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$19 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Vintage Copper Metal Figural Mouse Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Wonderful figural copper mouse pin! This little mouse is so incredibly cute...he has big ears and a grin on his face as he holds his hand to his mouth. Wonder what he just ate? Probably some good cheese! He is mounted on an oval back. The pin back is in good working condition. Measures 2.25" long and almost 1.25" wide. Excellent condition; normal patina for copper. Offers Welcomed!
$55 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Vintage Signed Art Dragon Pin Brooch with Dangles
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This gold tone dragon pin is a sought after piece manufactured by the "Art" company, also known as "Mode-Art". The "Art" company was founded by Arthur Pepper and went out of business in the 70's. This fabulous dragon pin dates to circa 1960 and has a beautiful glass cabochon on his back and several dangles with green plastic beads. Excellent condition and working order. Measures a little under 2.0" across at the widest point and 3.25" tall at the longest dangle. It is signed on the reverse "ART" ...
$15 USD Offers ConsideredLate Victorian or Early Edwardian Era Gold Tone Lingerie Pin with Safety Pin Clasp
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This little lingerie pin, measuring 1.0" long and a little less than .25" wide has a woven appearance. It is rendered in a gold tone; many of these pins were actually gold filled, however, this one is not marked. The clasp looks like a safety pin from the side and is in good working order. These pins were used to discreetly fasten undergarments to the clothing so they would not show - and ladies of the time preferred these little pins to be pretty and dainty. Please email us any further ...
$35 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Large Aurora Borealis Rhinestone Bracelet Signed Sarah Coventry
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Offers Welcomed! Truly an amazing piece from Sarah Coventry. The bracelet is made up of 5 links in a shiny bright gold tone metal with a large Aurora Borealis rhinestone center. The links look sort of like a fish. The clasp is signed with the copyright mark followed by "SARAHCOV". Measures a little over 7.0" including the clasp. Very good condition! Please feel free to email us any further questions and take a moment t0 peek thru the rest of our Ruby Lane items for more vintage jewelry, purses ...
$65 USD Offers ConsideredSigned Erwin Pearl Pharaoh Pin Brooch with Pendant Combination
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This lovely Egyptian Pharaoh brooch was designed by Erwin Pearl. (marked on the reverse "E. Pearl). It features the bust of an Egyptian in relief complete with black enamel striped head piece. The piece has a clip on the back that opens for use as a pendant as well. Metal is gold-tone. Measurements are: 2" tall and 1.5" across. It is in very good condition with minimal wear to the gold-tone finish and no wear or loss to the black enamel. Both the pin back and the pendant clip are in excellent ...
$35 USD Offers ConsideredSigned Kirk's Folly Star with Dangling Star Rhinestone Pin on Original Card
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Famous for their fanciful creations, this Kirk's Folly star pin reminds me of a shooting star. I love the small gold-tone heart dangle. The pin is in unused excellent condition - still on the original card. (though I did take it off for photography). The back of the card has some sticky residue from a sticky tag - I did remove most of it. Sure to delight a Kirk's Folly collector (while researching this pin I discovered there is an entire club devoted to collecting Kirk's Folly!) or for anyone ...
$65 USD Offers ConsideredLarge Pink Triangle Chaton and Navette Rhinestone Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Pink fabulousness! Multi-shape rhinestones (chatons and navettes) with plenty of sparkle; circa 1950. Pink seems to be one of those colors that is getting harder to find on big bold pieces...this one certainly makes a statement! Set in gold-tone metal; very good condition. Please email us any further questions - thanks!
$29 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Plastic Asian Face Pins Set Original Card
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Fantastic find! Set of 2 vintage Asian face pins still on original card. The pins feature 2 faces with gold tone metal crowns and hoop earrings. There is a faux pearl at the base of each face. The pins are in very good condition; there are 2 very small places on one eyebrow on each pin where there is some stray paint and a tad bit of paint loss at the base of the crowns. Barely noticeable! The card is in almost perfect condition; some bumping on the edges. Each pin measures almost 1.25" tall and ...
$20 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Mother of Pearl Lingerie Pin with C-Clasp
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This dainty lingerie pin is fashioned from a pointed oval piece of Mother of Pearl and set ins silver-toned metal. The clasp is a "C-Clasp". It is 1.25" long and very narrow; not even .25" wide. These pins were used to discreetly fasten undergarments to the clothing so they would not show - and ladies of the time preferred these little pins to be pretty and dainty. Please email us any further questions.
$20 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Mother of Pearl Lingerie Pin with C-Clasp
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Fashioned from creamy Mother of Pearl, this lingerie pin measures almost 1.0" long and a little less than .25" wide. It has a gold-tone metal C-Clasp and is in very good condition. These pins were used to discreetly fasten undergarments to the clothing so they would not show - and ladies of the time preferred these little pins to be pretty and dainty. Please email us any further questions.
$40 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Signed Kramer of New York Purple Red Glass Fantasy Stone Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
The beautiful play of colors in this pin defy description but I will try! At first glance, the pear-shaped stones appear red, like the others, but the slightest movement and you see a sheen of purple, perhaps blue? This purple almost seems to glow from within. There are several different shapes of stones within the pin. The metal is a brass color. There is also a hook at the top so this could be worn on a chain. Condition: to wear, and to look at, the pin appears in great shape. ON close ...
$20 USD Offers ConsideredVintage C-Clasp Brass and Blue Border Baby Pin or Lingerie Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This tiny pin, measuring almost 3/4" long, is likely a baby pin from the late 1800's or early 1900's. It could be considered a lingerie pin - but based on the light blue border I would categorize this a baby pin. It is in very good condition with a "C-Clasp". Please feel free to email us any further questions.
$30 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Pair of Enamel Lingerie Pins - Victorian or Edwardian Era
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
These late 1800's or early 1900's lingerie pins are beautifully enameled with a floral theme. They fasten with a "C-Clasp". They are 1.0" long and a little more than .25" wide. There is one tiny spot near a flower on one pin that may be a slight enamel loss - see photo. There is some age-related patina on the reverse. The pin stem works but does hang down in the c-clasp; it doesn't stay right up there in the "C". Please email us with any further questions.
$35 USDSigned Swarovski Crystal Circle or Wreath Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This pin measures almost 1.25" in diameter and is covered with beautiful clear Swarovski crystals in double rows separated by a roped accent. The brooch is done in a traditional circle pin style; yet it also has overtones of a wreath, so it could be worn quite easily during the Holiday season. It is signed on the reverse with the classic Swarovski swan logo. I see no damage / dull or missing stones. Please email us any further questions.
$49 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Figural Enamel Tiger Pin Brooch Signed Original by Robert
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
In keeping with my first blog post on vintage costume jewelry designers, specifically "Original by Robert", I am listing several enamel figurals all signed "Original by Robert." This company was in business from 1942 until 1979. The majority of Robert enamels are from the 1960's. This proud tiger is hard to find! He is in excellent condition with one pin prick size spot of enamel wear on one whisker. He measures 2.0" long and is .75" tall. He has bright light green rhinestone eyes.
$35 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Figural Enamel Turtle Pin Brooch Signed Original by Robert
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
In keeping with my first blog post on vintage costume jewelry designers, specifically "Original by Robert", I am listing several enamel figurals all signed "Original by Robert." This company was in business from 1942 until 1979. The majority of Robert enamels are from the 1960's. This cute turtle is in very good condition and measures just shy of 2.0" long and a little over 1.25" across. All of the enamel on his shell is intact with no chips. There are a couple of places on his toes where the ...
$35 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Figural Enamel Butterfly Pin Brooch Signed Original by Robert
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
In keeping with my first blog post on vintage costume jewelry designers, specifically "Original by Robert", I am listing several enamel figurals all signed "Original by Robert." This company was in business from 1942 until 1979. The majority of Robert enamels are from the 1960's. This beautiful butterfly is in very good condition and measures 1.25" across and is 1.0" tall. All of the enamel on his wings is intact save for two teeny spots about the size of a pin prick near the top of the right ...
$35 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Figural Enamel Four Leaf Clover Pin Brooch Signed Original by Robert
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
In keeping with my first blog post on vintage costume jewelry designers, specifically "Original by Robert", I am listing several enamel figurals all signed "Original by Robert." This company was in business from 1942 until 1979. The majority of Robert enamels are from the 1960's. This fabulously rich green four leaf clover is not only lucky (St. Patrick's Day!), but is in excellent condition. It measures just shy of 2.0" across and almost 2.25" tall. All of the enamel is intact with no chips. ...
$40 USD Offers ConsideredVintage Figural Enamel Apple with Worm Pin Brooch Signed Original by Robert
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
In keeping with my first blog post on vintage costume jewelry designers, specifically "Original by Robert", I am listing several enamel figurals all signed "Original by Robert." This company was in business from 1942 until 1979. The majority of Robert enamels are from the 1960's. You can't get much more whimsical than a worm poking out of an apple! This particular piece is featured in one of my collectible jewelry books. He is in very good condition. He measures about 1.0" wide and is 1.25" tall.
$30 USDVintage Signed Mandle Bright Green Frog Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This little guy is so cute! His bright green color is cheerful and he almost appears poised to hop away. He is signed on the reverse "Mandle" which is one of the signatures used by the R. Mandle Company; founded by Robert Mandle in 1956. The dimensions of this little guy are as follows: he is just at an inch long and a little over .75 inches wide. There is a very small enamel chip on one "toe"-it starts at the tip but then goes in toward the body - it isn't very noticeable but worth mentioning. ...
$19 USD Offers ConsideredREDUCED Signed Crown Trifari Plastic Body Figural Fish Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Offers Welcomed! Won't this fellow be attractive on your lapel or purse? This fish has a white plastic body with 4 gold tone inset metal stripes. His face and tail are also gold tone. He is marked on the reverse "Trifari" with a crown over the "T" and the copyright symbol. Circa 1970. Excellent condition; measures 1.25" across and about 1.0" tall.
$50 USDSigned Swarovski Crystal Multi Color Flower Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
The beautiful purple tones in this brooch are so lovely with green - the effect together is quite catching. This pin has 5 different colored crystals present: pink, deep purple, light purple, clear, and green. All are set in gold-tone metal. The pin is stamped on the back with the classic Swarovski swan logo. I can find no damage other then one extremely teeny tiny fleck along one of the facet lines on one of the purple stones. I can't even get it to photograph it is so small. This pin measures ...
$70 USDSigned Judy Lee Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This elegant faux pearl, hunter green and clear rhinestone brooch is signed "Judy Lee". The metal is gold tone. The Judy Lee mark was used from 1949-1980; the jewelry was marketed through home parties. This brooch is circa 1960 and is truly a timeless piece - you can't go wrong with pearls (these are faux) and a little glitz! It is in excellent condition.
$58 USDSigned "Craft" Paisley Shaped Pastel Colored Rhinestone Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Beautiful pastel colored rhinestones in baby blue, pink and green set in gold tone metal signed "Craft". The metal also has a swirled affect; see photo. The "Craft" mark was used by the company Gem Craft which went into business about 1945. This particular piece is likely a more contemporary piece; circa 1980. Excellent condition.
$45 USDTwo Tone Green Rhinestone Japanned Metal Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Lots of sparkle in this two-tone green multi-shaped rhinestone brooch circa 1955. This piece adds some extra punch as the metal has been "japanned"; meaning it is coated with a black finish. Very good condition.
$60 USDSigned Christian Dior Black Enamel and Rhinestone Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
From the renowned fashion house of Christian Dior comes this beautiful and elegant flower pin done in gold tone metal, crusted with shimmering clear rhinestones with black enamel accents. There are no missing stones and no damage to the enamel. The pin clasp is in tight working order. There are 2 small spots of metal wear on the reverse (see photo..and the photo makes it look worse than it is); else excellent condition. This is likely a more recent piece. Measures almost 2.0" tall and 1,75: ...
$25 USDVintage Open Worked Metal Figural Turtle Pin Signed Castlecliff
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This gold tone turtle pin is beautiful when worn; the open work design of the metal gives it a light appearance on clothing. He has 2 green glass cabochon eyes and signed on the reverse Castlecliff. The Castlecliff company was in business from 1918 - 1977. This turtle is likely a later piece; circa 1965. He is in excellent condition. Please contact us with any questions.
SOLDSOLD Vintage Signed Miriam Haskell Deco Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Stepping away from the usual look by Miriam Haskell, we found this interesting brass / gold-tone pin with a deco pattern on the front. It measures 2.5" long and 1.75" tall. The metal on the front is worn-I would grade its condition as "fair". The metal on the reverse is in poor condition - please see photos. We are listing this piece because we found the design so unusual for Miriam Haskell we thought a Haskell collector might find it an intriguing addition to their collection. Please feel free ...
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Most of my clients know that I will, occasionally, list a great piece of jewelry or purse that is, well, in less than perfect condition. These pieces are usually highly desirable and still display well, but may be missing a stone or have enamel or other loss. But I feel the piece is still worth listing and having in a collection. This particular TLC piece is designed by the renowned Kenneth Jay Lane. It is signed on the reverse "K.J.L." and is likely from the 1960's. I believe this is a ...
SOLDSOLD Signed Swarovski Enamel and Rhinestone Figural Penguin Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This fella is so cute! He is in very good condition - no enamel damage and no missing / dull stones. The reverse does have some darkened spots on the metal finish - obviously not visible from the front. He is stamped on the reverse with the classic Swarovski swan logo - please see photos. He looks great on a sweater / lapel and is also perfect for the upcoming Holiday season! He measures 2.25" tall from tip of beak to bottom of tail and is a little over 1.0" wide at his widest point. Please ...
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