DEROSA unsigned fur clip with bright clear rhinestones in a gold plated setting, all in a DeRosa style design

DEROSA unsigned fur clip with bright clear rhinestones in a gold plated setting, all in a DeRosa style design, but with no signature.  This is 3-5/8″ by 2″ and in excellent vintage condition.  The square clear rhinestones are set like the purple ones in this DeRosa clip item d21154 HERE, typical of DeRosa, and the … Continue reading “DEROSA unsigned fur clip with bright clear rhinestones in a gold plated setting, all in a DeRosa style design”

HOBE bracelet with aqua rhinestones set in sterling silver and with accents of  gold plating

HOBE bracelet with aqua rhinestones set in sterling silver and with accents of  gold plating, the workmanship is excellent, all done by hand.  It still has it’s safety chain and it is 7″ by 1″.  Made in the mid-1940s, it is signed on the back of the clasp “Hobe sterling 1/20th of 14k” in a … Continue reading “HOBE bracelet with aqua rhinestones set in sterling silver and with accents of  gold plating”

HOBE rare and spectacular bracelet made of rose red glass cabochons, all with a starburst center, and unfoiled clear rhinestones in a gold washed silver setting

HOBE rare and spectacular bracelet made of rose red glass cabochons, all with a starburst center, and unfoiled clear rhinestones in a gold plated silver setting.  It is 7″ wearable length and 1-1/4″ widest at the front, with the braided chain back about 1″ wide.  This was hand made in the later 1940s with lots … Continue reading “HOBE rare and spectacular bracelet made of rose red glass cabochons, all with a starburst center, and unfoiled clear rhinestones in a gold washed silver setting”

HOBE bracelet made of collet set rose pink glass cabochons, the center one with a starburst design that shows through from the back, and unfoiled clear rhinestones

HOBE bracelet made of collet set rose pink glass cabochons, all of them with a starburst design that shows through from the back, and unfoiled clear rhinestones in a gold plated silver setting. It is signed “Hobe” on the back and it is 7-1/4″ wearable length and 1″ wide.  This was made in the 1940s.  … Continue reading “HOBE bracelet made of collet set rose pink glass cabochons, the center one with a starburst design that shows through from the back, and unfoiled clear rhinestones”

VICTORIAN crescent moon brooch with clear cushion cut pastes set in a hollow sterling silver crescent

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”

BOHEMIAN GARNET bracelet with 9 rectangular links each encrusted with two sizes of prong set garnets

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

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”