Chic Double LEOPARD Heads Rhinestone Pave' & Enamel Necklace Such chic European style this vintage necklace displays with its duo of enamel and pave’ rhinestone panther heads on a hefty wheat-link chain. The gold-plated necklace is
18 1/2" long and the center ring and panther ornament is 3 ¾" long and about 1 ½" high when the chain is straight.

The cast panther heads are crystal rhinestone pave’ with black enamel spots and emerald marquises rhinestone eyes. The ring is set with crystals chatons too. The fold-over clasp keeps the ¼" tubular wheat chain secure. Surprisingly, this statement piece is not signed yet it is in wonderful condition.

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Large & Vibrant Multicolor Rhinestone Parrot Pin, New/Old Stock with Box This new/old store stock rhinestone parrot pin is a vivid tropical treat in multicolor rhinestones. The large parrot brooch is 3 ¾" long and is positively radiant in her jewel-bedecked feathers. All the stones are entirely prong-set in brilliant gold-plated mountings.From the outer wing in the colors are: orange, emerald, ruby, bright sapphire blue, and amethyst. She stands on a large black chaton and her eye is a black marquise; the citrine marquise beak has a ruby above and a citrine below.

The pin closes with a safety clasp. This bright bird is in brilliant "like new" condition and comes in a hard-plastic jewel box with reversible navy/burgundy velveteen presentation pad.

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Glitzy New/Old Store Stock Rhinestone Cat Pin with Wagging Tail, Orig. Box This new/old store stock rhinestone cat pin is set with a luscious combination of crystal and colored facetted rhinestones—and she wags her tail to show her pride with her glitzy image! The pin is 3 ¾" tall and 1 5/8" wide. She has big emerald marquise eyes, an amethyst nose, a marigold jeweled collar, white pear-shaped ears, and applied wire whiskers. This pretty kitty sits on a jet rhinestone ledge over which her link-set tail sways.

All the stones are prong-set in rhodium-plated mounting; the pin closes with a safety clasp. This fabulous feline is in excellent, unworn condition and comes in a hard-plastic jewel box with reversible navy/burgundy faux suede presentation pad.  

Darling Plastic SNOWMAN Pin with Working THERMOMETER--Like New Cond! This jolly snowman is so cute and with his fully functional thermometer he’s ready for travel through ice storm or sand storm (picture him on a cotton tank top at the beach!) The circa 1950 plastic figure is just under 2 ¼" tall and is 1" wide. His face, top hat, pipe, and broom are painted in bright hues.

The thermometer is mounted securely on a gold foil paper-board plaque. Watch the temp change as you go from outside to inside! The pin shaft secures with a hook catch. Mr. Snowman is in wonderful condition and will certainly start warm conversations wherever you and he travel!

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1930's Colorful WOOD FRUIT Cha Cha CHARMS Bracelet Let Carmen Miranda juggle fruit on her head—you’ll be far more chic and comfy in this vintage 1930’s charm bracelet of carved and tinted wooden fruit. The brass link chain measures 7 ½" and closes with a spring-ring clasp. The bounty of fruits includes: grapefruit, bananas, plums, pear, apples, and orange. The apples have small, flat bases; the pear and orange have indented bases (the porous wood used for the orange looks like orange peel); the grapefruits have radiating lines from the bottom; and the bananas have ribs!

This cheery cha-cha bracelet is in super condition and all the fruits retain their color—sweet!

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1940's LUCITE & WOOD Large Carved Dancing Starfish Pin This 1940’s era starfish pin combines crystal Lucite with stained wood for a natural-but-enhanced taste of the sea. The dancing sea creature is 3" wide, 2 ¾" high and 5/8" deep. The wood is hand-carved and the Lucite is also hand=carved and polished like glass. There is a small white speck on the front on the right inside leg; it appears to be inside the Lucite. There are no cracks or chips in either the Lucite or the wood layers.

The pin has a simple c-clasp. This fanciful, five-legged fish looks very chic on white (but she was too playful and would not cooperate with me!) and really stands out on colors. Any season, try the Seaside Salsa with your sassy starfish pin!

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Vintage NAPIER Elephant Head Pendant Necklace This realistically modeled elephant’s head pendant by Napier has a soft, matte finish that adds that sense of fine art and haute fashion to the design. Measuring 3" across and 2" in height, the face is 5/8" deep. The elephant’s ears are bright-polished on the ruffled edges and the wrinkled trunk turns up for good luck.

The back of the pendant has the "NAPIER" mark. Two chains, each 12 ¼" in length, make a necklace of about 25 ½" overall including the spring-ring clasp.

This "safari statement" necklace is in wonderful condition and blends both wild and chic in one quality piece.

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Vintage HUGE Enamel Dimensional PEACOCK Pin Signed PISCITELLI , Jewel Eyes If you’d like a peacock but your neighbors don’t like squawking birds near, this proud bird is a superb alternative! This vintage beauty has height at 3 5/8" and depth too: about 11/16".

The plumes are in full array and enameled in sparkling sapphire blue, steel blue-gray and emerald green. The feathers themselves have bright gold plating and rich detail. Mr. Peacock’s body stands proudly in front of his beautiful plumage and is topped with a little curl at the crest. His eyes are cut-glass foiled sapphire marquises.

The back of the brooch has a safety clasp pin and is signed "Piscitelli." This memorable bird is in immaculate condition and guaranteed to be seen—but not heard!

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1930's Gloved Hand & Black Enameled Dahlia Flower Pin A hand offering a flower has long been a popular decorative motif in glassware, porcelain and jewelry—this example from the 1930’s is in gilt brass and enamel and measures 1 15/16" wide by 1 3./8" high. The gloved hand has spades embossed on the cuff. The glossy black dahlia (hmm--what does this symbolize in the language of flowers?) has a prong-set rhinestone in the center.

The Victorian style pin is secured with a C clasp and is in lovely condition.

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Lively 1940's Carved WOOD Buckin' Bronco HORSE Pin with Rein & Tail This 1940’s era carved wood buckin’ bronco horse pin is a natural choice for the lover of equine accessories. The lively figural pin measures 3" tall and about 4" from ears to tail. The hand-craved, chocolate brown wood body is accented with a yellow glass eye and a red gimp rein. The fluffy twine tail adds a dimensional and whimsical character.

The pin has a riveted steel plate with C clasp. A fun carved horse whose spirit won’t be broken and who’ll lend a lot of spirit to your jewel wardrobe!

 

Vintage Silhouette Brass Ribbons CAT Pin with Emerald Rhinestone Eyes I was instantly drawn to this vintage brass-tone cat pin done in the style of a silhouette of metal ribbons—this feline has a very proud stance and a warm, personable face. This pretty kitty is 2 1/8" high and 1 ½’ wide, and about 5/8" deep.

The body finish is antiqued brass and has tiny ribs in the casting which undulates to define the curves of the chest, haunches, and tail. Her face is well detailed with plump cheeks, whiskers, and two bright emerald green rhinestone eyes. The pin has a safety clasp. This unsigned beauty is in excellent condition and her unique "open" body allows the fabric of your garment beneath to show through. What a fashionable feline!

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1960's FRENCH POODLE Highly Domed Body Jet Rhinestone Pave' & Enamel Pin This ultra fashionable vintage French poodle is wearing her midnight black coat of jet rhinestones and has japanned (enameled) her body to match—how chic! The pin measures 2 1/8" wide by nearly 2" tall and is ½" deep at her half-domed body. All the glass stones are round except for three marquises serving as feet. Two small red rhinestones peek out at her eye and the tip of her nose.

The back of the body shows the strong construction, also enameled. The pin has a safety clasp and is enameled halfway. Surprisingly, this well-made pooch is not signed but she is in tres fine condition. In Paris or Panama, a well-bred and sharply dressed pet is always in style!

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Vintage Good Luck ELEPHANTS Walk Ivory Plastic Bangle Bracelet A parade of pachyderms wends its way around this vintage molded ivory plastic bangle bracelet. The bangle is ¾" wide with an inner opening of 2 5/8". The relief molded elephants all have their trunks up for good luck. Around the edges are beaded borders.

The bangle has an inner seam at the center, no maker’s mark, and is in wonderful condition. For a bit of the artificial African safari vibe, try this fun bracelet with wood or other plastic or Bakelite style to add some animalistic chic!

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Fierce Feline Vintage GERMANY Two-Color Diamond-Cut Aluminum CATPin! This novel Germany aluminum pin depicts either a very frightening feline or a very frightened one! The bright silver, radiating diamond-cut, top layer of the pin is incised to reveal the copper-color under layer. This fashionable cat is 1 5/8" high and 1 ¼" wide. The face is sharply cut with angled eyes, nose, whiskers, and open mouth.

The safety clasp pin is attached with a rivet and is stamped "Made in Germany." This mid-century whimsy is in excellent condition and will add sparkle and style as it charms—or chills?—your admirers!

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1930's Figural BAKELITE Carved & Pierced SQUIRREL& Nut Pin This adorable vintage carved Bakelite pin is unusual not only for its cute subject: a bushy-tailed squirrel with a nut—but also its rare burgundy wine color.

The bar measures 1 ¾" wide by just under ½" high and 3/16" thick. Ms. Squirrel is 2 3/8" high and 1 ½" wide. The Bakelite is pierced to separate the tail from the body of the squirrel and incised to delineate the ear, front paw, and leg. A brass ring connects the bar to Ms. Squirrel. The nickel pin shaft has a safety clasp. This circa 1935 pin does test very positive as Bakelite and is in excellent condition.

This is a store Special and does not qualify for further discount, however, most shop items are eligible for the current special (see top of page) so please be sure to browse. New items are added every day!