BAKELITE hitchhiker brooch with suitcase & college beanie, Deco era

BAKELITE hitchhiker brooch with suitcase and college beanie circa 1930-40, size 2-5/8″ by 1-1/3″.  The body is yellow bakelite, the suitcase root beer colored and the details are all hand painted.  The handle of the suitcase was coated string, but the coating has fallen off.  Otherwise this is in very good condition with only a … Continue reading “BAKELITE hitchhiker brooch with suitcase & college beanie, Deco era”

NECKLACE dragon’s breath glass cabochons necklace with clear rhinestone accents, spectacular color

NECKLACE dragon’s breath glass cabochons necklace with clear rhinestone accents, all prong set, the larger rhinestones are brilliant but the little ones at the back of the necklace are graying, although they will not been seen when this is worn.  “Dragon’s breath” is glass cabochon that is specially treated to give it this particular coloring … Continue reading “NECKLACE dragon’s breath glass cabochons necklace with clear rhinestone accents, spectacular color”

VENDOME rainbow brooch with unusual domed and faceted aurora borealis crystal balls and burgundy colored enamel on a gold plated setting

VENDOME rainbow brooch with unusual domed and faceted aurora borealis crystal balls and burgundy colored enamel on a gold plated setting.  It is signed on the back “Vendome ” with the copyright mark and it is 3-1/8″ by 1-1/3″.  The colors in this are just amazing and they change as the brooch is moved.  View  … Continue reading “VENDOME rainbow brooch with unusual domed and faceted aurora borealis crystal balls and burgundy colored enamel on a gold plated setting”

ENAMEL rare pansy flowers bracelet with rose colored glass cabochon centers and purple, green and yellow enameled flowers on gold plated metal

ENAMEL rare pansy flowers bracelet with rose colored glass cabochon centers and purple, green and yellow enameled flowers on gold plated metal.  This bracelet has really wonderful detail so be sure to look at the close-up photos.  It is 7″ by 1″ and in excellent condition, amazing for it’s age.  I think it was made … Continue reading “ENAMEL rare pansy flowers bracelet with rose colored glass cabochon centers and purple, green and yellow enameled flowers on gold plated metal”

CORO flower brooch with pink moon glow cabochons flower and clear rhinestones

CORO flower brooch with pink moon glow cabochons flower and clear rhinestones in a gold plated setting.  It is signed on the back with the “Coro” script signature, and it is nice and large at 4″ by 2-1/2″, made in the 1950s.  This is in excellent condition with every rhinestone bright and sparkling, amazing for … Continue reading “CORO flower brooch with pink moon glow cabochons flower and clear rhinestones”

DEROSA fur clip with a topaz colored faceted glass rectangular rhinestone center and clear rhinestones accents in a gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA fur clip with a topaz colored faceted glass rectangular rhinestone center and clear rhinestones accents in a gold plated sterling silver setting, signed “R DeRosa sterling” it is from the 1940s and it is 2-1/8″ by 1-7/8″.  It is interesting that Trifari made a clip in this exact same design.  View  View  View  View  … Continue reading “DEROSA fur clip with a topaz colored faceted glass rectangular rhinestone center and clear rhinestones accents in a gold plated sterling silver setting”

HOBE sterling silver and colorful rhinestones brooch with pink, purple and pastel blue rhinestones in a hand wrought sterling silver setting of flowers, leaves and scrolls

HOBE sterling silver and colorful rhinestones brooch with pink, purple and pastel blue rhinestones in a hand wrought sterling silver setting of flowers, leaves and scrolls.  While this is not signed, it is an obvious Hobe brooch from the 1940s. It is 2-1/3″ by 1-1/2″ in size.  This is an unusual design that I had … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver and colorful rhinestones brooch with pink, purple and pastel blue rhinestones in a hand wrought sterling silver setting of flowers, leaves and scrolls”