Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Costume (82)

From the late 1940's-1950's this brooch/pendant is graceful and elegant. Ornate metalwork shows off the various sizes, shapes and colors of the stones in their unusual color combination. Gold colored filigree back. Marked West Germany. 4" by 3 1/4

Elegant and extremely wearable is this set by Miriam Haskell. In the necklace there are chains with tiny links, and a chain with long links that carries the the jade colored glass beads and faceted crystals. The round center of the necklace is very intricately designed with multiple levels and all prong set tiny rhinestones and a gold plated leaf design. On both the necklace and the button clip earrings, the filigree work is gorgeous...

A most elegant unsigned piece. The translucent glass stones shimmer in a rich red color. The stones are very interesting since the front side of the large square stones are beveled, while the under side of those stones are dome shaped with a carved checkerboard pattern. This makes all the more shimmer when the piece moves. The age of the necklace is hard to determine, probably mid 1900's, possibly the 1940's...

This Coro brooch is very talented. It can be worn as seen, or it can be removed from a bracket on the back and worn as two clips. Its flowers tremble (ok, wiggle) when the brooch moves. It is enameled and has lovely pave and channeled rhinestones. Each clip is marked Coro Duette. 3" by 1 5/8". Very chunky.

This is an old timer, sterling from the 1940's. The cabochons are prong set and open back, and vibrant in color. The tiny clear rhinestones are set in graceful scrolled patterns. Great brooch for a suit or coat! 4 3/4" long, 1 1/2" wide. Coro pegasus and sterling marked on the back.

Elegant oriental figure with gorgeous enamel in ten different colors! Sterling. From the 1930's of 40's. Very three dimensional and heavy. 3 1/2" long, 1 5/8" wide.

Heavily gold plated, Mazer has designed a very three dimensional piece of considerable elegance. 2 3/8" long, 1 7/8" wide. Very heavy brooch.

Huge, chunky and gracefully carved, this three piece set has style! The color combination and the clunking sound they make when moved against each other are a Bakelite lover's joy. Even at their ancient age, all three bracelets are in perfect condition. Each bracelet has a 2 1/2" inside diameter, 1/4" wall and is 1 1/8" wide.

Outstanding design and quality in this unsigned 1940's sterling brooch. A combination of crystals, rhinestones and sterling vermeil make this a great collector's piece. Very three dimensional. 3" by 1 1/2" and 3/4" deep. Marked sterling on the back.

This Trifari vermeil pin has it all: patriotic symbols, enamel, pave rhinestones and a legible "e pluribus unum" written on the scroll. Heavy for its size. 1" wide 1 1/4" long. From the 1940's.

This dome-shapesd Weiss butterfly is gorgeous. And enormous. It is very old Weiss, 1940's. Various shapes and sizes of rhinestones with a huge center cabachon, all prong set. Weiss oval plaque and copyright symbol on the back. Brooch is 4" wide, 4 1/2" high and 1" front to back.

Elegant old vermeil clip and earrings by Alfred Philippe for Trifari. Tiny pave rhinestones combined with rich gold over sterling silver. Marked Trifari and sterling on the back of the clip and earrings. Clip is 3" long, 2"wide. Earrings are 1".

Wonderful Staret piece! Square rhinestones of various sizes set in silver color metal, clear and sparkling, every single one. Heavy and chunky. Stamped Staret on the back. 3 3/4" wide, 1 7/8" high. Great reminder of the 1940's.

Old Hobe. Superb craftsmanship and quality of materials gives this necklace the appearance of true gemstones. Delicate yet of real presence. Faceted glass stones, unfoiled. 17" end to end.

Sterling vermeil clip 3" long x 1 1/2" wide with hinged clip earrings. Lots going on here: sword, shield, swirling banners with tiny clear rhinestones and faux pearls. Very three dimensional.

This Duette shouts Deco! As with all Coro Duettes, it can be taken apart and worn as to clips. This brooch is very versatile---worn as a brooch, two clips, one clip as a scarf holder or on a hat band. it makes a wonderful "belt buckle"!. A very early Coro, displaying patent number 1798867, the piece dates from 1931. It is signed Coro Duette on the back along with the patent number. 3 1/4" across, 1 3/4 top to bottom.

Great deep carving. An oldie, its back side being a much lighter color than the front. 2" long, 1" wide, 3/8" deep.

A graceful treasure, this 1930's Chanel pin has tremblant wings, and three shades of enamel with clear rhinestone accents. It is in perfect condition. 3" by 2" and very three dimensional. Old Chanel script signature on the back.