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Delicious 5-Link JULIANA Bracelet with Special Effect Pink & Green Stones
This magical D&E Juliana bracelet has a very unusual combination of special-effect, ombre’ colored stones that also have unusual shapes: the marquises have pebbled tops and the domed cabochons have facetted bottoms! All these stones have a lovely melding of peachy-pink and light peridot green—rather like a pastel watermelon effect; the marquises also have an iridescent finish. Light peridot chaton rhinestones in two sizes add extra glitter. The gold-plated bracelet is 7 ½" long, 7/8" wide, and ½" deep. The characteristic five-link construction and fold-over clasp practically "autograph" this Juliana for us. There is light wear to the plating on the back of the oval links only; otherwise, this tantalizing, two-tone D&E bracelet is in super condition.
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Striking AUSTRIA 5 Shades of Topaz Stones Peaked Pin / Pendant, Schreiner Style
This triple-layer "cake" or peaked Austrian brooch has an incredible amount of spark in its cut crystal, unfoiled stones—yes, unfoiled--and they are as brilliant as colored diamonds! The brooch measures 2" in diameter by 1 ¼" high. The lacy "ribbon candy" bands on the edges of the tiers add to the sweetness of the confection. The chatons are a different shade of citrine, topaz, and smoky quartz, are foiled and set closed back. The marquises are topaz and cognac are set open-back and set table-down (as Schreiner often did). Thus, there are five colors of glittering jewels! The center stone is also cognac and set table down which gives a dramatic peak to the brooch.
The reverse shows the solid construction of the piece and the applied "Made in Austria" tag. You will see three looped supports which can be used to slip a chain through and wear the brooch as a pendant! The construction was demanding and the many tiers and stones really give one appreciation of the skill used to make costume jewelry in the past. The brooch has a safety clasp pin and is in excellent condition. The colors are so rich and the reflections are so apparent that they nearly hypnotize you!
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Tribal Chic Vintage NAPIER Golden Leaves Bib Necklace
The shy need not apply for this vintage Napier necklace as the size, design, and sound effects will make sure you get lots of attention! Each gold-plated, crimped leaf drop in this tribal chic bib measures 2 5/8" and the spread across the front is 6 5/8" The total length of the gold-plated link chain is 15 ¼" and the spring ring secures at an oval tagged stamped "Napier." There is a gentle clinking sound when you walk as the leaves flutter with movement and there is continual brilliance as the crimped curves reflect in all directions. This circa 1970 bib is has a brilliant finish and is in excellent condition.
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Dramatic WEISS Jet Black Rhinestone Pave' Pansy Pin
This magical WEISS pansy is enameled entirely in black and pave’ set with opaque jet rhinestones in several sizes. The dimensional flower measures 2 1/8" across and ½" deep. The open design sparkles with chatons set among the zigzag edged petals; a pear shape jet stone forms the eye of the pansy. The back of the flower has a safety clasp pin and the cast "WEISS" signature. There is slight loss of enamel on the pin shaft only; otherwise, this midnight magic Weiss pansy is in excellent condition.
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Vintage WHITING & DAVIS 3-Coil Golden Mesh Snake Bracelet
This vintage Whiting & Davis gold-plated mesh snake bracelet coils three times and ends in realistically stamped head and tail. The bracelet measures 2 ¼" in width, each coil is a little over ½" wide, and the inner diameter is 2". However, it can easily uncoil to slide higher up the arm to be worn in the "Egyptian style" above the elbow. The underside of the head is faintly stamped with the Whiting & Davis" mark (the indented design meant most of the bracelets had faints mark). The head end extends slightly beyond the body coil when viewed from above; this does not affect the look when worn except on a small wrist; with any extension of the bracelet the coils stack over each other. The plating is consistent throughout with no wear.
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Delizza & Elster JULIANA Black & White Layered Leaf Pin
The high-contrast black and white of this DeLizza & Elster Juliana pin adds even more drama to the multi-layer style! The 2 ½" long bough features a large white leaf prong-set with opaque marquises over which bends a white flower with smaller white marquises. An artistic pair of loops is layered over each other; each has prong-set jet rhinestones. The finishing touch—the stem—has small glued jet rhinestones. The back of the brooch shows the open and closed settings and the "wire over" technique made famous by D&E. The pin secures with a safety clasp. This sharp Juliana foliage fantasy is in excellent condition.
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Kenneth J. Lane Double Ram's Heads Clamper Bracelet with Rhinestones
This vintage Kenneth Jay Lane hinged clamper bracelet is tipped with facing rams whose heads are alight with cut-crystal rhinestones. The bracelet is 5/8" wide at the front and tapers to ¼" at the back. Each ram’s face is highly polished and set with emerald green chatons in the eyes and three crystal chatons in each horn. The body of the bracelet is case with fine diagonal ribs. The clever spring hinge mechanism not only allows you to pull the ends apart but to twist them too for easy on and off. Once in place on the wrist, the rams remain facing each other. There is a signed "K.J.L. for Avon" plaque on the underside of each ram. This stylish cuff from the reigning King of Costume Jewelry is in excellent condition.
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Regal FLORENZA Triple-Strand, Faux-Pearl, Necklace w/ Removable BROOCH Clasp
A regal aura will envelop you when you wear this vintage Florenza faux pearl, triple-strand festoon necklace with its large brooch clasp. Pearls of 8mm in diameter form the three strands. The shortest is 13 ½" long and the longest is 18 ½"; with the width of the top of the brooch, the inner diameter is about 14 ½". The centerpiece is a removable brooch clasp showcasing a large baroque faux pearl surrounded by layers of petals accented with smaller round faux pearls. Five chain-linked pearl fringes with brass capped-tops swing from the bottom of the brooch which has a safety-clasp pin and is signed "Florenza" on the reverse. The pearls connect to the box clasps on each side of the top of the brooch. This beautiful and versatile brooch-necklace is in excellent condition.
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Gorgeous HOBE' Tall Flower Basket with Faux Coral, Pearls & Turquoise
This large vintage Hobe flower basket has the retro styling of an earlier era and is set high and low with faux jewels. It measures 2 5/8" high and has a domed, footed vase from which spring forth flowers set with faux pearls, turquoise, coral, and carnelian (one small turquoise is set point-up and one larger one is mottled in hue). Realistically detailed leaves enliven the composition. The basket’s handle is textured and twisted, the body has a fine pattern of vertical ribs accented with a polished rim and wire-twist trim. The foot is pave set with faux coral and turquoise cabochons. The brooch has a safety clasp pin and a "Hobe’ " signature plaque. This lively brooch is in great condition and has the quality of design and material that made William Hobe’s costume jewelry so esteemed.
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1950's TRIFARI Queen's Crown Pin & Earrings with Rhinestones
A crown for the sweater and two for the ears make up this regal vintage set by Trifari. The pin measures 1 7/8" wide and 1 ¼" high and is set with seven large oval crystal rhinestones, chatons, and baguettes. The reverse has the "Trifari, Pat. Pend." applied tag and a safety-clasp pin. The earrings are 1" wide and 7/8" high and have the same rhinestone shapes as the brooch. The clip backs are stamped "Trifari, Design Pat. Pend." This royal Trifari demi-parure most likely dates to the early 1950’s when coronation jewels were the rage and Trifari was still applying for design patents. The condition is very fine with only very tiny dark specks on some of the plating. All the stones are bright with no yellowing.
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TRIFARI 1954 Alfred Philippe Moderne Circle Necklace with Rhinestones
This sleekly elegant TRIFARI necklace was designed by Alfred Philippe and has a mid-century purity of line enhanced by the cool rhodium plating and crystal rhinestones. Then central ornament measures3" wide and 1 ¼" deep and is contoured to follow the neckline. A circle is inset with baguettes and topped with a chaton; loops on each side have central bars inset with baguettes. The snake chain can be adjusted up to 17 ¼" and closes with extender/ a ball terminal and a hook stamped "Trifari Pat. Pend." on the inside.
Design Patent 173,382 was issued to Trifari in 1954 for this design. The necklace is signed "Trifari, Pat. Pend" with the crown on the reverse suggesting it was produced prior to the approval of the patent. There are two short baguettes near the upper right of the circle that are slightly cloudy. The rest are brilliant. The plating is in wonderful condition.
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Mid--Century RENOIR Copper Large Artist's Palette & Paint Brushes Pin
This mid-century Renoir copper palette pin proclaims your artistic sensitivity in bold dimensions: the brooch is 4 ½" long and 1 ¾" wide. The palette is pierced by three paint brushes, oxidized shadows create a sense of depth. The finish is highly polished with only very fine surface scratches in the lacquer. The pin has a safety clasp and the applied "Renoir" tag. Wear it at any angle for instant creative inspiration!
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Luxe VENDOME Jet Hematite Crystal Bead 2-Strand Necklace
This hypnotic VENDOME double-strand necklace is made of black diamond cut-crystal beads in facetted teardrops and bicones. The necklace’s outer strand is 24" long. The finish on these Swarovski beads is Jet Hematite. It resembles their aurora borealis effect only it’s sleekly metallic and all the more dramatic thanks to the opaque black of the beads. The fold-over clasp has a crystal baguette rhinestone on the top; the two bead separators are set with three jet baguettes each. The underside of the clasp is stamped "Vendome" and the bead separator is also stamped "Vendome." These dazzling 1950’s beads are in excellent condition.
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Modernist Franco REBAJES Silver-Plated Leaves Pendant Necklace
This Franco Rebjaes silver-plated brooch links four simple leaves with scrolling tendrils to form a natural quatrefoil on a patinated disk. The pendant measures 2 ¼" in diameter. Each leaf is applied separately by brass rivet to the oxidized disk base which has a hand-scalloped edge. The reverse of the pendant has the "Rebajes" stamp. The silver-plated chain is 24" long and has a spring-ring clasp. This is an unusual silver-plated piece from one of the masters of mid-century jewelry design.
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Reversible WHITING & DAVIS Silver Tube Collar with Hematite Cabochon
This smashing vintage Whiting & Davis silver color mesh collar is so comfortable and so eye-catching, you’ll reach for it again and again--especially since it is reversible! The tubular collar bends very easily yet retains its body not matter which way you wear it. The diameter of the brilliant rhodium-plated tube is ¾"and it’s 19 ½" long between the two ends of the snap clasp. The front cross-over ornament is about 1 5/8" high and 1 ½" wide. It’s set with a mirror-finish hematite cabochon. Turn it over and you have the more post-modern style clasp button that can be worn at the front or back of the neckline (I tried it and believe me, the collar does bend to fit your neck's unique form.) The clasp is secure and easy-to-fasten.
This fabulous collar has all the Whiting & Davis hallmark features but is unsigned, as was common with this maker and the only practical way to finish a two-side piece with so little flat area. The collar is in excellent condition. Just imagine in on a bare neckline or a collarless top—pure pizazz!
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