Breathtaking brooch in pink with prong set rhinestone accents appears to be by Miriam Haskell. Upon closer inspection, one finds a heart shaped, applied plaque on the reverse that is marked Amourelle ©. The mistake is easily made as jewelry marked Amourelle was manufactured by Kramer of New York in the early 1960s. Wonderfully created by former Miriam Haskell head designer Frank Hess after his departure from her firm. Pieces marked Amourelle were only manufactured for a few years, which explains to their scarcity. These pieces are hard to find, so snatch this one up while it lasts.
Soft pink seed beads are wired to filigree and assembled in three floral shapes. Pink art glass beads (Venetian? Murano?) have wavy white lines. Filigree has floral motif with fleur de lis. Fantastic design in magnificent detail.

Measurements

1 inch in length 1.5 inches in width

Condition

This brooch has a few flaws to note. The large rhinestone has some visible foil loss. There are a few spot of corrosion on some of the wire. It’s visible in some photos, but looks much worse than it does in person. I thought there was seed bead loss on the medium flower, but I can’t find any loose wires in that area. None of these flaws are noticeable while wearing.

Grade: Very Good

1960s era crystal beaded earrings with faceted black glass accents and a circle of faux pearls set in a gold toned metal. Simply marked HOLLYCRAFT in all caps on the back of the earring clips. Quite unusual design for this maker.

Measurements

Including beaded hang these earrings are 2 inches in length and the oblong frame is 1.25 inches in width.

Condition

These earrings appear to have a manufacturing flaw. One earring has an extra crystal and the metal that it is attached to, is bent.

Grade: Very Good

Circa 1950s vintage clip on earrings by Hobé. A prong set ribbon of small chanton cut aurora borealis stones is framed with similar, larger stones. One marquise cut amethyst colored rhinestone accent. Set in gold toned metal. Clip back has plastic comfort roller often found on Hobe earrings of this period.

Measurements

Earrings are nearly 1 1/2″ in length and 1 1/8″ at their widest.

Condition

Where the roller meets the back of the earring, there is a worn spot in the metal plating. It’s visible in the photo. On the front of that same earring, in the a/b ribbon is an extra chunk of metal. It appears to be a manufacturing flaw. You will find it after the third small rhinestone from the top of the ribbon. Truly the thing to turn your demi parure into a full parure or suite!

Grade: Very Good

Tailored earrings in gold toned metal with faux pearls by Marcel Boucher. Quality design and construction are evident. Faux pearl spray is riveted to the leaf’s center. Each earring is marked several times including the © BOUCHER mark, indicating it was manufactured post 1955.  One earring also carries the inventory number 7398. They sit at an angle on the ear with the pearls up against the face and the leaf running up the ear lobe.

Measurements

Leaf is over 1.5 inches in length and the earring is 1 inch at it’s widest.

Condition

On the tips of the leaf stem, some of the gold toned plating has come off. It is visible in the photo.

Grade: Very Good

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 Kaufman was the son of one of the founders of this company.

Measurements

7/8 inch tall 3/4 inch in width Cabochon is 3/8 inch high

Condition

Only minimal wear to the plating on one earring.

Grade: Excellent

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 of each petal.

Measurements

These earrings are just over 1″ in length and 3/4″ in width.

Condition

The setting is open in the back and the stones are foil set. There is a few flakes of foil missing, but it’s only noticeable when you hold the earrings up to a light.

Grade: Very Good

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 by Trifari in 1949.

Measurements

These earrings measure just over 1 1/2″ in length and just over 1/2″ at their widest.

Condition

The metal could stand to be shined up a bit.

Grade: Excellent

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 are flawless and the black textured domes are in great shape as well. The gold toned metal has some wear and general surface scratching. Very minor, but present none the less.

Grade: Very Good

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 falling through the middle. Only one earring is marked. Set in antiqued gold toned metal. Perhaps you have the matching necklace or bracelet. Make your own parure!

Measurements

1.25 inches in height, 1 inch wide and 1.25 inches on the diagonal.

Condition

These earrings have no found flaws.

Grade: Excellent

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 Weiss and A.W. Co. with the letter ‘W’ in the shape of a crown. I believe it reveals that the original retail price was $1.97 and they were eventually marked down to .99 cents. Each earring clip back is faintly marked WEISS in all capital letters. Brilliant chromium plating. Large prongs securely hold all stones in place.

Measurements

Earrings are 1 inch in diameter.

Condition

Near Mint Condition on Original Card. Corners of card are slightly dog eared.

Grade:  Near Mint