1930s Floral spray brooch with scrolling foliage in sterling silver, is tied together at the bottom. This brooch can be found on page 216 of the 4th Edition of Collecting Rhinestone & Colored Jewelry by Maryanne Dolan ©1998 with a value of $1000-$1500. Reverse is stamped EISENBERG ORIGINAL STERLING and I think there is a 2 stamped on the back as well.

Measurements

Brooch is 3 inches by 2.5 inches at it’s widest point. The book measures it at 3 X 2.25 inches.

Condition

I used a polishing cloth to shine up this beauty. There is still a lot of patina on the front, as I didn’t want to use silver paste and water. Clean at your own risk. I think it adds depth to the design. A couple of smaller pavé set stones appear to be slightly chipped or coated with silver paste polish. Or both. Two (maybe three) of the pavé set stones also appear to be replacements. All large stones are original and excellent condition.

Grade: Very Good

Three galloping gazelles add an air of Art Nouveau style to this 1930s or more likely 1940s necklace by Coro.  Necklace bears their Pegasus mark with Coro in a tapered rectangle and Des. Pat. Pend. below.  All of this can be found on the fold over clasp.  The links at the back of this necklace have a pattern stamped on them.  Set in silver toned metal.  I was surprised to discover all the “stones” are plastic.

Measurements

15 inches in wearable length

1 inch at it’s widest point

Links are .5 inches wide.

Condition

My mother replaced several of the turquoise colored stones, although she did such a good job, I can’t tell which of the small ones are originals or replacements.  The larger ones are all original to the piece.  There is some wear to the metal on the reverse.

Grade: Very Good

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 inch at it’s longest

CONDITION

Minimal wear consistent with age. It could also use a through cleaning.

GRADE: Very Good

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.

Charming enameled scotty dog dress clip features rhinestone accents at the ear and a collar of rhinestones as well.  Gold toned metal.

Measurements

Clip/pin is 1.75 inches high and 1.25 inches at it’s widest point.

Condition

Considering age, not half bad.  As you can see there is significant wear to the enameling.  The gold tone is also worn away on a good portion of the reverse.  Surface scratching throughout, particularly on the reverse.  Rhinestones are still brilliant.  More so than they appear in the photos.

Grade: Good