AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Vienna Victorian antique Renaissance Revival necklace of oval shaped links, enamel work and turquoise

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Vienna Victorian antique Renaissance Revival necklace of oval shaped links, each decorated by garnet colored glass stones, turquoise and enamel work, which is cracked or missing in places upon close examination.  According to the hallmarks, the necklace was made in Vienna in about 1880-1890, and it is in 850 silver.  It is a wearable … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Vienna Victorian antique Renaissance Revival necklace of oval shaped links, enamel work and turquoise”

PASTEL blue aurora borealis and rhinestone earrings in a rhodium plated setting

PASTEL blue aurora borealis and rhinestone earrings in a rhodium plated setting, lovely colors.  Made in the 1950s or 1960s, these are  1-1/3″ clip backs. They are really brilliant and the only thing I can see under a 5x magnifying glass is a tiny scratch or two on each of the round aurora borealis stones.  … Continue reading “PASTEL blue aurora borealis and rhinestone earrings in a rhodium plated setting”

VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail

VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail.  It has intricate rose gold roses and yellow gold leaves with etched stems in the background.  It also has a double beaded edge, and an open locket compartment on the back with glass cover on it for a … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sweetheart rose flower locket brooch, an antique sterling silver, rose- and yellow-gold brooch with magnificent detail”

DEROSA very unusual brooch and earrings with dazzling sapphire blue and clear rhinestones in a rhodium plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA very unusual brooch and earrings with dazzling sapphire blue and clear rhinestones in a rhodium plated sterling silver setting.  The blue stones are a lovely rectangular cut and the clear round stones are brilliant.  The set is beautifully three-dimensional, which is difficult to show in the photos but we did the best we could … Continue reading “DEROSA very unusual brooch and earrings with dazzling sapphire blue and clear rhinestones in a rhodium plated sterling silver setting”