DEROSA Deco fur clip with topaz color and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA Deco fur clip with topaz color and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting. This lovely clip is signed on the back “R DeRosa sterling”, it is 1-3/4″ by 1-1/4″ and was made in the 1940s.  We have also had this in red shown HERE, but the red one is sold separately. … Continue reading “DEROSA Deco fur clip with topaz color and clear rhinestones in a gold plated sterling silver setting”

HOBE spectacular brooch with rose pink colored glass star sapphire look cabochon center

HOBE spectacular brooch with rose pink colored glass star sapphire look cabochon center.  Set in sterling silver with rose and yellow gold plating, it has the intricate hand wrought flowers, leaves and wire work that the Hobe of this era was prized for.  It is a nice size at 2-1/8″ by 1-1/2″ and just look … Continue reading “HOBE spectacular brooch with rose pink colored glass star sapphire look cabochon center”

DEROSA parure, a four piece set of jewelry with filigree bows, clear rhinestones and dangling glass pearls in gold plated sterling silver settings

DEROSA parure, a four piece set of jewelry with filigree bows, clear rhinestones and dangling glass pearls in gold plated sterling silver settings.  It includes a necklace that is 15″ long with a center element that is 3″ wide and 2″ deep; the brooch that is 2″ by 1-1/2″; a smaller 1″ bow pin and … Continue reading “DEROSA parure, a four piece set of jewelry with filigree bows, clear rhinestones and dangling glass pearls in gold plated sterling silver settings”

DEROSA flower fur clip, a red and clear rhinestone flower in a gold plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA flower fur clip, a red and clear rhinestone flower in a gold plated sterling silver setting.  It is signed on the clip back “R DeRosa sterling”, 2-3/4″ by 1-1/2″.  This wonderful design was made in a couple of other color combinations, too, so it must have been a popular clip back in the 1940s … Continue reading “DEROSA flower fur clip, a red and clear rhinestone flower in a gold plated sterling silver setting”

DEROSA dress clip of a clear glass circle with a faceted edge and multi-layered brass flowers, each with a bead center

DEROSA dress clip of a clear glass circle with a lightly faceted edge and multi-layered brass flowers, each with a bead center. It is signed “R DeRosa” on the back, from the 1940s and it is 2-3/4″ long and 2″ wide.   DeRosa made several varieties of the circle clip, and this original design art work … Continue reading “DEROSA dress clip of a clear glass circle with a faceted edge and multi-layered brass flowers, each with a bead center”

DEROSA two twinkling clear rhinestone star pins, called scatter pins and worn in multiples

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”

DECO style necklace with lapis blue colored glass cabochons set in silver

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

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

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”