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BLUE ART GLASS, ANTIQUED BRACELET

Ornate links set with mottled "Lapis-blue", molded glass cabochons.   Antiqued, old gold color plating.   I would have thought this Czechoslovakian but for the backs of the links which are clearly marked with Oriental characters.  7 3/8 inches long x 1 1/4 inch, vintage costume jewelry, circa 1930-40.  Excellent condition on the top, some wear to the plating on the inside.   
Price:$44.00     Condition: Excellent     BL      Order Item#V/U70810

FUCHSIA COLOR RUBY RING

Sorry, the color shown is not "true".   This is a really beautiful, 8mm x 6 mm, emerald cut,  laboratory grown synthetic ruby, in a bright fuchsia-red color.  Enlargements show the wonderful detail of the ring mounting.  Art Deco with strong Edwardian elements in the mounting.   14K white gold, ring size is approx. 7 3/4, circa 1915.  Vintage estate jewelry in excellent condition.  If you don't just love this, I will reimburse your return postage!
Price:$168.00     Condition: Excellent       Order Item#V/F70833

CORAL NECKLACE, AMPHORA, LOVE KNOT, and DROPS

Victorian coral and  14K yellow gold rope chain.  The Amphora wine storage vessel  & carved love knot are 1 3/4 inches, the two drops are 1/2 inch, permanently attached to the 16 inch chain.   Antique estate jewelry in very good-excellent.    Coral is light salmon in color.   
Price:$238.00     Condition: Excellent      BLL     Order Item#F/V70825

EXQUISITE EDWARDIAN PENDANT, circa 1915

A really lovely piece of vintage jewelry, the pendant frame is a delicate filigree, enclosing a circlet of tiny, tiny  pearls.  In this time frame the  30 little pearls are likely to be natural pearls as opposed to cultured pearls.  There is a lab grown, synthetic ruby in the center, and one above in the top scroll, and a small pearl in the bail.  The almost 1 1/2 inch yellow gold pendant tests 14K, and it is suspended from an 18 inch gold filled chain.   Exceptionally fine vintage estate jewelry in excellent condition.   
Price:$218.00     Condition: Excellent     NL      Order Item#V/F70828

1900 DIAMOND & RUBY NECKLACE

Exquisite little pendant necklace, the rigid section of leaves is hand engraved & textured, with a tiny diamond set high in a floret in the center.   The pendant is hinged to dangle freely and is set with a laboratory grown ruby gemstone and another small diamond in floret.  The filigree and narrow "knife edges" of the pendant mark this as Edwardian.  All of the the foregoing is 10K, tested & guaranteed.   The small, attached chain is gold filled.   Total length is just over 18 inches.    Vintage estate jewelry in excellent condition, circa.
Price:$148.00      Condition: Excellent     NA      Order Item#F/V70620

MOSAIC HEART PIN

Sweet 1 inch, gold plated pin, is sectioned and filled with hand made glass tesserae  tiles, which are embedded  by hand in plaster, cement or putty.   The center of this one is a floral design.  This is a nice quality  early piece, probably 1920-40, with a simple C clasp.   Vintage costume jewelry in excellent condition.
Price:$28.00      Condition:  Excellent       BL      Order Item#A/U/V70622

VINTAGE STERLING & MARCASITE RING

In the old days, marcasites were hand set and heat set in sterling; a process quite permanent compared to the glue set jewelry of today.   1930s sterling ring, swirl design with open areas, set with about 40 marcasites.  Lovely piece, size 6, about 1 inch length of finger,  in very good condition.
Price:$44.00     Condition: Very Good     LI       Order Item#U/V70621

RHINESTONE DRESS CLIPS

DECO clips, rhodium plated silver tone, 1 1/2 inches long.   The square rhinestones are set in the Deco style with the prongs centered on the sides.  Sparkly and fun, wear them side to side or nestled closely for a larger look.   Vintage costume jewelry, circa 1940s, in excellent condition.
Price:$28.00      Condition: Excellent     LA      Order Item#V70615

SOLD! 0408.. GLITTERING 1930s STERLING & BLACK BANGLE

Marvelous bracelet, I believe the repousse & engraving on the sides was hand done.  Glittering opaque black squares,  cut with a table and four beveled sides, are enclosed between the mil grained metal.   Marked Sterling.  2 3/8 inches across the center, oval shape is hinged with a safety chain, 1/4 inch wide.   The inside wall of the bracelet is pierced in a diamond pattern.  Will fit an average wrist.   One black glass stone has flakes off a beveled side, which doesn't affect beauty, durability or wearability.    Vintage costume jewelry, circa 1930s. 
Price:$178.00      Condition: As described      EL   Order Item#U/V70619

SOLD! 0408.. 1930s STERLING, CLEAR & BLACK BANGLE

Marvelous bracelet, I believe the repousse & engraving on the sides was hand done.  Glittering opaque black squares alternate with square clear glass.  Each stone is cut with a  table and four beveled sides, and they are set between mil grained metal.   Marked Sterling.  2 3/8 inches across the center, oval shape is hinged with a safety chain, 1/4 inch wide.   The inside wall of the bracelet is pierced in a diamond pattern.  Will fit an average wrist.   One black glass stone next to the clasp has a very small corner chip, which doesn't affect beauty, durability or wearability.    Vintage costume jewelry, circa 1930s.
Price:$138.00      Condition: As described      BL      Order Item#U/V70617

ART DECO DROP NECKLACE

Always graceful and flattering, unfoiled teardrops of sparkling faceted glass, set in rhodium plated gold filled  silver tone, dangle from a chain of round faceted, prong set stones.   About 16 inches, vintage costume jewelry in like new excellent condition.
Price:$88.00      Condition:  Excellent +++    LA      Order Item#V70612

PAIR OF ROSE DRESS CLIPS

Deeply molded and detailed rose design, lilac color,  plastic and marked "Made in Japan".   About 1 3/4 inches, vintage costume jewelry circa late 1940s-50s, like new excellent condition.    
Price:$28.00      Condition: Excellent      LL     Order Item#V/P70401

*** SET *** DRESS CLIPS and BUCKLE

Antiqued gold tone filigree circles are topped with a foliate square and then with a large green glass cabochon set in a bezel.   Each clip is about 1 1/2 inch with depth of 1/2 inch.   Vintage costume jewelry in excellent condition, circa 1930s.   
Price:$38.00     Condition: Excellent     BL      Order Item#V70407

OVERSIZE "REPOUSSE" BROOCH

Fine ornate detail, and looking exactly as though  it has been hand worked in silver Repousse, this 3 1/2 inch BROOCH is actually very lightweight and has been stamped of an antiqued silver tone metal.   Circa 1930-40, vintage costume jewelry in excellent condition.   Will make a stunning accessory when pinned to your coat, hat, or purse.
Price:$58.00           Condition:  Excellent        BL      Order Item#V70406

VICTORIAN CHARM BRACELET

Fascinating array of  Victorian charms, and the bracelet that came with them.  The charms grouped on the left in the enlargement are:
1.  Appearance of a watch case, one piece, does not open.  Set with three rhinestones, one clear, one red and one clear (discolored to yellow).  About 1 inch charm.
2.  Closed fist holding a stirrup shape which encloses a cranberry color faceted stone.  Set with flush clear rhinestones,  3 missing (contemporary rhinestones could be fitted in but would not be flush ... your choice)
3.   Wax Seal shape with faux, simulated carnelian stone.  Not seen is the Grissaile (white, painted) Roman soldier cameo  applied to the bottom.
4. Ornate oval frame with amethyst color, faceted glass stone.
5.  Six shooter, cylinder revolves.  About 1 1/2 inch.
6.  Round frame enclosing dark carnelian glass intaglio of Hermes, the mythical messenger God  known for wings on sandals and hat for fast travel.  Hand carved, shown here is the head with winged hat.  The back is smooth  & convex.
7.  Binoculars,  about 1 inch.
8.  Compass charm, not working, deterioration evident.  The back is a convex brown glass stone.

The charms grouped on the right are:
1.  Case with opening lid.
2.  Telescoping cigarette holder with plastic mouthpiece, fits in #1
3.   Cigar or Cigarette cutter, shown in half open position.  Slide needs lubrication.
4.  Natural Tiger's Eye (Quartz) plaque with twisted wire wrap frame and bail.  May not be original to this bracelet as it speaks of a later period.

All charms appear to be gold filled or gold plated, and the 7 1/2 inch  chain shown is the original bracelet.  Charms can be attached to the bracelet before shipping, if requested. 
Price:$375.00      Condition: Very Good        NIA      Order Item#V70405

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