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VICTORIAN BROOCH SYMBOLIZING HOPE Late Victorian BROOCH, genteelly decorated with pavé natural
pearls and small Persian turquoise cabochons. 10K yellow
gold, 2 inches long, engraved on the reverse "December 23,
1892", simple C clasp closure. Estimated replacement value
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QUETZALCOATL ~ A DRAGON-LIKE MOTIF FROM THE AZTECS Beautifully worked sterling BRACELET, the design is a double layer,
with the top layer heavily worked in the repousse' fashion.
Quetzalcoatl is translated as the feather serpent god. You can
clearly see the feathers atop the head, the long serpents tongue tipped at
the end with a fork, the scaled body and the claw feet.
Worship of the feathered serpent deity is first documented around 400 BC.
In some areas of Mexico he was also known as Kukulcan and Gukumatz.
The Aztecs related this god to the gods of wind, of Venus, the dawn, and
others. The bracelet is a bypass style, average size, measurement
from feathered head to feathered head is 4 inches. Width across at
the hinge is 1 inch. Marked 925 (sterling), Initials appear to be
ES, surrounded by Hecho en Mexico. Estimated retail replacement
$800. |
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CHARMING GOLD FILLED SWAN BROOCH The old-gold color body is textured, the wing yellow-gold color
and shiny and the fanciful tail end is open loops set with (real)
cultured pearls and turquoise. Vintage costume jewelry in excellent
condition., 1 1/4 inches, signed Wells and marked gold
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EXQUISITE CUPID BROOCH, 14K The perfectly turned body of this little cupid is totally
dimensional. He reclines on a textured log (hollow on the reverse)
and entertains the bird alight on his toe. Cupid's eyes
are tiny blue sapphires. Marked 14K. This exquisite
piece is thought to be a series, because I have seen two others and owned
one. Each was different, maker unknown. 1 7/8 inches
long. Vintage estate jewelry in excellent
condition. Replacement value
$2200. |
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OUT OF THIS WORLD STERLING BROOCH Do you wonder what stimulated the imagination of the maker of this
brooch? Obviously another planet, the raised band of
rhinestones may be the equator and the encircling triple band would be
Saturn like rings. The planet is studded with multi-color
rhinestones set in star shape cavities. Original rose gold tone
plated over sterling, the front has some remnants of the plating; the back
is still plated. This was a stunner in its day, which is presumed to
be 1950-60s. Hallmarked "HARRIS" and marked
Sterling. Vintage costume jewelry, about 2
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ETHNIC ~ FINE FILIGREE WIRE WORK AND VERY FINE CLOISSONNE ENAMELING Terrific Ethnic BRACELET. Each curved link is very finely hand
wound silver filigree in an ornate pattern. The figures are
extremely well done. Each little cell to contain a color was made of
silver wire, and filled with the glass powders before firing. A
gold wash was applied after the 1 1/2 inch wide bracelet was
finished. Fits an average to 7 3/4 inch wrist. Vintage estate
jewelry tests silver, thought to be circa 1930s, the figures look
Spanish or Greek? |
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SPLENDID FIGURAL BROOCH Unusual sterling (tested & guaranteed) BROOCH is perhaps a
Royal Scottish service of the 1940s, or perhaps another part of the
Empire. The head covering may be a turban, style is
undeterminate. His jacket is red paint enamel set with color
baguette rhinestones. The shield is set with rhinestones. He
wears a skirt, perhaps it is a kilt, with a hinged fringe of
faux, simulated pearl drops at the waist. His knee guards, face, and
hilt of the spear are also faux, simulated pearls. Use of a closing C
clasp, and the baguettes indicate that age to be late 30s or
1940s. Vintage costume jewelry, in excellent
condition, 2 5/8 inches. |
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FROM THE VINEYARD ~ GRAPE CLUSTER *** SET *** Molded glass grape clusters are purple to transparent near the edges
and silvered on the back side. Green, faceted marquise rhinestones
make the clusters of leaves, all set in black enameled metal. The
BROOCH is about 2 inches wide, the clip EARRINGS are 1 1/8 inches and
marked Austria. Vintage costume jewelry in very good
condition. |
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SOLD! 1211.. ATWOOD & SAWYER, BLACK AND WHITE ENAMEL SNAKE BROOCH Atwood and Sawyer, an English company, sold their jewelry in top
stores such as Harrolds. Well made and high quality, the
plating is 22K and the best of crystals were used. The black enamel
and pavé rhinestone snake BROOCH is about 2 1/4
inches. Vintage costume jewelry circa in excellent
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DIMENSIONAL ENAMEL OWL BROOCH A beauty, enameled in emerald green and dark sapphire blue on gold
tone. The brooch is about 3 inches and dimensional to a
half-round shape. The left eye is a little out of focus in the
picture because of the dimension but be assured that it is bright and
perfect just like the right eye. Vintage costume jewelry,
unknown maker, in like new excellent condition, circa 1970.
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WHIMSICAL, ENAMELED OWL BROOCH Vibrant enamel colors of navy blue, emerald-green, and wine-red, on the
white background and gold tone. With his red cabochon
eyes, it is a very attractive BROOCH. Vintage costume
jewelry, has the look of Trifari but is signed Tradition, 2 inch,
excellent condition, circa perhaps 1960s.
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MINIATURE MUDHEAD KACHINA EARRINGS The Mudhead with his goggle eyes is the clown of Indian
ceremonies, both in the Zuni tribe and the Hopi tribe. These are
hand carved of wood, perhaps balsa, as they are very light. The
skirt is a fabric simulating suede and the fluffy neck piece is probably a
bit of pipe cleaner. Care has been taken in painting these, even the
bottoms of the feet. Suspended on french hooks, the total length is
1 3/4 inches. Estate jewelry in excellent
condition. |
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AUSTRALIAN PENNY COIN NECKLACE Australia, the home of one of my favorite costume jewelry
aficionados. The darkness in areas of the coin is from
reflection. In fact, the coin is shiny and gold color, which leads
Sparkles to believe that it is a reproduction rather than an original
coin. Dated 1945, the approx. 30 mm coin is
suspended from a gold tone neck wire. Vintage costume jewelry
in excellent condition. |
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NOT FOR EVERYBODY ~ A REALLY FUNKY, CHUNKY NECKLACE THEMED DAY OF THE DEAD Fantastic, polymer clay necklace, many of the beads are two sided
"skull" squares. The finished NECKLACE is composed of many
interesting styles and colors of clay beads along with
small to medium colorful glass beads. Double strand, with some
dangling beads, about 23 inches long and closed with a sterling toggle
style clasp. From the estate of an art aficionado,
who spent lavishly and also choose her jewelry for
effect. Among her collections were those funky,
colorful wood animals from Mexico. and also material
related to The Day of the Dead. Día de los Muertos, November 2, is a
holiday celebrated in Mexico, and by latinos in other countries.
Families and friends gather, honor and pray for and remember the dead, eat
and party. It occurs the day after All Saints' Day and is the same
day as All Souls Day. Alters are built, and there are traditional
candies and ceremonies. |
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ENAMELED BOUCHER SKUNK PIN Circa 1960s, with a darling face! Perhaps
this is Flower from Bambi. The enamel is excellent, the rhinestones
bright, inquisitive green rhinestone eyes, and a fluffy
tail. While lacking the Boucher mark, it has the Boucher
numbering system, A2085. 1 5/8 inches long, excellent
condition, vintage costume jewelry. |
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BRILLIANT MACAW BROOCH Brightly enameled and set with pavé rhinestone on the neck
and chest. Gold tone, contemporary costume jewelry in like new
excellent condition, about 2 1/2 inches.
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HARP MUSIC SYMBOL BROOCH Gold tone with pavé crystal rhinestones, the BROOCH is about 1
1/2 inches, in excellent condition.
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THE LONE STAR STATE ~ TEXAS STATE FLAG BROOCH This flag was adopted as the state flag when Texas became
the 28th state in 1845. As with the flag of the United States, the blue
stands for loyalty, the white represents purity, and the red is for
bravery. Signed Sakowitz, the flag is enameled, in excellent
condition, and is 1 1/2 inches.
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