HASKELL Hess painted milk glass violets and green glass leaves parure

MIRIAM HASKELL Hess painted milk glass violets and green glass leaves and beads lariat necklace, brooch and earrings. The necklace is 26″ in length including the two end clips. The brooch is about 3″ by 2-1/2″, the brooch is 2-1/3″ and the screw back earrings are 7/8″ across. There’s a bit of the paint missing here and there, … Continue reading “HASKELL Hess painted milk glass violets and green glass leaves parure”

PARURE of gilt sterling filigree, amethysts and gold colored marcasites

PARURE of gilt sterling filigree, amethysts and gold colored marcasites, all beautifully with nice detail. The designs are alternating filigree links and leaves, really lovely. Included is a 1-1/4″ pendant on 17″ necklace; 7″ by 3/4″ bracelet; and 2-1/4″ screw back earrings. The marcasites here are actually pyrite (also called Fool’s Gold). Each piece is … Continue reading “PARURE of gilt sterling filigree, amethysts and gold colored marcasites”

ILJA DE BRUIN Netherlands Art Deco onyx pendant marcasites

ILJA DE BRUIN, Netherlands, Art Deco style black onyx pendant with marcasites and a carnelian. The chain is marked “sterling” on the clasp, and the necklace is from the 1990s. The hallmark is the Neatherland key and “835” for 835/1000 sterling, and the maker’s mark reads “JdB” for Ilja de Bruin, master designer in Amsterdam from 1993 until her death a few years ago. De … Continue reading “ILJA DE BRUIN Netherlands Art Deco onyx pendant marcasites”

PARURE gilt sterling filigree, amethysts & gold marcasites

PARURE of gilt sterling filigree, amethysts and gold colored marcasites, all set in gold tone sterling. The designs are alternating filigree links and leaves, really lovely. Included is a 1-1/4″ pendant on 17″ necklace; 7″ by 3/4″ bracelet; and 2-1/4″ screw back earrings. The marcasites here are actually  pyrite (also called Fool’s Gold). Each piece … Continue reading “PARURE gilt sterling filigree, amethysts & gold marcasites”