DEROSA flower and ribbons fur clip with red tulip shaped rhinestones, an aqua teardrop shaped rhinestone center and clear rhinestone stamen

DEROSA flower and ribbons fur clip with red tulip shaped rhinestones, an aqua teardrop shaped rhinestone center and clear rhinestone stamen and accents.  Marked on the back in very light letters “R DeRosa sterling” it is 3-1/4″ by 2″ and was made in the 1940s. The gold plated sterling silver setting shows some light wear … Continue reading “DEROSA flower and ribbons fur clip with red tulip shaped rhinestones, an aqua teardrop shaped rhinestone center and clear rhinestone stamen”

DEROSA sterling silver fur clip with with pearlized milk glass beads that tremble on springs

DEROSA sterling silver fur clip with with pearlized milk glass beads that tremble on springs.  The pierced silver metal leaves and wire work add interest to this unusual clip.  Marked on the back “R DeRosa sterling”, it is a nice large size at 4-1/3″ and it was made in the 1940s. The last photo here … Continue reading “DEROSA sterling silver fur clip with with pearlized milk glass beads that tremble on springs”

DEROSA unsigned enameled thistle brooch with translucent green leaves and clear and purple rhinestones

DEROSA unsigned enameled thistle brooch with translucent green leaves and clear and purple rhinestones, circa 1940, very light enamel wear, a nice large 3-5/8″. While this is not signed, the way it is made and the design art work shown at the left, plus years of experience with DeRosa jewelry, makes me feel comfortable making … Continue reading “DEROSA unsigned enameled thistle brooch with translucent green leaves and clear and purple rhinestones”

DEROSA flower fur clip, a red and clear rhinestone flower in a gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA flower fur clip, a red and clear rhinestone flower in a gold plated sterling silver setting.  It is signed on the clip back “R DeRosa sterling”, 2-3/4″ by 1-1/2″.  This wonderful design was made in a couple of other color combinations, too, so it must have been a popular clip back in the 1940s … Continue reading “DEROSA flower fur clip, a red and clear rhinestone flower in a gold plated sterling silver setting”

DEROSA dress clip of a clear glass circle with a faceted edge and multi-layered brass flowers, each with a bead center

DEROSA dress clip of a clear glass circle with a lightly faceted edge and multi-layered brass flowers, each with a bead center. It is signed “R DeRosa” on the back, from the 1940s and it is 2-3/4″ long and 2″ wide.   DeRosa made several varieties of the circle clip, and this original design art work … Continue reading “DEROSA dress clip of a clear glass circle with a faceted edge and multi-layered brass flowers, each with a bead center”

DEROSA bell flowers brooch with red rhinestone stamen and clear rhinestone accents in a gold plated setting

DEROSA bell flowers brooch with red rhinestone stamen and clear rhinestone accents in a gold plated setting.  This is NOT signed.  It is 3″ by 2″.  The raised petals and curved leaves make this a lovely dimensional design typical of the DeRosa jewelry from the 1940s.  The second to the last photo shows a really … Continue reading “DEROSA bell flowers brooch with red rhinestone stamen and clear rhinestone accents in a gold plated setting”

DEROSA unsigned enameled thistle brooch with translucent green leaves and clear and purple rhinestones

DEROSA unsigned enameled thistle brooch with translucent green leaves and clear and purple rhinestones, circa 1940.  As can be seen in the photos, there is sight enamel wear, and it is a nice large size at 3-5/8″.  While this is not signed, the way it is made and the design art work shown at the … Continue reading “DEROSA unsigned enameled thistle brooch with translucent green leaves and clear and purple rhinestones”

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”

DEROSA necklace of clear rhinestones set in silver knots, choker length

DEROSA necklace of clear rhinestones set in silver knots, choker length at 13-1/3″ wearable length with a 3-1/2″ front drop, excellent vintage condition except of a nick on the back where I assume someone tested it.  (Please do NOT test these wonderful vintage jewelry pieces that way.)   It is so unusual to find a piece … Continue reading “DEROSA necklace of clear rhinestones set in silver knots, choker length”