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Search Results for: favoriteLUCITE jelly belly trembler brooch, a hand holding an orchidLUCITE jelly belly trembler brooch, a hand holding a pale pink and cream enameled orchid flower with aqua forget-me-nots wrist corsage with a glass pearl center, circa 1945, a large 4″ long. The red nail polish is a fun whimsical touch. There is one missing piece of enameling on a flower petal, only the size of … Continue reading “LUCITE jelly belly trembler brooch, a hand holding an orchid” FRENCH rare Lucite jelly belly type double leaf broochFRENCH rare Lucite jelly belly type double leaf brooch with Lucite leaves and gold tone metal veins, marked on the back of the stem, “Made in France”, 2-1/2″ by 2-1/4″. This is an unusual jelly belly in that it’s a plant rather than an animal, and is in excellent condition, one of my favorites. View … Continue reading “FRENCH rare Lucite jelly belly type double leaf brooch” DEROSA basket fur clip with enameled forget-me-notsDEROSA basket fur clip with a pastel blue unfoiled rhinestone basket and enameled forget-me-nots, green leaves and clear rhinestone accents, circa 1940, 2-3/4″ by 2-1/3″. There is slight finish wear upon close examination, as well as a tiny chip at the tip of the aqua center stone, but it has a perfectly working clip mechanism. More DeRosa … Continue reading “DEROSA basket fur clip with enameled forget-me-nots” FLOWER bouquet brooch with pink and blue enameled flowersFLOWER bouquet brooch with pink and blue enameled flowers, clear rhinestones and imitation pearls set in gold tone with green enameled stems, 3-1/2″ by 2-1/8″. This is in excellent vintage condition and is beautifully made, circa 1940s. Pieces like this that combine the variety of lustrous pearls, lovely enamel work and brilliant rhinestones are my favorites. … Continue reading “FLOWER bouquet brooch with pink and blue enameled flowers” HOBE sterling gold overlay flowers, leaves broochHOBE sterling and gold overlay brooch with flowers and leaves surrounding the artificial pearl centered flower, circa 1945. The setting a wonderfully hand wrought, what workmanship! It is marked on the back “Hobe sterling 1/20th 14k” and it is 2-3/4″. This great beauty demonstrates the quality of Hobe jewelry of that era, and it is a … Continue reading “HOBE sterling gold overlay flowers, leaves brooch” VOGUE necklace earrings, dragon’s breath cabochonsVOGUE necklace and earrings with dragon’s breath glass cabochons and clear rhinestones set in gold tone. The necklace’s wearable length is 14-15″, and the clip back earrings are 1-1/2″. Only the earrings are marked “Vogue”. The coloring of these stones will take your breath away, they are among my favorite for that reason. As far … Continue reading “VOGUE necklace earrings, dragon’s breath cabochons” NATIVE AMERICAN AF sterling Kingman turquoise concho beltNATIVE AMERICAN AF sterling and Kingman turquoise concho belt marked “AF sterling”, Adam Fiero, Apache. Kingman has always been one of my favorite turquoises and this example explains why, with the wonderful matrix and coloring. The belt is about 48″ long and 1-1/2″ wide; the buckle is 2″ by 3″, and the 9 conchos are … Continue reading “NATIVE AMERICAN AF sterling Kingman turquoise concho belt” VOGUE red lava look poured and fused glass earringsVOGUE red lava look poured and fused glass earrings set in gold tone, clip back 1-1/8″. Vogue made jewelry from about 1935-75 in New York City. I don’t often see these and they are among my favorite Vogue styles, reflecting light beautifully. View #X37436 $78.00 GARNET cabochons & rose cut diamond earringsGARNET teardrop shaped cabochons and rose cut diamond earrings with shamrock-shaped tops and 14k wires, 1-1/8″. These are 20th century earrings made to look antique, but they are really lovely and in excellent condition. Garnet cabs are among my favorite stones! View #G33033 $695.00 DRAGON’S BREATH Fred Harvey era sterling bracelet Maisel 1950DRAGON’S BREATH Fred Harvey era sterling bracelet circa 1950, with the Maisel’s kachina mark and Native American designs. “Dragon’s breath” is glass cabochon that is specially treated to give it this particular coloring and rainbow effect, which is a big favorite of mine. I remember seeing pieces like this as a child growing up in the southwest back in … Continue reading “DRAGON’S BREATH Fred Harvey era sterling bracelet Maisel 1950” |
