DeROSA sterling silver and clear rhinestones fur clip and earrings, 1947

DeROSA rhodium plated sterling silver and clear rhinestones fur clip and earrings made in 1947 according to a magazine advertisement from that year.  The swirling and pierced design is beautiful and the lover’s knots and wire work filigree adds even more interest.  The clip is 3″ long and clip back earrings are 1-1/4″ and they … Continue reading “DeROSA sterling silver and clear rhinestones fur clip and earrings, 1947”

STERLING silver mid-century modern bracelet made up of seven decorated links

STERLING silver mid-century modern bracelet made up of seven decorated links, each with a little stylized flower, leaves and graduated beads.  It is signed “sterling” on the back and is 7-1/2″ by 1-1/4″ wide, total weight 2.5 ounces. It has it’s safety chain, and it has that nice weighty and smooth finish that’s one of … Continue reading “STERLING silver mid-century modern bracelet made up of seven decorated links”

MIRIAM HASKELL Frank Hess carved walnuts dress clip with wood beads and antiqued gold tone leaves

MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess carved walnuts dress clip with wood beads and antiqued gold tone leaves, 3-5/8″.  A Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell, it is unsigned as was typical for this era, circa 1940.  A similar walnut and beads piece can be seen in the book “Miriam Haskell Jewelry” by Gordon & Pamfiloff page … Continue reading “MIRIAM HASKELL Frank Hess carved walnuts dress clip with wood beads and antiqued gold tone leaves”

EISENBERG ORIGINAL leaf fur clip with green enameled veins and dazzling clear rhinestones

EISENBERG ORIGINAL leaf fur clip with green enameled veins and dazzling clear rhinestones, a brilliant combination, circa 1945.  This is large at  3-5/8″ by 3-1/3″.  This wonderful clip can be seen in the book, “Eisenberg Originals, The Golden Years of Fashion, Jewelry and Fragrance, 1920s-1950s” by Sharon Schwartz & Laura Sutton on page 44.  It … Continue reading “EISENBERG ORIGINAL leaf fur clip with green enameled veins and dazzling clear rhinestones”

PEACOCK EYE 14 karat yellow gold  antique stick pin with curving wings on each side

PEACOCK EYE 14 karat yellow gold antique stick pin with curving wings on each side somewhat like the Egyptian style.  It is marked with just the number “14” on the back.  It is 2-5/8″ by 1-1/8″.  The eye is foiled blue and green glass, probably from Gablonz, Czechslovakia, and the pin made in about 1900-1910.  … Continue reading “PEACOCK EYE 14 karat yellow gold  antique stick pin with curving wings on each side”

CAPRI star brooch with dragon’s breath cabochons, caramel teardrop shaped rhinestones and rose colored aurora borealis

CAPRI star brooch with dragon’s breath cabochons, caramel teardrop shaped rhinestones and rose colored aurora borealis set in textured gold tone metal, signed on the back “Capri”, 3″ across.  Dragon’s breath was a Czechoslovakian glass process where metal was added to molten glass giving it this particular coloring and rainbow effect.  Capri jewelry was made … Continue reading “CAPRI star brooch with dragon’s breath cabochons, caramel teardrop shaped rhinestones and rose colored aurora borealis”