DEROSA two twinkling clear rhinestone dainty star pins, a set of two. One is 1-1/3″ and one is 1″. Only the larger one is signed “DeRosa” along one side. We called these “Scatter pins” back in the 1950s and wore them 2-3 at a time, high on the shoulder. This set was made in the … Continue reading “DEROSA two twinkling clear rhinestone star pins, called scatter pins and worn in multiples”
JOLLE charming fly on a leaf brooch marked “Jolle sterling” on the back, a leaf with curled up edges, just like a real leaf, and an insect that has lit on the leaf. Topaz colored rhinestone dew drops and orange rhinestone eyes complete the piece, and it is set in gold plated sterling silver, 2-1/2″ … Continue reading “JOLLE charming fly on a leaf brooch marked “Jolle sterling” on the back, a leaf with curled up edges, just like a real leaf, and an insect”
DECO style necklace with lapis blue colored glass cabochons set in silver. The necklace is 15-1/2″ long and the front portion 3″ long. The applied wire work looks lacy looking and there is a faintly etched design on the back too. From the 1920s, this is very unusual and interesting. View View View View View … Continue reading “DECO style necklace with lapis blue colored glass cabochons set in silver”
AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance inspired turquoise and garnets earrings in an 800/1000 silver setting, 1-3/4″ total length from the top of the wire to the bottom of the earring and 1/2″ at the most wide. The silver has lovely designs on all the sides, and the two pieces on each earring allows extra movement. View View View … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance inspired turquoise and garnets earrings in an 800/1000 silver setting”
TANA ACTON sterling silver wire wrapped asymmetrical cuff bracelet. The rhythm of light passing through the wire is lovely, and this airy classic design is perfect to wear with almost anything, from dressy to jeans. The wearable size is 6-1/2″ and somewhat adjustable and with widths graduating from 2″ in the center down to 1″ … Continue reading “TANA ACTON sterling silver wire wrapped asymmetrical cuff bracelet”
DEROSA aqua enameled starfish brooch in gold plated sterling silver, 1-7/8″ by 1-7/8″. It is signed “R DeRosa sterling” on the back and it was made in the late 1940s. As you can see in the magnified photo, some of the aqua enamel is missing here and there, but it is visible only under close … Continue reading “DEROSA aqua enameled starfish brooch in gold plated sterling silver”
PEACOCK EYE Arts & Crafts parure set in textured silver metal with colorful glass peacock eye cabochons and earrings with clip backs. It is not often you find an entire matching group like this one. Peacock eyes are made of crystal or glass over a silver foil, and according to Ginger Moro, some were made … Continue reading “PEACOCK EYE Arts & Crafts parure set in textured silver with colorful glass peacock eye cabochons and earrings with clip backs”
ARTS and CRAFTS style rare hammered sterling silver bracelet with green enamel centers and etched designs on the links. It is a 7″ wearable length and 1-1/4″ wide with an invisible catch. It tests as having sterling content with a rare earth magnet, so I assume it at least has a high sterling content, and … Continue reading “ARTS and CRAFTS style rare hammered sterling silver bracelet with green enamel centers and etched designs on the links”
CAROLEE 1997 Limited Edition figural clown brooch called the “Balancing Act”. This is a clown on a unicycle mechanical brooch with a turning wheel, clear rhinestone pave body with colored accents and all in a gold plated setting, 1-7/8″. It is signed on the back “Carolee” with the copyright mark. This is in excellent condition … Continue reading “CAROLEE 1997 Limited Edition clown unicycle mechanical brooch, clear rhinestone pave”
DEROSA trumpet flower fur clip with red unfoiled rhinestones in a setting of gold plated sterling silver. The flower in the center is cleverly set at a slight angle, making it easy to the center red rhinestone when it is worn, and the curving leaves and scrolls add grace to the design. It is signed … Continue reading “DEROSA trumpet flower fur clip with red unfoiled rhinestones in a setting of gold plated sterling silver”