VICTORIAN sterling silver name brooch “Mary” with gold overlaid letters, etched design, hallmarked for maker P&T, date and city almost illegible but could be Birmingham 1904, 1-3/4″. These were often called sweetheart pins. View View #V36935 $88.00
VICTORIAN yellow gold filled floral etched round center bar pin with an etched floral design in the middle, applied scrolls and beaded edge, it is circa 1890s and 2″ across. The flower may be a lily-of-the-valley. This antique brooch has wonderful detail for such a dainty piece and it would look good worn with sweetheart … Continue reading “VICTORIAN gold tone bar pin with etched lily-of-the-valley flower center”
VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped and beaded edge and fittings for a photo on the back, 1-1/3″ by 1-1/8″. This is a sweetheart pin and it would be perfect for adding your own photo or a lock of hair to … Continue reading “VICTORIAN sterling silver round locket brooch with a rose and yellow gold overlay, a tulips and leaves motif with scalloped edge and fittings for a photo”
ENGLISH enameled pansy 9 carat yellow gold necklace with red enameled flowers with pearl centers set in a heart. This is hallmarked for Sheffield, 375 for 9 ct gold and I think the maker’s mark is, “S&R” or “S&B”. The date letter is for the 1920s I think, but it is very tiny and hard … Continue reading “ENGLISH S&B enameled pansy 9 carat yellow gold necklace red enameled”
WWI World War I dated 1914-1918 silver trench art ring, size 6-3/4, it is 1/3″ at the widest, and it weighs .06 ounces. It has the hand engraved initials “EK” on the front with the dates “1914” and “1918”, one date on each side. Some soldier probably made this for his wife or sweetheart during … Continue reading “WWI World War I dated 1914-1918 silver trench art ring, size 6-3/4”
ITALIAN CIMATURA or good luck charm necklace, worn to ward off evil. It is a cast 800 sterling silver pendant and chain necklace, the pendant with interesting little figures all over it. The herb rue is the base of this design and it also includes a moon, serpent key, hand, and heart. There is also … Continue reading “ITALIAN CIMATURA or good luck charm necklace, rue, figures and meanings”
HOBE painted portrait pin set in textured gold tone metal leaves with a glass pearl on each end. There is a row of open hearts surrounding the portrait, which is a print and not hand painted. Signed “Hobe” on the back, it is 2-1/3″ by 1″. View View View #O41825 $58.00
SHULTZ bakelite 9-11-01 patriotic brooch with heart and “USA”, 2-1/8″ by 3″. Artisan Ron Schultz, who began making his wonderful bakelite jewelry in the 1980s, creates his pieces using only genuine vintage circa 1940s bakelite, and every piece is his own original work. It is signed, as are almost all Shultz pieces, and in excellent condition. #B64095 $98.00
SHULTZ bakelite Christmas tree brooch with blue moon, red, sunset, green and yellow geometric laminated pieces, cream inlaid dot ornaments and a blue heart topper, red back, 2-1/2″. Ron Schultz creates his wonderful jewelry using only vintage circa 1940 bakelite, and every piece is his own original work. It is signed, as are almost all … Continue reading “SHULTZ bakelite Christmas tree brooch, blue, red, sunset”
WREATH or circle brooch with glass pearls set in brushed gold tone metal, 1-5/8″ wide. Note the three heart-shaped elements that hold the pearls, very clever and circa 1960. View #Y66588 $30.00