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”

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”

DEROSA acrostic “Regards” rhinestone fur clip in gold plated setting made in the 1940s, as is

DEROSA acrostic “Regards” rhinestone fur clip in gold plated setting, 2-1/3″ and made in about 1949. The rhinestones are colors that represent ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby, diamonds and sapphire, which acrostically spell out the word “regards”.  An interesting detail are the three arrows at the bottom of the clip, Cupid’s arrows? NOTE:  I had … Continue reading “DEROSA acrostic “Regards” rhinestone fur clip in gold plated setting made in the 1940s, as is”

REJA unsigned dancer earrings with red rhinestone faces and and clear rhinestone skirts in gold plated settings

REJA unsigned dancer earrings with red rhinestone faces and and clear rhinestone skirts in gold plated settings, 1-1/4″ by 3/4″ clip backs.  All of the rhinestones are in place and sparkling nicely.  They are signed only “pat pend” on the back.  The Reja ballerinas were described in the September 26, 1947, edition of  Women’s Wear … Continue reading “REJA unsigned dancer earrings with red rhinestone faces and and clear rhinestone skirts in gold plated settings”

DEROSA bracelet with clear rhinestones and black enamel in a gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA bracelet with clear rhinestones and black enamel in a gold plated sterling silver setting.  The detail in this is wonderful, with areas of enamel, filigree, scrolls and rhinestones.  It is 6-3/4″ wearable length and the front element is 2″ by 1-3/4″ and it has it’s safety chain.  It is signed on the back “R … Continue reading “DEROSA bracelet with clear rhinestones and black enamel in a gold plated sterling silver setting”

PARURE of aqua faceted unfoiled rhinestones set of a bracelet, pin and pendant, all with tiny clear rhinestone accents in gold tone settings

PARURE of aqua faceted unfoiled rhinestones set of a bracelet, pin and pendant, all with tiny clear rhinestone accents in gold tone settings. Each piece has raised flowers, berries and scrolls, and none are signed. The bracelet is 7-1/2″ wearable length by 1/2″ wide, the brooch is 1″ by 3/4″ and the pendant is 1″ … Continue reading “PARURE of aqua faceted unfoiled rhinestones set of a bracelet, pin and pendant, all with tiny clear rhinestone accents in gold tone settings”