HOBE sterling silver and aqua rhinestone bracelet with each of the five round links decorated with hand made flowers, leaves and ribbons

HOBE sterling silver and aqua rhinestone bracelet with each of the five round links decorated with hand made flowers, leaves and ribbons.  I really like this shade of blue!  While this is not signed it is guaranteed to be by Hobe and made in the 1940s, as the patent number 141,444 shows HERE.  It is … Continue reading “HOBE sterling silver and aqua rhinestone bracelet with each of the five round links decorated with hand made flowers, leaves and ribbons”

DEROSA unusual aqua rhinestone set of a bracelet with glass pearls and two matching pins

DEROSA unusual aqua rhinestone set of a bracelet and two matching pins.  The glass pearl bracelet has a center aqua rhinestone and an aqua enameled flower charm and it is 6-3/4″ wearable length and the charm is 1-1/8″ by 1″, with the design on both sides. The two dainty flower pins have aqua center rhinestones, … Continue reading “DEROSA unusual aqua rhinestone set of a bracelet with glass pearls and two matching pins”

DEROSA fairy ballerina dancer brooch made with a glass pearl face and a clear rhinestone pave tutu dress

DEROSA fairy ballerina dancer figural brooch made with a glass pearl face and a brilliant clear rhinestone pave Classic tutu dress, all in a gold plated setting, 2-1/4″ by 1-1/2″.  This is signed “R DeRosa” on the back and it is a wonderfully graceful design with elegant hand positions.  NOTE: I just noticed… there are … Continue reading “DEROSA fairy ballerina dancer brooch made with a glass pearl face and a clear rhinestone pave tutu dress”

COROCRAFT ballerina dancer fur clip with red glass cabochons and rhinestones, opalescent oval cabochons, 1946

COROCRAFT ballerina dancer fur clip with red glass cabochons and rhinestones, opalescent oval cabochons and tiny sparkling clear rhinestones, all in a gold plated sterling silver setting. She twirls with joy as she dances in her rhinestone tiara and tutu skirt!  It is not signed, but I do have the advertisement for it which says … Continue reading “COROCRAFT ballerina dancer fur clip with red glass cabochons and rhinestones, opalescent oval cabochons, 1946”

DEROSA butterfly brooch with a rich red elongated rhinestone body and red, blue and clear rhinestones

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 glass pearl grapes brooch with clear rhinestone halos around each grape and green and aqua enameled metal leaves

LARRY VRBA glass pearl grapes brooch with clear rhinestone halos around each grape and green and aqua enameled metal leaves.  It is 5-1/3″ by 4″ and signed “Lawrence Vrba” on the back.  This could also be used as a desk or dresser ornament, as well as worn as a brooch.  I often use Larry’s brooches … Continue reading “LARRY VRBA glass pearl grapes brooch with clear rhinestone halos around each grape and green and aqua enameled metal leaves”

LARRY VRBA pearlized flower brooch with two layers of pearlized rippled petals, a round pearlized center and teardrop-shaped clear rhinestone halo

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 rare red and natural wooden bead acorns dress clip by designer Frank Hess, circa 1940

MIRIAM HASKELL rare red and natural wooden bead acorns dress clip by designer Frank Hess, made in about 1940 and 3″ long.  Lovely red acorns are topped by woven natural wood bead caps and accented with little florets on the top.  A design by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell, it is unsigned as was typical … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL rare red and natural wooden bead acorns dress clip by designer Frank Hess, circa 1940”

MIRIAM HASKELL rare acorn brooch by designer Frank Hess in natural and dyed wooden beads and florets in red, green and blue

MIRIAM HASKELL rare acorn brooch by designer Frank Hess in natural and dyed wooden beads and florets in red, green and blue, 3″ long. It has wood grained acorns topped by woven multi-colored bead caps and stars on the pin top, wonderful workmanship and a great combination for this brooch.  A Frank Hess for Miriam … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL rare acorn brooch by designer Frank Hess in natural and dyed wooden beads and florets in red, green and blue”

MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess dress clip of genuine sea shells, carved wood flowers and gold metal leaves

MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess dress clip of genuine sea shells, carved wood flowers and gold metal leaves, 4″ long. A Frank Hess design for Miriam Haskell, it is unsigned as was typical of this era circa 1940, and it is in excellent vintage condition.  The sea shells have lovely natural striation and coloring and … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess dress clip of genuine sea shells, carved wood flowers and gold metal leaves”