All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1950 item #1117475 (stock #121561)
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This beautiful, 3-piece set consists of a lovely, central floral, picture pendant in gold tone, elaborate filigree. It is 15" long. It is then adorned with colorful, prong set rhinestones and pearls, and other colorful rhinestones, all rising to the prong set floral picture pendant. The pendant has a diameter of 2" and rises 1/2". The matching earrings are clip backs and oval in shape. They measure 1" x 1 1/8", and, are marked W. GERMANY. This suite is in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1990 item #285276 (stock #C-J0003)
This signed Butler & Wilson brooch was created in the 1980's. Swarovski crystals are prong set into a rhodium plated casting. The piece measures approximately 3" x 2.5" and is in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1920 item #879126 (stock #J258)
This delicate white metal chain is studded with bezel-mounted glass faux amethysts. The faceted glass pieces are securely set; there is no clasp. The necklace hangs 15 1/2 inches (in other words, a total 31 inches end to end).
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1277836
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Stunning very very big 1970s signed Les Bernard tiered necklace in goldtone metal with Byzantine style and Roman style coins, dark silvertone beads, marbled amber Lucite beads, and transparent amber Lucite beads mounted in heavy ornate cast metal settings, with a large center cross pendant. With heavy ornate chains and hook clasp. The coins have a dark antiqued finish with touches of black. Marked LES BERNARD on the clasp and on the back of the largest coin...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1960 item #1255296
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Beautiful classic 1950s Francisco Rebajes copper link bracelet with stylized hearts in dark copper backed with silvertone metal. Marked REBAJES. Box slide clasp. The links are curved to conform to the wrist. 1 5/8 inches wide and 7 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #985321
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1960 item #1000188 (stock #6340)
A cool gold plated green glass bead bracelet from the 1950s. This 7" long triple strand green formed glass beads bracelet has rigid textured gold plated rod links suspending the glass beads. This 1950s bracelet has a snapover catch, and the rods are curved on the outside strands and straight in the center. The beads have subtle green swirls and they are suspended by wire loops...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1109881 (stock #111036)
This is a lovely, genuine cameo brooch by Coro. It is prong set on the foliate and heart design pin in gold tone. It measures 1 5/8" x 1 1/4" x 1/2". It is marked Coro (in cursive) and is in excellent condition. It is circa 1950's.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1930 item #703712 (stock #01134)
A vintage unsigned Art Deco 60" hand knotted flapper necklace with cubic clear molded glass and black lacquered wood round beads c1920s. Shown doubled in the photo, this necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some fine craquelure to the paint on some of the black beads. 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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1103022
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Stunning vintage sautoir in heavy goldtone metal with 8 different two sided stations with poured glass cabochon stones simulating carved jewels, in topaz, ribbed molded amethyst, ruby, sapphire, emerald, onyx, carnelian, and garnet, plus one solid metal station. In the Renaissance revival style which was popularized by Chanel. Incredible construction -- each chain link is individually soldered, and the stone settings are all very finely detailed. Very heavy and substantial...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #632108
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".
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1950 item #1207616
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$275.00
Very unusual vintage sautoir necklace in dark goldtone metal with very large double sided green glass faceted glass stones in bezel settings. Circa 1950 or possibly earlier. 55 inches wearable length. The green stone stations are 7/8 inch long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition with some slight losses on the edges and points of a few stones. This is pictured but not noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #829236 (stock #chan7R)
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Chanel, elegant as always. The heavy gold plating glistens, and each little pendant on all three pieces has a design created by the repeated use of the word "CHANEL". It creates a very interesting pattern. In addition, the earrings have many tiny clear rhinestones. A great set for Chanel lovers. Necklace is 40" end to end, three strand bracelet is 8" end to end, and clip earrings are 1 3/4" from top of clip to bottom of drop.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1129592
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Fabulous vintage long clip earrings with faceted black glass beads wired on dark goldtone metal with matching clips and findings. Marked MADE FRANCE. Circa 1950 or 1960. Great size -- 3 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. One tiny open air bubble (pictured but not noticeable). New grip pads included. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1940 item #522137 (stock #0576)
A vintage 1930s silverplated large coat pin in the form of a finely detailed flying eagle. This unsigned 3-1/2" x 3-1/4" pot metal brooch has a safety catch and a red rhinestone eye, and it is in excellent original condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted. Small packet surface shipping to the U.S...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #774754
This Weiss gold tone flower basket has colored marquise stones.

This pin was sold on a card marked Weiss. The pin is NOT signed anything. It is 2 1/2" by 1/2" deep. It is a 3-D pierced 14K brushed gold basket with 2 sprays of marquise hand set stones. Stunning!

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #51292 (stock #dc0013)
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$150.00
Very large and detailed art deco copper leaf pin by "REBAJES", c.1940's. It measures 3" wide by 2 1/4" long and is in excellent condition. Makes great statement.....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1474598
A pair of ceramic clip earrings by Brondsted /Bröndsted, Denmark, c 1960, a yellow nebulous shape surrounded by black and light grey. Impressed marks Bröndsted Danmark. Height "1/ 2.5 cm. Condition: a minuscule glaze flake to one corner.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1960 item #1404386 (stock #9861)
An Austrian deep red crystal layered flower brooch pin and earrings set from the 1950s. This superb, flashy and vibrantly coloured set includes the layered 2-3/8 x 1-7/8" brooch which has a safety clasp and the matching 1-1/8 x 7/8" clip-on earrings. Each piece has a black patinated structure and the pin's layers are loosely and independently attached so the top layer moves freely. One earring is stamped MADE IN AUSTRIA and the pin has an attached AUSTRIA planchet...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #896782 (stock #230333665509)
This Reinad gold filigree and multi color gems link bracelet is 7 1/2" long by 3/4" wide. It is gold plated base metal, faux gems, cameo,. It is marked Reinad. Circa 1941-1942.. Retails for $285.00
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1970 item #1014644 (stock #6384)
A cool looking vintage 1960s Scandinavian art pottery ring. This ring has a metal adjustable shank, it is unsigned (probably had a paper tag originally), and it measures 1-1/4" x 3/4". This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some crazing to the glaze. 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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1135784
This DeNicola Aires brooch is gold plated base metal, with rhinestones, non-vitreous enameling and faux jade(thermoplastic). This brooch is 2 3/8" x 1 3/8" .

This brooch is unsigned. The cartouche with the name is missing or never put on . DeNicola figural brooches often have the star which is the difining characteristic of the designer in this series of 12 brooches. I have seen this item listed as hight as $750.00

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1980 item #1255295
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$95.00
Glam tribal or safari style beaded long necklace, possibly French, with simulated ivory Lucite beads and simulated amber Lucite beads strung on a fine goldtone chain. 1970s or 1980s. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #951303
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Fabulous statement making vintage 1970s necklace with a heavy wide openwork snake chain, a huge Bakelite pendant simulating jade with an engraved goldtone coiled element, and glass faux coral and turquoise cabochon stones. The large stone is set in dogtooth prongs. The chain has an engraved end cap. Marked ALICE CAVINESS. The necklace hooks at the pendant to close. Weighty and substantial and drapes beautifully. I am selling the matching drop earrings in a separate listing...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1136313
This Hattie Carnegie royal blue rhinestone bracelet is rhodium plated and in excellent condition. The rhodium finish show no wear and the rhinestones are fantastic. It is 7" and 1 1/4" wide. Fantastic!!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #794997 (stock #5891)
A hand carved yellow Bakelite bangle 1930s. This 7/16" wide bracelet measures 2-1/2" across the interior and 1/4" thick; the carving is deep, and this bracelet is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, 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 signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S...
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 : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1385268
Napier silver plate over brass, c1955, necklace & earrings with talon like ends holding coral ceramic balls that are 3/4" (2.2 cm) in diameter...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #830641
This Juliana banjo / mandelin pin is 2 3/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1207487
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Spectacular long sautoir necklace in dark silvertone metal with navette marquise shaped cabochon glass rhinestones in dark jewel tones, alternating with brilliant small multi color stones, with a hook and eye clasp. All stones are prong set. 1960s or 1970s. Probably an unsigned Schreiner piece, based on the hook and eye close, the metal color, the variety and quality of the stones, and the over the top design. Amazing length -- 64 inches wearable length and just under 5/8 inch wide. ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #1137483
This Coro "Robin Hood" archer brooch is gold plated base metal, with rhinestones. It is hallmarked Coro with Pegasus. It is in excellent condition. It is 2" x 1 1/2". Patent 1947
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1960 item #880483 (stock #gaf-116)
Jade is this fall's fashion stone. This eye-catching large cabochon jade stone is high mount prong set in the center of this fashionable vintage gold tone cocktail ring, stamped inside with letters HMS. Ring size is 6 3/4". Stone measures 3/4' x 1/2". Condition is excellent.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1318840
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Statement size early 1970s signed Givenchy necklace in goldtone metal with a thick openwork chain with textured finish and with a sliding pendant with large black glass cabochon stone and tiny diamante rhinestones and chain tassel. Foldover clasp with Givenchy logos. Marked GIVENCHY PARIS NEW YORK, with Givenchy logo on the back of the pendant. Great size -- 26 inches wearable length and the pendant drops 6 inches. Weighty at 148 grams. Excellent condition. Display form is life size....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1980 item #1166372
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Stunning vintage Egyptian revival collar necklace in goldtone metal with rows of red and green enameled tiny panels alternating with rows of prong set opaque turquoise milk glass faceted stones. Circa 1970, from the same estate as the purple glass torsade I am listing. Slide clasp. Statement jewels are hotter than ever and this piece is perfectly on trend. 1 7/8 inches wide. Wearable length is 14 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show deta...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1316669
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$145.00
Gorgeous ornate 1970s very long clip earrings in goldtone metal with jewel tone resin stones, in Renaissance revival style. Marked CRAFT, for Gem Craft, one of the companies which Kenneth Jay Lane designed for. Top couture quality, weighty and substantial. 3 3/4 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #712851
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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.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1900 item #1434110
From a Victorian gentleman’s jewelry box: a pin in the shape of a foil or rapier, to secure the folds of your cravat or jabot. Italian micro mosaic set in gilt brass. Length "2 ½ / 6.6 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #1137769
This sterling circus horse pin looks a lot like David Mir's circus horse except that this circus horse is made of sterling vermeil. It is 2 1/2" tall and 2 1/4" wide. It is hallmarked sterling. The only major difference is the lack of enameling. This horse also has very elaborately decorative trimmings. I know that the real one for sure is worth $1600.00 +_ if you can find one.

If any one has more information with regard to this item I would appreciate your sending to me. It is not Trif...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1960 item #438717 (stock #0346)
A splendid, well made vintage 1950s crystal and rhinestone gold plated fly pin. Possibly Austrian, this unsigned pin measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" and it has gold plated filigree openwork "wings" and a safety catch. The stones include a huge faceted topaz coloured unfoiled crystal, champagne and cinnamon brown rhinestones and a teardrop cabochon crystal. All are closed back and claw set except the unfoiled central crystal. This beauty is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, bend...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1940 item #276482 (stock #cs0013)
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$45.00
Geometric caramel color bakelite hand made scored pin, c.1930's. Measures 2 1/2" long and is in excellent condition. Great looking....$6 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1980 item #1277839
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Gorgeous huge vintage 1970s three strand bracelet in antiqued goldtone metal with black openback unfoiled stones that feel like Lucite, held in ornate Byzantine style "cages." In the French style; I've seen Dominique Aurientis jewelry with this same type of motif and stone setting. Great size -- 2 3/8 inches wide and 7 3/8 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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 1980 item #794257 (stock #0845)
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This gold tone brooch / pin is a great depiction of a large terrier, a Komondor, also known as Hungarian Komondor and/or Hungarian Sheepdog. I personally think it even looks like Sheepdog, a Wheaton Terrier, etc. It measures 1 1/8" from tail to snout x 1 1/8" tall. Regardless, it is in excellent condition and has a good heft. The back is marked NAPIER with the copyright symbol.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1255325
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Fabulous pair of signed Ciner horse form hinged bangle bracelets with fired enameling and glass stones. 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. Ciner specialized in producing costume jewelry which exactly simulated fine jewelry. Circa 1965. Both are marked CINER. Goldtone metal with black enameling and glass cabochon stones, with colorless rhinestones. Slide clasps....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1930 item #711985 (stock #5584)
A lovely Art Deco era pair of dangly amber crystal rhinestone earrings c1920s. These 1-3/8" long screwback earrings have brass mounts and conical shaped faceted crystal drops with white rhinestones; they are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that the crystals have been remounted up a few links on the chain drop to shorten them - the chain is intact and they can be "let out" again if desired. All items are th...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1070885
This famous design is a colorful Pegasus featuring molded plastic and pave rhinestones. Pegasus is 2" long and features an elongated face. This is a design trait of Hattie Carnegie fantasy animal jewelry.

These were also made by Kramer with a value of $275.00-$375.00

Ref: Collecting Costume Jewelry 101, The basics of startling, building, and upgrading identification and value guide by Julia C. Carrol p. 308

Ref: Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry identification and Values by A...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1264451 (stock #221497539229)
Description: base metal. rhinestones, resin face

Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 3/4" Hallmark: Selro Corp with copyright symbol

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1910 item #1302286 (stock #7117)
An Art Nouveau gilt sash pin from the 1900 era with an amethyst glass stone. A beautiful and ornate example of late Victorian costume jewellery. This is a 3-1/8 x 2-1/8" gilt metal sash or cloak pin c1900 complete with a faceted amethyst glass stone and two flanking stones. It has the original c-clasp, the gilding is completely intact (it looks like this pin was stored away for a century or more), and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #1201494 (stock #370807476461)
Description: gold plated base metal of woman , enameling and rhinestones.Style resembles Walter Lampl jewelry from the 1940's.

Hallmark: Ciner with copyright

Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 3/8"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1970 item #955647 (stock #0951)
These vintage earrings have a diameter of 1". They are baby blue and copper / brown enamel on brass. The enamel work is excellent.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1173597
This DeNicola Geisha girl holding two items in her hands, one looks like a flower and the other may be wheat, brooch is 1 7/8" tall x 11/16" ( bottom).
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1950 item #1236401 (stock #1007)
A rare mixed material Art Deco necklace made in the 1930s or 1940s. Condition: excellent. 46cm (18 inches) long
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #465691 (stock #hask208L84)
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Elegant and extremely wearable is this set by Miriam Haskell. In the necklace there are chains with tiny links, and a chain with long links that carries the the jade colored glass beads and faceted crystals. The round center of the necklace is very intricately designed with multiple levels and all prong set tiny rhinestones and a gold plated leaf design. On both the necklace and the button clip earrings, the filigree work is gorgeous. The part of the necklace that goes around the neck and supp...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1960 item #1207473
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Ethereal long wired glass beaded sautoir with pale blue beads, glass based faux pearls, and large molded opaline glass beads, circa 1950. Probably French. 54 inches wearable length. The large opaline beads are just under 3/4 inch or 18mm wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1910 item #625798
 
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #816022
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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...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #9754 (stock #186J)
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$200.00
Elegant vermeil brooch from the 1940s. Large crystal stone and clear pave rhinestones. 2 1/2" by 1 3/4" approximately.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1444611
Mimi Di N Vintage dead stock bracelet & earrings. The earrings and the clasp are made of gold color metal with an overlay of royal blue enamel and pave rhinestones in a twist design. Four strands of pearls with rondelle spacer accents attach to the large double circle clasp. From the mid 1960s, the set is in pristine condition. The earrings measure 1" (2.9 cm) in diameter. The clasp circles are 1 3/8"(3.9 cm) in diameter and the four strands of pearls are 1 1/2" (4.1 cm) across. The bracelet i...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1970 item #988171 (stock #01739)
A flashy, high quality signed MADE IN AUSTRIA 2-1/4" across rhinestone pin c1950s-60s. The claw-set stones are in purple and pale purple/blue in varying sized and cuts and all reflect the light brilliantly; it has a safety catch and 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 vintage or antique and may have slight signs of ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1173646 (stock #150939697337)
The Reja enamel goose brooch is 2 3/4" x 2 5/8".

The head is encrusted with tiny seed pearls and a red eye. Great detail. Well loved by it's former owner. There is very slight imperfections in the enamel on the lower body to the left of the front wing and few tiny spots on the wings. Overall great condition for its age.