MIRIAM HASKELL Hess early unsigned wooden beads and leaves necklace, bracelet and brooch

MIRIAM HASKELL Hess early unsigned wooden beads and leaves necklace, bracelet and brooch, necklace 15″ by 2″ wide, bracelet 7″ wearable length and about 1″ wide cords and brooch 3-1/3″. A Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell set, it is unsigned as was typical for this era, circa 1940.  View   View   View    View … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL Hess early unsigned wooden beads and leaves necklace, bracelet and brooch”

VICTORIAN dramatic sterling silver sash brooch with citrine-colored stone center

VICTORIAN dramatic sterling silver sash brooch with citrine-colored beautifully faceted unfoiled glass center stone, 3-1/2″ by 3-1/4″.  The intricate designs with shell shapes and scroll details around serve to further highlight it. Looking through that center unfoiled stone, you can see the design shining through. If you look very carefully, you can see one tiny silver … Continue reading “VICTORIAN dramatic sterling silver sash brooch with citrine-colored stone center”

DEROSA fern or feather necklace with clear rhinestones, circa 1940

DEROSA fern necklace with brilliant clear rhinestones set in silver tone with a repeating fern or feathers design.  Circa 1940, length 15″ and it has a secure fold-over clasp. DeRosa is one of my very favorite makers, and this lovely DeRosa necklace is one of the reasons why!  It’s in excellent vintage condition.   View   View   … Continue reading “DEROSA fern or feather necklace with clear rhinestones, circa 1940”

SWAROVSKI brilliant fire-breathing dragon brooch

SWAROVSKI brilliant fire-breathing dragon brooch in clear rhinestone pave with invisibly set red rhinestones and a red enameled back, all in hand polished gold plated metal, circa 2000, 2″. This is in excellent condition ready to wear and enjoy.   View   View   #K38966   $128.00

HOBE bracelet with brilliant clear and purple unfoiled rhinestones

HOBE bracelet with brilliant clear and purple unfoiled rhinestones set in hand made gold washed filigree wire work.  It is signed “Hobe” on a rectangular plaque on the back and it is 7-1/4″ by 7/8″.  A 1948 advertisement for a very similar bracelet can be seen in Brunialti’s wonderful book  “Tribute to American Costume Jewelry” … Continue reading “HOBE bracelet with brilliant clear and purple unfoiled rhinestones”

HOBE bracelet that features brilliant unfoiled aqua, pink and clear rhinestones

HOBE bracelet that features brilliant unfoiled aqua, pink and clear rhinestones set in gold washed sterling filigree with braided mesh sides and a safety chain.  The wearable size is 6-3/4″ with a 1-1/2″ by 1-1/3″ center element and 3/4″ wide side elements.  Marked on the back “Hobe” and  ”Design Pat’d”, it is circa late 1940s … Continue reading “HOBE bracelet that features brilliant unfoiled aqua, pink and clear rhinestones”