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 aqua enameled starfish brooch in gold plated sterling silver

DEROSA aqua enameled starfish brooch in gold plated sterling silver, 2″ by 2″.  It is signed “R DeRosa sterling” on the back and it is in excellent vintage condition, a wonderful sea side treasure.  The DeRosa starfish was described in a 1946 edition of Women’s Wear Daily.  View  View   #d42381  $198.00

DEROSA regal brooch enameled black oval has a crown, three fleur-de-lis with clear rhinestones and glass pearls

DEROSA black enameled brooch with gold plated sterling silver setting and clear rhinestones, signed “R DeRosa sterling”.  This regal enameled black oval has a crown, three fleur-de-lis with clear rhinestones and glass pearls in a gold plated setting.  It is circled with glass pearls all the way around. There is a flip-up loop so that … Continue reading “DEROSA regal brooch enameled black oval has a crown, three fleur-de-lis with clear rhinestones and glass pearls”

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”

SWAROVSKI green, blue and yellow enameled butterfly brooch with clear rhinestone accents

SWAROVSKI green, blue and yellow enameled butterfly brooch with clear rhinestone accents in a hand polished gold plated setting, marked with the swan mark copyright on the back, 2-7/8″ by 1-1/2″. We have abundant information about Swarovski jewelry on our Swarovski reference page and more on our reference page about Swarovski Christmas jewelry as well … Continue reading “SWAROVSKI green, blue and yellow enameled butterfly brooch with clear rhinestone accents”

FLOWER lavender enameled flower bouquet and bow brooch with a large unfoiled purple rhinestone center, lavender rhinestone buds

FLOWER lavender enameled flower bouquet and bow brooch with a large unfoiled purple rhinestone center, lavender rhinestone buds and clear foiled rhinestones in a gold washed pot metal setting, 3-1/2″ by 2-1/3″.  This brooch was probably made in the early 1940s.  It reminds me of some  of Fred Gray’s enameled brooches but it is not … Continue reading “FLOWER lavender enameled flower bouquet and bow brooch with a large unfoiled purple rhinestone center, lavender rhinestone buds”