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My shop is a mix of vintage costume jewelry, buttons, clothing, books, postcards, sheet music, ephemera, photos, and more.
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$35 USD ReducedREDUCED Adorable Charm Bracelet, Six Animals Studded with Rhinestones
Jewelry:Vintage:Charms
This very cute bracelet has charms in the shape of a fish, a duck, a camel, a cat, a Scotty dog, and a funny walking bird. The animals are set with clear rhinestones and highlighted with touches or red and green enameling. They dangle from a fine link chain with a jump ring clasp. The setting is white metal (called “pot metal”), dating to the 1930s. As a size reference, the walking duck is one inch tall. The bracelet measures 6-1/2 inches in length. Although many of the rhinestones are darkened, ...
$26 USDSouvenir Link Bracelet with Ten Scenes of Paris, France
Jewelry:Vintage:Bracelets
Ten of the links of this unique bracelet feature the famous buildings of Paris, from the Cathedral of Notre Dame to the Eiffel Tower to the Opera House. In the center is the coat of arms, highlighted with red and blue enameling. The bracelet has a gold-wash finish, which is in very good condition on the front and somewhat worn from usage on the back. The slide clasp fits smoothly and holds securely. The bracelet measures about eight inches in length. Each link is 1/2-inch square. The clasp is ...
$58 USDDramatic Lily Brooch – Hollywood Bold Floral Style
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This gorgeous brooch has a design of a calla lily surrounded by four leaves and tied with a bow. The lily is a large teardrop faux pearl, accented with rhinestones. There are more rhinestones on the stem below the bow, and the entire brooch has a gold-tone finish. This is a brooch of excellent quality, with the back as beautifully crafted as the front. The finish is very slightly worn, adding a patina which accents the sculptural design. Some of the rhinestones are darkened (although none are ...
$24 USDEarrings by Les Bernard, Lovely Shell Drops
Jewelry:Vintage:Earrings
These earrings are a gold-tone metal with a polished mother-of-pearl shell drop. The back of the textured dome circle at the top is stamped “Les Bernard”. These pretty earrings have an unusual backing, as they are both screw-back and clip-back. Once you have tightened the screw to be comfortable on your ear, they can simply be clipped off and on without having to re-do the screw portion again. The earrings are in very good condition. They measure 1-3/8 inches from top to bottom. These earrings ...
$24 USDVintage Filigree Pin With Lovely Blue Crystals
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This simple vintage pin would be a delightful accent on a frilly white blouse. It has three blue rectangular faceted paste or crystal stones, prong-set in a gold-color stamped metal base with a scalloped edge. Between the stones are panels of authentic wire filigree. The pin has a simple clasp, and dates to circa 1900. The pin measures 1-3/4 by 3/4 inches. There is some wear to the finish, as you can see in the photo, but overall condition is good. There are no manufacturers marks. This item ...
$34 USDVictorian Era Buckle, Beautiful Rhinestones in Double Crescent Setting
Jewelry:Vintage:Dress Buckles
This unique dress buckle has a design of two open-work crescent shapes of gilded metal, each centered with 13 clear rhinestones in graduated sizes. All the rhinestones are prong-set and none are darkened. Across the center are the prongs of the buckle, which move with a little flexibility for insertion into belt holes. Some of the finish on the back of the buckle is darkened (see photo). The buckle measures 1-7/8 by 1-3/4 inches, and dates to the later years of the 1800s. This button will be ...
$52 USD ReducedREDUCED Funky Enameled Sword and Scabbard Chatelaine Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This super chatelaine-style brooch can be worn in either of two ways. You can slip the sword into the scabbard and wear it as a single piece, or fasten each part separately to your jacket. Either way it will look smashing! There is a fleur-de-lys and a large red glass cabochon at the hilt of the sword, and lots of red rhinestones decorating the gold-tone panels on the black enameled scabbard. This design is based on patent #146950 issued June 17, 1947, and I have seen several variations, ...
$56 USDFabulous Floral Brooch – Faux Pearls and Colorful Rhinestones
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This truly beautiful brooch has a design of an exotic flower whose stem is tied with a flowing bow. The flower’s center is a large faux pearl stone with deep amethyst-colored rhinestones forming the petals. At the base of the flower is a circle of leaves with forest green rhinestones. The bow is accented with small faux pearl beads. The entire brooch has a shining gold-tone finish, and dates to the 1940s – the glory days of costume jewelry. This beautiful pin measures 2-3/4 inches from the top ...
$138 USD SaleSALE Bracelet and Earrings by Carolee, Beautiful Matched Set
Jewelry:Vintage:Sets
This is a lovely demi-parure by a popular and collectible manufacturer, Carolee. The bracelet is two strands of large faux pearls, a signature style of Carolee. The bracelet’s oval clasp is a large baroque-style faux pearl in an openwork gold-tone setting. The post earrings are exactly the same size and design as the bracelet’s clasp. Both the bracelet and earrings are marked “Carolee”. The bracelet is 7-1/2 inches in length. The oval clasp and earrings measure 1 by 1-1/4 inches. The earrings ...
$23 USD SaleSALE Coro Bird Pin, Pink and Purple Enamel Colors
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
When you think of Coro jewelry, this style of pin usually doesn’t come to mind. It’s an unusual stylized bird with a large beak and tail feathers, all enameled in a cloisonne effect in shades of pink and purple. It reminds me of the bright psychedelic prints of the 1960s. The bird measures 3 inches from beak to tail and is signed Coro on the reverse. The pin is in beautiful condition, except for a blip in the enameling above the eye which was done in the manufacturing process. This vintage ...
$82 USD SaleSALE Elegant Bangle Bracelet, Cloisonne Enameling, Austria
Jewelry:Vintage:Bracelets
The detail of the cloisonne enameling on this bangle bracelet is beautiful. The bracelet is black glass with beautiful floral swirls in silver and pale blue enameling (it is not marked silver). The bracelet is marked inside: “Handmade in Austria, Steinbock, Wien”. It measures 2-3/4 inches in diameter and is 1/4 inch wide. There are two small chips which are very difficult to spot (see detail photo), but they do not affect the integrity of the bracelet. This item will be protectively boxed and ...
$18 USD SaleSALE Vintage Mother-of-Pearl Cuff Links, Great Gift
Jewelry:Vintage:Men
This exceptional pair of cuff links has a mother-of-pearl circle in an octagonal setting of textured silver metal. The backing is a shiny gold-tone metal (impossible to photograph without a lot of reflections, as shown). Each link measures 1/2 inch in diameter. There are no manufacturers marks. These vintage cufflinks are in excellent condition. This item will be protectively packaged in a small box and shipped by first class mail. Postal insurance may be declined if not desired.
$214 USD SaleSALE Necklace and Bracelet by Selini, Gold-Tone Snake Chain and Rhinestones
Jewelry:Vintage:Sets
This is a beautiful demi-parure by Selini, a manufacturer associated with Selro and known for high quality. Both the necklace and bracelet are made of a flexible snake or cobra chain, centered with a motif of textured gold-tone set with rhinestones. The fold-over clasp on both pieces is also the same, and each is marked Selini. The bracelet is 7 inches in length. The necklace is 15 inches in length, and is made to nestle beautifully just at the hollow of the neck. The center element is 2-1/4 ...
$18 USD SaleSALE Outstanding Necklace with Red Beads and Silvery Pendant
Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces
This necklace would have a dramatic affect worn with a simple turtleneck or filling in a low neckline. It’s made of red plastic beads, accented by textured silvery metal beads. The focal point is a pendant, also of silvery metal, which looks heavy but is actually hollow. The total length of the necklace is 21 inches, including the clasp. The pendant measures 2-1/4 by 2-1/8 inches. There are no manufacturers or silver marks. The necklace is in good condition with hand-crafted appeal. This ...
$35 USD SaleSALE Horse Bridle Rosette Brooch, Pretty Florals on Blue Background
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This pretty brooch is actually a converted vintage horse bridle rosette. It resembles a glass paperweight, set in a brass backing with a simple wire-formed pin stem and clasp. A design of red and blue flowers with green leaves is set on a deep blue background. This pin is in very good condition with the only damage being a small nick in the glass. This brooch will be protectively packaged and shipped in a box by first class mail, including postal insurance within the US. International postal ...
$34 USDOval Brooch in Russian Lacquer - Beautiful Hand-Painted Flowers
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches:Russian Lacquer
These black lacquer brooches are traditionally made in Russia. This is an exceptionally lovely piece with its scrolled border painted with a intricate and delicate gilt design. In the center are three flowers in shades of rose, amethyst and gold, accented with green leaves and a few buds. The brooch is signed under the clasp on the back, but I can’t read the signature. The large oval brooch measures 2-3/8 by 1-3/4 inches, and is in very good condition. Please note: the light area seen at the top ...
$16 USD ReducedREDUCED Cute Poodle Pendant on Chain – Wear Your Favorite Dog!
Jewelry:Vintage:Pendants
This adorable poodle with the upturned tail has the look of pewter, although it is not marked. The poodle pendant is fully-formed and looks the same from both sides. He (or she) measures 1-1/8 inches from his topknot to his feet (excluding the pendant bail) An 18-inch chain is included. There are no manufacturers marks. The poodle pendant will be protectively packaged and shipped in a small box by first class mail. Postal insurance may be declined if not desired.
$36 USDBrooch Signed Miracle – Faux Moonstones in Scots Buckle Design
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Jewelry by Miracle is always high quality. This pin resembles a buckle with its curved open center and is quite different from their usual colorful Celtic designs. The brooch has ten beautiful glass cabochons of varying sizes with the appearance of moonstones. The finish of the setting is a pale gold color – very attractive. This pretty pin measures 1-7/8 by 1 inch, and is in very good condition. It is very lightly stamped “Miracle” on the back – it’s difficult to see the entire mark. This item ...
$26 USDRussian Lacquer Brooch, Pretty Hand-Painted Flowers
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches:Russian Lacquer
These black lacquer brooches are traditionally made in Russia, and this one still has its paper label. This pretty piece has a central design of two flowers in shades of purple and turquoise, accented with green leaves and a few buds, and a border painted with gilt loops. The round brooch measures 1-7/8 inches in diameter, and is in very good condition. The light areas at top and bottom are reflections on the curved surface. There is an area on the reverse where a label was removed. This item ...
$156 USD ReducedREDUCED Victorian Watch Fob, Braided Hair Chain with Watch Key
Jewelry:Antique
This watch chain made of braided hair dates from the Victorian era when a popular craft was to use a loved one’s hair for a sentimental memento. This watch chain is made of dark brown and lighter brown hairs, each strand beautifully braided and then twisted together. The hair chain is 11 inches long, excluding the metal fixtures on either end, and the diameter is 3/8 inches. One end has the fitting to hold the watch fob, the other end has the hook to hold the pocket watch. In the center is a ...
$113 USD SaleSALE Victorian Belt Buckle – Three Pieces, on Original Leather Belt
Jewelry:Antique
Very rarely will you find a complete three-piece buckle set on its original belt. This ornate Victorian buckle set is shown on its pink leather belt (which incidentally would have fit someone with a 26” waist). The leather is in poor shape, but the stamped gold-metal buckle is still in very good condition and only needs a new belt to make it the perfect addition to your vintage costume. The piece which fits at the back of the waist measures 4 by 1-7/8 inches, and the buckle with prongs measures ...
$85 USDNecklace with Green Enameling - Very Art Deco Style
Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces
This necklace is clearly from the Art Deco era of the 1920s. There are three plaques, a large center one and two smaller ones on the sides, with enameling in two shades of green separated by cloisonne lines of gold metal. In between the plaques are four green glass beads with gilt end caps. A dainty chain is the finishing touch. The necklace measures 19 inches in length, and the center plaque measures 1-1/4 by 3/4 inches. It is in very good condition, although the metal (brass?) backing has some ...
$18 USDCloisonne Enamel Angel with Hearts – Wallace Silversmiths
Jewelry:Vintage:Christmas
This pretty red-cheeked angel would be appropriate either for Christmas or for Valentine’s Day, as she is holding a heart, and her dress is adorned with four more hearts. This pendant is enameled in red, green, white and orange-gold, with goldtone cloisonne lines separating the colors. The top has a loop for a chain if you wish to wear it as a pendant, or for a ribbon if you wish to hang it on a Christmas tree. The angel measures 2-1/8 by 2 inches at the widest points. The back is stamped ...
$120 USDOrnate Lavaliere Pendant Suspended from Vintage Box Chain
Jewelry:Antique
This lovely lavaliere from the turn of the last century is a pointed oval of stamped metal with an elaborate design, finished with a gold wash and antiqued highlighting. In the center of the pendant is a bezel-set oval stone resembling a turquoise, accented above with a pretty leaf. The box chain is attached to the pendant by a pretty bail with a floral design. There are no manufacturer or metal marks on the pendant or the chain. The pendant measures 1 by 1-1/2 inches, and the total length of ...
$22 USDMonet Swirl Pendant, Beautiful 1970s Design in Gold-Tone
Jewelry:Vintage:Pendants
This lovely and classic gold-tone pendant has a swirly design in an openwork teardrop shape, dating to the 1970s. It is attached by an oval bail to a long chain of flat links. The pendant measures 2-1/2 inches (including the bail), and the chain is 27 inches in length. Attached to the clasp is a tag marked Monet. The back of the pendant is also marked Monet. This necklace is in very good condition. This item will be protectively packaged and shipped by first class mail, including postal ...
$86 USDGorgeous Kramer Bracelet and Brooch with Topaz Rhinestones
Jewelry:Vintage:Sets
This Kramer demi-parure of bracelet and matching brooch is simply stunning. The bracelet has 11 pairs of faceted marquise-cut topaz-colored rhinestones, in a textured gold-tone setting. The coordinating pin has the same rhinestones and gold-tone setting in a circular design. The bracelet measures 7-1/4 inches, and the brooch is 1-7/8 inches in diameter. Both pieces are marked Kramer, and both are in beautiful condition, with no damage to either the rhinestones or the gold-tone finish. This ...
$24 USDButterfly Brooch, Filigree Style With Brilliant Rhinestones
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This gorgeous brooch has dozens of clear rhinestones accenting the openwork stamped filigree design of a butterfly. The butterfly is metal with a gilt finish, and the rhinestones highlight the wings and body. The brooch measures 2 inches from top to bottom and 2-1/2 inches at the widest point of the wings. It is in very good condition; all the stones are bright and clear and there are no missing stones. The brooch has a safety clasp and there are no manufacturers marks. This butterfly brooch ...
$136 USDHibiscus Brooch by Cini, Made for Gump’s Shops in Hawaii
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This brooch was designed by Guglielmo Cini, founder of the Cini Jewelry Company in the 1920s. The company was known for beautiful craftsmanship, especially in sterling silver. In the 1940s, Cini produced jewelry for the Gump’s retail shops, and this Hibiscus brooch was popular in their Honolulu store at that time. If you have the matching bracelet and/or earrings, this brooch will complete your parure. The brooch measures about 2 inches in both directions. It is marked on the back: “Gump’s, ...
$12 USD1940s Sweater Guard Clips with Butterfly Wing Design
Jewelry:Vintage:Butterfly Wing
These sweater guards were popular in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The two clips were fastened to each side of the front neckline of a cardigan sweater, so that the sweater could be draped over the shoulders like a cape – very stylish back in the day! This sweater guard has a design of desert cactus in silhouette over a background of iridescent purple and gold real butterfly wings, in a silvery metal setting. Each clip section is 3/4 inch in diameter, and is connected by a 6-1/2 inch chain ...
$19 USDRhinestones on Black Satin – Could be Buckle or Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Dress Buckles
This gorgeous object is a floral design of rhinestones attached to a black satin oval backing. The silvertone setting of the rhinestones is attached to the satin backing only at the two ends. It may have originally been a buckle, but a pinstem could be attached to the back to turn it into a lovely and unusual brooch, or perhaps your creativity could suggest other uses. This piece measures 2-1/2 by 1-5/8 inches. It is in good condition. None of the rhinestones are missing, although a few are ...
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