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SALE Vintage Chinese Gilt Silver and Enamel Fan Butterfly Brooch - On Cover of Book!

$208 USD Offers ConsideredSALE Vintage Chinese Gilt Silver and Enamel Fan Butterfly Brooch - On Cover of Book!

Jewelry:Vintage:Enamel On Sterling:Chinese
This wonderful 1920's Chinese Export brooch is featured on the cover of Dale Reeves Nicholls book published in 2006 entitled "Antique Enameled Jewelry". See page 152 for the illustration and page 154 for pricing ($350-450). This one is in excellent condition. It measures 2 3/4" x 2 5/8" (includes turquoise dangles). It is cloisonne enamel work on a gilt silver base and features many butterflies. As with most jewelry of this type coming out of China in that period, this one is just marked "Silver ...
Stunning Figural 14K Gold and Gemstone Vintage Slide Bracelet

$2,250 USD Offers ConsideredStunning Figural 14K Gold and Gemstone Vintage Slide Bracelet

Jewelry:Vintage:Yellow Gold:Gemstone
This wonderful 14K gold bracelet has many, many desireable features. Probably the most distinctive is the serpent link that has a cobra coiled around a dark blue sapphire which is prong set. Other links feature pearls, opals, moonstone, turquoise, and amethyst. The central link (there are 8 links in all) features an oval cameo of a pretty lady. It also features a sturdy box clasp with a safety chain for added security. There is also a heart shaped link (the one with pearls). The rest of the ...
Spectacular Large Retro 18K & Multi Gemstone Bouquet Brooch/Pin

$1,500 USDSpectacular Large Retro 18K & Multi Gemstone Bouquet Brooch/Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Estate:Fine:Diamond
Oh my! This one would become part of my permanent collection if only I still wore the appropriate clothing to suit it! It is very large at 2 7/8" x 1 3/4" and of solid 18k yellow gold and platinum. The lovely flower buds are encrusted with emeralds, rubies, and diamond centers. The diamond studded bow ties the stems together and are set in platinum. Probably made in the 1940s to 50s. The last photo is the same as the first only lighened to try to make the background white and to show up the ...
Vintage German Sterling Silver and Enamel Figural Bird Pin

$138 USDVintage German Sterling Silver and Enamel Figural Bird Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Pre-wwii:German:Enamel:Sterling
This is the latest entry into the menagerie! A beautiful bird - perhaps a pheasant, bird of paradise, or perhaps a fantasy bird! On the reverse, it is marked sterling silver Germany. The plumed tail and part of the wing are enhanced with glittery faceted marcasites while the eye has a red prong set stone. The body is enamelled in shades of chartreuse, cobalt, green, and touches of a darker color. She is in excellent condition and measures 2 1/2" x 1 1/4". The last photo shows a large group of ...
18K Gold Butterfly Brooch

$175 USD18K Gold Butterfly Brooch

Jewelry:Vintage:Yellow Gold
This is an adorable, solid 18K yellow gold butterfly brooch with a pearl and small turquoise to define the body. (impressed gold mark on reverse). The wings are textured. This would make a great gift to your favorite girl!
Great Estate 18K and Diamond Brooch/Pin

$799 USDGreat Estate 18K and Diamond Brooch/Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Estate:Fine
Probably from the 1st quarter 20th century (1920's), this diamond and 18K brooch is a nice, chunky size. It has both a hidden bail for wearing around the neck and an older style barrel clasped pinback to wear as a brooch. Diamonds are scattered all over the textured gold leaf forms and contribute to making this item a knockout! Now...click on any one of the pictures to see the enlargements! Free priority mail shipping. You pay for insurance and signature confirmation only!
Vintage 14K Gold, Pearl, and Garnet Dangle Earrings

$695 USDVintage 14K Gold, Pearl, and Garnet Dangle Earrings

Jewelry:Vintage:Estate:Fine
Wonderful! Faceted garnets are prong set and surrounded by split pearls. They are in excellent condition. Total length is approx. 1 3/8". Width is approx. 7/8". Significantly sized to show up beautifully on your ears. Please note that the first photo was taken with a flash so that you can see the redness of the garnet. Without the flash the photos show the garnet very, very dark. Although designed in the Georgian/Victorian (early 1800s) style, we are quite sure that they were actually made in ...
Vintage 14K Gold and Onyx Size 10 Heavy Ring - Man or Woman

$398 USDVintage 14K Gold and Onyx Size 10 Heavy Ring - Man or Woman

Jewelry:Vintage:Yellow Gold:Gemstone
Here is another 14K gold and onyx ring from the same estate. This ring is a size 10 and is in excellent condition. The onyx is smooth and shiney and free of scratches or other anomolies. The textured gold setting happens to be extremely comfortable on the hand. It weighs in at a hefty 12.6 gm. There is a faint 14K mark on the inside of the shank. Very striking and significant sized ring. Looks really good on the hand.
Enamel Sterling Bobby Pin or Tie Clasp?

$28 USDEnamel Sterling Bobby Pin or Tie Clasp?

Jewelry:Vintage:Enamel On Sterling
This vintage (marked Siam Sterling on reverse) piece is in mint condition. It measures 2 1/4" x 1".
Vintage Joan Rivers Multi-Color Rhinestone Bee Pin

$28 USDVintage Joan Rivers Multi-Color Rhinestone Bee Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Designer:Joan Rivers
Signed Joan Rivers, this sweet bee pin is studded with orange, green, amethyst, and amber colored stones. It is in mint condition. It measures approx. 1" x 1 1/4". Safety clasp works fine.
14K 2-Tone Gold Filigree Heart Pendant or Charm

$115 USD14K 2-Tone Gold Filigree Heart Pendant or Charm

Jewelry:Vintage:Gold
So very feminine! This design has been cleverly done to achieve the maximum affect. Light bounces off the many textured surfaces making it glitter as though it was more than just gold! Approx. 1" x 3/4" plus 1/4" for hanging bail. It is hallmarked on the reverse as Beverly Hills Gold 14K. The center heart is in a rose gold color and the yellow outer heart forms a perfect frame. It is all filigreed, open work. Light to wear around the neck so very comfortable yet of the perfect size and glitter ...
1959 10K Gold Fraternity or Sorority Pin Omega Nu Upsilon

$32 USD1959 10K Gold Fraternity or Sorority Pin Omega Nu Upsilon

Jewelry:Vintage:Fraternal
We did research the greek letters on this pin but were unable to come up with the organization it represents. The letters are greek for "omega", "nu", and "upsilon". Engraved on back with a 1959 date and initials S. B. W. Excellent condition with safety catch pinback. It is 10K gold and is so marked. I tmeasures 7/8" x 7/16".
3 Tortoise Serpent Stacking Wrap Bracelets

$128 USD3 Tortoise Serpent Stacking Wrap Bracelets

Jewelry:Vintage
These bracelets look great stacked together on the wrist or worn individually. They appear to be real tortoise shell - no two are alike in pattern or in size (if they were mass produced they would be the same). The only thing we are sure of is that they are handmade - not machine made. We do not believe that other materials such as plastic or celluloid, would have had the variations we see in this group. But because of our insecurity about the material, we are selling these at a much lower price ...
Very Old (80+ years) Chinese Silver and Enamel Scent Bottle Pendant

$78 USDVery Old (80+ years) Chinese Silver and Enamel Scent Bottle Pendant

Jewelry:Vintage:Chinese
This scent bottle is a charming miniature snuff or scent bottle that can be worn on a chain or bracelet. The handle swivels and the cap is removeable. The bottle is made of gold-washed silver (marked silver on the base) with several enamelled elements - on the cap, a Greek key design band around the middle and around the base. There is also an enamelled dragon head detail at the joint where the handle joins the bottle. Please note that Chinese items marked "silver" usually indicate a silver ...
Vintage Sterling Silver Large Bow Pin

$38 USDVintage Sterling Silver Large Bow Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling
Nice shape and dimension to this pin, it wears really well. The bow measures 3" x 1 1/2" and is in excellent condition. It is marked "sterling" on the reverse. Safety clasp.
RARE Art Deco Czech Glass Figural Egyptian Revival Sautoir Necklace 37"

$325 USDRARE Art Deco Czech Glass Figural Egyptian Revival Sautoir Necklace 37"

Jewelry:Vintage:Costume
This is an amazing glass beaded necklace that features several amazing one-of-a-kind Czech or even possibly French made opaque colored molded glass figural beads in the Egyptian Revival style. Very strong hand-knotting. In a color that compliments the red beads. The glass beads each depict a scene or feature of Egyptian lore and each has some yellow enamelling to give the figures definition. Very large central pendant with the amazing large sarcophagus side beads. Due to the archaeological finds ...
Classic Vintage Trifari Sterling Sword Pin Cabochon Stones Alfred Phillipe

$250 USDClassic Vintage Trifari Sterling Sword Pin Cabochon Stones Alfred Phillipe

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Trifari
This is a classic Alfred Phillipe design for Trifari. It is in excellent condition. Gold wash (vermeil) on sterling silver. No missing stones. This lovely design features large cabochon faux ruby and sapphire stones. It is marked with the old crown mark Trifari mark and the word Sterling as well as the patent number. It is 3 /78" long! It is 1 1/4" across the widest part. This would look fantastic on the lapel of your business suit! A power pin indeed!
Signed Alice Caviness Enamel Sterling Rooster Pin

$225 USDSigned Alice Caviness Enamel Sterling Rooster Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Pre-wwii:German:Enamel:Sterling
One of Ms. Caviness' classic figural pins. Original designs dating from the late deco period (40's). Excellent condition (no chips in enamel - photo has reflections). Measures 1 3/8" x 1 1/8". Clasp works well. Signed on reverse Alice Caviness Germany sterling. The many accent marcasites shimmer like diamonds. The next to last photo shows 3 different sizes of these enamel on sterling rooster pins. This one is the smallest in the group. The others are listed separately. The last photo shows a ...
Sparkly Enamel on Sterling Silver Deco Period Pin/Brooch

$95 USDSparkly Enamel on Sterling Silver Deco Period Pin/Brooch

Jewelry:Vintage:Pre-wwii:German:Enamel:Sterling
How pretty is this nicely sized pin?! The marquisite framework really brings a lot of glitter and life to the peaches, cream, and green of this floral design. Excellent condition with one marquisite missing (ridiculously hard to notice that it is gone). A price adjustment has been made to take that missing stone into consideration.
Spectacular Alice Caviness German Enamel Sterling Marcasite Butterfly Pin

$195 USDSpectacular Alice Caviness German Enamel Sterling Marcasite Butterfly Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Pre-wwii:German:Enamel:Sterling
This vintage pin was done before WWII. Designed by Alice Caviness while she worked in Germany. It features brilliant electric blue and lime green enamels with marcasite accents which bring a wonderful level of sparkle to the pin. Really spectacular design done on sterling silver. (This is about the 5th or 6th time I have acquired this particular design for resale - it is always a crowd pleaser! Now have 3 in stock). It measures approx. 1 1/2" x 1 1/4" and is in superb condition. The reverse of ...
Stunning Vintage Signed Austria Pin/Brooch with Faux Turquoise, and Pearls

$110 USDStunning Vintage Signed Austria Pin/Brooch with Faux Turquoise, and Pearls

Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Austria
I think you will all agree that this is a wonderful looking pin with very fancy pierced metal work. Very three dimensional as it has several layers of interest. It features prong set faux turquoise. The central marbled turquoise is cabochon cut while the prong-set ones surround it are faceted. Four pearls add further interest. Foxtail tassel moves with you. Excellent condition. Safety clasp. Marked "Austria" on plaque on reverse. Without the tassel the pin measures 2" x 1 5/8". The tassel adds 1 ...
Spectacular Robert DeMario Signed Necklace and Bracelet Set

$795 USDSpectacular Robert DeMario Signed Necklace and Bracelet Set

Jewelry:Vintage:Costume:Designer:Demario
Here is my feeble attempt at not gushing over this spectacular necklace and bracelet set... Are you aware that some of the more unique vintage glass beads such as found on this set sell for as much as $20-50 each! The historic information about Robert Demario reveals that he produced jewelry in the 1945-65 timeframe and I would suspect this set dates from the 1950s-60s period. Amazingly, that means these beads were produced, probably in Italy, not too long after WWII or about 45-55 years ago! ...
50" Long Ivory Beaded Necklace with Large Polychrome Carved Horse 3", 8mm beads

$395 USD Offers Considered50" Long Ivory Beaded Necklace with Large Polychrome Carved Horse 3", 8mm beads

Jewelry:Vintage:Chinese
This exquisite ivory necklace is 50" (!!!) long. The horse is almost 3" long x 1 1/2" wide. The ivory beads are 8mm. There is an ivory screw-type clasp. All hand-knotted. Beautiful. Classy. Elegant. Quirky. What more could a sassy lady want? Beautiful with beads doubled and horse worn on the side - just one of the many, many ways it can be worn.
14K Satin Gold Knot Pin/Brooch Copyright Hallmark Letter T

$158 USD14K Satin Gold Knot Pin/Brooch Copyright Hallmark Letter T

Jewelry:Vintage:Yellow Gold
This lovely knot-like design done in 14K actually looks better on then off. Really, really nice. Very classic yet with a twist. It can be worn with everything. Satin finish with a highly reflective surface. Sinuous curves to it. It is very lightweight (4.2g) because it is hollow which is why it is remarkable that it is in such excellent condition. It must have been lovingly stored and hardly worn. It bears a hallmark along with the 14K mark on the reverse. The hallmark is the capital letter "T" ...
Enamel on Sterling Horseshoe Design Norway Bracelet

$150 USDEnamel on Sterling Horseshoe Design Norway Bracelet

Jewelry:Vintage:Norway:Sterling & Enamel
This is one of the most unique enamel and sterling Norwegian bracelets I've handled. It is guilloche enamelwork and has very interesting links consisting of interlocking horseshoes alternating with rectangles in a rust/burnt orange color accented with white and silver. it measures 7 1/2" when clasped x 1/2" wide. It is hallmarked on the reverse, 925S Norne with the letter N in a box. I think it is an older hallmark of Aksel Holmsen. The bracelet is in excellent condition and is a comfortable ...
Enamel on Sterling and Marcasite Butterfly Pin from Germany

$195 USDEnamel on Sterling and Marcasite Butterfly Pin from Germany

Jewelry:Vintage:Pre-wwii:German:Enamel:Sterling
This beautiful butterfly was made in Germany around 75 years ago. The original design was by Alice Caviness (please note that one of the 3 of these currently listed, only one of them is actually signed Alice Caviness!). It is in excellent condition with vibrant lime greens and shades of blue up to cobalt blue. The many marcasites shimmer like diamonds. Wears beautifully. As a cluster too. Note that the last photo shows the many German Enamel pins we have in inventory, many of which are available ...
Retro Design 18K Gold and Diamond Clasp

$275 USDRetro Design 18K Gold and Diamond Clasp

Jewelry:Vintage:Estate:Fine:Diamond
This dynamically designed clasp is being sold alone. It can be incorporated into any number of necklace or bracelet designs or even fitted with a shank to be made into a ring. All of the yellow gold areas are textured. The ribbon like portion consists of 12 diamonds set into what we have to assume is platinum (approx. .25 carats). The yellow gold tests (strongly) for 18K gold. We do not have a way to test for platinum but we did try to acid test it for both 14 and 18K gold and that was negative ...
Very Old Green Peking Glass Necklace w/Filigree and Teardrop

$250 USDVery Old Green Peking Glass Necklace w/Filigree and Teardrop

Jewelry:Vintage:Peking Glass
This necklace is a fabulous design and color for just about any lady! Great length also! It measures 22 1/2" long and the drop parts dangle down another 3 1/2". Excellent condition and color. All handknotted between the round beads. I don't know if the entire piece was made in China, but it could have been. Or, the glass might have been exported and assembled in Czecholsovakia. Definitely a piece from the first quarter of the 20th century.
Brilliant Large Ciner Sterling Marcasite and Chrysophase Initial Pin

$148 USDBrilliant Large Ciner Sterling Marcasite and Chrysophase Initial Pin

Jewelry:Vintage:Silver, Sterling:Ciner
Glittery in any light, this handsome vintage art deco pin features marcasites and triangular green inserts of chrysophase on the inner corners. It is a complex geometric design featuring circles and squares. The elaborate initials are "R" "E" V". The pin measures 1 7/8" x 1 1/2". It is in excellent condition. You can click on the photos to see enlarged views which are also zoomable.
Vintage Enamel on Sterling with Marcasites Butterfly Pin made in Germany

$195 USDVintage Enamel on Sterling with Marcasites Butterfly Pin made in Germany

Jewelry:Vintage:Pre-wwii:German:Enamel:Sterling
This beautiful butterfly was made in Germany around 75 years ago. The original design was by Alice Caviness (please note that one of the 3 of these currently listed, only one of them is actually signed Alice Caviness!). It is in excellent condition with vibrant lime greens and shades of blue up to cobalt blue. The many marcasites shimmer like diamonds. Wears beautifully. As a cluster too. Note that the last photo shows the many German Enamel pins we have in inventory, many of which are available ...
 
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