AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN citrine bracelet with lovely faceted oval citrines in a heavily gold plated silver filigree setting

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN 12K yellow gold and citrine bracelet with lovely faceted oval citrines in a heavily gold plated silver filigree setting. This wonderfully detailed bracelet has seven links and is 7″ by 3/4″.  There is a mark on the tongue that says “K12”, which is 50% pure gold and 50% other metals. The word “citrine” comes … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN citrine bracelet with lovely faceted oval citrines in a heavily gold plated silver filigree setting”

MB BOUCHER figural fish brooch in gold plated sterling with a topaz colored unfoiled rhinestone belly

MB BOUCHER figural fish brooch in gold plated sterling with a topaz colored unfoiled rhinestone belly and clear rhinestone accents, 3″ by 2″.  The design is amazing with ruffled and overlapping fins and tail and a swirl for an eye.  This is not signed clearly because all you can see it the very tip of … Continue reading “MB BOUCHER figural fish brooch in gold plated sterling with a topaz colored unfoiled rhinestone belly”

DEROSA sparkling clear rhinestone crescent shaped earrings set in rhodium plated sterling

DEROSA sparkling clear rhinestone crescent shaped  earrings set in rhodium plated sterling silver with inset wire work filigree, 1-1/2″ by 1″ clip backs.  These are each signed on the back “R DeRosa” and from an advertisement I have seen, they were made in 1936.  Classy, elegant and in excellent vintage condition, they have the wonderful … Continue reading “DEROSA sparkling clear rhinestone crescent shaped earrings set in rhodium plated sterling”

PEACOCK EYE Dutch Art Deco bracelet in textured silver with colorful glass peacock eye cabochons and applied wavy silver designs

PEACOCK EYE Dutch Art Deco bracelet in textured silver with colorful glass peacock eye cabochons and applied wavy silver designs, 7″ wearable length by 1″ wide.  I am not an expert on this setting style, but I think it is from the Amsterdam School of design, or Dutch Art Deco, and made in the 1930s. … Continue reading “PEACOCK EYE Dutch Art Deco bracelet in textured silver with colorful glass peacock eye cabochons and applied wavy silver designs”

DEJA double flower bouquet bracelet of transparent red glass beads and clear rhinestones on a gold tone mesh band

DEJA double flower bouquet bracelet of transparent red glass beads and clear rhinestones on a gold tone mesh band.  It is signed in tiny letters on the back of the decorative element “Deja” and the last two photos show this.  It is 6-5/8″ by 1-1/4″. I have been told that the name “Deja” was changed … Continue reading “DEJA double flower bouquet bracelet of transparent red glass beads and clear rhinestones on a gold tone mesh band”

NECKLACE artisan made of blue beads with a beautiful hand blown art glass bead in the center

NECKLACE artisan made of blue beads with a beautiful hand blown art glass bead in the center.  It is 27″ long so it slips over your head with no catch needed, and it’s shown doubled up in this photo. The beads are alternating faceted aurora borealis crystals and blue enameled ovals, really special.   View   View   … Continue reading “NECKLACE artisan made of blue beads with a beautiful hand blown art glass bead in the center”

LC Mark ASIAN water man brooch carrying water containers across his shoulders

ASIAN LC Mark water man brooch carrying his water containers across his shoulders, 3″.  Set in silver tone with beautiful detailed enameling, cloisonnĂ© and glass beads, signed on the back and made by Rice-Weiner circa 1941, designer Lois C Mark,  marked “pat D 129,573”, date 1941 for LC Mark. This can be seen in Brunialti’s … Continue reading “LC Mark ASIAN water man brooch carrying water containers across his shoulders”

Silson smiling happy fish fur clip with purple enamel

SILSON purple enameled smiling figural fish fur clip with lavender enameled on gold tone, 3-1/4″.  Circa 1940s, it’s a nice example of their work.  The top of the clip is marked “Silson”.     View   #X21895   $98.00

MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess blue glass beads and glass pearls flower bouquet brooch, a large 5-1/8″

MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess blue glass beads and glass pearls flower bouquet brooch, 5-1/8″ by 2-3/4″.  Frank Hess was the head designer at Miriam Haskell and many of the early pieces were not signed, like this one, circa 1940.  The glass pearls on one blossom have a slightly rougher finish than on the other … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess blue glass beads and glass pearls flower bouquet brooch, a large 5-1/8″”