VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent that is 1-5/8″ . The crescent is reminiscent of the mysteries of the moon, often symbolizing rebirth. These sparkling pastes test as having a large lead content, hence their brilliance. The crescent moon is a sign of feminine energy. … Continue reading “VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent”
VICTORIAN antique turquoise and seed pearls bar pin 2″ long. Because they are so small, I cannot tell if the aqua pieces are glass or genuine turquoise but either way, it’s a lovely pin. Bar pins are fun to wear both alone or with others. View View #V42080 $88.00
BOHEMIAN GARNET bracelet with 9 rectangular links each encrusted with two sizes of prong set garnets in a silver metal, 7″ by 1-2″. The bracelet has a safety chain and it is in wonderful vintage condition in every way. Similar pieces are in the 1893 SF Myers Catalog HERE, in the 1899 Benjamin Allen Catalog … Continue reading “BOHEMIAN GARNET bracelet with 9 rectangular links each encrusted with two sizes of prong set garnets”
BOHEMIAN GARNET oval domed brooch with nice red garnets set in four stacked layers and in a gold plated setting. This is a nice size at 1-5/8″ by 1-1/3″. The rich red color of the garnets is beautiful, and they closely cover the entire top of the brooch encrusting it in a lovely way. Similar pieces … Continue reading “BOHEMIAN GARNET oval domed brooch with nice red garnets set in four stacked layers”
DEROSA fur clip with a deep blue round faceted center rhinestone and red and clear rhinestones all in a gold washed setting, made in the 1940s. This wonderfully rhythmic Retro design is typical of DeRosa from this era. It is signed on the back “R DeRosa sterling” and it is 3″ by 2″. The finish … Continue reading “DEROSA fur clip with a deep blue round faceted center rhinestone and red and clear rhinestones all in a gold washed setting”
SCHREINER brooch of lustrous peach colored pressed glass frosted leaves and an oval orange glass cabochon center in a gold plated setting with a pendant hook on back so it can be worn on a chain as a pendant necklace, too. It is 3-1/8″ by 2-1/2″, a nice showy size. While this particular brooch is … Continue reading “SCHREINER brooch of lustrous peach colored pressed glass leaves and an oval orange glass cabochon center in a gold plated setting with a pendant hook on back”
DEROSA comet-like star, bow and circle brooch of clear rhinestones in a gold and rhodium plated setting with an open rhinestone circle at the bottom. This reminds me of a comet and it’s orbit! Signed on the back “DeRosa” it is 3″ by 1-1/2″ and in excellent vintage condition. View View View View #d42308 $398.00
VICTORIAN small rectangular agate brooch set in sterling silver, made in about 1890, it is 1″ by 7/8″. Banded agate is always interesting and the lovely striations in this piece show that really well. View View View #V42256 $32.00
HOBE bracelet in lovely colors of pink, purple and clear rhinestones in a hand made silver filigree setting with leaves and scrolls, 6-1/2″ by 7/8″. This is not signed, but it is an obvious Hobe bracelet from the 1940s. Some of the purple stones have light scratches that are visible under magnification, so this is … Continue reading “HOBE bracelet in lovely colors of pink, purple and clear rhinestones in a hand made silver filigree setting with leaves and scrolls”
GARNET cluster earrings set in 9 karat yellow gold, earrings for pierced ears that are 5/8″ wide. Each earring back is marked “9 kt”. This style of earring was made for many years, and it is fun to see a similar set in the Victorian RCF & Co Catalogue, 1892. View View #V36531 $138.00
