Catalog: New Century: Jewelry (57)

Elegant Sorrell bow. Slightly convex with multi-color and shape green rhinestones of the finest quality. Stones are prong set. Brooch is multi-layered,chunky and large. Sorrell nameplate is on the back. 5 1/2" long, 2 1/4" high.

Contemporary American designer Michele McManus presents dichroic glass in this camera shy expansion bracelet. According to the designer, dichroic means that it has more than one color, especially when viewed from different angles, and it is pure color that glimmers and shines like a mirror. Before dichroic color was developed (1950's), there was not a man-made material that possessed true iridescence. McManus says,"I start with full sheets of glass...

Robert Sorrell has only created seven of these necklaces, each hand made by him and each slightly different from the other. He calls this his "scarf". Aptly named since, like a cloth scarf, it is versatile and can be worn in a variety of ways--both ends in front, both ends in back, one in front and one over the shoulder, etc. Rhinestones are of the finest quality crystal and the craftsmanship is exquisite! Scarf is 45" end to end and is 3" wide at each end...

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.

This dramatic collar necklace by Sorrell features large champagne colored rhinestones with smaller clear rhinestones. All are prong set. The collar has an oval plaque marked Sorrell Originals. Collar inside length is 17" with a 2" extension. Width is 2". The dangle clip earrings, unmarked, have one round champagne rhinestone and clear rhinestones, all prong set. They are 3 1/4" long.

Dorothy Bauer's snow covered Cristmas tree pin has glistening tiny clear rhinestones at the ends of each branch, and, of course, a shimmering rhinestone star on the top. The base is round which enables it to stand up for display when not being worn. Signed Bauer on the back. 2 1/2" by 1 1/4.

Genuine pearls and jade proudly support this tortoise. Patrice, contemporary American designer offers this limited edition piece. It is the finest there is in materials, design and detail. Truly of heirloom quality. The two strands of pearls measure 17" end to end.

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.

This lovely Patrice set shows the beautiful crafting and design typical of Patrice. The bracelet is antiqued brass with the addition of synthetic cats eye and genuine garnet. The bracelet is heavy and chunky. The earrings contain the same stones. Bracelet is 6" around the inside with a 1" opening. The earrings are 1" by 3/4".

This delicate pendant necklace by Patrice is made of vintage German glass with brass. The gold plated chain is 17" end to end. The pendant is 2" by 1 1/8".

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.

Maya's chunky small-scale drop earrings composed of carnelian, faceted beads and rhinestones. Clip is 1 1/4" long, 1" wide, dangle is 1 1/2" wide.

A charmer! This whimsical bug looks like he has a sense of humor. American designer Rick Shelley created him in pewter and colorful glass beads. The wings move slightly and look like mother of pearl. He is a large bug measuring 5" from front to back, 3 1/2" side to side and is approximately 2" high.

Contemporary American designer Maya has created this elegant choker of real pearls, resin and glass beads. 12 1/2" around with a 2 1/2" extension. Depth at its greatest is 5". The piece is signed Maya.

Sorrell's dramatic elegance is shown clearly in the wonderful paisley brooch. Every color in the rainbow is used in the faceted clear-back crystal stones. And, every stone is prong set. Brooch is 4 1/2" by 2 1/2". "Sorrell Original" is marked on the back.

Patrice gathers semi precious stones, antique glass and metals to design heirloom pieces such as this set. It has a striking combination of yellow jade with amathyst on brass and also Chinese turquoise and carnelian. The necklace is 17" end to end, the pendant is 2" by 1 1/2", clip earrings are 1" by 5/8".

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.

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.