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$85 USD ReducedREDUCED Stunning Jomaz Green Carved Glass Bracelet
Jewelry:Vintage:Jomaz
This is a beautiful Jomaz bracelet with "carved" insets molded in the shapes of flowers and leaves. The glass and veining is a jade-green color with a hint of blue. In between each link is a row of three imitation turquoise balls and all are set in a bright florentined goldtone plating. The bracelet is 7" long with each link slightly curved to elegantly wrap around the wrist. It is 1/2" wide, has a foldover clasp and a safety chain. The bracelet is impressed "Jomaz©" in block letters. In ...
$50 USDSigned Western Germany Black and Hematite Rhinestone Bracelet
Jewelry:Vintage:Western Germany
Jet black oval rhinestones are encircled by sparkling small hematite chatons, all of them prong-set in black japanned metal. The bracelet is 7-1/2" long x 5/8" wide and has a large push-in clasp that is signed "Western Germany". The bracelet is in overall excellent condition with all stones sparkling, the clasp working correctly and a little wear to the japanning on the back not seen when worn. A fabulous look!
$115 USDLong Necklace with Large Black Beaded Locket with Cameo
Jewelry:Vintage:Unsigned Beauties
This is a beautiful locket with black glass seed and bugle beads surrounding a black glass cameo of a woman in the Grecian style. The locket itself is 2" long x 1-5/8" wide and has space for two 1-1/4" x 1" pictures. It is suspended from a 24" glass beaded necklace that has a push-in clasp. The back of the locket has a pretty embossed foliate design. The necklace is in excellent condition.
$40 USDAll Blue Rhinestone and AB Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Unsigned Beauties
A large unfoiled and faceted deep midnight blue glass stone is set in an open-back silver-tone setting. It is surrounded on one side by long unfoiled Montana blue navettes, in open-back settings and pear-shaped AB rhinestones on the other. It measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" and is in excellent condition.
$35 USDDramatic Persian Turquoise Glass Cab Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Unsigned Beauties
Two layers of twisted thin gold-tone wire creates a halo over and around this huge Persian turquoise glass cabochon. Embedded in the gold-tone wire are sparkling aquamarine rhinestones. The cab measures a whopping 1-1/4" x 1-1/4"; the brooch itself is 2" x 2" and is very dimensional at 5/8" deep. On the back you can see the hook-and-eye construction. In great condition with all stones sparkling, all plating intact with the pin mechanism working correctly.
$70 USDSigned Boucher Carved Rose Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Boucher
This is another of Boucher's beautiful carved rose brooches, this one in the budding stage. The brooch has florentine gold-tone leaves and polished stems and thorns. It measures 2-7/8" long x 1-1/4" wide and is very dimensional. It is signed "© Boucher" on the back and is in excellent condition. See my other Boucher carved rose brooches, items #10203 and #10179.
$75 USDSigned Boucher Carved Rose Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Boucher
Boucher made a series of these carved rose pins in various stages of opening. This one has bright brushed gold-plated leaves with polished spines and a polished stem with one thorn. The brooch is 2-3/8" x 1-3/4" and is signed "©Boucher" and "7902P" (P for pin) In very good to excellent condition with a small chip to the back that might have been made in the carving process and is not seen when worn (price reflects). See my other Boucher carved roses, items #10203 and #10204.
$75 USDSigned Boucher Long-Stemmed Carved Rose Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Boucher
This lovely rose is from a series of carved roses that Boucher is known for. It has three florentine gold-tone leaves with polished stems and thorns. The rose is carved, probably bone, but looks detailed enough enough to be ivory. The flower is full and very dimensional. The brooch is 3-3/8" long x 1-1/2" wide and is signed "© Boucher" on the back. In near-excellent condition with a hint of wear around the pin stem. See my other Boucher carved roses, items #10179 and #10204.
$65 USDSigned Vendome Glass Bead and Imitation Pearl Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Vendome
This is a gorgeous double stranded necklace of twisted opalized glass beads that have hints of blue and light smoky topaz edges. Arum (gold) crystals, cone-shaped aurora borealis crystals, several shades of smoky topaz AB crystals and twisted gold-tone spacers. Clear rhinestone rondelle spacers and imitation pearls complete this stunning necklace. The larger of the opalized beads is 3/4" x 1/2". The longer strand including the 2" crystal extender is 27" and the shorter strand is 25-1/2". The ...
$20 USDEtruscan Revival Pin with Dangling Charms
Jewelry:Vintage:Unsigned Beauties
This is an Etruscan revival pin of bright antique gold-tone with five charms, including a fish and an Italian horn with a black cabochon. The pin is 3" long x 2-1/8" wide and is in excellent condition with all plating intact and the pin mechanism working correctly.
$25 USDSigned Coro Iridescent Grey Thermoplastic Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Coro
This is a cool 1950's Coro necklace with silvery-grey shimmery thermoplastic pieces that have a hint of pink, set in bright silvertone links. The necklace is 16" long including the extender chain and 3/4" wide. It is signed "Coro ©" on the hook clasp. In excellent vintage condition with all pieces and plating intact.
$18 USDSigned Hobe' Mixed Metals Modernist Dangling Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Hobe'
Bright textured gold-tone ovals are accented by silver-tone open circles. The earrings are 1-5/8" long x 3/4" wide. They are signed "Hobe" on the comfortable adjustable clips and also "Hobe" and "R" (for Registered) on the backs. In excellent vintage condition with all plating intact and the clips working correctly.
$20 USD ReducedREDUCED Bright Gold-tone Water Jug Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Unsigned Beauties
This is a highly dimensional bright matte gold-tone water jug, replicating those of many cultures from many eras. It measures 1-7/8" long x 1-1/2" wide and 3/4" deep. It's signed "MAL © PMA", a mark I researched but could not find any information. In great condition and has a fab look. A perfect gift for those interested in antiquities.
$22 USDFun Miriam Haskell Big Wooden Beaded Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Miriam Haskell
A large dark brown wood bead sits in the center of two sizes of ivory-colored plastic beads and is accented by gold-tone caps. The earrings have the Russian Gold double-filigree backing and the comfortable adjustable screw-back clips. They are 1-1/8" in diameter and 3/4" deep. Signed "Haskell" in block letters on the clips, they are in great condition with all the beads firmly attached and the clips working correctly.
$30 USDSigned ART Native American Bracelet with Imitation Turquoise Cabochons
Jewelry:Vintage:Art
This signed ART bracelet has deep teal-blue imitation turquoise cabochons set in antique silver-tone links with a Native American design. It measures 7" long x 1" wide and is signed "ART©". In excellent condition, it looks like it has never been worn.
$40 USD ReducedREDUCED D&E / Juliana Tiered Green Navette Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:D&E / Juliana
Unfoiled tourmaline-green thin navettes are constructed in two tiers and have an emerald-green rhinestone in the center, all prong-set in bright gold-tone. The pin is 3" long x 2" wide and is in great condition and much prettier in person.
$10 USDSigned Lisner Aquamarine Moonglow Beaded Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Lisner
Bright aquamarine moonglow beads have striations of white and lighter aquamarine running through them in a stripey effect. They are set in bright gold plating and are 7/8" in diameter. Signed "Lisner" with the copyright symbol on the clips, they are in excellent condition.
$65 USDD&E / Juliana Peridot Green Rhinestone and Beaded Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:D&E / Juliana
Bright peridot green thin navettes in open-back settings are accented by peridot beads and rhinestones, set in what D&E called "half cup settings" of gold-tone. The pin is 1-7/8" in diameter and 3/4" deep. It has the square wire loops that D&E used for their beaded pieces and on the back you can see the well-known D&E rivets called eyelets. In excellent vintage condition with all rhinestones sparkling and beads and plating intact. According to Frank DeLizza's records, this collection was ...
$85 USDD&E / Juliana Striped Blue Stone Pin and Earring Set - Book Piece
Jewelry:Vintage:D&E / Juliana
This beautiful D&E brooch has one large blue and chalk white striped stone, a half circle of large sapphire blue rhinestones and tons of Capri blue and Aurora Borealis rhinestones. Both the pin and earrings have little florettes and are multi-tiered. All the rhinestones, except the smallest are prong-set, in bright silver-tone. The pin is 2" long x 1-7/8" wide and is very dimensional at 5/8" deep. The matching clip earrings are 1" x 7/8". The pin has two D&E eyelets (rivets) and the earrings ...
$20 USDSigned Celebrity Vintage Cameo Bracelet and Earring Set
Jewelry:Vintage:Celebrity
This is a pretty bracelet and earrings of textured antiqued gold-tone and faux ivory cameos set on faux carnelian. The bracelet is 8" long and 1-3/4" at its widest and has a foldover clasp. The earrings are 1-5/8" long and 3/4" wide and have a post that fits into a clip back. All pieces are marked "Celebrity" and the earrings are also signed "Celebrity N.Y." The set is in excellent condition.
$65 USDSigned Vendome Green Beaded Double-Strand Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Vendome
This is a beautiful Vendome necklace of two sizes of sparkling faceted green AB beads that have a hint of blue, smaller green AB tourmaline beads, each with a tiny black seed bead spacer. The crystals are accented by six gold-tone balls with embedded emerald-green rhinestones. The shorter strand is 17-3/4" long and the longer strand is 19-3/4" long. The rhinestone beads are the largest at 5/8" wide. The hook clasp has a small green baguette rhinestone and is signed "Vendome". The crystal tail ...
$14 USDLot of Seven Princess Phone Key Ring Charms
Jewelry:Charms
Just darling small replicas of the iconic Princess Phones which were introduced in 1959 and came in decorator colors. These diminutive thermoplastic charms are 1-3/8" long, including a hole for a key chain and are 1/2" wide. The seven phones are in four colors - two light turquoise, two blue, one pink and two white (one is not shown) On the bottom in raised letters is "The Princess Phone .... It's little. It's lovely. It lights." In great condition. Super for fun gift-giving.
$15 USDSigned Trifari Green and Brown Enameled Butterfly Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Trifari
Brown and green enameling set in bright polished gold-tone forms this cute Trifari butterfly pin. It measures 1-5/8" long x 5/16" wide. It is signed "Trifari©" and is in excellent condition with all enameling and plating intact and the pin mechanism working correctly.
$50 USDSigned Hobe' Pin/Pendant Necklace with Eastern Influence
Jewelry:Vintage:Hobe'
Wonderful Hobe' Thai or Eastern Indian motif of antiqued silvertone set with imitation turquoise and tiny imitation lapis beads. The necklace double chain measures 18-1/2" long and has a spring ring clasp. The pin/pendant is 3-3/4" long x 1-5/8" wide and has a working bail. The pendant is signed "© Hobe". The necklace is in excellent condition and is probably from the late 1960s to early 1970s when there was a great interest in ethnic style jewelry.
$75 USDTrifari Yellow Cab and Imitation Pearl Bracelet and Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Trifari
This is a vibrant Trifari set with oval yellow cabochons and imitation pearls set in bright and shiny gold-plated metal. The bracelet is 7" long x 3/4" wide and has a fold-over clasp. The matching clip earrings are 1-1/4" long x 3/4" wide. The bracelet is signed "Trifari©" on the clasp. The earrings are also signed "Trifari©" on the clips and have the large crown over the T. All pieces are in excellent vintage condition with all stones and plating present and look like they were rarely ...
$50 USD ReducedREDUCED D&E / Juliana Sapphire Blue and Emerald-Green Rhinestone Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:D&E / Juliana
Unfoiled blue and green navettes in open-back settings surround a large sapphire blue pear-shaped rhinestone with teal rhinestones on one side and Capri blue rhinestones on the other. The top tier has an AB rhinestone florette and two curving rows of Montana blue rhinestones. All the stones except the smallest are prong-set. On the back you can see "figure 8 puddling" and a D&E eyelet/rivet. The brooch is 1-7/8" long x 1-3/4" wide and is in great condition with a small "dent" near the top where ...
$55 USD ReducedREDUCED DeLizza and Elster / Juliana Orange and Topaz Beaded Pin & Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:D&E / Juliana
Bright topaz and dark smoky topaz (root beer) rhinestones are accented by groupings of two smoky topaz AB beads and one bright orange AB bead, all set in bright gold-tone. The brooch has four groupings of the beads and is 1-3/4" in diameter and 3/4" deep. The matching clip earrings have one beaded grouping and are 1-1/4" long x 1/2" wide. You can tell D&E made this set by their use of square wire to which the bead loops are attached (they did not use round wire) and also the D&E rivets called ...
$50 USD ReducedREDUCED Substantial Modernist Clear Rhinestone Cuff Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Unsigned Beauties
This unusual neck cuff is made of hundreds of silver-plated rhinestone cups, soldered and plated in groups of five and attached to each other at the top and bottom by memory wire. Both edges are finished with a large tab of polished silver-tone The necklace is constructed with the bottom wider than the top so that the necklace curves around the neckline. Each rhinestone sparkles like the real thing. It measures 15-1/2" at the top and 17-5/8" at the bottom and should fit comfortably around most ...
$75 USD ReducedREDUCED Signed Coro Duette Deco Convertible Brooch / Fur Clips
Jewelry:Vintage:Coro
Sparkling clear rhinestone baguettes and clear chatons in several sizes are set in polished rhodium-plating. The two fur clips have double prongs and can be worn attached to the frame with its pin or separately. They each measure 1-1/4" x 1-1/8" and on the frame measure 2-1/2" x 1-3/16. The clips are not marked; the frame is signed "Coro Duette" on one side and "Pat. No. 1798867" or "1798667". In excellent condition with all rhinestones clear and sparkling, the plating intact and the clips and ...
$500 USD ReducedREDUCED Stunning Marcel Boucher Clear Rhinestone Choker Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Boucher
This is a fabulous Marcel Boucher-designed necklace from the late 1950s or early 1960s made of heavy rhodium-plated metal in a highly dimensional curling tendril design and pave' set with sparkling clear rhinestone baguettes and chatons of various sizes. Nineteen smaller links plus the larger center link are all attached by chain which makes the necklace drape beautifully around the neckline. The necklace is long with the widest section in front measuring 1-1/4" high. The foldover clasp is ...
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