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SWAROVSKI brooch of a garden water fountain with clear rhinestone pave

SWAROVSKI brooch of a garden water fountain with clear rhinestone pave set in hand polished gold tone, made in about 1996, 2-1/8″. A similarly designed 1930’s diamond brooch can be seen in the book, “Warman’s Jewelry” 2nd Edition by Christie Romero on page 121.  It makes me wonder if Swarovski used that design as their … Continue reading “SWAROVSKI brooch of a garden water fountain with clear rhinestone pave”

JORGE ALBERTO COHEN Dutch Amsterdam brooch in sterling silver with black enamel

JORGE ALBERTO COHEN, Netherlands, brooch in sterling silver with black enameled geometric designs, hallmarked on the back and 2-9/16″ by 1-1/16″ and it weighs 0.7 ounces.  Other pieces by this Dutch maker can be seen in the Christie’s Elizabeth Taylor Auction in December 2011, HERE.  Mr Cohen was based in Amsterdam, but has since passed … Continue reading “JORGE ALBERTO COHEN Dutch Amsterdam brooch in sterling silver with black enamel”

BOUQUET brooch of interesting flowers with red and clear rhinestones in a gold and silver tone setting, a nice size at 4″

BOUQUET brooch of interesting flowers with red and clear rhinestones in a gold and silver tone setting, a nice size at 4″ by 2-3/4″.  The shapes of the two flowers remind me of a stylized jack-in-the-pulpit and the swirls and curls add dimension.  They also look like upside-down hearts that I have seen on other … Continue reading “BOUQUET brooch of interesting flowers with red and clear rhinestones in a gold and silver tone setting, a nice size at 4″”

ANTIQUE early Victorian cut steel sewing chatelaine with 7 implements

ANTIQUE early Victorian cut steel sewing chatelaine with 7 implements, 16″ total length.  The top hook portion, which is 2-1/2″ by 2-1/3″, is cut steel and is in excellent shiny condition with a wheat, heart and scrolls design.  The implements include an antique key; a very special scissors with a fitted case, including a small … Continue reading “ANTIQUE early Victorian cut steel sewing chatelaine with 7 implements”

DEROSA sunburst clip back earrings with glass pearl centers edged with clear rhinestones in gold plated sterling silver settings

DEROSA sunburst clip back earrings with glass pearl centers edged with clear rhinestones in gold plated sterling silver settings.  These are signed on the back “sterling pat pend” and they are 1-1/8″ across.  Made in they early 1940s, they are still dazzling and brilliant.  The advertisement for these HERE also shows a matching fur clip … Continue reading “DEROSA sunburst clip back earrings with glass pearl centers edged with clear rhinestones in gold plated sterling silver settings”

EISENBERG large eagle brooch with brilliant clear rhinestones in a silver tone setting, 1951

EISENBERG large eagle brooch with brilliant clear rhinestones in a silver tone setting, a dramatic brooch for sure.  It is the larger size at 4″ by 2-5/8″ and it is in wonderful vintage condition with only a touch of black missing from his beak and eye.  It was made in 1951, as jpg of the … Continue reading “EISENBERG large eagle brooch with brilliant clear rhinestones in a silver tone setting, 1951”