DECO style necklace with lapis blue colored glass cabochons set in silver

DECO style necklace with lapis blue colored glass cabochons set in silver.  The necklace is 15-1/2″ long and the front portion 3″ long. The applied wire work looks lacy looking and there is a faintly etched design on the back too.  From the 1920s, this is very unusual and interesting.   View  View  View  View View  … Continue reading “DECO style necklace with lapis blue colored glass cabochons set in silver”

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance inspired turquoise and garnets earrings in an 800/1000 silver setting

AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance inspired turquoise and garnets earrings in an 800/1000 silver setting, 1-3/4″ total length from the top of the wire to the bottom of the earring and 1/2″ at the most wide. The silver has lovely designs on all the sides, and the two pieces on each earring allows extra movement.  View  View  View … Continue reading “AUSTRO-HUNGARIAN Renaissance inspired turquoise and garnets earrings in an 800/1000 silver setting”

PEACOCK EYE Arts & Crafts parure set in textured silver with colorful glass peacock eye cabochons and earrings with clip backs

PEACOCK EYE Arts & Crafts parure set in textured silver metal with colorful glass peacock eye cabochons and earrings with clip backs.  It is not often you find an entire matching group like this one. Peacock eyes are made of crystal or glass over a silver foil, and according to Ginger Moro, some were made … Continue reading “PEACOCK EYE Arts & Crafts parure set in textured silver with colorful glass peacock eye cabochons and earrings with clip backs”

COLORFUL flower blossom cornucopia dress clip of colorful round glass bead stamen in a silver tone setting

COLORFUL flower blossom cornucopia dress clip of colorful round glass bead stamen in a silver tone setting, 2″ by 2″.  Some petals are covered with clear rhinestones and some are pierced.  While DeRosa made some clips similar in design to this one, so did other makers, and this one is not signed nor is it … Continue reading “COLORFUL flower blossom cornucopia dress clip of colorful round glass bead stamen in a silver tone setting”

DEROSA trumpet flower fur clip with red unfoiled rhinestones in a setting of gold plated sterling silver

DEROSA trumpet flower fur clip with red unfoiled rhinestones in a setting of gold plated sterling silver.  The flower in the center is cleverly set at a slight angle, making it easy to the center red rhinestone when it is worn, and the curving leaves and scrolls add grace to the design.  It is signed … Continue reading “DEROSA trumpet flower fur clip with red unfoiled rhinestones in a setting of gold plated sterling silver”

DEROSA flower fur clip with very special unfoiled blue and aqua marquis shaped rhinestones, a glass pearl center in a crown-like setting, and gold plated sterling silver petals

DEROSA flower fur clip with very special unfoiled blue and aqua marquis shaped rhinestones with a glass pearl center in a crown-like setting, and gold plated sterling silver cupped petals. Marked “R DeRosa” on the back, it was made in the 1940s and is 1-3/4″ across.  It is also in wonderful condition, a real treat … Continue reading “DEROSA flower fur clip with very special unfoiled blue and aqua marquis shaped rhinestones, a glass pearl center in a crown-like setting, and gold plated sterling silver petals”

MARIQUITA MASTERSON rare poured glass pelican brooch set in sterling silver

MARIQUITA MASTERSON rare poured glass figural pelican brooch set in sterling silver, made in about 2008 by Masterson’s son Charlie, a  limited edition with only a dozen made.  I enjoy the critters and creatures jewelry.  This isn’t signed, but is guaranteed a Masterson original that I purchased directly from them.  They often didn’t sign their … Continue reading “MARIQUITA MASTERSON rare poured glass pelican brooch set in sterling silver”