DEROSA butterfly brooch with a rich red elongated rhinestone body and red, blue and clear rhinestones decorating the wings, all set in gold plated sterling silver. The wings are made in two layers, one over the other, and they are all slightly cupped to give it the 3-dimensional look for which DeRosa is well known. … Continue reading “DEROSA butterfly brooch with a rich red elongated rhinestone body and red, blue and clear rhinestones”
LARRY VRBA pearlized flower brooch with two petal layers of wonderful rippled petals, a round pearlized center and teardrop-shaped clear rhinestone halo around that, all in a japanned setting. The leaf is paved with clear rhinestones over a japanned setting, too. It is signed on the back “Lawrence Vrba” and it is a nice large … Continue reading “LARRY VRBA pearlized flower brooch with two layers of pearlized rippled petals, a round pearlized center and teardrop-shaped clear rhinestone halo”
MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original painted on illustration board. Pictured is a wonderful Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell coil bracelet and tiara of red glass beads and glass pearls in a gold tone setting. She wears a typical jacket from the 1940s post-war era with the exaggerated … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original on illustration board”
HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets in a hand made setting with flowers on the clasp. The green cabochon is probably dyed green chalcedony quartz, we have seen them used in similar Hobe pieces from this era. The pendant and … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver pendant and chain necklace with a green cabochon center surrounded by rose pink saddle cut gadolinium synthetic garnets”
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN St. George and the Dragon necklace and pin combination with a smooth oval agate center with turquoise, pink stones and enameling around, all set in 800-900 silver. Renaissance Revival in style, the enamel is in white, black and green and some is missing here and there upon close examination. The chain is 900 silver … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN St. George and the Dragon necklace and pin combination with a smooth oval agate center with turquoise, pink stones and enameling”
MODERNIST or Czech Deco necklace with green squares alternating with silver tone swirling circle elements, the front one having a clear rhinestone. It is 16″ wearable length and about 3/4″ wide disks, and the settings are silver colored base metal. It is from the 1930s. View View View #Q42126 $98.00
TRIFARI fur clip with red enameled flowers and green leaves in a gold tone setting. The beautifully cupped flower petals and leaves with curved edges add a nice dimension to this clip and the center is a red bead. Signed “Trifari” with the crown on the back, made in 1941 and it is 3″ by … Continue reading “TRIFARI fur clip with red enameled flowers and green leaves, 1941”
TRIFARI flower necklace and bracelet with enameled red and gold tone cupped flower petals, enameled green leaves and red glass beads in gold tone metal settings. Made in 1941, these are in very good condition and seem to have been well cared for. These pieces are not signed but I have two fur clips in … Continue reading “TRIFARI flower necklace and bracelet with enameled red and gold tone cupped flower petals, enameled green leaves and red glass beads, 1941”
TRIFARI bracelet with enameled red and gold tone cupped flower petals, enameled green leaves and red glass beads in gold tone settings. Four gold toen chains create the back with a secure closure. This is not signed but I have two fur clips in the same set that are signed “Trifari, so I am sure … Continue reading “TRIFARI bracelet with enameled red and gold tone cupped flower petals, enameled green leaves and red glass beads, 1941”
JOLLE charming fly on a leaf brooch marked “Jolle sterling” on the back, a leaf with curled up edges, just like a real leaf, and an insect that has lit on the leaf. Topaz colored rhinestone dew drops and orange rhinestone eyes complete the piece, and it is set in gold plated sterling silver, 2-1/2″ … Continue reading “JOLLE charming fly on a leaf brooch marked “Jolle sterling” on the back, a leaf with curled up edges, just like a real leaf, and an insect”
