VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent

VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent that is 1-5/8″ . The crescent is reminiscent of the mysteries of the moon, often symbolizing rebirth.  These sparkling pastes test as having a large lead content, hence their brilliance.  The crescent moon is a sign of feminine energy.  … Continue reading “VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent”

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN regal Maltese cross pendant with blue enamel and clear rhinestones

NETTIE ROSENSTEIN regal Maltese cross pendant with blue enamel, a gold tone cross symbol,  and clear rhinestones in a gold plated setting with clear rhinestones accented with fleur-de-lis, circa 1965.  The wide chain is 22″ long and the pendant 2-1/3″.  Signed on the back “Nettie Rosenstein” it is in excellent sparkling condition. This is the … Continue reading “NETTIE ROSENSTEIN regal Maltese cross pendant with blue enamel and clear rhinestones”

FRED HARVEY style Dragon’s breath and sterling silver bracelet

DRAGON’S BREATH Fred Harvey style Dragon’s breath and sterling silver bracelet, 6-1/2″” wearable size including the 1″ opening and slightly adjustable, 1-1/16″ inch across the front and the total weight is 0.8 ounces.  Dragon’s breath was a Czechoslovakian product where metal was added to molten glass giving it this particular coloring and rainbow effect, and … Continue reading “FRED HARVEY style Dragon’s breath and sterling silver bracelet”

DEROSA yellow and red enameled dogwood flower necklace with green enameled leaves

DEROSA dogwood flower necklace with beautifully enameled yellow and deep red petals with green leaves accented with clear rhinestones.   In a gold plated setting from the 1940s, it is 15″ wearable length and the flower is 2-1/8″ by 2-1/8″. It is signed on the back of the flower “R DeRosa” and on the clasp “sterling”.  … Continue reading “DEROSA yellow and red enameled dogwood flower necklace with green enameled leaves”