PENNINO pink rhinestone flowers brooch with pink, red and clear rhinestone in a rose- and yellow-gold plated sterling silver setting of petals, leaves and stems

PENNINO pink rhinestone flowers brooch with pink, red and clear rhinestone in a rose- and yellow-gold plated sterling silver setting of petals, leaves and stems.  It is signed on the back “Pennino sterling” and it is 2-1/2″ by 2-1/2″ with only very light finish wear.  This was made in the 1940s.  View  View  View  View  … Continue reading “PENNINO pink rhinestone flowers brooch with pink, red and clear rhinestone in a rose- and yellow-gold plated sterling silver setting of petals, leaves and stems”

DEROSA flowers and ribbons fur clip with red and clear rhinestone flower in a gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA flowers and ribbons fur clip with red and clear rhinestone flower and clear rhinestone sprays at the top and the bottom.  This is a gold plated sterling silver setting and it is 2-1/2″ by 1-1/8″.  Signed “R DeRosa sterling” on the back, it was made in the 1940s.  This is one of their more … Continue reading “DEROSA flowers and ribbons fur clip with red and clear rhinestone flower in a gold plated sterling silver setting”

TRIFARI brooch and earrings made of glass pearls and a textured silver tone setting shaped like interesting branches

TRIFARI brooch and earrings made of glass pearls and a textured silver tone setting shaped like interesting branches. All three pieces are signed “Trifari” on the back, the brooch is 2″ by 1-1/2″ and the clip back earrings are each 1″ wide.  Made in the 1960s, these are in excellent condition.  View  View  #T42276  $58.00 … Continue reading “TRIFARI brooch and earrings made of glass pearls and a textured silver tone setting shaped like interesting branches”

DEROSA green rhinestone flower design fur clip and earrings in gold plated sterling silver settings

DEROSA green rhinestone flower design fur clip and earrings in gold plated sterling silver settings.  The fur clip has a single green dangling rhinestone at the bottom, a nice extra touch.  It is 2″ by 1-1/3″ and the matching clip back earrings are each 1-1/3″ long with a dangling fan shape at the bottom.  The … Continue reading “DEROSA green rhinestone flower design fur clip and earrings in gold plated sterling silver settings”

HOBE red and clear rhinestone earrings in a gold plated setting

HOBE red and clear rhinestone earrings in a gold plated filigree setting, 1″ by 1/2″ clip backs from the 1940s.  While these are not signed, it is obvious that Hobe made them, and they are glowing with color.  View  View  View  #O42396  $198.00

DEROSA fur clip with rosy red and clear rhinestones and glass pearls in a beautiful scrolled gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA fur clip with rosy red and clear rhinestones and glass pearls in a beautiful scrolled gold plated sterling silver setting.  It is signed “R DeRosa” and “sterling” on the back, made in the 1940s and 2-1/2″ by 1-3/4″.  This has the typical DeRosa ribbon-like swirls that make for a very interesting design. View  View  … Continue reading “DEROSA fur clip with rosy red and clear rhinestones and glass pearls in a beautiful scrolled gold plated sterling silver setting”

HOBE sterling silver goddess brooch with green and topaz color rhinestones set in hand wrought sterling silver

HOBE sterling silver goddess brooch with green and topaz color rhinestones set in hand wrought sterling silver, 3-5/8″ by 2-5/8″.   There are several patents for these brooches with figures in them in the year 1948.  While it is not signed, it is clearly by Hobe.  The figure of an Asian lady is carved and lightly … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver goddess brooch with green and topaz color rhinestones set in hand wrought sterling silver”

HOBE sterling silver and colorful rhinestones brooch with pink, purple and pastel blue rhinestones in a hand wrought sterling silver setting of flowers, leaves and scrolls

HOBE sterling silver and colorful rhinestones brooch with pink, purple and pastel blue rhinestones in a hand wrought sterling silver setting of flowers, leaves and scrolls.  While this is not signed, it is an obvious Hobe brooch from the 1940s. It is 2-1/3″ by 1-1/2″ in size.  This is an unusual design that I had … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver and colorful rhinestones brooch with pink, purple and pastel blue rhinestones in a hand wrought sterling silver setting of flowers, leaves and scrolls”

HOBE earrings in unfoiled purple, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in hand made gilt wire work

HOBE earrings in unfoiled purple, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in hand made gilt wire work.  A few of the stones have flea bits in them invisible without magnification but priced accordingly.  The settings are a soft gold color wash and the clips work well. Circa 1940s, these are 7/8″ clip backs and, typical … Continue reading “HOBE earrings in unfoiled purple, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones set in hand made gilt wire work”