CIRO transparent framed basket brooch with the “Ciro” tag with plique-a-jour like transparent blue background and spider web design

CIRO transparent framed basket brooch with the “Ciro” tag, a real beauty with a plique-a-jour type transparent blue background with a spider web design and a frame of brilliant clear and blue rhinestones, and a basket of flowers in the center with red, clear, and green rhinestones, all in a gold plated frame.  This is … Continue reading “CIRO transparent framed basket brooch with the “Ciro” tag with plique-a-jour like transparent blue background and spider web design”

SHULTZ bakelite laminated bangle with yellow swirl center and multi-colored check edges

SHULTZ bakelite laminated bangle with yellow swirl center and multi-colored check edges, 2-1/2″ by 1″ by 1/3″.  Ron Schultz creates his wonderful jewelry using only vintage circa 1940 bakelite, and every piece is his own original work, made prior to 2010.  It is signed and in excellent condition.  The last photo is shows one idea … Continue reading “SHULTZ bakelite laminated bangle with yellow swirl center and multi-colored check edges”

JULIANA D&E DeLizza and Elster brooch with green and brown with antiqued gold tones leaves

JULIANA D&E DeLizza and Elster brooch with green and orange rhinestones accented by overlapping antiqued gold tones leaves.  There’s a hook on the back for a chain so this can be worn on a chain as a pendent necklace, too.  It is one of my favorite Juliana styles with the layers of gold metal leaves … Continue reading “JULIANA D&E DeLizza and Elster brooch with green and brown with antiqued gold tones leaves”

DEROSA flower fur clip with three curled and pierced petals surrounding a lovely glass pearl center

DEROSA flower fur clip with three curled and pierced petals surrounding a lovely glass pearl center with the petals, leaves and stems lined with clear rhinestones, some of which have turned gray.  The flower petals are a soft pink enamel and the leaves and bracts are green.  Because this came to me with finish damage, … Continue reading “DEROSA flower fur clip with three curled and pierced petals surrounding a lovely glass pearl center”

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 advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original on illustration board

MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original painted on illustration board.  The lady wears an amazing set of a coil bracelet and lariat necklace that seem to be made of green poured glass and glass beads, designed by Frank Hess. What fun the feather in her hat is, as … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL advertising art work by Larry Austin, an 8″ by 10″ original 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”