REINAD signed flower brooch with multiple layers in bright blue and clear rhinestones, the first layers of a rose gold wash and the others of yellow gold

REINAD flower brooch with multiple layers in bright blue and clear rhinestones, the first layers of a rose gold wash and the others of yellow gold signed “Reinad” on the back in tiny letters, you have to look close but the signature is there. It is 4″ by 3″ and does have some light finish … Continue reading “REINAD signed flower brooch with multiple layers in bright blue and clear rhinestones, the first layers of a rose gold wash and the others of yellow gold”

DEROSA Retro style fur clip with brilliant unfoiled blue kite-shaped rhinestones and clear rhinestones in gold plated sterling silver

DEROSA Retro style fur clip with beautiful unfoiled blue kite-shaped rhinestones and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting, just brilliant.  The curving Retro design is typical of DeRosa, as are the clear rhinestones set into the upturned ends like they are, and this was made in the 1940s.  Signed “R DeRosa sterling” … Continue reading “DEROSA Retro style fur clip with brilliant unfoiled blue kite-shaped rhinestones and clear rhinestones in gold plated sterling silver”

REINAD signed flower brooch with multiple petal layers in rich red and clear rhinestones

REINAD big flower brooch with multiple petal layers in rich red and clear rhinestones, the first layers have a faint a rose gold wash and the others are yellow gold.  It is signed “Reinad” on the back in tiny letters, you have to look close but the signature is there.  It is 4″ by 3″ … Continue reading “REINAD signed flower brooch with multiple petal layers in rich red and clear rhinestones”

DEROSA elegant sterling fur clip, rose red rectangular rhinestone center, glass pearls, and clear rhinestones

DEROSA elegant fur clip with a rose red rectangular rhinestone center, graduated glass pearls and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting.  The rhythmic curved and pierced design of the gold plated sterling silver setting is so typical of the beautiful DeRosa clips and the graduated sizes of the glass pearls add even … Continue reading “DEROSA elegant sterling fur clip, rose red rectangular rhinestone center, glass pearls, and clear rhinestones”

DENICOLA regal brooch with glass pearls and clear rhinestones in a lovely gold tone matte finish setting

DENICOLA regal crown brooch set with glass pearls and clear rhinestones in a matte gold-tone finish setting.  Signed ‘DeNicola’ on the back, it is 2-5/8″ by 1-3/4″. The crowned motif, with decorative scrollwork and softly winged sides, gives it a graceful heraldic presence. DeNicola was a mid-century New York costume jewelry maker known for well-designed … Continue reading “DENICOLA regal brooch with glass pearls and clear rhinestones in a lovely gold tone matte finish setting”

STARET leaf brooch with contrasting red and clear rhinestones set in silver colored metal

STARET leaf brooch with contrasting red and clear rhinestones set in silver colored metal.  This is signed “Staret” on the back and it was made in the 1940s.  It is a nice size at 3-1/8″ by 2-7/8″.  The red stones are beautifully  brilliant against the clear rhinestones. Staret Company made jewelry for only a brief … Continue reading “STARET leaf brooch with contrasting red and clear rhinestones set in silver colored metal”

DEROSA necklace, simple and elegant with clear rhinestones in a rhodium plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA necklace, simple and elegant with clear rhinestones in a rhodium plated sterling silver setting with four rhinestones in each of the seven open teardrop-shaped drops. It was made in the 1940s and it is signed on the tongue of the clasp “R DeRosa sterling”.  The chain has the excellent quality and high quality weight … Continue reading “DEROSA necklace, simple and elegant with clear rhinestones in a rhodium plated sterling silver setting”

BRILLIANT sterling silver brooch, clear rhinestone 3-D flower in a baguette covered circle, long stamen, not a single gray stone!

BRILLIANT brooch with a clear rhinestone 3-D flower in a baguette covered circle and long stamen and in a sterling silver setting, 2-1/3″ by 1-3/4″.  Could this be a trumpet vine?   Marked “sterling” on the back, this was made in the 1940s.  The rhinestones are clear and brilliant with no graying at all, amazing … Continue reading “BRILLIANT sterling silver brooch, clear rhinestone 3-D flower in a baguette covered circle, long stamen, not a single gray stone!”