Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Costume (82)

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.

Designed by Frank Hess for Haskell in the 1950's, perhaps earlier. This elegant set has the old Haskell horseshoe name plate on the back of the brooch (see picture).Beautiful glass flowers with matching blue pronged rhinestones and beads. Double filigree backing. Brooch is 2 3/4" by 2 3/4", clip earrings are 1 1/2 by 1 1/4".

Beautiful quality in this abstract brooch designed by Boucher. Tiny clear rhinestones and metal with very heavy gold plate surround the glass stone. 1 5/8" by 1 1/2" and very chunky. Boucher signature on the back.

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.

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.

This Joseff set is elegantly simple and simply elegant---and oh so wearable. It is done in the semi matte finish referred to as Russian gold. This finish is the one for which Joseff is known. The brooch is signed Joseff, an early signature later changed to Joseff of Hollywood. I believe this is a later set produced when the company reissued some early pieces. The brooch is 4 7/8" long, 3" wide. The clip earrings are 2 1/4" long and 1 3/4" wide. The brooch has the Joseff signature.

Classic Haskell--great design and top quality material--this brooch was probably designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell. Glowing, translucent red stones, red and purple rhinestones, clear rose montees and molded turquoise glass stones comprise this beautiful piece. Double level filigree back with oval signature plate. 3 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high and very chunky.

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".

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.

These clip earrings from the 1970's are marked Christian Dior with an unreadable patent number. They are silver and hematite. 7/8" by 7/8".

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".

Superb craftsmanship and quality materials give this Hobe piece the allure of real gemstones and gold. The crystals are faceted and clear backed. This brooch which converts to a pendant, is the essence of the fine work evident in old Hobe pieces. 1 3/4" long, including dangles and 1 1/4" wide.

Elegant yet delicate, this Hattie Carnegie set with its all prong-set rhinestones glitters brilliantly. The hook closure on the necklace permits it to be worn as a choker or slightly longer for an equally charming look. necklace is 15" end to end and 1" wide, approximately. Clip earrings are 1" by 1/2". All pieces have the Hattie Carnegie plaque on the back. NOTE: see following picture for matching brooch.

This brooch has sparkling clear and deep sapphire blue rhinestones, all prong set. Very three dimensional. Hattie Carnegie plaque on the back. 2 1/2" in diameter. NOTE: the preceding picture of necklace and earrings match this brooch.

Beautifully crafted Marcel Boucher pin. Very three dimensional. Note the clear rhinestone collar that gives this little bird class and character. Gold plated. Says Boucher on back of tail feathers. Boucher series number also on back but is illegible. 3 1/4" long, 7/8" wide.

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...

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.

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.