DAVID ANDERSEN, Norway, gold washed sterling bracelet with glass pearls and black guilloche enameling

DAVID ANDERSEN, Norway, gold washed sterling bracelet with glass pearls and black guilloche enameling, 7-1/4″ wearable length and 1/2″ wide and it weighs 0.6 ounces. It is marked “D-A 925S, sterling Norway” and it has a box clasp that works well.  It was made in the 1950s.  I have read that this was designed by … Continue reading “DAVID ANDERSEN, Norway, gold washed sterling bracelet with glass pearls and black guilloche enameling”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Vienna Victorian antique Renaissance Revival necklace of oval shaped links, enamel work and turquoise

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Vienna Victorian antique Renaissance Revival necklace of oval shaped links, each decorated by garnet colored glass stones, turquoise and enamel work, which is cracked or missing in places upon close examination.  According to the hallmarks, the necklace was made in Vienna in about 1880-1890, and it is in 850 silver.  It is a wearable … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Vienna Victorian antique Renaissance Revival necklace of oval shaped links, enamel work and turquoise”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN spectacular natural AMETHYST necklace with alternating green emeralds, accented by black and white enameling

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN natural amethyst necklace with alternating genuine green emeralds, all but one green rhinestone that is a replacement but well matched.  It is accented by black and white enameling with bits of it missing, visible only upon very close examination.  This is in the wonderful Renaissance inspired style.  Marked “935” for sterling silver on the … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN spectacular natural AMETHYST necklace with alternating green emeralds, accented by black and white enameling”

SWAROVSKI 2005 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree brooch with brilliant emerald green marquis rhinestones

SWAROVSKI 2005 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree brooch with brilliant emerald green marquis rhinestones accented with red, blue, purple, orange, yellow, pink and clear rhinestone ornaments and in a hand polished rhodium plated setting.   It is marked on the wonderfully textured back “2005 Rockefeller Center” and the swan logo and copyright mark are there as … Continue reading “SWAROVSKI 2005 Rockefeller Center Christmas tree brooch with brilliant emerald green marquis rhinestones”

SWAROVSKI 1998 Christmas tree brooch with clear rhinestone boughs and colorful tiny red, blue and green cabochon ornaments

SWAROVSKI 1998 Christmas tree brooch with clear rhinestone boughs and colorful tiny red, blue and green cabochon ornaments in a hand polished gold plated setting.  On the back is the Swarovski swan logo and a copyright mark.  Made in about 1998, it is in excellent condition and is  2-1/3 by 1-1/4″. It will come with … Continue reading “SWAROVSKI 1998 Christmas tree brooch with clear rhinestone boughs and colorful tiny red, blue and green cabochon ornaments”

HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets

HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets in a hand made setting with flowers on the clasp.  The green cabochon is probably dyed green chalcedony quartz, we have seen them used in similar Hobe pieces from this era.  The pendant and … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets”

VICTORIAN Bohemian garnet encrusted antique necklace with stars and drops

VICTORIAN Bohemian garnet encrusted antique necklace with stars and drops, wonderful rose cut garnets in a gorgeous rich red color, 20″ wearable length and 1-3/4″ front drop.  Even the old style box catch is covered with garnets. A necklace just like this can be seen in the 1899 Benjamin Allen Company Catalogue and HERE.  Every … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Bohemian garnet encrusted antique necklace with stars and drops”

CAROLEE 2005 Limited Edition long dangling jointed leaf brooch, aqua glass cabochons

CAROLEE 2005 Limited Edition long dangling jointed rhinestone leaf brooch with aqua glass cabochons set among two-tone green rhinestone leaves in a gold tone setting, includes the original box, brooch 4-1/3″. In addition to the original box and pad there is a small leaflet inside that says, “Celebrate Spring with the new Carolee Limited Edition … Continue reading “CAROLEE 2005 Limited Edition long dangling jointed leaf brooch, aqua glass cabochons”