AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN cross pendant necklace of purple stones, a shell center, and a chain with alternating pearls and faceted purple glass beads

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN cross pendant necklace of purple stones, a shell center, and a chain with alternating pearls and faceted purple glass beads.  Renaissance Revival in style, it is set in gilt 900 silver, and it is 16-1/2″ long and the cross is 2-1/4″ by 1-3/4″.  This is one of the nicest crosses we have ever had … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN cross pendant necklace of purple stones, a shell center, and a chain with alternating pearls and faceted purple glass beads”

DEROSA necklace, simple and elegant with flashing clear rhinestones set in rhodium plated sterling silver

DEROSA necklace, simple and elegant with flashing clear rhinestones set in rhodium plated sterling silver with four rhinestones in each of the seven open teardrop-shaped drops. It was made in the 1940s and it is signed on the tongue of the clasp “R DeRosa sterling”.  The chain has the excellent quality and weight expected in … Continue reading “DEROSA necklace, simple and elegant with flashing clear rhinestones set in rhodium plated sterling silver”

TRIFARI necklace and earrings made with sparkling clear rhinestones in a setting of textured gold tone branches

TRIFARI necklace and earrings made with sparkling clear rhinestones in a setting of textured gold tone branches, a lovely classic from the 1960s.  Each piece is signed “Trifari” on the back and the set is in excellent vintage condition.  The necklace is adjustable from 14″ to 16″ and the clip back earrings are 3/4″ across.  … Continue reading “TRIFARI necklace and earrings made with sparkling clear rhinestones in a setting of textured gold tone branches”

JULIANA D&E spectacular necklace of hematite rhinestone cabochons, red and purple rhinestones and aurora borealis

JULIANA D&E spectacular necklace of hematite rhinestone cabochons, red and purple rhinestones and aurora borealis all set in gold tone metal, 15-1/2″ wearable length with a front width of 1-1/3″.  It is in excellent condition with brilliant stones and setting.  Juliana jewelry was marked, if at all, by paper hang-tags.  This same style also came … Continue reading “JULIANA D&E spectacular necklace of hematite rhinestone cabochons, red and purple rhinestones and aurora borealis”

SET of a necklace and earrings with purple, rose and blue color rhinestones all in a shiny silver tone setting

SET of a necklace and earrings with purple, rose and blue rhinestones all in a shiny smooth silver tone setting.  These amazing rhinestones are accented with aurora borealis rhinestones, and each stone is in a setting with multiple prongs, a wonderful touch.  The dramatic coloring makes this very special and a joy to wear.  The … Continue reading “SET of a necklace and earrings with purple, rose and blue color rhinestones all in a shiny silver tone setting”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN spectacular natural AMETHYST necklace with alternating green emeralds, all but one green rhinestone replacement, accented by black and white enameling

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN spectacular Victorian natural amethyst necklace with alternating green emeralds, all but one green rhinestone replacement.  It is accented by black and white enameling with bits of it missing, visible only upon very close examination. Marked “935” for sterling silver on the clasp, it has a light gold wash and it is 16-1/2″ wearable length … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN spectacular natural AMETHYST necklace with alternating green emeralds, all but one green rhinestone replacement, accented by black and white enameling”

LISNER necklace with sparkling pastel color rhinestones in a gold tone setting

LISNER necklace with sparkling pastel color rhinestones in a gold tone setting.  The colors include pink, yellow, green, aqua and blue and they are accented with scrolls and end in a chain on both ends, making the size adjustable from 14-16″ wearable length and 1/2″ wide.  The necklace reminds me of some of the Hollycraft … Continue reading “LISNER necklace with sparkling pastel color rhinestones in a gold tone setting”

VICTORIAN MALACHITE cameo unusual necklace with both genuine half pearls and cultured whole pearls, from the late 1800s, part karat gold

VICTORIAN MALACHITE cameo very unusual necklace with both genuine half pearls and cultured whole pearls.  The cameo itself is from the late 1800s, probably 1880-1890, and the rim around it and the scalloped setting for the pearl halo are both 14 karat yellow gold. The chain for the necklace has 14 open links and is … Continue reading “VICTORIAN MALACHITE cameo unusual necklace with both genuine half pearls and cultured whole pearls, from the late 1800s, part karat gold”