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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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$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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, ...
$46 USDLarge and Lovely Floral Brooch, Beautiful Crystals, 1930s
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This is a beautiful example of a vintage bouquet brooch dating back to the 1930s. The design is of sprays of flowers set with large clear oval faceted crystals, smaller rhinestones and faux pearls. A circular flower and a ribbon of rhinestones holds the bouquet at the stems. The brooch is made of “pot metal”, also called white metal, which has been gilded. It has been re-plated at some point and this has added a coppery tint to some of the gilt, which you can see just above the circular flower ...
$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 ...
$118 USD SaleSALE Truly Beautiful Necklace, Pink Paste Crystals, Circa 1920
Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces
This lovely necklace, which dates to approximately 1920, contains 24 faceted crystals in a gorgeous shade of bright pink. The paste stones are graduated in size and prong-set in open-back mountings. The necklace measures 14-1/2 inches in length. I believe that a repair was done earlier and two stones were removed and the clasp was changed to the current ring clasp. This is probably why the largest stone, which should be in the center, is now offset to one side. However, this does not reflect on ...
$25 USD SaleSALE Marboux Curved Feather Brooch With Faux Pearl, by Marcel Boucher
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This Marboux pin is a classic curved feather design, with one side a solid textured goldtone, and the other done in openwork. A lovely faux pearl is set on the textured surface. The back is beautifully finished, as you can see from my photo, and is marked “Marboux”, a mark of Marcel Boucher, with the design number of 717. The pin measures 2-1/2 inches at the longest point and is in excellent condition. This beautiful pin will be protectively packaged and shipped by first class mail in a small ...
$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 ...
$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, ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$185 USDFabulous Christmas Earrings by Lunch at the Ritz – Santa and Reindeer
Jewelry:Vintage:Christmas
These terrific post earrings are by the bling experts – Lunch at the Ritz. One earring has Santa, enameled in red, white and black, with a bit of pink on his hands and face, and a big red nose. His suit is accented by two rhinestones. The other earring is a leaping reindeer enameled in brown and white, with huge antlers. He has a red harness and a row of rhinestones and gilt beads down his back. Santa and the reindeer are both accented with a bit of glitter and suspended from a red-enameled star ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$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 ...
$110 USD SaleSALE Los Castillo Mixed Metal Fish Brooch, Taxco, Mexico
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
The Los Castillo firm, located in the famous silversmithing region of Taxco, Mexico, was an innovator in designs using mixed metals. This unusual fish pin has four metals - silver, copper, brass and a grey alloy - over a silver base. The mark, which you can clearly see in my detail photo, is one that was used by Los Castillo from 1948 to 1955. It reads: Hecho en Mexico, Los Castillo Taxco, with the Mexican assay hallmark for 925 sterling and the design #203. The pin measures 2 inches from nose ...
$24 USDFlorenza Leaf Pin, Pretty Filigree Style With Pink Stones
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
Florenza always does such pretty pins, and this is no exception. It is a leaf design in a filigree style, inset with pink cabochons and pink rhinestones, with five tiny faux pearls. The brooch is stamped “Florenza” on the back. It measures 3 inches high (including the stem) by 1-1/4 inches wide, and is in very good condition. This item will be protectively boxed and shipped by first class mail, including postal insurance within the US. International postal insurance may be declined if not ...
$126 USD"Fruit Salad" Rhinestones in Big and Beautiful 1920s Brooch
Jewelry:Vintage:Pins/Brooches
This terrific brooch has “fruit salad” cabochon rhinestone colors of blue, red, amethyst and green, in a setting of white metal (“pot metal”). The design is a floral bouquet with clear rhinestone leaves. The brooch measures 4 inches from top to bottom and 2-1/2 inches at the widest point. It is in very good condition with no missing stones. The brooch has a safety clasp and there are no manufacturers marks. This item will be protectively packaged and shipped by priority mail, with free postage ...
$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 ...
$68 USD ReducedREDUCED Art Nouveau Style Necklace, Lustrous Enameled Blossoms
Jewelry:Vintage:Necklaces
This sweet necklace has three blossoms suspended from a delicate “paperclip” chain. The flowers are enameled in luminous pink and mauve, with green stems. The enameling is done on a base of copper, as you can see in the photo of the back. The chain is fastened with a screw-type clasp. Each flower measures about one inch in both directions, and the chain is 15 inches long. There are no manufacturers marks or hallmarks. I have included a detail photo of each of the lovely flowers – one is perfect, ...
$38 USD ReducedREDUCED Green Carved Aztec Face Pin - Mexican Silver Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a popular style of Mexican jewelry. The brooch is a face with a head-dress in Aztec style, carved from a green stone, perhaps a form of agate. The simple backing plate folds over the face at the top and sides, and holds silver hoop earrings. This attractive brooch has a simple C clasp, and is stamped “Silver Mexico” on the back. It measures 1-3/4 by 1-5/8 inches, and is in very good condition. This item will be protectively boxed and shipped by first class mail, including postal ...
$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 ...
$18 USDPair of Large Shoe Buckles, Faux Tortoiseshell
Jewelry:Vintage:Early Plastics
The design of this pair of shoe buckles is a rounded rectangle of plastic resembling tortoiseshell. A black leatherette insert fits in the center and cushions the buckle from the shoe on the back. The shoe buckles measures 2-1/2 by 2-1/4 inches and are in very good condition. There are no manufacturers marks. This item will be protectively boxed and shipped by first class mail. Postal insurance may be declined if not desired.
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