DEROSA sparkling emerald green baguettes and clear rhinestones bracelet set in sterling silver

DEROSA sparkling emerald green baguettes and clear rhinestones bracelet set in sterling silver, made in the 1940s.  It is 6-1/2″ wearable length by 5/8″ wide and has it’s original safety chain.  The interlocking deign is so creative, as most DeRosa pieces are.  It is signed on the back “R DeRosa sterling”.  This is in excellent … Continue reading “DEROSA sparkling emerald green baguettes and clear rhinestones bracelet set in sterling silver”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN earrings with long oval agate centers accented by turquoises and set in 850 silver with 10k ear wires

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN earrings with long oval agate centers accented by turquoises and set in gilt 850 silver with 10k yellow gold ear wires.  Decorated with fleur-de-lis shaped prongs holding the agate and two leaves on the sides, these are very special.  For pierced ears, these are 1-5/8″ long, not counting the hooks, and 1/2″ wide.  View  … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN earrings with long oval agate centers accented by turquoises and set in 850 silver with 10k ear wires”

DEROSA Retro fur clip with blue kite shaped unfoiled rhinestones along with clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA Retro fur clip with blue kite shaped unfoiled rhinestones along with clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting. The swirling and overlapping Retro design is a favorite of DeRosa, well balanced and beautifully made, and this was from the 1940s. Signed “R DeRosa sterling” on the back, it is 2″ by 2″.  … Continue reading “DEROSA Retro fur clip with blue kite shaped unfoiled rhinestones along with clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting”

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”