HOBE spectacular brooch with rose pink colored glass star sapphire look cabochon center

HOBE spectacular brooch with rose pink colored glass star sapphire look cabochon center.  Set in sterling and gilt silver with the intricate hand wrought flowers, leaves and wire work that the Hobe of this era was prized for.  It is a nice size at 2-1/8″ by 1-1/2″ and just look at all the detail!  Signed … Continue reading “HOBE spectacular brooch with rose pink colored glass star sapphire look cabochon center”

HOBE brooch with rose cabochons and blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold plated silver hand wrought filigree

HOBE brooch with rose cabochons and blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold plated silver hand wrought filigree, 2-1/3″.  Such wonderful colors!  One of the rose colored cabochons has been replaced by a faceted rose colored rhinestone, so this is priced accordingly.  It is still a really beautiful brooch from the 1940s.   View … Continue reading “HOBE brooch with rose cabochons and blue and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in gold plated silver hand wrought filigree”

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN portrait locket brooch in the shape of a pocket watch with a clear rhinestone halo around the edge

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN portrait locket brooch in the shape of a pocket watch with a clear rhinestone halo around the edge.  Set in gold plated sterling silver, the charming girl in the portrait, which is a print with a fold in it, wears a cap, a strand of pearls and a lacy topped dress.  I think … Continue reading “NETTIE ROSENSTEIN portrait locket brooch in the shape of a pocket watch with a clear rhinestone halo around the edge”

FLAMINGO in a pond landscape brooch with colorful enamel work in pink, greens and darker rose colors

FLAMINGO in a pond landscape brooch with colorful enamel work in pink, greens and darker rose colors all on a gold tone metal brooch, 3″ by 2-1/2″. The detail is terrific with an Arts & Crafts feel and it includes the flamingo, brown cattails, water, flowers and leaves.  This is a vintage brooch that was … Continue reading “FLAMINGO in a pond landscape brooch with colorful enamel work in pink, greens and darker rose colors”

CAPRI star brooch with dragon’s breath cabochons, caramel teardrop shaped rhinestones and rose colored aurora borealis

CAPRI star brooch with dragon’s breath cabochons, caramel teardrop shaped rhinestones and rose colored aurora borealis set in textured gold tone metal, signed on the back “Capri”, 3″ across.  Dragon’s breath was a Czechoslovakian glass process where metal was added to molten glass giving it this particular coloring and rainbow effect.  Capri jewelry was made … Continue reading “CAPRI star brooch with dragon’s breath cabochons, caramel teardrop shaped rhinestones and rose colored aurora borealis”

MIRIAM HASKELL spectacular domed star brooch with clear rose montee set on gold tone filigree

MIRIAM HASKELL spectacular domed star brooch with clear rose montee set on gold tone filigree, 2-3/4″.  There is a center pronged rhinestone surrounded by are four rows of overlapping leaves in this domed brooch that is signed on the reverse, “Miriam Haskell”.  It is set in her distinctive softly gilt Russian gold finished settings.  View   … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL spectacular domed star brooch with clear rose montee set on gold tone filigree”

FLOWER rose colored cellulose acetate flower brooch

FLOWER rose colored cellulose acetate flower brooch with deep pink and purple rhinestones in the  center, 3-1/3″ by 3″. It spins on it’s rivet, but is secure and safe to wear. This is in good vintage condition and from the 1950s.    View   View   #Y38862   $58.00

DEROSA style flower brooch with translucent green, rose and orange enamel

DEROSA style flower brooch with translucent green, rose and orange enamel over gold tone and accented with clear rhinestones and artificial pearls, 3-5/8″.  Having handled so much DeRosa jewelry, this reminds me of one but so far I cannot confirm it.  No matter, it is really lovely, even if unsigned, and I had it professionally … Continue reading “DEROSA style flower brooch with translucent green, rose and orange enamel”