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IRIS RHINESTONES NECKLACE The simple style of this NECKLACE is made stunning with the use of
red-blue-green stripes in the rhinestones. Note that two of the
large ones are set vertically and the center one is set horizontally,
giving even more eye interest. Vintage costume jewelry, circa
1940s, very good condition. The chain, probably originally
silver plated is a comfortable brassy color, reflecting it's
age. Length is 16 inches.
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ART DECO WINGED SCARAB, 14K, ENAMEL, MOONSTONE A ton of meaning and beauty is tucked into this little Art Deco
pin. The body is hand carved, natural moonstone. The wings are
highly detailed as you will note with the enlargement. The pin
itself, 1 1/8 inch, tests 14K, with a simple C clasp. The
scarab is the symbol of Ra, the Sun God of the Egyptians. In his scarab
aspect, Ra was called Khepera. Scarab beetles lay their eggs in dung,
which they roll into a ball and roll into a hole. The Egyptians equated
this with the movement of the sun and its daily resurrection. The opening
and closing of the scarab's colorful wings symbolized night and day.
The scarab is meant to bring good luck and protection through
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AMETHYST COLOR, WIRE-WORK NECKLACE Faceted round beads and oval beads alternate in this wire-work style
NECKLACE. The pendant is suspended below a single bead and a
matching baguette rhinestone. Vintage costume jewelry circa
1930-40, in excellent condition. The chain portion of the necklace
is 23 inches and the pendant section is an additional 2
inches. |
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COLORFUL FLOWER GARDEN CART Lovely, old pot metal BROOCH from the 1920-30s. Three and a half
inches, the cart is covered with clear rhinestones, the leaves have a bit
of metallic green on them, the color stones are unfoiled and show a tiny
bit of wear, as might be expected. Vintage costume jewelry in very
good condition, with a locking C clasp. |
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CRYSTAL DROP EARRINGS ~ CONVERSION TO PIERCED POSSIBLE Love these large, flattish crystal drops, faceted on the edge and with
3 facets on the face and on the reverse. The crystals are
almost an inch long and are on rhinestone set screw back EARRINGS.
Easy conversion, with loss of the rhinestone, to Sterling french
hooks is free, just make a request on the order form. Vintage
costume jewelry in excellent
condition. |
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VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 BAR PIN Taille D' 'Epargne opaque black enamel tracery in a beautiful
design on textured gold tone metal. Antique estate
jewelry, 2 1/4 inches, in excellent condition.
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SWEET STERLING NECKLACE So adorable it need little description. Originally gold plated on
sterling, most of the plating has gone, leaving it looking "antique",
which it is. The leaflets are set with tiny rhinestones. The
sapphire-blue glass stones are unfoiled. The front is approximately
3 inches across, and it is suspended from a sterling chain (just replaced
for safety). Sixteen inches total length. Vintage costume
jewelry in very good condition, one leaflet is missing from the bottom,
center front. Thought to be circa 1910.
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STRAIGHT FROM YOUR SCOTTISH G-G-MOTHER'S JEWEL CASK ~ BARGAIN BAZAAR Dating to between 1850-1880, the segments are polished natural
stone of various agate varieties. Really old, the
segments are mounted on a black material that looks very much like slate
(see picture of the reverse) that is hand cut, and the edges of the
segments are covered on the front with hand chased sterling
silver. The pieces are still totally secure but you will see a small
section of the inner circle of silver is missing. Closure is a
simple C clasp, the BROOCH is 1 3/4 inches. Antique estate
jewelry, looking for another hundred years with a nice family.
A similar one is listed in Warmans 2nd Edition, p. 29 at $525 and dated
1860-70. |
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ART DECO BLUE ENAMEL NECKLACE A lovely piece of jewelry, the brass Deco links are enameled in two
shades of blue and are separated by bezel set oval,
glass cabochons with a moonstone-like sheen. Vintage
costume jewelry, circa 1910-20, 15 1/2 inches
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AMBER, BRASS AND GLASS, ARTS AND CRAFTS NECKLACE The natural (guaranteed) amber beads have been hand cut in
this old necklace. Not polished, they are lightly grooved from
the cutting technique. The orange beads are glass and the others are
brass with impressed design. The centerpiece features a cluster of
orange fruit and two leaves on filigree .. note the interesting
design on the reverse. About twenty inches long. The original
clasp has been replaced with a simple, easy to fasten design, so the metal
does not match the beads. Vintage costume jewelry in very good
condition. |
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REVERSE CARVED PENDANT Beautifully carved and intricately colored in fine
detail. Contemporary jewelry made of resin, in imitation of carved
amber. The back is almost as beautiful as the front and in Sparklz
view the effect surpasses carved amber. 2 5/8 inches long
including the bail, on a 25 inch sterling chain.
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EXQUISITELY HAND CARVED CHARM Undoubtedly a Prince of the Upper Nile, this fascinating and detailed
carving is malachite with a coral cap. Please click on the
thumbnail picture to see enlargements of the fine
detail. Victorian antique charm, suitable for charm bracelet
or watch fob. About 1 inch, including the jump
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FROSTED AND FILIGREE BROOCH The "old gold" plated filigree frame is a single flat piece with the
addition of rounded sections, giving the impression of an undulating
frame. Flat back clear rhinestones are set between the raised
sections. A large filigree floret centers the frosted
oval. It looks like a circa 1930s brooch and has a simple
C-clasp however the large size 2 5/8 inch wide and the flat back
stones may put it at a much later date. Vintage costume jewelry in
excellent condition. |
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UNUSUAL SHELL CAMEO PENDANT NECKLACE Handcarved in layered shell, the figural style indicates it is probably
circa 1920s. The Gold Filled frame is unusual and gives the piece a
gentle importance. The pendant, including bail, measures 2
inches and is suspended from a 19 inch gold filled chain. Very nice
piece will last many more years. Vintage costume jewelry in
excellent condition. |
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VICTORIAN BIRD BROOCH, 14K YELLOW GOLD Hand made brooch features three colors of karat gold, much of it
textured "diamond cut". The flowers, leaves, seashell & bird are
individually made and mounted on an open framework. Set with
tiny turquoise cabachons and three perhaps natural or perhaps
cultured baroque pearls. The bird is usually silver and in this case
appears to be silver with a partial gold wash. Sparklz can't
find the reference she used when she had a pair of earrings like this
brooch, but the recollection is that this is traditional "Jewelry of the
People" made in a remote Mexican village and has been made for generations
in exactly the same way, so it is difficult to actually date. The
clasp is a curlique c-style, which would indicate that
this probably dates to the first third of the 1900s.
Further research may elicit more information. Sparklz is
looking through her library for the original information. In the
meantime apparently similar pieces can be seen in David & Pack
"Mexican Jewelry". The dangles hang correctly, they just look askew
as the picture was made on a scanner. In excellent condition,
except for a missing floret near the bird's beak. Antique estate
jewelry, the BROOCH is about 2 3/4 inches. Estimated
replacement value $2200-$3500. |
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GARNET COLOR PENDANT NECKLACE, CIRCA 1920 A real beauty, the pendant is plated in rich "Russian" gold tone and
bezel set with six faceted faux, simulated garnets, with three
faceted beads dangling below. The fancy 18 inch neck chain is a
succession of elongated, faceted beads and round faceted
beads. Many of the end caps on the beads have lost a
portion of their plating and are showing the underlying base metal as is
the wire work. One line in the filigree, just the edge at the
5:00 position appears to be a break but is actually an incompletion
in the original stamping. Vintage costume jewelry, Circa
approx. 1920, still very
desirable. |
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EXQUISITE YESTERYEAR'S RING, 14K Amethyst filigree ring, 14K white gold, circa 1920-30. The
amethyst gemstone is emerald cut and measures about 15 mm
X 12 mm with an estimated weight of 9 carats. It
is set in frame and the top edge has been mil grained by hand
and there is an applied tiny rope twist along the side wall.
Around that is perfectly matched, tiny, tiny pearls (may be cultured or
natural), interrupted only by a station on each side. The
stations are yellow gold and contain a central floret and
leaves. The filigree is in excellent condition, as are the pearls and
the amethyst. |
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INTRICATE VICTORIAN BRACELET Hinged, bangle bracelet with ornate fluted areas, and flowers.
The design is applied on top of the basic 5/8 inch wide, textured bangle
and is 1 5/8 inches wide at the center. Gold plated brass,
probably circa 1900-1930, in very good condition. Slightly oval in
shape, it measures 2 1/2 inches across and will fit an average
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