SHULTZ bakelite tan bangle with colorful dots, 2-1/2″ by 1″ by 1/4″. This one has been in my personal collection and, over time, it has turned from white to a deep cream, as you can see in the progression of photos. That is what genuine vintage bakelite does, and part of the fun of owning it. Ron Schultz creates his … Continue reading “SHULTZ bakelite tan dot bangle”
VICTORIAN 9 ct banded Scottish agate ball drop earrings for pierced ears, each ball is slightly over 1/2″ and the entire length including the hooks is 1-1/2″. One earring is lightly marked “_75” which I think is “375” for 9 carat yellow gold. The last photo shows the size on a real person, but the … Continue reading “VICTORIAN 9 ct banded agate ball drop earrings”
VICTORIAN antique Whitby jet bracelet with hand painted green Tyrolean boy and faceted links. It’s 6-1/8″ relaxed size and stretches to 6-1/3″ with a 1-1/2″ wide front and 1-1/8″ back. Green boy or gypsy portrait pieces like this were popular circa 1860s. This exact piece was featured in the May-June Issue of “Antiques Diary, Britain”, … Continue reading “VICTORIAN Whitby jet bracelet green Tyrolean boy 1860”
DEROSA fur clip with a gorgeous oval purple rhinestone center, pale yellow baguette rhinestones, and artificial pearls with tiny clear rhinestone accents, what a rich and lovely combination! It is set in a starburst of yellow- and rose-gold washed sterling, just dazzling. This is circa 1945 and it is 2-5/8″ by 2-1/8″. Some of the … Continue reading “DEROSA fur clip purple center rhinestone, pale yellow baguettes set n yellow and rose gold washed sterling”
HOBE very rare sterling and rhinestone purse ornament or buckle, a huge 5″ by 3-1/3″! It was probably a purse ornament with clips on the back to hold it in place, or a buckle. Spectacular is the perfect word for this, both in size and design. All hand made circa 1950, the leaves and coils … Continue reading “HOBE very rare 5″ sterling and rhinestone purse ornament, a huge whopping 5″”
SHULTZ unusual bakelite butterscotch marbled bangle with wonderful applied multi-colored ribs in a rainbow of colors, 2-1/2″ by 1-1/4″ by 1/3″. NOTE: The pale yellow color in the photographs is a bit darker in person. Bangles similar to this piece is in the book “Shultz Bakelite Jewelry” by Karima Parry, page 64-65. The last photo … Continue reading “SHULTZ bakelite butterscotch marbled bangle, multi-colored ribs in a rainbow of colors”
BRACELET of round aurora borealis rhinestones in a slight domed shape and set all in gold tone metal with very slight finish wear on the back only, and a safety chain for added security, 7-1/2″ by 1-1/2″ wide. This is a fabulous bracelet and even better in person. It literally throws sparkling lights all over … Continue reading “BRACELET of round aurora borealis rhinestones”
REGENCY parure of a bracelet, brooch and earrings with pressed glass pink and rose aurora borealis leaves, pink marquis and red and aurora borealis rhinestone set in matte gray metal, signed “Regency” on the back, bracelet 7″ by 1″, brooch 2-1/8″ by 2-1/8″, clip back unsigned matching earrings 1-1/2″, all circa 1960. Photos just don’t … Continue reading “REGENCY parure of a bracelet, brooch and earrings with pressed glass pink and rose aurora borealis leaves, pink marquis”
MIRIAM HASKELL by Frank Hess designed brooch with the lovely purple and pink glass leaves and clear rhinestone accents, 3-1/8″ by 2″. The setting is gold colored metal branches of tiny flowers, seen again on the back. Unsigned, as Hess’ jewelry was, it is circa 1930. View #H18804 $498.00
EDWARDIAN era English sterling three-footed ring box with a gathered tan silk lining and the engraved initials “KW” on the top. Hallmarked on the bottom for the maker “SB&L” (S Blackensee & Sons Ltd) and 1911, it is 1-7/8″ by 1-1/3″ and 1″ high. The under side of the top lid is gilt, a nice … Continue reading “EDWARDIAN era sterling ring box, Blackensee, 1911”