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Vintage and Antique Jewelry and Collectibles
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$75 USDEdwardian Sterling Enamel Brooch Pin with Bird in Flight
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
This charming old brooch is made of sterling silver and features an adorable bird in flight that is finished with kiln-fired (vitreous glass) enamel in wonderful shades of purple, yellow, and lavender over a basse-taille textured surface that gives the impression of real feathers. The swallow (?) is winging its way past a very realistic sterling tree branch. The brooch is marked on the back "Sterling." What would originally have been a simple c-clasp has been expertly replaced with a roll-over ...
$25 USDVintage Sterling Silver Enamel Dogwood Screwback Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
These lovely earrings are made in the form of pretty dogwood blossoms. Fashioned from sterling silver, they are finished in fine vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in white with delicate medium brown at the tips of the petals. Both the screwback mechanism and the back of each earring is stamped "sterling," and there is also a tiny maker's mark on the back of the earring that is too small for me to make out; it is in roughly the shape of an arrowhead. The earrings measure 3/4" by 5/8" and are in ...
$59 USDVintage/Antique Sterling Silver Enamel Bar Brooch by John Atkins & Son
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Mourning
This very lovely solid sterling silver mourning brooch is by the reputable Birmingham, England arts & crafts silversmith John Atkins & Sons. It features a tapered oblong shape accented with a criss-crossing double helix of silver, filled with dramatic glossy black vitreous glass enamel. With a safety-pin style clasp on the back, this piece is marked "Sterling Silver" and has the "JA&S" in a diamond shape, the Atkins hallmark. Measuring 2 3/16", this pin is in excellent vintage condition.
$59 USDVintage Sterling Silver Enamel Brooch Pin Black with Hand-Painted Pink Roses
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian:American
This lovely old brooch is made of sterling silver that has been finished in dramatic, opaque black, kiln-fired (vitreous glass) enamel. The pin has a very narrow silver border and the center features two dainty pink hand-painted roses with green leaves. The back of the brooch is marked "sterling" along with the maker's mark of an "E" within a square. The pin has a simple c-clasp. Measuring 1 1/2" by 5/8", the piece is in excellent condition.
$69 USDVintage Sterling Silver Enamel Norway Bernard Meldahl Flowers Brooch Pin Cobalt Blue
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This lovely old enamel floral pin measures 2 1/4" long by 1 1/2" across. It features three cobalt blue guilloche enamel Flowers on curving stems that are banded together. The pin closes securely with a locking safety clasp. The back of the brooch reads "925S Sterling" and a "B" superimposed over "M," the maker's mark for Bernard Meldahl of Oslo, Norway. The mark pre-dates Meldahl's merger with Hans Myhre and Hroar Prydz. There is a gold vermeil wash over the sterling which gives the pin a lovely ...
$249 USDAntique David-Andersen Sterling Enamel Norway Buckle
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Scandinavian
This is a stunning antique sash buckle by Oslo, Norway silversmith David-Andersen. Made of sterling silver with a gold vermeil finish, the buckle is generously enamelled with rich, kelly green, kiln-fired (vitreous glass) enamel and accented with an interior border of creamy white dots. The translucent green enamel allows the textured basse-taille surface of the silver to shine through, lending the piece additional dimensionality. This vintage piece must have been cherished and used for special ...
$79 USDAntique Victorian Sterling Silver Four-Leaf Clover Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Antique:Fine
This wonderful old brooch is made of sterling silver; the piece is hollow with a three-dimensional repousse front. Measuring 1 1/4" by 1 1/8", the pin is in excellent condition. The back has a simple c-clasp and a maker's mark that seems to be slightly rubbed. I initially thought it might be by Kerr, but there is an additional point on the left side of the logo that doesn't match unless it's a mis-strike.
$149 USDBrooch Earrings Set Finn Jensen Sterling Enamel Norway Vintage
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This is a gorgeous vintage demiparure by Finn Jensen of Norway. Featuring a pretty seashell design, the brooch and screwback earrings have a basse-taille pattern under translucent blue kiln-fired (vitreous glass) enamel that gives the impression of natural sea scallops. Made of sterling silver, the set also has a lovely gold vermeil finish which has deepened with age for a wonderful burnished effect. The brooch measures 1 15/16" by 1 3/4", and each earring is 13/16" by 7/8". All pieces are ...
$195 USDVintage J Tostrup Sterling Enamel Norway Midcentury Modernist Brooch Pin Red
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This stunning modernist brooch is by Jacob Tostrup of Norway. Made of sterling silver with a gold vermeil wash, the piece is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in a rich, jewel-toned shade of red over a basse-taille textured surface. Measuring 1 3/4" by 1 1/2", the piece is in excellent condition. The back has a roll-over safety clasp and is signed "Sterling JTostrup Norway."
$39 USDVintage Lisner Blue Rhinestone Swirl Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
This striking vintage brooch is by Lisner. It features a fabulous array of cobalt blue and medium blue rhinestones in a rhodium-plated, silver-toned setting. The smaller accent stones have a pretty aurora borealis finish. The back of the brooch has a roll-over safety clasp, and is signed "Lisner" along with the "(C)" copyright symbol. Measuring 1 3/4" diameter, the piece is in excellent condition.
$29 USDVintage Lisner Thermoset Moonglow Brooch Blue and Green
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
This striking vintage brooch is by Lisner. It features stylized arrowhead-shaped stones in blue and green moonglow plastic and one marquise-shaped stone, all set open-backed in a swirling, silver-toned, rhodium-plated setting. The back has a roll-over safety clasp and is signed "Lisner" along with the "(C)" copyright symbol. Measuring 2 3/8" by 2 1/8", the brooch is in excellent condition.
$249 USDVintage Balle Norway Sterling Enamel Modernist Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This fabulous vintage brooch is by Oystein Balle of Norway. Made of sterling silver, it is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in vibrant shades of blue, seafoam green, and red accents. The style is emblematic of Scandinavian midcentury modernist design, with its abstract form and organic shape. Measuring 1 7/8" by 1 1/2", the brooch is in excellent condition. The back has a simple c-clasp and is signed "Balle 925S Sterling Norway." The pin's needle has a slight bend in it which I ...
$59 USDVintage David-Andersen Sterling Silver Enamel Norway Clip Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
These classic vintage earrings by David-Andersen are made of sterling silver with a gold vermeil wash, finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in vibrant cobalt blue. The stylized flower pattern is a common theme in Andersen's workshop. This pair has a clip-style closure. Their age is also indicated by the raised markings on the back: "David-Andersen Norway Sterling 925S." Measuring 3/4" diameter, the pair is in excellent condition.
$295 USDVintage Balle Norway Sterling Enamel Modernist Brooch Primary Colors
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This hip vintage brooch is by Oystein Balle of Norway. Made of sterling silver with a faded gold vermeil wash, it is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in shades of red, blue, yellow, and green in an abstract arrangement that is an excellent example of the Scandinavian mid-century modern design movement. Measuring 1 3/4" x 1 1/4", the brooch is in excellent condition. The back is signed "Balle 925S" and has a simple c-clasp. This looks like a very early version of this brooch.
$95 USDVintage Arts & Crafts Sterling Silver Bracelet Pinecones Native American
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a very unusual vintage hinged bracelet. Made of sterling silver, it features the image of a Native American Indian with feather headdress, and with pine cones framing the scene. The American arts and crafts movement popularized the nature theme. The design resembles a spoon handle, but the piece was made by S.R.S. Co of Boston, by whom I have found another similar bracelet. The maker's mark is stamped inside of the bracelet, along with "Sterling." The piece is in very good vintage ...
$125 USDVintage David-Andersen Norway Sterling Silver Cobalt Blue Enamel Cross Pendant
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This very unusual Norse or Celtic cross by David Andersen is made of sterling silver with a light gold vermeil wash, finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in vibrant cobalt blue. The cross itself measures 1 3/16" by 13/16" (without the bail); with bale and loop, it is 1 7/16" tall. The cross has lovely trefoil details at the extremities and a ring around the intersection; the enamel is applied over a surface that has center ridges, giving the piece a very three-dimensional look. The ...
$59 USDVintage Sterling Silver Enamel Heart Mesh Bracelet
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
This feminine bracelet is made of sterling silver, with the wristband portion made of woven silver wire and a center heart-shaped plaque that is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in pearlescent white. The translucent enamel is applied over a starburst basse-taille textured surface, and is accented with a hand-painted pink rose with green leaves. Measuring 6 5/8", the bracelet is in excellent condition. It has a fold-over clasp in good working order. The woven mesh band has ruffled ...
$78 USDVintage Scottish Sterling Silver Modernist Pendant
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a wonderful vintage pendant in an abstract, mod design. The piece has a bezel set moss agate cabochon. It is stamped "Scotland" and it also has assay marks. The marks are tiny, but through a loupe it looks like it is signed NG or MG, with Edinburgh sterling hallmarks. Measuring 1 3/8" diameter (not including bail), this versatile pendant could be worn with jeans or for a night out on the town. It is in excellent vintage condition, with its original patina that gives it a mellow, ...
$95 USDVintage Sterling Enamel Norway Butterfly Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This gorgeous vintage brooch is by Arne Nordlie of Norway. Made of sterling silver with a gold vermeil wash, the butterfly is finished with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel over a textured basse-taille surface, giving the wings a realistic appearance. The brooch has hand-painted accents. The colors are evocative of autumn, with the primary base color a warm yellow with black and burnt orange highlights. The piece measures 1 1/8" by 3/4" and is in excellent condition. The back has a simple c ...
$38 USDVintage Gilt Brass Filigree Graduated Bead Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage
This lovely vintage necklace is made of gold-toned filigree beads, graduating in size from the largest bead at the center measuring 1/2" diameter to the smallest end beads at 3/16". The necklace itself is a great, wearable length of 18 inches. Unmarked, but excellent quality and condition. The closure is an older push-tab spring ring type.
$124 USDVintage Brooch Earrings Set Cluster Blue Rhinestone
Jewelry:Vintage:Sets
This is a fabulous vintage set of clip earrings and matching brooch. The demi features a wonderful array of periwinkle blue rhinestones in cold enamel flowers, surrounded by little blossoms of simulated pearls and blue beads. There are also speckled beads that look like berries, set with white rhinestones that give the impression of dew drops. The clusters are attached to gold-toned filigree backings, and the earrings have clip mechanisms and the brooch has a rollover safety clasp. The brooch ...
$95 USDVintage German Art Deco Green Molded Glass Necklace
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
This is a lovely vintage art deco glass necklace. It features twenty-two 5/8" by 3/8" prong set, open-backed glass stones that have a diagonal band with facets flanked by corners with a foliate design. The setting is silver-toned metal with what appears to be a light rhodium plate. The ring opposite the spring clasp is marked "Germany," but there are no other markings apparent. The glass is a beautiful shade of green that closely resembles chrysoprase, with a soft internal glow. The shape and ...
$15 USDVintage Thermoset Moonglow Bracelet and Earrings Set
Jewelry:Vintage
This is a lovely vintage bracelet and earring set, featuring vibrant Granny Smith Apple green moonglow lucite in a shimmering goldtoned setting. The vintage plastic is molded into retro mod shapes.
$20 USDVintage Sterling Silver Irish Claddagh Clip Earrings
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
These cute little claddagh earrings are classic in their design. Measuring just 5/8" across, they add a subtle Irish touch to any outfit. The earrings are clipback; the clips are marked 925 along with an interesting "pie chart" maker's mark. The backs of the earrings bear additional marks, including "L.S.," "925," and "Made In Ireland." Excellent condition.
$47 USDEarly Vintage FCo Danecraft Sterling Silver Flower Brooch Pin
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
This is a lovely example of some of the earliest work done by Danecraft. The pin features a lovely stylized floral motif in lovely organic swirls, and the design works itself into its own oval frame. The artistry echoes themes from the arts & crafts and art nouveau movements. Measuring 2 1/8" by 1 5/8", the pin is marked on the back "Sterling" and "FCo", which is the older, rarely seen Felch Co mark. The brooch can thus be dated to between 1934 and 1945, when Victor Primavera, Sr. bought out ...
$98 USDEdwardian Charles Horner Sterling Heart Brooch Pin, Book Piece
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Edwardian
This stunning antique brooch by Charles Horner has very distinctive art nouveau lines. At the center is a heart-shaped, amethyst-colored, faceted glass stone, prong-set in an open-backed setting. The back has full sterling silver hallmarks for the Chester assay office, with a date stamp that indicates the piece was made in 1909. The Horner maker's mark "CH" is next to the simple c-clasp. Measuring 1 1/4" by 1/2", the piece is in excellent condition. The design is illustrated on pages 54 (with a ...
$95 USDVintage Sterling Sweden Dove Brooch Pin Arts & Crafts
Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Scandinavian
This lovely vintage brooch is made of sterling silver. Featuring a dove in flight with an olive branch, the traditional symbol of piece, the motif is framed with a heart. The piece is characteristic of the Scandinavian skonvirke (arts and crafts) movement, with inspiration drawn from Georg Jensen's designer Arno Malinowski. Measuring 1 3/8" by 1 3/8", the brooch is in excellent condition. The back has a simple c-clasp and is hallmarked for Swedish sterling (three crowns and an "S" within a ...
$695 USDVintage/Antique Silver Enamel Necklace Bernard Instone
Jewelry:Antique:Fine:Arts & Crafts
This is a gorgeous and rare vintage necklace by Bernard Instone. Known for his influence in the British Arts & Crafts movement, Instone's work is very respected and eminently collectable. This necklace is a wonderful example of his fine enameling, and the necklace has a fun, care-free feel to it. It features five dainty floral panels with vitreous glass (kiln-fired) enamel in delicate pastel shades of pink, blue, green, yellow and white. The necklace is 15 1/2" long, with each of the enameled ...
$16 USDVintage Kramer Clip Earrings Faux Pearl AB Rhinestones
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
These pretty earrings are made of a large, faceted aurora borealis stone in the center that is surrounded by a ring of simulated pearls and smaller rhinestone chatons. The rhinestones have a very pale pink hue. The setting is goldtoned, and the clip mechanism is signed "Kramer." Measuring 1" diameter, the earrings are in excellent condition.
$79 USDVintage French Lampwork Glass Birds Earrings MOP Clips
Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
These dainty earrings are delightfully whimsical. Made of mother-of-pearl disks wired to brass clip backings, they are accented with wonderful lampwork glass birds in pink, sitting atop pink flowers and blue leaves. Measuring 1 1/4" by 7/8" each, the earrings are in excellent condition. The clips are nice and tight, and are signed "Made in France."
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