling vermeil with a faux ruby crystal. It is hallmarked Reja and sterling.
It is 2 1/16" tall by 1.5" wide.
Ref: Brunialit, American Costume Jewelry- Art & Industry ( 2008) vol 2, pa 24, dating the series using stones from Oval Mfg Co., advertised by them in Jeweler's Circular Keystone in 1945, mentioning the camel.
Fabulous singular clip earrings in substantial cast solid goldtone metal studded with brilliant prong set champagne peach color rhinestones, and goldtone metal beads wired between the top and bottom elements. 1960s or 1970s, not marked. Probably French. They have the same rhinestone studded metal construction and back construction as the signed French Simone Edouard earrings I have listed. Great size -- 3 1/8 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition...
Very lovely period art deco faux watch pendant of pink celluloid with green leaves and dimensional flowers on pink cord, c.1920's. Pendant measures 1 1/4" by 7/8" by 1/2" high. Shows art deco design hand-painted black numbers clock face. Cord is 20" long. Very unusual piece and in excellent condition......$8 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay applicable sales tax.
A signed ORIGINAL BY ROBERT 3-7/8 x 2-1/2" large green enamel flower pin c1950s-60s. This gold plated pin has a safety clasp, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of edge chipping to the enamel and a spot of loss on one leaf. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
A possible Rousselet, this fabulous necklace of glass based baroque faux pearls is marked FRANCE on the screw barrel clasp. Circa 1950 or 1960. The earrings came from the same estate and the
pearls are a match. The earring clips are marked STERLING and also marked with design patent number 967955. Wearable length is 14 3/4 inches. The center drops 1 1/8 inches. The earrings are 5/8
inch wide and 1/2 inch deep. Excellent condition. Two pearls are slightly darkened and one near the end has...
Fabulous statement drop clip earrings with red silk rosettes and black silk bows surmounting huge brilliant colorless cut lead crystal stones, all mounted in silvertone metal. Circa 1980, unsigned, probably by
Yves Saint Laurent or Valentino. From the same estate as several of the other French signed pieces I am listing. 2 3/4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Amazing vintage bracelet made of dozens of different nuts and seeds wired to a heavy goldtone chain, with matching detailed goldtone leaves. The foldover clasp is marked NAPIER. Circa 1960. One large
seed has ALOHA carved into it. A fabulous statement piece. 3 inches wide and 2 inches thick. 7 1/2 inches wearable length. This will fit an average 6 inch wrist fairly snugly because it is so thick. Excellent
condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
Beautiful statement size vintage signed YSL articulated bracelet in heavy goldtone metal enameled in opaque black and translucent red.
Marked YSL. Circa 1975. The metal elements are attached with very fine metal springs which allow it to stretch and flex slightly. With a slide
clasp. A stunning piece and super wearable for day or night. Perfectly of the moment; statement jewelry is the "it" accessory of the season.
Wearable length is 8 1/4 inches. Just under 2 inches wide. Exce...
Gorgeous unusual vintage 1970s Gerard Yosca four strand wired poured glass necklace with beads in green, yellow, red, and orange, with dark silvertone metal charms in Victorian revival style. Matching metal openwork foldover clasp. Marked YOSCA. 16 1/4 inches wearable length and the center drops 4 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
In the 1960s and 1970s, Ciner specialized in costume jewelry inspired by the enameled gold and jeweled figural animal designs of the fine jewelry maker David Webb
(these days Roberto Cavalli is the contemporary master of the costume version of this look).
This piece is circa 1965. Marked CINER. Goldtone metal with translucent cognac color enameling and black glass cabochon stones, with colorless rhinestones.
Slide clasp. Great size -- 7/8 inch deep at the head and 7 1/4 inches inside c...
Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones, Lucite globe in his hand.
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 2"
A fabulous example of French glass artistry, these clip earrings have large iridescent finish leaf form green poured glass stones and flower form
opaline glass stones prong set in silvertone metal. Marked FRANCE. Circa 1970 or 1980. Super wearable for day or evening. Nice size --
2 1/8 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Beautifully constructed necklace with large green and copper Murano glass stones and glass based faux pearls in heavy antiqued goldtone metal. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR BY KRAMER. 1960s.
With a hook clasp with a colorless rhinestone. With dogtooth prongs and crimped settings on the backs of the stones. Articulated and drapes beautifully. A fabulous day piece.
Wearable length is 17 inches. The center drop is 1 5/8 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
An Art Deco coral celluloid & brass flapper necklace from the 1920s. This original genuine 30-1/2" necklace features a further 4-1/4" central drop with a large 2" x 7/8" celluloid drop. The coral coloured tube beads are linked by brass chains and each celluloid link has brass caps. This unsigned necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some deformation of the second lowest celluloid link in the drop (partl...
Early Elsa Schiaparelli bib necklace in goldtone metal with glass drops in a classic French color combination of red, blue, green, and topaz. Circa 1940.
Marked SCHIAPARELLI in script. With a hook clasp and rope twist extender chains. The metal elements are decorated with delicate engraved
designs. Wearable length is 17 inches. 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This Hobe oval shaped bracelet has an inside opening of 2 1/4" x 2".
Hallmark: Hobe in oval cartouche
Outstanding vintage Art Deco/Retro Moderne horse form figural brooch in ebonized carved wood with inlaid silver detail. Circa 1945. Unsigned, most likely by Elzac Inc., which produced jewelry from materials such as ceramic, Lucite, fur, feathers, cloth, and wood during World War II when other materials were in short supply.
With an embedded pin back and with silver decoration, including beads around the collar and along the mane, and thin wires above and below the beads around the collar....
Beautiful creamy palest yellow ivory Bakelite bangle carved in a stylized bamboo form. Circa 1960. Tests positive for Bakelite. Super to wear alone or stack with other bangles. 7/8 inch wide, 7/16 inch thick,
and 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. There are two scratches (shown in photo) which will not polish off but they are not noticeable at a short distance. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display
form is lifesize.
A stunning, top quality rhinestone choker c1950s, made by Schoffel & Co. of Austria. This adjustable necklace ranges from 13-3/4" to 16" and it is 5/8" across; the closed-back rhinestones are brilliant and sparkle wonderfully, with the purple stones being particularly intense. It has the Schoffel crown mark.
This beauty is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All stones remain bright and clear. All items...
Stunning statement vintage 1970s French necklace with five strands of poured glass beads in translucent jewel tones, marbled topaz, and opaque carnelian, with
repousse flower decorated dark goldtone metal beads, chains, and openwork terminals with a French screw barrel clasp. Very weighty and substantial. Wearable length on inside strand is 30 inches and the center drops about 4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life
size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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.
Display form is li...
This Coro rooster in gold plated base metal with black beak,eye,and feet and a red. The enameling on the tail is white with gold feather accents. The rooster stomach is a large amber colored crystal which measures 1 1/4 x 3/4". The stone shows an indention in the glass which appears to be smooth like it was a pour problem rather than a chip.
Vintage French necklace with a huge green Gripoix poured glass center drop surmounted by a fluted goldtone disk shaped bead, chunky resin faux pearls, and disk shaped goldtone metal elements with matching green poured glass cabochons. With hook clasp and textured extender chain in goldtone metal. Marked FRANCE on the hook of the clasp. Circa 1960 or 1970. A fabulous piece in a great statement size and perfectly of the moment; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season. Wearable...
This bracelet is a rare find. It is wonderfully bold, unusual and rare. It consists of 5 panel links of sparkly gold, crescent moon flecks, under convex Lucite, with a white background. Each panel measures 1" x 1 1/4". The entire bracelet measures 7 1/2". It is marked PAM with a copyright symbol. Pam pieces were made from the 1950's-1960's.
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
Description: all stones are present and sparkling.
Hallmark: Trifari with crown crown.
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 3/4" diameter
Gorgeous vintage 1960s French star form brooch in silvertone metal with very brilliant prong set rhinestones. The brooch has a French trombone pin close and typical French construction and materials. Possibly by a designer such as Roger Jean Pierre or Roger Scemama. I've attached it to a long strand of glass based faux baroque pearls, hand knotted, with matching silvertone spring ring clasp, from about the same period. The pearls are possibly Gripoix. The brooch is 1 1/2 inches wide. The pearls ...
An aurora borealis rhinestone sweep fringe pin and earrings set from the 1960s. This fine, glittery aurora borealis rhinestone pin and matching clip-on earrings set dates to the 1950s-60s. The 2-3/4" x 2-1/4" pin has a safety clasp and the 2" x 1/2" free-swinging earrings are gold plated as is the pin. The claw-set stones are round and baguette shaped, and this unsigned set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thor...
Caramel color bakelite ring, c.1940's. It is size 4 1/2 and measures 1" across and rises 5/16" at center. Lovely rich color and excellent condition....$6 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay applicable sales tax.
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.
This Original by Robert rhinestone and pearl encrusted bar pin is 3 1/4" long by 7/8" wide.
Robert, Or Original By Robert, Is The Mark Used By The Fashioncraft Jewelry Company.
The Firm Was Founded In New York City By Robert Levy, David Jaffe, And Irving Landsman.
Landsman Left In 1951, And The Company Changed Its Name To Robert Originals, Inc. Around 1960.
Most Of The Designs Created By This Company Have Natural And Floral Motifs Employing Faux Pearls, Colored Glass, Cry...
A fine vintage suite of Japanese gold plated Komai decorated pieces in the form of butterflies c1960s. Signed AMITA JAPAN, this set features the black matte ground and inlaid gold and silver metals with Japanese scenes. All are in the form of butterflies, and this set includes the 2-3/8" x 1-3/8" pin with safety clasp, the 1" x 3/4" screwback earrings, and the 1-5/8" x 1" pendant on a gold plated 16-1/2" fine chain with a pearl strand style clasp. This set is in excellent condition with no ch...
A vintage celluloid plastic 1-3/4" x 1-1/8" hand painted flower pin c1930s. This unsigned brooch features green and red painted highlights and it has a nickel plated c-clasp pin; it is in excellent original 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. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. starts at $9...
Beautiful vintage French wired necklace in silvertone metal with rhinestone balls with prong set stones, clear faceted glass beads, and glass based faux pearls in champagne and very pale gray. With early spring ring clasp with a collar instead of the thumb tab. Probably 1950s or earlier. 52 inches wearable length. The glass beads are 11mm or just over 3/8 inch. Overall excellent condition with some verdigris on some of the wires, and some losses on two or three of the faux pearls. Not noticeable...
This vintage gold filled locket is 1 1/16" in diameter. This locket is in as found condition. It has a very intricate chased design. The initials on the obverse appear to be "HS". You decide.
Dimension: 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"
Circa: 1940s
Condition: Excellent
A 1-3/4" across round signed Sherman white rhinestone pin c1950s. This pin features claw-set foil-backed rhinestones 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 some minor dulling to some of the stones. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping t...
Iconic super collectible 1970s Givenchy three strand necklace with six decorative charms, and large charms spelling Givenchy. Marked GIVENCHY on clasp and on
the back of one of the charms. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Tortolani's beautiful jewelry was hand cast in pewter, then hand polished and finished in gold or silver plate. This brooch is sleek in design yet it has much attention to small details. The three faux pearls add a a rounded touch to the piece. 2 1/2" by 2" approximately.
This unsigned enamel and rhinestone flower pin is 3 1/4" x 2 1/4". The flowers are lavender & purple, metallic green enamel leaves, and sparkling purple and clear rhinestones. and a gold ton finish.
It is in Excellent vintage condition. Some natural nicks and chips, but overall in great condition. Pin and clasp are in perfect working order.
This Boucher pin has brushed gold tone petals, bright stem and leaf, with a central pearl. It is like a fantasy flower.
The pin is 4 1/4" long. The earrings are 1 1/4" long. The pin and one earring is hallmarked "Boucher" and the pin and one earring is hallmarked 2081. Immaculate condition for a vintage set.