Vintage Costume Jewelry presented by Fantasy Jewels
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All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Contemporary item #596650 (stock #bauer26D)
Fun, fun!!! This saguaro cactus is all decked out. Huge Christmas tree lights all but glow. The delightful shape of the rhinestone sagauro copies the shape of the real thing. A sassy little treasure. Dorothy Bauer plaque on the back. 2 1/2" by 2".
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 : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Resin : Contemporary item #179998 (stock #maya17JFX)
Beautiful embroidered lace pattern, this Maya resin purse is stunning. Smoky topaz and fresh water pearls are added to the richness of the resin body to make a wonderful, truly collectible purse. 9" wide, 4" high, and 1 3/4" front to back. The chain is 44" and can be detached and worn as a belt or a necklace.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Resin : Contemporary item #186899 (stock #maya26JD)
This sleek and simple Maya purse is made of resin with a pattern simulating python skin. Maya frequently uses animal or plant textures in her designs and this wonderful purse is a good example of that. Purse and detachable chain are adorned with semi-precious stones as are most all of Maya's resin bags. Antiqued metal resembling copper frame the bag. Measurements are 5" by 5" with a depth front to back of 2 1/2". The chain is 45" end to end.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #777870 (stock #vrba9GX)
Huge by any standard these Vrba clip earrings are a show stopper! The center light green stone is dome shaped and is surrounded by tiny clear rhinestones. The dangle sways upon movement as do the pearls that hang from it. Nameplates say Lawrence Vrba and made in USA. Total length 4". Dangle, including pearls, is 2" by 2 3/4".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Contemporary item #454158 (stock #uns5304FX)
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These real pearls in an unsigned necklace have personality. Their oval shape picks up much light and gives back a velvet-like glisten. It is a fun necklace, and its real! Pearls are 7 1/2mm by 9mm, approximately. The necklace is approximately 18" long.
All Items : Archives : Decorative Art : Handiwork : Resin : Contemporary item #186969 (stock #maya27JG)
ABOUT MAYA..... Maya and her mother Veni began the Maya Company in 1985. Simply stated, they produce collectible wearable art be it jewelry or handbags. Their designs have been infused with the richest of materials from around the world like magnificent crystals, semi-precious stones and metallic accents. The man made hand molded resin purses featured in this catalog represent well the beautiful work of Maya...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #190133 (stock #bauer6EX)
Enormous and elegant is this Dorothy Bauer creation. The delicate body is like an elongated spool of antiqued wire. The shimmering wings are aurora borealis pronged rhinestones. A wonderful unique piece to add to (or start) a collection. 5" by 5".
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #453506 (stock #bauer19IX)
Whatever the season or climate this can be your own personal "snow person." Dorothy Bauer's whimsical creation is fun any time. Made of the finest Swarovski rhinestones, and silver plated, he sports a top hat, pipe and cloth scarf. All stones are hand set. 3 3/4" tall, 1 3/4" wide, 1/2" deep.
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 #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 #187420 (stock #BAUER10E)
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The prong set rhinestones that create this Dorothy Bauer brooch are brilliant! The basket handle swivels and can be used as a prop to display the basket as part of a collection. The basket is rounded and the brooch is chunky. 2 1/2" by 2", 3/8" front to back.
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 : Designer : Contemporary item #296475 (stock #patr43KDX)
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American designer Patrice uses semi-precious stones in her jewelry. In this case olive jade and charoite with brass and vermilion for the pendant and earrings. The necklace itself is composed of freshwater pearls and gold plated chain. Necklace is 17", pendant is 3" by 2 1/2". The clip earrings are 1" square. Note the beautiful butterfly on the back of the pendant.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Contemporary item #189788 (stock #paveEX)
Sassy Scotty. A whimsical creation by French designer Pavone. Made of galalith (a derivative of skim milk) with a hand painted eye looking right at you. 3 1/2" nose to tail, 2" paw to ear, 1/4" thick. Signed Pavone on the 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 #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 #71300 (stock #patr42JDX)
Contemporary American designer Patrice uses vintage European glass from the 1930-40's, brass and gold plated mesh to create this masterwork. It is adorned with scroll work and two brass frogs to keep the dragonfly company. Heavy and dramatic and the finest obtainable in materials, design and detail. Certainly an heirloom. 1 1/2" wide, 6 1/8" inner circumference with a 1 1/8" opening on underside.The following two items presented can be mixed and matched with this bracelet.