LAINS bakelite “On Point 5 of 16 Fall 2001” bangle bracelet

LAINS artisan made bakelite bangle bracelet called “On Point 5 of 16 Fall 2001″. It is made of black bakelite with cream, red and gray-green diamonds, 2-1/2″ by 7/8″ by 1/3”. Dan and Penny Lains had revisited the family business in working with plastics. LAMACO, The Lains’ Manufacturing Company which belonged to Dan’s father, was started … Continue reading “LAINS bakelite “On Point 5 of 16 Fall 2001” bangle bracelet”

KABANA colorful enamel on sterling necklace with tropical fish and ocean or sea scene

KABANA colorful enamel on sterling necklace with tropical fish and ocean or sea scene.  The wearable length is 16″ and the colorful front element is 3″ by 1-1/2″.  It is marked on the back “Kabana sterling” with the copyright mark, and is possibly part of it’s Sealife Collection, and it has the more contemporary lobster … Continue reading “KABANA colorful enamel on sterling necklace with tropical fish and ocean or sea scene”

VRBA Christmas tree brooch with high dome ruby colored cabochon ornaments, green rhinestone tree

VRBA Christmas holiday tree brooch with high dome ruby colored cabochon ornaments, green rhinestone tree, clear, aurora borealis and topaz colored haloed candles, and a clear rhinestone star and base, all set in gold tone, 5-314″ by 3-1/3″.  Signed on the back “Lawrence Vrba Made in USA”, this is in brand new, never-worn condition. Larry … Continue reading “VRBA Christmas tree brooch with high dome ruby colored cabochon ornaments, green rhinestone tree”

LARRY VRBA pink and green glass petals and leaves flower brooch with pink rhinestones

LARRY VRBA pink and green glass petals and leaves flower brooch with pink rhinestones, large and lovely at  5″ by 4-3/4″. I really like the satin like finish on these petals.  He has been making jewelry for over 50 years, and was the head designer at Miriam Haskell Jewelry in the 1970’s.  Larry makes jewelry … Continue reading “LARRY VRBA pink and green glass petals and leaves flower brooch with pink rhinestones”

LARRY VRBA flower brooch with pink and green glass petals and leaves accented by pink rhinestones

LARRY VRBA flower brooch with pink and green glass petals and leaves accented by pink rhinestones and tiny pink flowers, large and lovely at 5-3/4″ by 5″. Vrba has been making jewelry for over 50 years, and was the head designer at Miriam Haskell Jewelry in the 1970’s. Larry makes jewelry for the Broadway Stage … Continue reading “LARRY VRBA flower brooch with pink and green glass petals and leaves accented by pink rhinestones”