DEROSA regal brooch enameled black oval has a crown, three fleur-de-lis with clear rhinestones and glass pearls

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

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

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”

PEACOCK EYE small antique pin in an Arts and Crafts design, black and white enamel in the small heart shapes

PEACOCK EYE small antique pin in an Arts and Crafts design in a gold colored brass setting with black and white enamel in the small heart shapes, a tiny piece missing.  It is 1-1/2″ by 1″.  The eye is foiled blue and green glass, probably from Gabonz, Czechslovakia, and the brooch was made in about … Continue reading “PEACOCK EYE small antique pin in an Arts and Crafts design, black and white enamel in the small heart shapes”

DEROSA brooch with purple, teal, red and pale blue rhinestones and glass pearls and accented with clear rhinestones and tiny green enameled leaves around the edge

DEROSA brooch with purple, teal, red and pale blue rhinestones and glass pearls and accented with clear rhinestones and tiny green enameled leaves around the edge.  It was made in the 1940s and is signed “DeRosa sterling” on the back.  It is a lovely feminine piece that is 2″ by 1-5/8″.  View  View  View  View … Continue reading “DEROSA brooch with purple, teal, red and pale blue rhinestones and glass pearls and accented with clear rhinestones and tiny green enameled leaves around the edge”

DEROSA Retro bows fur clip with purple and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA Retro ribbons fur clip with purple and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting from the 1940s.  Signed “R DeRosa sterling” on the back, it is 2-3/4″ by 2-1/3″.  The bold graphic design and the curve and rhythm of these Retro designs by DeRosa are very appealing, and this one is no … Continue reading “DEROSA Retro bows fur clip with purple and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting”

DECO era pools of light rock crystal ball dangling earrings with the silver flower surround

DECO era pools of light rock crystal ball dangling earrings with the silver flower surround and a clear rhinestone at the top of each earring, these are almost antiques now!  The total length 2″ with 1/2″ orbs and with screw backs typical of this era, circa 1930.  I enjoy the luminescent look of these rock … Continue reading “DECO era pools of light rock crystal ball dangling earrings with the silver flower surround”

DEROSA flowers in the wind design bracelet with red rhinestones in gold plated sterling

DEROSA flower links bracelet with red rhinestones set in gold plated sterling silver, and it’s safety chain, made in about 1940.  DeRosa created interesting pieces with curved settings like this bracelet, and it reminds me of the repeating curves of the blowing wind. It is 7″ by 7/8″ and signed “DeRosa sterling”.  DeRosa made jewelry … Continue reading “DEROSA flowers in the wind design bracelet with red rhinestones in gold plated sterling”