GEM STONE lovely and unusual brooch/pendant combination with many colored semi-precious cabochons, 2-7/8″ diagonally and 2″ by 2″ square. On the back is a flip-up hook so it can also be worn as a necklace on a chain or a ribbon. Natural zircons are used as diamond substitutes, the red cabochon is a synthetic ruby, … Continue reading “GEM STONE lovely and unusual brooch/pendant combination with multi-colored semi-precious cabochons, natural zircons, red cabochon is a synthetic ruby, aqua, green glass cabochons, synthetic blue spinel, tiger’s eye, synthetic sapphires”
DEROSA fur clip with sparkling unfoiled pink elongated triangular shaped rhinestones and clear rhinestone accents in a gold plated sterling silver setting. Signed on the back “R DeRosa sterling”, it is a nice long size at 3-1/3″ by 2-5/8″ and was made in the 1940s. It is shaped like a stylized bouquet of flowers, really … Continue reading “DEROSA fur clip with sparkling unfoiled pink rhinestones and clear rhinestone accents, gold plated sterling silver”
RICE-WEINER LC Mark water man brooch carrying his water containers across his shoulders, 3″. Set in silver tone metal with beautiful detailed enameling, cloisonne and glass beads, it is signed on the back “pat D 129,573”, and made by Rice-Weiner circa 1941, designer Lois C Mark. This can be seen in Brunialti’s “American Costume Jewelry, … Continue reading “RICE-WEINER LC Mark water man brooch carrying his water containers across his shoulders”
DEROSA fur clip with a lovely blue center rhinestone in a gold plated sterling silver setting, 3″ by 2-1/8″. The flower-like petals have scalloped edges and there are three curling tendrils above them. It is signed on the back “R DeRosa sterling” and it was made in the 1940s. This in excellent condition. DeRosa was … Continue reading “DEROSA fur clip with a lovely blue center rhinestone in a gold plated sterling silver setting, scalloped petals”
BOUCHER floral brooch with clear rhinestones in a silver plated setting, could this be a delphinium? It is marked only with the capital letter “A” and what looks like a hand etched “7761 AKX” on the back, 3-1/4″ by 2″. The stones are in wonderful condition and none of them are gray, they are all … Continue reading “BOUCHER floral delphinium brooch with clear rhinestones in a silver plated setting, marked only with the capital letter “7761 AKX”, no gray stones!””
STARET clear rhinestone flower bouquet brooch in a silver plated setting, circa 1940. It is signed “Staret” on the back and it is 3-1/4″ by 2″. The emerald cut larger stones are really brilliant! STARET jewelry was made for a brief period from about 1940-1947, and they were located in Chicago. There have always been … Continue reading “STARET clear rhinestone flower bouquet brooch in a silver plated setting. no gray stones at all!”
HOBE red, blue and clear rhinestone shamrock shaped screw back earrings, 1-1/2″. Some of the stones show a bit of wear upon very close 5x magnification, but when worn they are sparkling and brilliant. While these are not signed, a was typical of this era, they are definitely by Hobe and they were made in … Continue reading “HOBE red, blue and clear rhinestone shamrock shaped screw back earrings”
DEROSA black enameled brooch with gold plated sterling silver setting and clear rhinestones, signed “R DeRosa sterling”. This regal enameled black oval has a crown, three fleur-de-lis with clear rhinestones and glass pearls in a gold plated setting. It is circled with glass pearls all the way around. There is a flip-up loop so that … Continue reading “DEROSA regal brooch enameled black oval has a crown, three fleur-de-lis with clear rhinestones and glass pearls”
CORO brooch with a bird scene enameled on sterling silver, a two-tone peach colored bird with green leaves, red berries and a wave of blue water at the bottom. Set in a rectangular frame and signed on the back “sterling by Coro”, it is 2-1/8″ by 2″. The enamel work is contemporary and professionally done, … Continue reading “CORO brooch with a bird scene enameled on sterling silver, a two-tone peach colored bird with green leaves, red berries”
DEROSA fur clip with a heart suspended within a heart of clear rhinestones with a red enameled ribbon bow at the top. There is some missing red enamel on the bow and some very slight graying rhinestones, no surprise because this is probably one of the oldest DeRosa pieces we have ever had. I would … Continue reading “DEROSA fur clip with a heart suspended within a heart of clear rhinestones with a red enameled ribbon bow”
