JOLLE gold washed sterling bird pins, set of 2, each with tiny blue rhinestones on the wings and tail

JOLLE gold washed sterling bird pins, set of 2, each with tiny sparkling blue rhinestones on the wings and tail and clear rhinestones on the body.  Marked on the back “Jolle” on both brooches and just “sterling” on the larger one. One is 2″ wide and the other is 1-1/2″ by 1-1/2″.    View   View   View   … Continue reading “JOLLE gold washed sterling bird pins, set of 2, each with tiny blue rhinestones on the wings and tail”

JELLY BELLY rose flower brooch made of molded Lucite that is set into gold plated sterling silver and accented with clear rhinestones

JELLY BELLY rose flower brooch made of molded Lucite that is set into gold plated sterling silver and accented with clear rhinestones.  Made in the 1940s, it is 3″ by 1-3/4″ and 1″ deep.  The Lucite is absolutely clear and well molded as it should be.  This can be seen in Brunialti’s book “American Costume … Continue reading “JELLY BELLY rose flower brooch made of molded Lucite that is set into gold plated sterling silver and accented with clear rhinestones”

MIRIAM HASKELL Larry Austin advertisement for a Frank Hess designed green set, illustrated in an original painting on illustration board

MIRIAM HASKELL advertisement for a Frank Hess designed green glass beads brooch and coil bracelet illustrated in an original painting on illustration board by advertising artist Larry Austin.  Not only is the jewelry beautiful, but her hat and furs are as well. Her furs are wonderfully illustrated in a detailed way and her look is … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL Larry Austin advertisement for a Frank Hess designed green set, illustrated in an original painting on illustration board”

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”

DEROSA dress clip with patriotic red, clear and blue invisibly set rhinestones, a gleaming beauty, 1939

DEROSA dress clip with patriotic red, clear and blue invisibly set rhinestones, a gleaming beauty.  The red and blue sparkling baguettes are channel set in rhodium plated silver and the clear rhinestones set them off perfectly and are very brilliant as well.  It’s 2″ by 1-3/4″ and in excellent vintage condition, signed “R DeRosa” on … Continue reading “DEROSA dress clip with patriotic red, clear and blue invisibly set rhinestones, a gleaming beauty, 1939”

DEROSA sunburst clip back earrings with glass pearl centers edged with clear rhinestones in gold plated sterling silver settings

DEROSA sunburst clip back earrings with glass pearl centers edged with clear rhinestones in gold plated sterling silver settings.  These are signed on the back “sterling pat pend” and they are 1-1/8″ across.  Made in they early 1940s, they are still dazzling and brilliant.  The advertisement for these HERE also shows a matching fur clip … Continue reading “DEROSA sunburst clip back earrings with glass pearl centers edged with clear rhinestones in gold plated sterling silver settings”

STERLING bracelet set with many tiny colored rhinestones marked “320PD TPI” or “TPK”

STERLING bracelet set with many tiny colored paste rhinestones that are red, blue, green, purple, clear and yellow in a flowers and leaves design  It is marked “320PD TPI” or “TPK” faintly hand engraved on the clasp back and “920” on the back of the center element, which I am told but can’t verify is … Continue reading “STERLING bracelet set with many tiny colored rhinestones marked “320PD TPI” or “TPK””

PRICILLA APACHE Native American Navajo set of a sterling silver ribbed melon cuff bracelet, ring and earrings

PRICILLA APACHE NATIVE AMERICAN Navajo set of a sterling silver ribbed melon cuff bracelet, ring and earrings.  The bracelet, ring and earrings are all marked “PA sterling” on the back.  The bracelet is 7″ by 1-1/2″ including the back opening of 1-1/3″ and the width is 1-1/2″, and it weighs 2.61 ounces.  The ring is … Continue reading “PRICILLA APACHE Native American Navajo set of a sterling silver ribbed melon cuff bracelet, ring and earrings”