LARRY VRBA hinged brooch with a golden horse head at the top, wonderful red textured stones and purple cabochons

LARRY VRBA hinged brooch with a golden horse head at the top, wonderful red textured stones and purple cabochons, and glass pearls, all set in gold tone.  In addition he has added several different kinds of aurora borealis stones, as well as red faceted glass beads and clear rhinestone flat backs and roundelles.  Signed on … Continue reading “LARRY VRBA hinged brooch with a golden horse head at the top, wonderful red textured stones and purple cabochons”

JAC JORGE COHEN 835 silver brooch with crystal, onyx, crysophase, clear rhinestones and marcasites, Amsterdam circa 1980s

JAC JORGE COHEN 835 silver brooch with crystal, onyx, crysophase, clear rhinestones and marcasites, circa 1980s.  This is Dutch brooch was made between 1982 and 1993 in Amsterdam, the Neatherlands.  His small company often worked in 835 sterling silver, and we have had other pieces of his jewelry.  Other pieces by this Dutch maker can … Continue reading “JAC JORGE COHEN 835 silver brooch with crystal, onyx, crysophase, clear rhinestones and marcasites, Amsterdam circa 1980s”

FLORAL brooch with very soft yellow unfoiled rhinestone flowers and clear foiled rhinestone leaves and accents

FLORAL brooch with very soft yellow unfoiled rhinestone flowers and clear foiled rhinestone leaves and accents, all set in both silver and gold tone metal.  This beauty is 3-1/8″ long and so well designed, with interesting layers. While it has some grayed rhinestones, it is still a wonderful stylized bouquet with elements that curl in … Continue reading “FLORAL brooch with very soft yellow unfoiled rhinestone flowers and clear foiled rhinestone leaves and accents”

JADE Jadeite and 14 karat yellow gold setting with wire twist around the jade, beading and then a raised flower and leaves design

JADE and 14 karat jadeite yellow gold setting with wire twist around the jade, followed by beading and then a raised flower and leaves design on each shoulder.  It is size 6-1/2 and 1/2″ by 1/3″ across the front. It is marked with “14k” on the inside.  The total weight including the jade stone is … Continue reading “JADE Jadeite and 14 karat yellow gold setting with wire twist around the jade, beading and then a raised flower and leaves design”