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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #31307 (stock #vrba2kcx)
This flower basket brooch by Vrba is spectacular, huge and very three dimensional. Verba, who formerly designed for Miriam Haskell, has outdone himself on this one! Composed of glass beads and shimmering amathyst rhinestones placed in a dark metal setting, this brooch is a show stopper when worn. And, it is a treasure for the collector. An astounding 5" high, 4" wide and (approximately) 1 1/4" deep. Signed Lawrence Vrba on an oval plaque.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #187457 (stock #patr32DX)
Lovely Patrice piece. Made with vintage German glass in combination with brass. Bar is 2 1/8" by 3/4", pendant is 1 1/8" by 1 1/4".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #462461 (stock #Sorr3LE)
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Vivid, sparkling royal blue faceted crystals, faceted copper colored triangular crystals, and various sizes and shapes of clear rhinestones comprise this glorious set by designer Robert Sorrell. The set is very chunky and all stones are prong set. Never have I seen more brilliant stones; they all but glow in the dark. This set is a real treasure by very talented designer. His work is sure to become even more valuable and sought after as time goes by. Inside of the necklace measures 15" around...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #352929 (stock #bauer15G)
Outrageous! To start with this Bauer bird is 6" long, has "tail feathers" dangling freely to pick up any movement, and is very three dimensional. The Austrian crystal stones are all prong set and range from irridescent green, to white, pink and gold. This parrot does everything but talk! The oval Bauer cartouche is on the back. He comes with a collectors' record and description.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Contemporary item #650852 (stock #uns5313HX)
The red/orange squares are translucent. The black squares are opaque. This wide and chunky bracelet is showy. It is new, plastic and unsigned. It is 1 7/8" high with 2 1/2" inside diameter.It has a nice wall.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #187446 (stock #bauer5IX)
Feisty and fun! Dorothy Bauer calls this critter a salamander, but he really be a fearsome dragon in disguise? Whichever, he is gorgeous. The pronged rhinestones present an unusual color combination that is very dramatic. He's a big guy,5 5/8" by 2 3/4" and his body and head are chunky. Bauer cartouche on the back, and two pin attachments to hold him in place.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #595262 (stock #pat55JB & EX)
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The beautiful dragon fly motif is one of the most sought after of all of Patric's lovely work. This particular set is a rich speckled blue with antiqued metal and European glass with the opal. Note the elegant design on the back of the chunky pendant. Pendant is 2 1/4" by 1 3/4". Gold plated flat chain is 17". The clip earrings are 1" by 3/4".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #264807 (stock #bauer4JA)
A palm tree in the snow? Anything is possible. Especially with Dorothy Bauer's fanciful brooches. This palm tree is all prong set and is very three dimensional. A show stopper in every way. 3 3/4" tall, 3" wide, 2" front to back.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #710610 (stock #vrba4J)
Fabulous and festive, these Vrba drop earrings are show stoppers! Composed of an amethyst glass stone as the centerpiece, it is surrounded by faux pearls a smoky topaz rhinestones set in gold plated metal. Oval signature plate on the back of each earring marked Lawrence Vrba. They are 3 1/2" top of clip to bottom of dangle. Dangle is 2" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #297587 (stock #bauer11JH)
Huge and sparkling is what to call this Dorothy Bauer sun brooch. Every rhinestone is prong set by hand. Heavy gold plating and the Bauer oval mark compose the back. The brooch is 5" in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #454184 (stock #maya71HX)
Maya accents this bracelet with large chunks of tiger eye and obsidian, and a sprinkling of colored rhinestones. The antiqued metal work is ornate, and, if you look closely, you can see that the sides of the metal cuff are covered with metalic fabric in a tapestry pattern. This is truly a piece of art! The bracelet is 6 1/2" around with a 2" opening that makes it adjustable. The center medallion is 2 1/2" high.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #154922 (stock #bauer2BX)
This little critter is out for lunch. Adorable little bug, great for a hat, a collar, or perhaps a pocketbook.Created by Dorothy Bauer whose creative designs are always charming and very collectible. The pin is 1 3/8" long to the tip of her antenna, and 7/8" side to side. The Bauer metal plaque is on the underside, and a description card with a collector's record is included.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Contemporary item #352881 (stock #uns5297i)
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Glass cabochons in simulated ruby, onyx and lapis. Links are strung on metal chain. Very smart when worn. The roundedness of the collar makes dark edges in this picture that do not exist on the collar. 14" inside circumference, 1 1/2" at its widest.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #187047 (stock #patr19D)
Delightful Patrice frog with vintage German glass, genuine Wyoming jade and brass. Chunky, four layers. 1 1/4" square, 5/8" front to back.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #772257 (stock #vrba7JGX)
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Dramatic and elegant, typical of Vrba's designs. The dangles have black faceted beads and sparkling heart shaped rhinestones. There are thirty three dangles attached to eleven gold colored hearts completing the necklace. A single heart with three dangles compose the clip earrings. Appears heavy and chunky when worn, but is light weight for ease of wearing. Necklace 14" long with a 3" extender. Hearts with attached dangles are 3". Earrings are 3" long and 1 1/4" wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #768937 (stock #sor4L)
Outrageous! Sorrell, always dramatic, is true to form in this feather brooch. The curved black feathers are iridescent, shining a rich blue-green with the slightest movement. The rhinestone quill is all prong set with various sizes of clear rhinestones, and deep rich red square rhinestones. Can be worn as a regular brooch, or, perhaps, placed diagonally on the front of your shoulder,or on a hat. Endless possibilities! 7 1/2" high, 6 3/4" wide, over-all size. Rhinestone quill 3" by 2"...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #416966 (stock #bauer16EX)
Wonderful Dorothy Bauer brooch! This little turtle has personality!. Beautiful prong set blue and green rhinestones making a charming design on the turtle's back. The brooch is very three dimenional being 1 1/8" thick from top of shell down. He is 2 3/4" nose to tail and 1 1/2" flipper to flipper.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #712481 (stock #bauer28DX)
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This sassy little tree by Dorothy Bauer has personality! Its stones are all prong set including the clear rhinestone "star" on the top. Bauer signature is on the back. The base is round so that the tree may be displayed when not being worn. 2 1/2" tall, 1 1/2" wide.