Catalog: New Century: Jewelry (57)

This is a Dorothy Bauer LIMITED EDITION, number 28/120 and has 28 marked in ink on the base of the tree. It is a superb design with the large navette rhinestones surrounded by small clear rhinestones. All stones are Austrian, prong set, and glisten magnificently. The tree has 23 carat gold plating with a round base so that it may stand alone as a perky decoration when not being worn. The Bauer oval cartouche is on the back...

This contemporary brooch by French designer Pavone is made of galalith (a plastic derived from skim milk!). The little cat just oozes sassy personality and begs to be taken home by a cat lover. He is three levels thick--head and paws front level, body second level, and tail the third level. Great design. 3 1/2" tall, 1 3/4" wide. Pavone signature on the back of the brooch.

Elegant single strand necklace by Maya. Contemporary American designer Maya uses semi precious stones, pearls, crystals and antiqued metal when creating her jewelry. In this lovely necklace she has combined Canada jade, fresh water stick pearls, citrine nuggets and bronze colored metal. Result? Fabulous! Total length end to end is 35". Jade rectangles are 1 1/2" by 1" and are 1/8" thick. Oval metal tag with Maya signature attached.

Maya uses yellow turquoise and green garnets in combination with faceted crystal beads and ornate metal beads. Ornate and dramatic. Shorter strand is 19" with a 3" extension. Gold plated brass pendant is 4" long and hangs over the longer strand.

A Dorothy Bauer LIMITED EDITION, number 56/120. Lovely Austrian crystal large stones in sparkling bright colors. All stones are prong set, and the form is constructed and soldered by hand. The Bauer cartouche is on the back and 56/120 is scratched on the base. The round base allows the tree to be free standing so it may be used as a delightful decoration when not being worn. A white leather-like pouch is provided along with a collector's record and description...

This elegant Vrba set has large and small clear and ruby red rhinestones and brilliant ruby red cabochons put together to form a lacy effect. The necklace is 15 1/2" end to end and has a 3" extender. It is 3" long at the center front. Dangle clip earrings are 1 1/2" long from the top of the clip. All pieces have the Lawrence Vrba name plate.

Made from vintage European glass and brass this Patrice cuff bracelet is of heirloom quality. The dragonfly takes center stage, and note the two frogs keeping him company. The bracelet is 1 1/2" wide,6 1/8" inner circumference with a 1 1/8" opening on the bottom.

Bold and elegant this Patrice cuff is certainly of heirloom quality. It is composed of antiqued brass, red jade and faceted onyx. Note the beautiful design on the inside of the bracelet. 5 1/2" inside circumference with a 1" opening. 1" wide and very chunky.

International award winning designer Patrice presents a necklace and clip earrings made of vintage German glass and resin with brass, and a 24 K gold plated chain. The necklace hook to hook is 18", the chunky squares on the necklace and the earrings are 1" square and 3/4" deep. Note the beautiful design on the back of each square.

As with all of Dorothy Bauer's rhinestone jewelry, the stones are Austrian crystal and are prong set. The frame is constructed and soldered by hand. California designer Bauer creates some pieces in LIMITED EDITIONS. This Christmas tree is one of them and this particular tree is 26/120 as is shown on the back of the pin. The Bauer cartouche is also displayed on the back. A white leather-like storage pouch and a collectors' record and description are included. The pin is 2 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide.

Introducing Rick Shelley. Known regionally for his elegant and charming "bug pins", Rick is new to the larger American and world-wide scene through this website. Using a variety of materials such as, in this pin, imported glass beads, hand worked stained glass, and pewter. He also uses semi precious stones with gold and sterling silver...

Large domed pale moss-jade European vintage glass and antiqued gold finish on brass compose this elegant ring by Patrice. Ring may be ordered in desired size.

Elegant special occasion clip earrings by Vrba. The stones and the faux pearls are the finest in quality. Large and dramatic, these earrings are definitely show stoppers! 4 1/2" long from top of clip to bottom of dangles. 2 1/8" wide. Lawrence Vrba name plate on the back of both earrings.

Outrageous is the only word to describe these exotic, wonderful shoulder-duster earrings by Maya. Maya has used jet, carnelian, pearls, faceted glass beads and rhinestones in this creation. 6" long, 2" wide.

Maya's dangle clip earrings have colored rhinestones and genuine amethyst and carnelian, making a big splash against the antiqued metal. Glamorous and a little more conservative than a shoulder-duster! i 1/2" wide, 3 1/2" long.

Delicate look, both the pendant and the beads.Patrice designs are of heirloom quality with, in this case, black onyx, faceted carnelian, and purple jade in the pendant, and tiny, glistening peridot beads in the chain. Double strand chain 17" with toggle closure. Chunky pendant 1 1/4" by 1" with 1 1/2" dangle.

With its delicately colored ice blue rhinestones, this Dorothy Bauer pin is elegant. The large navette stones are all prong set and surrounded by tiny rhinestones of varying subtle colors designed to highlight the beauty of the large stones. The base is circular so that will stand alone for display when not being worn. Very chunky and three dimensional. 2 1/4" by 2".

Enormous and heavy and all prong set. Sorrell presents an outstanding bracelet. It matches the preceding set but is being sold separately. 1 7/8" high, 7 1/4" around, 1 1/2" opening. It is signed Sorrell Original on an oval plaque.