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Art Deco and Deco style Jewelry

ART DECO
is the decorative,
architectural and jewelry style from about 1925 to about 1940. The word
"Deco" comes from a Paris exhibition called the "Exposition
International des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes" which
was held in 1925.
Characteristic features are
stylized forms, geometric designs, chevrons, zigzags and stepped
designs. It was also influenced by Egyptian design. A good Art Deco architectural example is the Chrysler Building in New
York City. Deco is both an era and a style, so pieces made later in the 20th
century may be Deco inspired as well. It’s clean geometric designs convey a sense of energy, and
that may be one reason that it is still popular today.




FRENCH
Art Deco marcasite and green faceted flat and half beads
brooch with the initials "BLP", jointed, marked "Made in France", 3-1/8" by
1-1/4".

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#Q38791

ART DECO style sterling black onyx, green and marcasite brooch with a
maker’s mark and the word "sterling" on the back, 3" by 1-1/3". The
marcasites are set in prongs and the maker’s mark includes the numbers "7"
and "3", along with two other symbols, but I have not been able to
identify it.

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#Q38778


FRENCH
Art Deco sterling silver, marcasite, chrysoprase and onyx hinged
brooch, French boar hallmarked, 3-5/8" by 1-1/8".

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#Q38792





ART DECO
bracelet with ribbed glass half-barrel shapes accented with clear rhinestone set
in silver tone bracelet, safety chain, circa 1930, 7" by 5/8". Some gray
stones and slight wear to the back finish, but this is still a real beauty.

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#Y20198

ADVERTISEMENT for a Deco
stepped crystals necklace by Schapps, date illegible.

SNAKE silver tone and
clear rhinestones snake wrap bracelet, marked "Patented" and approx 7-1/2"
and somewhat adjustable. #Y24892




DECO pot metal
and rhinestone hinged bangle with clear and blue rhinestones set in silver
tone.
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#Q8667

DECO
artificial pearl bracelet with clear rhinestone and apple juice bakelite clasp. View
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#Q19447

DECO
black enameled hinged bangle with Duette style green and clear rhinestone
front. View
#Y23053


POOLS of LIGHT rock crystal
rare boxed set circa 1930. There are 51 orbs in the longest necklace,
20 in the medium necklace,10 in the bracelet and of course one in each
earring for a total of 83 orbs in the set. These were made in
China and imported. #Q35948

POOLS of LIGHT ROCK CRYSTAL
quartz
orbs set, rare boxed set circa 1930. This includes 2 necklaces, one bracelet and earrings, necklaces
are 16" and 40", bracelet is 8" and dangle screw back earrings are 1-3/4"
and all the crystal balls are 1/2"+. There are 51 orbs in the longest
necklace, 20 in the medium necklace,10 in the bracelet and of course one in
each earring for a total of 83 orbs in the set. The shorter necklace and bracelet have
the catch in the filigree ball. The original fitted box is blue velvet, as
is with some wear, and it is 8" by 12" and 1-1/3" deep.
Similar pieces can also be seen in the book, "Warman’s Jewelry" 2nd Edition
by Christie Romero on page 25, where she dated her pieces to 1920. Another
set is in the same book, 3rd Edition, on page 144.
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DECO
rock crystal pendant on a silver tone chain, wearable length 16"
and the pendant portion with the three faceted crystals is 2-1/2".

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POOLS of light necklace with
each round set in silver flowers circa 1930, length 16" with eighteen 1/2"
orbs. These are Chinese and circa 1930.
Rock crystal has a mystical reputation, but that aside, it is wonderfully
reflective and bends light in a beautiful way.
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POOLS of light rock crystal
bead necklace with silver settings decorated with open flowers, circa 1930, total length 13" with ten 1/2"
balls.

These are Chinese and circa 1930. Rock
crystal has a mystical reputation, but that aside, it is wonderfully
reflective and bends light in a beautiful way.

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ROCK CRYSTAL
pools of light crystal orbs necklace
hand strung on wire, circa 1930, 18" long. There are 19 orbs each
about 1/2". These are Chinese and circa
1930. Rock crystal has a mystical reputation, but that aside, it is
wonderfully reflective and bends light in a beautiful way.

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ROCK CRYSTAL Deco pools of
light necklace set in silver tone flower wraps. These are Chinese and circa 1930,
24" wearable length without the chain and with
1/2" orbs. Rock crystal has a mystical reputation, but that aside,
it is wonderfully reflective and bends light in a beautiful way. #Q35848


ROCK CRYSTAL
pools of light rock crystal dangling earrings for pierced
ears, 4 orbs total, each earring is 2-1/2" total length from the top of the
hook to the bottom bead, and each orb is 1/2" across. These are so
reflective, like magic, and they were made during the 1930s Deco era in
China. In excellent condition, these are lovely whether dressed up or
dressed down.

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#Q39205


ROCK CRYSTAL
Deco orbs parure in it’s original fitted velvet box
circa 1930. The set includes a necklace, bracelet and earrings, all with the
silver wrap with a tiny flower on each. The necklace is 16" long and has 21
orbs; the bracelet is 7" long and has ten orbs, with a safety chain; and the
dangling earrings are 1/2" long with one orb and a clear rhinestone on each.
Each orb is about 1/2" wide.
Rock crystal has a mystical reputation, but that aside, it is
wonderfully reflective and bends light in a beautiful way.
Similar
pieces can also be seen in the book, "Warman’s Jewelry" 2nd Edition by
Christie Romero on page 25, where she dated her pieces to 1920. Another set
is in the same book, 3rd Edition, on page 144.

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DECO era pools of light rock crystal dangling earrings with the
silver flower surround and a clear rhinestone at the top of each
earring, total length 2" with 1/2" orbs and with screw backs typical of
this era, circa 1930.

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#Q37636

ROCK CRYSTAL Deco pools of
light necklace set in silver tone flower wraps. These are Chinese and circa 1930, 16" wearable length with
1/2" orbs. Rock crystal has a mystical reputation, but that aside,
it is wonderfully reflective and bends light in a beautiful way. View
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POOLS
of light rock crystal and sterling earrings, orbs are 1/2" and
total length top of hoop to bottom of orb is 2".
These are Chinese and circa 1930. Rock crystal has a mystical
reputation, but that aside, it is wonderfully reflective and bends light
in a beautiful way.
#Q37325




DECO green unfoiled rhinestone paste necklace set in
sterling, 14-3/4" total
length and 5/16" wide, marked on one setting "sterling silver".

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#Q37873


DECO
pools of light rock crystal brooch set with a pencil portrait of a
mysterious lady, bound together with silver tone wire, 3" by 1-5/8", probably
European. This does have an ethereal ghostly feel that I really enjoy.

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EGYPTIAN
DECO motif pendant in 14 karat yellow gold with a turquoise scarab center
and enameled outstretched wings. There is a Sphinx and serpent on the sides and lion top,
with a
dangling fresh water pearl, all set in a matte finish gold, circa 1920’s
Deco. It is 1-1/8" by 1" not counting the top loop and the paperclip chain
is gold filled and long. Note that the pendant is 14k
and the chain is gold filled, both in excellent condition.

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ILJA DE BRUIN
, Netherlands, Art Deco style black onyx pendant
with marcasites and a carnelian. The chain is marked "sterling" on the
clasp, and the necklace is from the 1990s. The hallmark is the
Neatherland key and "835" for 835/1000 sterling, and the maker’s mark
reads "JdB" for Ilja de Bruin, master designer in Amsterdam from 1993
until her death a few years ago as of 2016. De Bruin is the sister of J.
A. Cohen, another wonderful jeweler who made this jewelry in this style
in the 1990’s. The pendant portion is 2" by 3/4" wide and the chain is
20" and it is all in excellent condition. This is a real treasure in
every way, with wonderful design and quality.
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JAC
J.A. Cohen, Netherlands, Art Deco style marcasite and 835
silver bracelet, brooch and earrings with embossed and partially frosted and
embossed glass inserts, marcasites and onyx bar links, circa 1980. The
bracelet is 7-1/3" by 1-5/8", brooch 4" by 1-5/8", and pendant clip back
earrings 2-1/3". Other pieces by this maker can be seen in the Christie’s
Elizabeth Taylor Auction in December 2011,

HERE
. Mr. Cohen lived in Amsterdam, but has since passed away. He
was born in 1941 and died in 1993. According to Ginger Moro’s wonderful
book, "European Designer Jewelry" on page 233, Cohen found vintage molded
glass elements in Paris and combined them with modern silver, onyx,
marcasites and chrysoprase to fashion his Deco inspired jewelry. According
to Cohen, he was also inspired by the Amsterdam School designs from earlier
in the 20th Century. This is one of the best sets I have had in the entire
twenty years I have been in business!

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#X38723


FRENCH DECO
silver, green glass, onyx and marcasite brooch with a
European style trombone catch, marked "made in France, 2-1/3".

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#Q35696






DECO
sterling silver brooch with marcasites and green and black onyx
cabochons. It has an older European style catch and it is 2-1/3" by 1-1/4".

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#Q37432

DECO diamond bow shaped
pin with diamonds and sapphires set in 18 karat white gold, circa 1930. This
is really beautifully made
with tiny pierced areas and comes with it’s own fitted box. It is 1-1/2" wide and weighs
about .14 ozs, and the box is 2-1/4" by 2-1/4" by 3/4"and says in the lid,
"Wm. Greenwood Sons, Jewellery & Silversmiths, 92 & 93 Briggate, Leeds.
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ART DECO
style sterling, carnelian and marcasites brooch with a maker’s
mark and the word "sterling" on the back, 2" by 1". The marcasites are set
in prongs and the maker’s mark, which I cannot decipher. The mark looks like
it includes the numbers "7" and "3", one on top of the other.

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#Q38788

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DECO very unusual extra long brooch with black and green glass elements
on a silver backing, sparkling with many wonderful marcasites, 6" long and 1-3/4" at the most wide. One green glass piece has a minute chip at the point, difficult to notice
without magnification. I
have never seen anything quite like this, and it looks terrific on a coat or
a jacket
lapel. I suspect it is from the first third of the 1900s.

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DECO
set of
clear rhinestones set in silver tone, a buckle motif necklace and
bracelet, necklace 14" wearable length, bracelet 7", all circa 1930s. View
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DECO
bracelet of crystal faceted circles,
blue cabochons
and clear rhinestones set in silver tone links, invisible
slide-in catch, circa 1930, marked on the back only with the number "47",
size 8" by 5/8".
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BRACELET
Deco pot metal and rhinestones bracelet with glass half balls
similar looking to the pools of light jewelry,
circa 1930,
6-1/2" by 5/8".
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#Y22143




POT
METAL
flower brooch with blue and clear rhinestones and a glass trumpet
flower, set in silver tone circa 1940. #Y5703

DECO
crystal and red and clear rhinestone brooch, circa 1935, 2-1/8" by 1-1/8". The
stepped design is typical of Deco jewelry.
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#Q19275


SILVER
brooch with carved rock crystal center and marcasite
accents, European style trombone catch, 2-1/8".
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STERLING Deco heavy silver chain arrows
motif necklace with blue oval glass starburst center, 16" long, circa
1930s.
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DECO sterling bracelet with
unfoiled red and foiled clear rhinestones, double clasps, circa 1930, 6-3/4"
by 1/3" at widest. View
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FRENCH DECO European bracelet
of green glass beads
and artificial pearls, a three-strand bracelet with clasp marked "sterling",
6-3/4". View
#Q29864




FRENCH
European
chain strung cobalt blue and pink glass bead necklace with filigree and
unusual marcasite roundels spacer, marked "Made in France" on the
closure, 18".
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#X24879
DECO French European green and white
marbled glass beads chain strung necklace with gold tone filigree cap and
artificial pearl circlets spacers, 15".
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CRYSTAL beads necklace marked "Made in France",
European
with gold tone metal spacers necklace, gorgeous reflective
quality, 17".
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DECO French European blue glass beads
and artificial pearls necklace with gold tone chain and pendant, necklace
15", pendant portion 2-1/3", circa 1930s.
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DECO French European blue glass beads,
silver tone mesh and chain necklace, 15-1/2" necklace with 4" front drop,
circa 1930s.
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DECO French European blue glass lozenge
shaped beads, slightly iridescent long glass beads and artificial pearls
strung on silver tone sautoir, 33" long, circa 1930s.
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DECO French European silver tone mesh
necklace with speckled glass pink and clear beads and artificial seed pearl
circlets, embossed sterling silver leaf design stations, 15" .
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DECO French European green press molded
glass pendant on a double strand of artificial seed pearls with green
molded glass circles and beads, necklace15-1/4" with 3-3/4" front drop,
pendant 1-1/2".
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DECO French European pink speckled
glass beads and artificial seed pearls necklace, 24" necklace with 1-1/2"
drop. View
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DECO French green glass and
artificial pearl necklace, 48" with a 3-1/2" molded glass and graduated
artificial pearls strands, chip on shoulder.
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DECO French green marbled
glass beads with antiqued gold tone filigree caps, spacers and mesh chain,
16". View
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DECO Czechoslovakia marked
green glass teardrop shaped 2" pendant with artificial seed pearls wrap on a
24" green and black glass beads and artificial pearls necklace.
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DECO pink glass square beads with thin green and peach edges necklace, 16".
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DECO green glass beads,
pressed glass and artificial pearls and beads tassel necklace, 17"
necklace with 6" front drop.
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PEACOCK eye and blue glass beads
Deco
necklace on silver tone, 15" with 2-3/4" front drop.
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DECO
black glass ovals with green and white enameled flowers necklace, 15" with
3" front drop. View
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DECO Germany
green glass pendant with marcasite basket motif, pendant 1-1/2".
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GREEN
faceted opaque glass pendant on silver tone 16" chain and 2-1/3"
pendant.
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PAYCO
sterling buckle bracelet "patented 3-16-26", circa 1930. #Q24886

DECO sterling silver and
jadite 7" by 5/8" bracelet and 1-1/3" buckle motif pin rhinestones,
marked sterling patented July 7, 1925.
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DECO clear
rhinestones bracelet set in silver tone, 6-3/4" by 7/16". #Q29744




DECO green glass beads necklace
set in silver tone circa 1930, marked "silver", 15" wearable length with 2"
front drop . #Q63180

STERLING Deco O’s bracelet with
green and sterling links, 7" by 5/8".
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DECO sterling silver pierced
ball dangle earrings with clear and green rhinestones, marked "sterling", 1-3/4"
long top to bottom, circa 1930.
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DECO red glass squares
mounted on a metal back necklace and earrings; 16" by 1/2" necklace and 2-1/4" glass hoop screw
back earrings, circa 1930. View View
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#Y28633

MARCASITE long pendant earrings with a long oval sage green center stone and
hooks for pierced ears, 2-1/8" total length. Marked "sterling" on one
earring, they are set in sterling but the hooks are what looks like 9 karat
yellow gold. Unlike some pendant earrings, these are light weight and easy
to wear.
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DECO pendant
necklace with green glass beads set in antiqued gold colored metal with
green enamel work, 17+ inch wearable length.
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#Q41237




DECO L&M (The Leach &
Miller Co.) sterling and clear foiled and unfoiled rhinestones bracelet,
circa 1925, 6-1/3" by 5/8". View
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BASKET green crysophase
(tested) and marcasite basket brooch, 1-1/4".
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DECO purple unfoiled square
rhinestone alternating with lavender enameled links bracelet, 8" by 1/2".
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STERLING and
marcasite Deco necklace and bracelet with large faceted purple
rhinestones. View
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#Q15724

PENDANTS
Deco and Czech Deco.

STERLING and faux
carnelian glass cabochon 16" necklace with a 2" front drop and hammered
links in the Arts & Crafts style.
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DECO
glass balls and clear rhinestones necklace.
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DECO
sterling, carnelian and marcasite pendant necklace and bracelet, 15" by
1-1/2" drop necklace, 7-1/4" by
1/2" bracelet. View
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DECO embossed sterling
and carnelian-colored glass "O’s" bracelet, 8" long and each "O" is
1".
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DECO sterling, carnelian
and marcasite bracelet, 7" by 3/4", marked "sterling" on catch and one link,
circa 1930.
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MORNING GLORY stick pin of
silver and burnt sienna glass with clear rhinestone petals, 2-5/8" by
1-5/8".
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DECO sterling, carnelian and
marcasite bracelet, 7" by 1/2", marked "sterling" on catch, circa 1930.
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GERMANY
sterling, blue enameled and marcasite 2-1/8" locket on 17" enameled link
chain.
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CINER
Deco black enamel and marcasite lapel watch, which would be worn upside-down
from how it is shown in the picture. It is hinged, so that the wearer could
tip it up to read the time.
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DECO
sterling filigree bracelet with red glass and rhinestones.
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Dress/purse clips
of pink and clear rhinestones and glass beads.
Top clip is 3-5/11 by 1-1/8"; bottom is 3-15/16" by 1-1/2".
RING Deco marcasite and
chrysoprase ring, circa 1920, size 5. See a similar ring in Moro’s
"European Jewelry" page 119. View
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SILVER long
clear rhinestone paste screw back earrings, 2-1/2".
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DIAMONBAR Deco sterling paste
buckle bracelet with clear and aqua rhinestones circa 1930, marked "sterling
32017", 7" by 1/2". This lovely bracelet was made by
Wachenheimer Bros., Inc. in Providence, Rhode
Island and they made this line of jewelry from about 1907-1930. This
is in near mint condition, sparkling and clean, amazing for it’s age.
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DECO
French paste and sterling silver brooch with a large richly emerald
colored faceted glass center stone and clear and green pastes on both
sides. There is what may be a touch mark on the back close to the green
center stone, it is very hard to read so we cannot determine what it may
mean, 2-5/8" by 7/8".

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#Q36629
GLASS O Deco brooch with clear
rhinestones set in silver tone, simple c-catch, circa 1930, 3"
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DECO blue glass star sapphire
style and clear rhinestones wide brooch set in silver tone, 2-7/8" by 1".
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DECO rock crystal etched and
faceted beads
necklace with sterling clasp, crystal clear and sparkling, circa 1930, 17".
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FILIGREE Deco clear
baguettes and silver tone filigree necklace, c 1930, 16" by 5/8".
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Carnegie marked Deco style green glass hinged brooch with clear rhinestones.
#X3377

DeROSA
glass and rhinestone 2" dress clips in clear and pale green crystal.
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DECO clear rhinestone links
bracelet set in silver tone, 7-1/4" by 3/4".
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DECO lavaliere with
clear rhinestones and green cabochons, sterling 1-2/3" pendant on silver
plated 16" chain, circa 1910.
#Q28134
DECO
pink and aqua rhinestone 1-5/8" pendant on a sterling 15" chain, circa 1920.
#Q21888

STERLING lavaliere with
red cabochon and clear rhinestones, marked "sterling" on the back, 1-1/2"
pendant on an 18" sterling chain.
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DECO coral painted
glass beads with gold tone graduated spacers necklace, one dot of paint missing
on one bead, 17-1/2" long .
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LALIQUE medal,
"Orphelinat des Armees", signed R Lalique, 1-1/4".
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DECO glass faceted bead green and black necklace, 21".
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FLAPPER Deco Flapper clear rhinestones
headband, 14" and 1" tall at the front. This would have been worn
around the forehead in the position shown and pinned into the hair.
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DECO blue glass 17" necklace
with 1-1/2" front drop.
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DECO yellow gold tone bar
pin with pale blue glass stone, illegible marks on the pin stem, 2". This
doesn’t test as karat gold unless it is 9ct (below what my acids can test),
but it does have some hard-to-read hallmarks on the pin stem and the hinge.
There are the letters "HMDBL" and what could be a maker’s mark.
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DECO orange and white glass
bead necklace circa 1930s, 18". View
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DECO green glass
necklace in chrome setting, 19" with a 1-1/3" pendant.
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DECO
era long sautoir necklace with
alternating green glass beads and carved bone elements. This is 38" long
with a 4-3/4" drop where the two ends meet, and the bone pendant is 2" by
1-1/4". View #Q40200