Archive for March, 2009
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[svgallery name="Karu-Arke"]
Earrings with small clear rhinestones accenting a bright red cabochon of considerable depth. Set in gold toned metal. Back of each clip is marked KARU Arké INC. KARU is a contraction of the two founders names, Kaufman & Ruderman, Inc. of New York City.
An interesting side note, The Man In the Moon, comedian Andy [...]
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[svgallery name="Dogwood Ears"]
Circa 1940s vintage rhinestone earrings marked REINAD on reverse of clip back. The motif appears to be a four leaf clover or possibly a dogwood blossom. You be the judge. Well made earrings are set in a gold toned metal, are very heavy for their size and have detailed notches on the tip [...]
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[svgallery name="Pastel Set"]
Absolutely magnificent drop earrings and enormous floral brooch in pastel rhinestones marked Hollycraft 1953. Brilliance is the hallmark of this set! Classic example of the traditional Hollycraft style. Gold toned metal.
Measurements
Earrings measure 2 1/8″ long and 1 1/4″ at their widest. Brooch measures 2 1/2″ in diameter.
Condition
The finest set of Hollycraft I have [...]
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[svgallery name="Meteor Ears"]
New Look/Post War era Trifari Rhinestone earrings have moving parts! A spray of baguettes swing from a gold toned metal knot. The earrings can be found on page 179 of Collecting Costume Jewelry by Carroll. Signed TRIFARI (with crown mark) PAT PEND on reverse of each clip back. Evidently these earrings were advertised [...]
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[svgallery name="Black Triangle Ears"]
Lovely Hattie Carnegie earrings that I believe date to the 1960s. Triangular earrings have a three dimensional effect. Black dome has a protruding setting in which a relatively large (3/8th of an inch) brilliant rhinestone is prong set. Set in gold toned metal.
Measurements
Earrings measure 1 inch by 1 1/4 inches.
Condition
The stones [...]
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[svgallery name="Daisy Pin"]
Bursting with fun and frivolity, this large enameled floral brooch has an oval plaque on the reverse marked, Hattie Carnegie. Bright gold toned metal. Circa 1960s. Daisy motif?
Measurements
3.5 inches in length 2.5 inches at it’s widest
Condition
The utmost care was not taken when this was enameled. It is rather thin and has a few [...]
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[svgallery name="Blue Rhinestone Ears"]
Ah, the delight of Hollycraft, one of the very few vintage costume jewelry companies to actuallry date their jewelry. Spectacular and large rhinestone earrings are signed HOLLYCRAFT CORP. 1957. These earrings begin, at the bottom in a floral motif and scroll up the ear in light blue rhinestones with sapphire colored rhinestones [...]
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[svgallery name="Green Purple Leaf set"]
This brooch is either in a feather or leaf design with complimentary earrings. Marquise cut stones in pink, purple, olive green and black are set in bright gold toned metal. Chaton cut stones in olive green, shocking pink and amethyst colors with one teeny tiny black stone at the top. These [...]
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[svgallery name="Purple Cross"]
Large cross of purple navette cut stones, pink and topaz colored chaton stones and pinkish purpleish cabochons with an opalescent overtone. There is a hook at the top so this brooch can be worn as a pendant.
Measurements
Just over 4 inches in length 2.5 inches in depth Largest cabochon is .75 inches in length.
Condition
Two [...]
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[svgallery name="Spider"]
Pieces bearing the SARDI mark were made beginning in 1974. This creepy crawler has accents of rhinestones in a pavé setting with a black enameled body. Metal has a gold toned plating.
Measurements
2 3/8 inches wide and 2.5 inches in length
Condition
There are one or two spots where the gold toned plating has worn away. [...]
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[svgallery name="AB Earrings"]
One of my favorite designers! These earrings are a conglomeration of crystal beads with an aurora borealis overlay tipped with prong set rhinestones with shiny silver leaves tucked in. All bits are wired onto a silver toned filigree base. Standard Vendome/Coro Craft adjustable clip on/screw back earrings are as comfortable as they come. [...]
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[svgallery name="Black Jet Brooch"]
Magnificent three dimensional brooch of black facet glass in marquise and pear shapes set in dogtooth prongs. The pièce de résistance is the large black glass tear drop that is uniquely attached on the reverse. Regrettably, every photo shows the reflection of my camera/hands in this stone. I assure you it is [...]
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[svgallery name="Weiss Ears on Card"]
Lovely blue rhinestone earrings date to the New Look period in America after World War !!. Late 1940s to early 1950s. Center stone has an aurora borealis finish as do alternating surrounding rhinestones. The crowing glory is the original paper card these earrings are still on. It reads: Jewels by Albert [...]
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[svgallery name="Watermelon Pin ears"]
Vintage Brooch features Elsa Schiaparelli’s trademark watermelon stones that resemble faux tourmalines set in large dog tooth prongs. These stones are LARGE and measure nearly one inch in diameter. A ribbon of small fuchsia rhinestones encircle the watermelon stones. Several chaton cut stones with an aurora borealis finish accent the piece. An [...]
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[svgallery name="AB Necklace"]
This necklace was smartly purchased by our in store customer, Megan on August 8, 2010 for $100 due to bulk purchases.
This amazing necklace features aurora borealis rhinestones in two sizes. Heavily faceted stones are in raised settings with multiple heavy duty prongs. Reverse is stamped Kramer. Gold toned metal. Circa 1950s.
Measurements
16 [...]
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[svgallery name="Hobe Sterling bouquet"]
Massive floral bouquet brooch tied with flowing ribbons. Three long leaves jut out at the top. Marked HOBÉ STERLING DESIGN PAT’D on a square plaque applied to the reverse of brooch.
Measurements
3.75 inches in length 2 inches at it’s widest
Condition
One flower bud is a little loose, but in no danger of coming off, [...]
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[svgallery name="Reinad"]
Circa 1930s tailored machine age triple strand, choker necklace. Tiered centerpiece with ring and ball bearing details has a six strand chain tassel. Softly colored, gold toned metal. Great movement and timeless style. Reverse of push/slot style clasp is stamped REINAD.
Measurements
15 inches in wearable length.
Centerpiece measures 1.5 inches tall and .75 inches at it’s [...]
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[svgallery name="Trifari Pear Earrings"]
1950s Post War glamor era rhinestone clip on earrings. They are marked with the Trifari crown mark signature DESIGN PAT PEND. and are suspected to be from the Alfred Philippe period of Trifari’s production. Set in silver colored chromium plated metal. Brilliant pear shaped center stones are heavily faceted and have lots [...]
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[svgallery name="Trifari Key Pin"]
Sophisticated key motif brooch or pin. Faux prong set rhinestones with channel set stones in the middle. Gold toned metal. Marked with the early Trifari crown stamp and Pat. Pend. Classically styled 1940s tailored jewelry.
Measurements
2.75 inches in length. .75 inches at it’s widest.
Condition
There is some slight discoloration to one of the rhinestones. [...]
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[svgallery name="Regency Heart PIn"]
Light and airy 1950s brooch in icy blue and light green rhinestones. Key hole shaped stones are unfoiled. An applied oval plaque on the reverse is marked REGENCY. Round prong set stones in varying sizes (some with an aurora borealis finish) have marquise cut accents and are attached to wires giving this [...]
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[svgallery name="Trifari bow pin"]
This lovely brooch features an abstract bow motif in the classically tailored look of the 1940s. This pin was probably originally worn on the lapel of a suit and I dare say it would be quite appropriate tin the same location today. High shine, gold toned metal.
Measurements
2.5 inches in width 1.25 inches [...]
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[svgallery name="Tara"]
An unusual combination of stones can be found in this piece. A center stone that varies in color from citrine to topaz to emerald color all in one stone! Trimmed with a ring of topaz colored chaton cut rhinestones. An edge of topaz colored marquise cut stones with both subtle and bright orange chaton [...]
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[svgallery name="JoMaz 2 tone"]
I date this brooch by Joseph Mazer (marked Jomaz) to the late 1950s or early 1960s. The camelot era, if you will. The Jomaz signature with © following it dates to a time after 1955. Comet motif pin is an interesting combination of contradictions. Brushed gold toned spray is sandwiched by a [...]
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[svgallery name="Judy Lee"]
A fabulous shocking pink and amethyst colored purple rhinestone brooch by Judy Lee. Circa 1950s, it could extend into the 1960s. All stones are prong set and attached with rivets to spokes that make up the majority of this dynamic pin. It is manufactured in a layered manner that creates tremendous depth. Large [...]
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[svgallery name="Violin Pin"]
A charming pin that is so bright and shiny that I found it diffult to photograph without catching the reflection of my camera. It’s also incredibly heavy for it’s size. Silver toned pin features brilliant pavé set rhinestones. There are even four little wire strings.
MEASUREMENTS
Pin is 2 inches by 1.25 inches.
CONDITION
Rhinestones are much [...]
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[svgallery name="Trifari Enamel Floral Pin"]
What looks like a piece of vintage fine jewelry! It’s actually a beautiful, two piece, riveted brooch by Trifari. Pavé set rhinestones, faux pearls and royal blue enameled leaves in a brushed gold toned metal. Perhaps it is in the shape of a camellia? Stamped Trifari © with the crown mark [...]
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[svgallery name="Regency Butterfly Brooch"]
Circa 1950s uniquely styled butterfly brooch. Instead of the typical full on butterfly, this sly little devil is caught in a profile position. Gold toned metal. Sky blue rhinestones in chanton and marquise cuts. Olive green rhinestones cut in varying sizes of chanton with just a couple of marquise cuts. Wings have [...]
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[svgallery name="Weiss Big Blue Pin"]
Amazing conglomeration of blue rhinestones! A large smokey blue, unfoiled, faceted stone can be found front and center set with elaborate prongs. Icy blue chaton stones are topped with alternating teal and sapphire colored rhinestones. Electric blue marquise cut stones complete the brooch. Set in a matte silver toned metal. Stamped [...]
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[svgallery name="Weiss A:b Blue Pin"]
Presumably from the late 1950s or early 1960s, this brooch has a shooting star or comet shape to it. A large round center stone has a scalloped setting and is surrounded by icy blue marquise cut stones that alternate with an aurora borealis finish. A crescent of baguettes runs along the [...]
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[svgallery name="austrian Bow Pin"]
A charming and simple bow design of the 1930s or 1940s with blue rhinestones that graduate from teal, to a faux Alexandrite, to an electric purplish/blue. All stones are prong set in a gold toned metal. Reverse is marked MADE AUSTRIA on an applied rectangular plaque.
MEASUREMENTS
2 inches at it’s widest and 1 [...]
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[svgallery name="Lady Pearl Buttons"]
These are a few of my favorite things! A trio of carved Mother of Peal buttons by Lady Washington Pearls, on their original paper card that were Made In the USA. By observing the lady illustration, we can date these to the 1920s-1930s Art Deco era. Her short wavy hairdo and the [...]
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[svgallery name="Simplicity Jammies 42"]
An adorable, vintage two piece pajama pattern in size 18 by Simplicity. I would date this to the late 194os based on hair and sleeve style. Two piece, front buttoning pajama is made with a sweetheart neckline. Shaped seams, self fabric ruffles, simulated yoke and a patch pocket. Trousers are pleated in [...]
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[svgallery name="Chinese Pannel"]
Lovely Chinese silk panel is heavily embroidered with gold metallic and silk thread. Two circular key holes reveal natural scenes. Center features a lovely lady with a bridge in the back round. Silk embroidered border appears to have a tree or flower motif.
Measurements
Pannel measures 9 inches tall and 3.5 inches wide.
Condition
The embroidery is [...]
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[svgallery name="Green tassels"]
Four silk tassels from the 1920s. These were brought to me by two elderly sisters who live in my neighborhood. Their parents were missionaries in China in the 1920s and I believe these were among the many things they brought home with them. Thin silk tassels are wrapped with metallic thread over what [...]
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[svgallery name="Pink applique"]
Lovely, large pair of mirrored appliques from the 1940s. I believe they are machine embroidered on silk chiffon. Cabbage roses with small buds and leafy details. I imagine these originally sprayed over both heavily padded shoulders of a sophisticated evening gown of the period. These appliqués are more coral pink than they appear [...]
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[svgallery name="Tortolani"]
Flower cart brooch of the 1950s is signed © Tortolani with the copyright symbol before the signature, indicating an earlier piece. Flower petals are moulded milk glass. Set in brushed gold toned metal.
Measurements
Brooch is 2.25 inches tall and 1.75 inches at it’s widest.
Condition
Excellent condition! The only flaw is that the clasp is a little [...]
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[svgallery name="Scotty Dog Clip"]
This piece can be dated between the years 1939, when Solomon Finkelstein founded the company Déja and 1941. Another costume jewelry company DuJay, Incorporated felt the name was an infringement and took him to court requiring him to change the name. On Jan. 17, 1941, a name change to “REJA” was announced.
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[svgallery name="Flapper Pillow"]
Description…
This pillow cover is absolutely adorable. It dates to the 1920s or early 1930s and features an embroidered flapper. She is outlined with a twisted chain stitch. Complete with a cloché hat, boyish tie, a compact in one hand and a powder puff in the other. She’s also been tinted with some sort [...]
