Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Costume (82)

Large and elegant, this heavily gold plated Trifari feather brooch is wonderful! Surface of the brooch is convex which adds to its graceful design, and clear, sparkling rhinestones add to its sparkle. Length of the curved feather is 4 1/4". Width is 1 1/2". The brooch is signed Trifari and pat pend.

Tortalani's beautiful design and craftsmanship shows clearly in this elegant brooch. As with all Tortalani pieces, the base is polished pewter, and, in this case, the brooch is finished in an antiqued gold plate. Tortalani name plate is on the back. Brooch is 4" by 2 3/4".

Hundreds and hundreds of tiny bronze beads shimmer delightfully on this Robert necklace and matching earrings. The large clasp may be worn on the side for an even more dramatic effect. The shortest of the three strands is 17" end to end. Clasp is 1 1/2" in diameter. Clip earrings are 1 1/4" by 3/4". The necklace has the "Original by Robert" signature on the clasp.

Tortolani's beautiful jewelry was hand cast in pewter, then hand polished and finished in gold or silver plate. This brooch is sleek in design yet it has much attention to small details. The three faux pearls add a a rounded touch to the piece. 2 1/2" by 2" approximately.

Outrageous! These earrings speak for themselves. To be worn by one who likes being bold and dramatic. All prong set stones, silvertone backing. Clips are stamped KJL. Top to bottom 4 1/2", side to side 2 1/2".

De nicola presents the look of coral in this simple and elegant glass necklace. Shortest strand is 14", Clasp is 1" by 3/4".

Elegant and enormous, this unsigned gold plated brooch can also be worn as a pendant. The piece is very heavy and chunky. It is probably from the 1960's and may possibly be a Kenneth J Lane piece though it is not signed. 6 1/2" long and 4" wide.

Looking like three dimensional lace, this bracelet by Tortolani is magnificent, and it is rare! Each piece of Tortolani was hand-cast in pewter. Pieces were hand polished and finished in silver or gold plate. The bracelet is signed inside. 7" inside circumference, 1 5/8" wide, 3/8" thick.

What can be said about this set except Spectacular! If worn against black, the glittering rhinestones seem to float, unattached. If worn against a colored fabric , the japanned (blackened) metal sets off the rhinestones in a stunning and dramatic fashion. The necklace is 17 1/2" end to end, the longest fringe is 4 3/4", shortest 1 1/4". The Dangle clip earrings are 2 1/4" long. Kenneth Lane oval plaque on earrings.

These gigantic dangle clip earrings are stunning! Signed YSL and measuring 4 1/2" long and spreading 3 1/2" wide, these goldtone earrings present a starburst effect. They are studded aurora borealis channel set rhinestones. The dangle is topped off with a large citrine colored glass cabachon. A coiled spring on the clip makes for ease of wearing.

Fabulous as always. Chanel! Beautiful quality faux Baroque pearls. Notted. Hand set pronged rhinestones, double level heavy pendant with poured glass stone. Oval signature plate on reverse side of pendant is marked Chanel, 1983, and has the Chanel double "C" mark. Longer strand is 30". Pendant is 2 1/4" by 2 1/2".

This gorgeous, glistening Hagler set has everything: tiny iridescent blue and pearl colored glass beads, huge royal blue crystals, clear rhinestones and faceted iridescent crystals. The overall effect is sparkling and stunning! The necklace has a double level gilt filigree backing with the Hagler oval name plate on the pendant. The pendant and one earring are marked Stanley Hagler NYC. The necklace is 18 1/2" end to end. Pendant is 2 1/2" in diameter. Earrings are 1 1/4" square.

This humorous, mustached character has a mischievous glint in his amber colored rhinestone eyes. Gold plated, heavy and very three dimensional. Pendant 3 1/2" long, 2" at widest, 1" at deepest. Chain 23 1/2".

Exquisite Kenneth Lane necklace and dangle earrings. Reportedly it is one of several Kenneth Lane versions of the "Jackie" necklace, the jem stone set that was given to her by Aristotle Onasis. This set is costume jewelry and of very fine quality. The rhinestone are brilliant and deeply set, the faux emeralds are clear back crystals and the set is heavily gold plated...

Unusual and high style deLillo set. The necklace has a removable 2" extender so that it may be worn at two different lengths. The center marquis pendant creates a very dramatic look, and the detailed filigree work on the back of the necklace adds to its beauty. Elegant costume jewelry set created for the House of DeLillo in the 1970's. This piece is the prototype designed and executed by Robert Clark, former Chief designer for Miriam Haskell. A limited edition followed its creation...

A piece of Ciner's quality design and craftsmanship, this necklace has twenty four gold plated chains, an ornate gold plated clasp and a pave rhinestone center adornment: classic and elegant. 16" end to end and 1 1/2" wide. Ciner is stamped in two places on the clasp.

This Jomaz brooch and clip earrings has loops and swirls and rings all in heavy sterling silver. The set is tailored with a flair. Marked Jomaz. Brooch is 2" by 2", earrings are 1" by 1 1/2".

Chanel, elegant as always. The heavy gold plating glistens, and each little pendant on all three pieces has a design created by the repeated use of the word "CHANEL". It creates a very interesting pattern. In addition, the earrings have many tiny clear rhinestones. A great set for Chanel lovers. Necklace is 40" end to end, three strand bracelet is 8" end to end, and clip earrings are 1 3/4" from top of clip to bottom of drop.