DEROSA necklace, simple and elegant with clear rhinestones in a rhodium plated sterling silver setting

DEROSA necklace, simple and elegant with clear rhinestones in a rhodium plated sterling silver setting with four rhinestones in each of the seven open teardrop-shaped drops. It was made in the 1940s and it is signed on the tongue of the clasp “R DeRosa sterling”.  The chain has the excellent quality and high quality weight … Continue reading “DEROSA necklace, simple and elegant with clear rhinestones in a rhodium plated sterling silver setting”

JORGE ALBERTO COHEN Dutch Amsterdam brooch in sterling silver with black enamel

JORGE ALBERTO COHEN, Netherlands, brooch in sterling silver with black enameled geometric designs, hallmarked on the back and 2-9/16″ by 1-1/16″ and it weighs 0.7 ounces.  Other pieces by this Dutch maker can be seen in the Christie’s Elizabeth Taylor Auction in December 2011, HERE.  Mr Cohen was based in Amsterdam, but has since passed … Continue reading “JORGE ALBERTO COHEN Dutch Amsterdam brooch in sterling silver with black enamel”

ORIGINAL by ROBERT red, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones bracelet in gold washed silver

ORIGINAL by ROBERT red, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones bracelet in gold washed silver with braided sides, rhinestone decorated catch in the back and a safety chain.  It is signed “Original by Robert” on the back and it’s 6-3/4″ wearable size with the front element of 2-1/4″ by 1-1/2″.  Robert and Fashioncraft Jewelry was owned … Continue reading “ORIGINAL by ROBERT red, pink and clear unfoiled rhinestones bracelet in gold washed silver”

JAC JORGE COHEN 835 silver brooch with crystal, onyx, crysophase, clear rhinestones and marcasites, Amsterdam circa 1980s

JAC JORGE COHEN 835 silver brooch with crystal, onyx, crysophase, clear rhinestones and marcasites, circa 1980s.  This is Dutch brooch was made between 1982 and 1993 in Amsterdam, the Neatherlands.  His small company often worked in 835 sterling silver, and we have had other pieces of his jewelry.  Other pieces by this Dutch maker can … Continue reading “JAC JORGE COHEN 835 silver brooch with crystal, onyx, crysophase, clear rhinestones and marcasites, Amsterdam circa 1980s”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN antique sword in a sheath brooch with beautiful garnet colored glass stone

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN antique sword in a sheath brooch with beautiful garnet colored glass stones set in 800 silver.  This is two pieces attached by a chain, as can be seen in the photo, and it is 2-1/3″ long.  There are very tiny marks on the silver blade, one could be the mark for Vienna, and the … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN antique sword in a sheath brooch with beautiful garnet colored glass stone”

HOBE necklace and earrings with an oval brown unfoiled rhinestone center with half-bullet shaped carnelian colored accents and glass pearls at each corner

HOBE necklace and earrings with an oval brown unfoiled rhinestone centers and half-bullet shaped carnelian colored accents and glass pearls at each corner.  The necklace is a 12-strand chain with a clasp decorated like the center portion, and the earrings match as well, with little glass pearl drops,. The necklace is 18″ wearable length with … Continue reading “HOBE necklace and earrings with an oval brown unfoiled rhinestone center with half-bullet shaped carnelian colored accents and glass pearls at each corner”