A Dorothy Bauer LIMITED EDITION, number 56/120. Lovely Austrian crystal large stones in sparkling bright colors. All stones are prong set, and the form is constructed and soldered by hand. The Bauer cartouche is on the back and 56/120 is scratched on the base. The round base allows the tree to be free standing so it may be used as a delightful decoration when not being worn. A white leather-like pouch is provided along with a collector's record and description...

Here is a well-made and nicely conceived silver pin by an unknown studio jeweler. The triangular base is impressed with a geometric pattern enhanced by oxidized surfaces of various metallic shades. A convex silver disk is mounted on the panel at a jaunty angle for contrast. The pin has a commercial rollover clasp in good working order. The back bears no mark except for a K in a triangle, most likely a maker's mark. It measures just under 2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high by 1/4 inch deep...

An 18k yellow gold coral beads brooch pin. This attractive brooch measures 1-9/16 x 7/16" and it features nice orange coral beads wire-strung along the center. It has a safety clasp, it weighs 3.9 grams and it is stamped 750 (for 18k gold) 88 AR. The 88 AR corresponds to S.A.O.F. Spille Artiche E Oreficeria Fine Di Marchesi Mario & C. S.N.C. of Via Monte, Pratovecchio, Italy (1968-). The translates to Artistic Brooches and Jewelry by Mario Marchesi and Son...

Northwest coast sterling raven brooch with gemstone eye, gold chains and twisted wire, signed on back with artist initials, 1990 and 91/100, indicating a limited edition. Measures 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/4" high including hanging chains. Has functioning safety catch. Cast sterling head of a raven, in classic Northwest coast design, possibly Haida, very refined form with good detail, an inset cabochon stone for an eye, appears to be an agate or quartz, the attached chains are gold, as is the twist...

Reminiscent of some Scandinavian pieces from the 1960s, this more modern version of the cattail pin features two freshwater pearls. The stems are gold-filled wires flattened at the top to secure the pearls. The back shows an embossed maker’s mark of a tree in a circle; there is an incised copyright mark with the date 1993 and other hand-markings that include an ST, possibly for sterling (the leaves test as sterling). It measures 3 1/8 inches long by 5/8 inch wide.

A stunning Avant-Garde brushed White Gold 375 and hammered Yellow Gold BROOCH set with one cubic Zirconia, with safety pin on the back, size: 5.5 cm. ONE-OF-A-KIND !

Huge and gorgeous this Iradj Moini brooch has it all. Multi-color glass beads, clear rhinestones and faux pearls, each one prong set. The gold plated wire forms a very intricate and graceful pattern. Iradj Moini nameplate is on the back. 5 1/4" long including the pearl drop. 3" wide and 1 1/4" deep.

This is a Dorothy Bauer LIMITED EDITION, number 28/120 and has 28 marked in ink on the base of the tree. It is a superb design with the large navette rhinestones surrounded by small clear rhinestones. All stones are Austrian, prong set, and glisten magnificently. The tree has 23 carat gold plating with a round base so that it may stand alone as a perky decoration when not being worn. The Bauer oval cartouche is on the back...

Gorgeous signed Valentino large brooch in Byzantine style, mounted in goldtone metal,with baroque glass based faux pearl cabochons and poured glass cabochon stones by the French maker Gripoix, two in dark red, one in green, and one in a very dark blue. Marked with the Valentino logo of a V and copyright symbol. I've attached it as an enhancer to two gorgeous vintage 1980s necklaces, one with very big double freshwater pearls, and one with very big more rounded freshwater pearls...

As with all of Dorothy Bauer's rhinestone jewelry, the stones are Austrian crystal and are prong set. The frame is constructed and soldered by hand. California designer Bauer creates some pieces in LIMITED EDITIONS. This Christmas tree is one of them and this particular tree is 26/120 as is shown on the back of the pin. The Bauer cartouche is also displayed on the back. A white leather-like storage pouch and a collectors' record and description are included. The pin is 2 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide.

Another Georg Jensen classic piece, this brooch, no 20, has a diameter of 1.75in (4.5cm). Bought in 1983, the brooch is in excellent condition. Truly a classic.

The chances of finding a four-leaved clover are one in ten thousand. Here's a sure thing, ready for the picking and ready to grace your lapel. It's 10k gold with an green and white enameled four-leafed clover to bring you luck. The shamrock is 1.2”; overall length of the stickpin is 2 1/8". Age unknown.

A charmer! This whimsical bug looks like he has a sense of humor. American designer Rick Shelley created him in pewter and colorful glass beads. The wings move slightly and look like mother of pearl. He is a large bug measuring 5" from front to back, 3 1/2" side to side and is approximately 2" high.

Sorrell's dramatic elegance is shown clearly in the wonderful paisley brooch. Every color in the rainbow is used in the faceted clear-back crystal stones. And, every stone is prong set. Brooch is 4 1/2" by 2 1/2". "Sorrell Original" is marked on the back.

Introducing Rick Shelley. Known regionally for his elegant and charming "bug pins", Rick is new to the larger American and world-wide scene through this website. Using a variety of materials such as, in this pin, imported glass beads, hand worked stained glass, and pewter. He also uses semi precious stones with gold and sterling silver...

This round brooch with a heart cutout is called Hidden Heart. It is no 991 and is 18k gold. Designed by Vivianna Torun, on the back are printed 750, Georg Jensen in a circle of dots, Torun, 991, and Denmark.

Dorothy Bauer's snow covered Cristmas tree pin has glistening tiny clear rhinestones at the ends of each branch, and, of course, a shimmering rhinestone star on the top. The base is round which enables it to stand up for display when not being worn. Signed Bauer on the back. 2 1/2" by 1 1/4.

This is a Beautiful STERLING BUTTERFLY FILIGREE BROOCH with some Gilding. Marked 925 on the Back. Hand crafted & Scarce