ORIGINAL by ROBERT sterling silver brooch with rhinestones in pink, green yellow green and purple, signed on the palette on the back “Original by Robert” wit the word “sterling” beneath it. It was made in the 1940s and is 2-1/2″ by 2″. The bows and leaves are decorated with simple applied wire work, and there … Continue reading “ORIGINAL by ROBERT sterling silver brooch with rhinestones in pink, green yellow green and purple, signed”
BROOCH dragon’s breath cabochon set in sterling silver pin, marked “sterling” on the back it is 1-1/4″ by 5/8″. The shifting colors in dragon’s breath stones are fascinating and I have enjoyed them since I was a kid and first saw a Fred Harvey ring with that stone in it. Dragon’s breath was a Czechoslovakian … Continue reading “BROOCH dragon’s breath cabochon set in sterling silver pin”
SWAROVSKI headdress and face figural brooch with a rainbow of gem tone crystals set in a hand polished gold plated setting. It is a large and showy 3-3/4″ from top to bottom and 2″ across the center. This is an authentic rare retired Swarovski headdress pin signed with the Swarovski swan Logo on the back, … Continue reading “SWAROVSKI headdress and face figural brooch with a rainbow”
VICTORIAN coral and seed pearls pin set in 10 karat yellow gold with stems and bow. It has a tube hinge and c-catch closure, circa 1900, 1-3/4″. This is a good example of the transition between Victorian and Edwardian styles. It is a fine jewelry piece and it is in excellent condition. If you are … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 10 karat yellow gold, coral and seed pearls pin”
HOBE sterling brooch with blue, pink and purple rhinestones set with intricate hand wrought wire work bows, leaves and coils, circa 1945, 2″. It is in excellent vintage condition except for the pink stone, which is chipped on one edge. You can hardly see it without a loupe, but it is priced accordingly anyway. … Continue reading “HOBE sterling brooch blue, pink & purple rhinestones, 1945”
SHULTZ bakelite hand carved cat brooch with dangling reverse carved and painted apple juice fish bowl, 3-1/2″ by 2″. The cat has glass eyes and such a startled expression, like the hand caught in the cookie jar! This is signed just under the pin on the back. View #B64127 $338.00
SHULTZ unusual bakelite butterscotch bangle with multi-colored applied ribs, a rainbow of colors including red, pink, peach, green, aqua, yellow, gray, burgundy and butterscotch, an older well-mellowed bangle, 2-1/2″ by 1″ by 1/3″. Bangles similar to this piece are in the book “Shultz Bakelite Jewelry” by Karima Parry, page 64-65. View #B64061 $398.00
HAND PAINTED porcelain portrait brooch of a lady in her best pink hat ornamented with a big gray bow on top, 2″. She also wears a yellow rose and a two-strand necklace, such fun details. View #Y26396 $34.00
EISENBERG Original brilliant clear rhinestones bow brooch, marked on the back “Eisenberg Original” and also marked “sterling”, 2-5/8″ by 2-1/3″. Note the 5-petaled flowers on each side of the bow, such fun detail. The 1940’s bow pins done by Eisenberg are among my favorites to wear! View #E39556 $248.00
VICTORIAN 9 carat yellow gold Mizpah pin with ivy leaves for remembrance and a bow in the middle, 1-1/2" by 5/8" and weighs about .12 ounces. The term "Mizpah" means "watchtower" or "beacon" and it comes from the Bible in Genesis xxxl, 49. The message reads, "MIZPAH", the Lord watch between me and thee when … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 9 carat yellow gold Mizpah pin”
