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”

BLUE and white enameled flowers and leaves brooch

BLUE and white enameled flowers and leaves brooch with artificial pearls and clear rhinestones set in silver tone white metal, 3″.  This has been professionally converted in the past from a fur clip to a brooch, although you cannot tell that by looking at it.  View   View   #Y37453   $148.00

BLUE enameled FLOWERS fur clip with a yellow and orange BUTTERFLY and green leaves

BLUE enameled FLOWERS fur clip with a yellow and orange BUTTERFLY and green leaves.  Clear and red rhinestones complete this lovely design, and it is set in a gold washed metal.  A few places have missing enamel, hard to see unless you look very closely.  I have always enjoyed the combination of flowers and insects … Continue reading “BLUE enameled FLOWERS fur clip with a yellow and orange BUTTERFLY and green leaves”

DEROSA seashell shaped black enameled fur clip with a glass pearl and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting.

DEROSA seashell shaped black enameled fur clip with a glass pearl and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting. This is signed on the back in tiny letters “R Derosa”, it was made in about 1947, and is 2″ by 1-3/4″.  Pieces from this group are in the amazing Brunialti book “American Costume … Continue reading “DEROSA seashell shaped black enameled fur clip with a glass pearl and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting.”

CORO brooch with a bird scene enameled on sterling silver, a two-tone peach colored bird with green leaves, red berries

CORO brooch with a bird scene enameled on sterling silver, a two-tone peach colored bird with green leaves, red berries and a wave of blue water at the bottom.  Set in a rectangular frame and signed on the back “sterling by Coro”, it is 2-1/8″ by 2″.  The contemporary enamel work is a wonderful addition … Continue reading “CORO brooch with a bird scene enameled on sterling silver, a two-tone peach colored bird with green leaves, red berries”

CORO sterling silver brooch with a two-tone red enameled bird sporting a jaunty yellow crest surrounded by lovely green leaves

CORO sterling silver brooch with a two-tone red enameled bird sporting a jaunty yellow crest surrounded by lovely green leaves and brown branches.  The brooch is from the 1940-50s and the enamel work is contemporary and professionally done.  The bird is  in an oval frame that is signed on the back “Coro Sterling”, probably from … Continue reading “CORO sterling silver brooch with a two-tone red enameled bird sporting a jaunty yellow crest surrounded by lovely green leaves”

CAMEO cobalt blue glass cameo in a blue enameled setting over yellow gold

CAMEO cobalt blue glass cameo in a blue enameled setting over yellow gold filled back and chain. The cameo is 1-3/4″ by 1-1/3″ and is held in place by four fleur-de-lis shaped prongs, and the chain marked “1/20th 12k” on the clasp is 26″ long.  View  View  View  #Y42225  $138.00