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$89 USD1/20-12KT GF Necklace by P Craft-Lovely Large Links
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Gold-tone Links
A perfect example of the top quality made here in the USA by P Craft in Attleboro, MA which opened it's doors in 1931. It is family owned and operated and still in business today making all kinds of items as well as jewelry. At one point they were known for their cameo jewelry. I think this was made early on and am working on verification from the company. It measures 15" in length with links that are about 1/2" wide. It is very comfortable to wear. The ring clasp works perfectly. This amazing ...
$89 USDGivenchy Necklace-Pink Floral Pendant in Rich Goldtone
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Double Chains:Givenchy Logo:Plastic Accents
The House of Givenchy opened in Paris in 1952 and has been influential since then for elegant style epitomized by Audrey Hepburn. Givenchy's jewelry features classic designs with much use of gold plating, Lucite and other plastics. This charming necklace has all of those components making this a stunning example of quality this company is known for. I think the pink cab centers of these five flowers are a plastic material that bounces the light brightly. The metal work is multi-dimensional and ...
$139 USDGrosse-Made in Germany 1963-Choker Necklace-Tailored Elegance
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Henkel & Grosse:Faux Pearls:Simulated Turquoise
The Grosse family, a famous German jewelry firm which opened their doors in 1907 by the name of Henkel and Grosse, is known for high quality craftmanship and design. In the 1950's they were asked to produce costume jewelry for Christian Dior which carries the label Dior West Germany. This choker necklace has all those haute couture elements and looks like the "real McCoy"! The clasp is snug with their mark of the crown over a script G with the date 1963. This solid mesh chain is very flexible as ...
$79 USDSchiaparelli Clip Earrings-Faux Topaz & Aurora Borealis Stones
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Elsa Schiaparelli:Faceted Cuts
From the 1950's, this large and dynamic pair of clip earrings has all the components that one would expect from this top designer. According to Judith Miller, Elsa Schiaparelli sold her business in Paris in 1954 much to the dismay of her assistants Hubert de Givenchy and Pierre Cardin-and returned to New York where she focused on costume jewelry. During this time span she produced a series of fabulous abstract designs characterized by the use of unusual and often colorful stones. This pair of ...
$59 USDIrice Pale Peach Crystal Perfume Bottle-Floral Motif & Golden Accents
Collectibles:Made In Czechoslovakia:Irving W. Rice:Vanity Items
This delightful perfume bottle was made in Czechoslovakia for Irice, dating this to the 1920-30's. The company started as an importer of vanity items in the 1920's in New York. Leading the company was Irving W. Rice, creating the product name Irice which has appeared on the distinctive silver and blue foil labels ever since. This charming and very feminine design exudes the era with a glass stopper in perfect condition. There are 4 etched flowers gracing the bottle as well as fun golden dots. ...
$119 USDTrifari Sunflower Brooch-Alfred Philippe Design-Trifanium Plating-Book Piece
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:A. Philippe:Sunflower Series:Book Piece
Part of Trifari's Sunflower series this sparkling, large single blossom is outstanding-so much that the necklace version is featured on the cover of Julia Carroll's book called Collecting Costume Jewelry 202. Inside on page 189 is the patent issued date of 1951 to Alfred Philippe for Trifari. Also on page 171, in Signed Beauties of Costume Jewelry by Marcia "Sparkles" Brown, you can see three pieces of the set with this very brooch. An even more smashing portrayal of this significant brooch is ...
$139 USDTrifari Triple Plumes Brooch by A. Philippe -Book Piece- Patent Papers - Circa 1949
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Trifari, A. Philippe, Brooch, Circa 1949, Book Piece
Trifari Triple Plume brooch designed by A. Philippe with patent filed on June 23, 1949, is a book piece seen in Costume Jewelry 202 by J. Carroll on page 178. This delightful brooch with heavy and bright Trifanium gold plating, is in excellent condition. It was designed for a British royal celebration. This regal symbol of multi-dimensional plumes, decorated with rows of faux emerald cut diamonds and wrapped up with a bow, is simply stunning. This is one very memorable piece of collectible ...
$89 USDCiro Owl Pin-White Enamel with Blue Floral Designs
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Trifari:Animals:Ciro Of Bond Street
Hoo Hoo-who would have figured when I turned this over recognizing the famous Owl from Trifari's favorite animal collection produced in the 1960's that I would see the name Ciro in cursive in the cartouche! Well, this definitely shows that companies produced for many name brands. I have checked this out thoroughly to see if there is any difference and conclude they are identical. I think this is quite the collectors find. As much as an adorable character can be, this is made with impeccable ...
$78 USDChic Black Faceted Glass Necklace & Earrings Very Vintage Set
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
This is an amazing set. It is not signed but has goldtone findings that are from the 1940's or earlier. There are 12 large oval faceted stones set in an open back link. All are prong set. The dangle earrings have a teardrop shape and are beautifully mounted in a simple goldtone frame. This is a nice size necklace measuring 16" including the crystal bead & adjustable hook closure allowing for versatile sizing and styling. A shimmering glow cast by the black stones is gorgeous. It is also light ...
$67 USDPenguin Twins - Stamped Sterling- Pin Set -Faux Topaz Stones
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Book Piece:Vermeil:Animals:Penguins
Vermeil sterling penguin twin pins with faux topaz pave rhinestone bellies and red eyes have just arrived from their home in Antarctica! In Volume II of the Brunialti's American Costume Jewelry: Art & Industry: 1935-1950 on page 72 you will find the identical animal marked KTF and produced in 1937. It says that it was not patented. I also spotted a similar-different coloration-set in the book Rhinestone Jewelry-Figurals Animals & Whimsicals by Marcia "Sparkles" Brown on page 117. These two ...
$67 USDEisenberg Ice Brooch-Floral Spray-Faux Topaz-Autumnal Splendor
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Swarovski Rhinestones
Signed Eisenberg Ice in block letters with the copyright c in a raised oval, dates this from 1970 to present. This esteemed company has been in business since 1914 making clothing and in 1930 began accessorizing its dresses with it own pins which were so popular they started selling them separately. The rest is history. Known for boldness and clarity of design their jewelry is made with fine materials such as Swarovski rhinestones which gives this delightful brooch so much razzle dazzle! Notice ...
$119 USDKJL (Kenneth J. Lane) Faux Rocks, Minerals and Gemstones Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Kenneth J. Lane
This is like a miner's bonanza all in one! Not only is it huge-measuring 2.75 " square, it is a riot of sizes, shapes, colors and cuts all in one that somehow comes together. But, we should know that when Kenneth J. Lane designs jewelry, he is very creative, mingling fun and style. All of the rhinestones are prong set in white metal. The mix includes cabochons, faceted cuts and 5 open backs. It is a FAB piece for hip fashion plates that just want to have fun!
$119 USDLALIQUE Signed-Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Perfume Bottles-Single & Double Doves
Collectibles:Vanity Items:Lalique, Nina Ricci, L'air Du Temps, Flying Doves
This famous double dove L'Air du Temps Eau de Toilette perfume bottle comes with a bonus of the single dove bottle, both signed on the bottom in block letters LALIQUE with the name Nina Ricci. In 1948, Haute Couture House of Ricci introduced L'Air du Temps perfume and in 1951 they presented it in this ovoid shape clear glass sunburst bottle with the frosted glass flying/kissing doves above the stopper which was designed by Robert Ricci the son of Nina and his friend Marc Lalique. The double dove ...
$179 USDChristian Dior & Carnegie-Set- Match Made in Heaven!
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Dior:Carnegie:Swarovski Rhinestones
I found this necklace and pair of earrings in the same well know summer town on the east coast famous for big mansions along the shoreline-at different locations and wonder if they had been a set to begin with since they are perfect together. That is why I am listing them as a set, offering you the ultimate collector's dream of Hattie Carnegie clip earrings paired with a Christian Dior choker necklace-both signed and in near mint condition. In the book called Popular Jewelry of the '60's, '70's ...
$96 USDGIVENCHY Brooch-Floral Motif-Dreamy Deep Purple Petals
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Faceted Faux-amethyst:Aurora Borealis Rhinestones
The House of Givenchy opened in Paris in 1952, by Hubert de Givenchy. After working with many giants in the fashion industry he began his own accessory line. Today, Givenchy is marketed by the Victoria & Co Group which also handles Richelieu and Napier jewelry. The most collectible Givenchy designs to look for utilize beautiful enamels and rhinestones like this incredible brooch. Signed in the all caps cartouche with gold-plating, this is in mint condition. I especially am drawn to the 3 large ...
$345 USDHattie Carnegie Brooch & Earrings Set-Dramatic Yet Demure!
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Faux Pearls:Green Art Glass:Intricate Metalwork
This oversized statement of the ultimate, chic brooch offers a delightful combination of faux pearls and green art glass cabochons set in bright, textured goldtone finish, accented with sparkling clear rhinestones! It comes with the matching signed earrings. I would date this from late 1950-60's. Almost from the start, Carnegie's clientele were many famous socialites and artists including Joan Crawford. Her jewelry, relatively speaking, was always expensive and now is very collectible due to her ...
$78 USDDiamante Vintage Clip Earrings-Dazzling Dancing Dangles
Jewelry:Vintage:Charms:Prong Set Rhinestones:Baguettes & Brilliant Cuts
Save yourself a trip to the safety deposit box and invest in these fabulous diamante earrings covered with over 150 hand set metal prong rhinestones-each-including baguettes. The left and right ear design is effective in the 4 shorter dangles with reverse angles. The 7 longer dangles create a symmetrical V. Each stone has intense brilliance creating dazzling light play augmented by the the multi-dimensional design. They are very comfortable to wear and will let you be carefree! This caliber is ...
$52 USDDeltah-Cultured Pearl-12 KT-Gold Filled-Screwback Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Original Box:Dangles:Signed:1/20 12kt Gf
Deltah Pearls was established way back in 1892, by M. J. Karpeles. It was purchased by L. Heller & Son, Inc. at the turn of the century with offices in New York city. In 1950 Heller teamed up with Sperry and now they are called Imperial-Deltah Group in Rhode Island. These sweet dangle earrings are screwbacks with the mark of a capital H inside a triangle with 1/20-12K G.F. around it. I would say these are circa 1930-40's. If you visit their new website they have a great timeline of the company ...
$79 USDOriental Pendant/Bonsai Tree Design/Goldtone Trim & Rope Chain
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Jade:Semi-precious Stones:Rope Chain Necklace
A very ornate Bonsai tree in a square pot, decorated with two lovely oval opals which are in excellent condition, is the center focus for this very special pendant necklace. The opals look real to me with their fiery flashes of reds and bright greens. I do not detect any layers one would see with triplet opals. As an owner of fine opals, I am very comfortable saying they look real to me. I cannot say what the other small seven prong set stones are but they add colorful interest to the tree limbs ...
$98 USDSHERMAN Aurora Borealis Brooch/ Pastel Rainbow
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Navettes:Swarovski Stones:Mint Condition
This is simply gorgeous. The intense pastel shades that flash with every movement is mesmerizing. Sherman & Co. was a Canadian jewelry company in operation from 1947 through 1981. They only used high quality materials in beautifully crafted designs advertised as "Jewels of Elegance." Classic Sherman elements are represented here with the navette cuts, gold-plated metal and pastel shades of color in the AB stones. It is signed with the cursive cartouche with the large elegant capital S. This is ...
$55 USDSwarovski Clip Earrings/Black Enamel & Paves/Goldtone Trim
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Swan Logo:Paves:Swarovski Rhinestones
Stunning and sexy-these black enamel, diamantes and goldtone trim clip earrings by Swarovski make a bold yet chic statement. The raised brilliant rhinestones in 3 geometric sections really stand out against the black enamel offset with goldtone accents. Match these earrings with your "Little black dress" and be prepared for lots of attention! Swarovski, the world's leading supplier of unrivaled quality crystal stones to the jewelry industry since 1892, launched its first line of fashion jewelry ...
$97 USDKramer of New York Brooch-Faux Emeralds & Diamentes-Regal Elegance
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Christian Dior
Kramer Jewelry began in New York in 1943 and lasted until the 1970's. It was started by Louis Kramer who teamed up with his 2 brothers to create glamorous quality and design costume jewelry, attracting the attention of Christian Dior in the 1950's who commissioned them to represent his design house. Kramer was responsible for all production of Dior Jewelry in the US. When I first discovered this brooch I was sure it was by Dior but was equally pleased to discover Kramer of New York as I am a ...
$98 USDDeNicola Fantasy Rustic Bow Brooch-3 Dangles-Ornate Design-Faux Gems
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
Hard to come by, DeNicola jewelry was made from 1957-1970 in New York City and is known for designs with oversized cabochons in various colors and materials as evidenced in this fascinating piece. The two faux cabachon emeralds and a square faux sapphire accent swirling metalwork along the top part of the bow. The three dangles with a large faux cabachon ruby in the center of white petals is fun and dramatic. Measuring three inches long and two inches top to bottom of the dangles, this brooch ...
$49 USDCurrier & Ives Printmakers to the American People by Harry T. Peters
Books:Art:Vintage Art Book:32 Color Plates:Historic Moments
A classic, vintage art book published by Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc., Garden City, New York in 1942. It states this is a special edition of Currier & Ives. It illuminates the company, their well known artists, and the most famous prints including 32 in full color. The prints are presented in a mat motif which is suitable for framing as I see others are selling each one separately. What I find most fascinating about this in-depth collection of prints is the historic glimpse it offers for this ...
$225 USDRiver Bend-Original Oil Painting by L. Warner
Fine Art:Paintings:River:Trees:Summer
Original en plein air oil painting by L. Warner of a summer scene along the Snoqualmie River near Duval, Washington. This was rendered on a 9 X 12 canvas panel. During the summer months this great river glides smoothly through the valley but in early spring she becomes a raging river capable of much damage. Hard to believe on days like this. This measures 16.5" wide X 13.5" high in it's solid wood frame of soft metallic gilt with charming carved details. For more information about plein air ...
$48 USDJapanese Ornamental Plate-Garden with Butterflies-Golden Accents
Collectibles:Mount Fuji:Handpainted:Floral Motif:Butterflies
The artistic rendering on this fantastic handpainted plate demonstrates great ability. The center has Iris flowers in pinks, purples and blues with fluttering butterflies covering the rim, all accented with bold golden brush strokes. When you hold this up to light it is very translucent as seen in one of my photos. The simple signature on the back show Mount Fuji with a mark below it. I cannot trace this mark but hope you agree that it is very special. It measures 7.5" wide and is in excellent ...
$225 USDStill Standing-Original Oil Painting by L. Warner
Fine Art:Paintings:Barn:Washington State:Farms
This charming little barn is still standing, offering some kind of shelter to anyone( or critter) willing to trust it. Nestled on a rise overlooking verdant farms in the Snoqualmie Valley, Washington, during the height of summer, this scene was filled with saturated light making it a fun subject to paint. It is rendered on a 9 X 12 canvas panel. It measures 16.5 wide X 13.5" high in it's solid wood frame of soft gold metallic gilt with charming carved detail. For more information about plein air ...
$225 USDSoft Summer Morn-Original Oil Painting by L. Warner
Fine Art:Paintings:Newport Ri:Marsh:Sunrise
Original en plein air oil painting by L. Warner of a marsh running into the Atlantic ocean in Newport, Rhode Island. This was rendered on a canvas panel while painting with another artist John MacGowan, who is well known in this region for his stunning landscapes and nautical paintings. This was the first time he ever painted this scene and I was honored to be invited to go with him as he knows all the best spots. As always, one has to keep up with the light and at one point there was a touch of ...
$155 USDTrifari Fruit Salad Demi-Parure-Faux Turquoise Carved Fruit
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Carved Stones:Choker Necklace:Matching Earrings
Crown Trifari set from the early 1960's celebrates the classic design by Alfred Philippe originally produced in the 1930's under their first moniquer KTF. Not as formal as those early sets, this version reflects a more modern design set in Florentine goldtone links accented with white leaves. Also, each piece of fruit is separated by small beads of the same color adding interest. Notice the matching earrings have both left and right design which is a sign of higher quality production. Hard to ...
$105 USDParrot Perched on Champagne Glass-Unsigned but Attributed to Trifari
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
How about a drinkie winkie? This darling pin is unsigned but easily attributed to A. Philippe of Trifari in 1949-50. The earrings of the set, signed Crown Trifari, are upright parrots. This pin is in excellent condition with the wonderful Trifanium gold plating accenting the poured pink glass feathers. It measures almost two inches top to bottom and 1.5 inches wide. The complicated design offers many dimensions creating much interest. Note the lovely tail feathers curling up, keeping the viewer ...
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