|
Back to Jewelry Menu • How To Order • Policy • Links • Home
Questions? Problems? Contact me @ ppj@ncn.net or by calling 515 882-3492. Thank you!
•••
  |
Description: Joan Rivers Purple Enamel 3-D Brooch -Early 1990's piece from the style icon and comedianne extraordinaire, in mint condition. I think this color would maybe be described as "plum" as the color has a little pink in it, rather than a royal purple. Goldtone, 2 1/4" x 1 3/4", loops are about 1/4" to 3/8" deep. Goldtone hobnailing on the edges of the loops and tail, and small decorations are centered with a clear rhinestone, a lovely, subtle touch that isn't obvious at first glance. Original black logo bag included. The early pieces are among Joan's best, very nice quality and weight. Item: SP11-1098 Price: $32.50 US Sorry, SOLD!  |
•••
|
Description: Robert Mandle Cabochon Brooch in Faux Jade and Faux Lapis - Done in kind of a puffy crescent moon shape, this goldtone piece is loaded with glass cabs in dark blue and multi greens, approximately 2" x 1 1/4". Excellent shape with just a bit of plating loss on the goldtone rope twist on one side of one stone. The black looking edge on the photo of the back side is just reflection of what I was wearing and is not there in person, backside plating is excellent. Signed Mandle. Classic 1960's look. Item: SP11-1100 Price: $32.50 US |
|
•••
  |
Description: Monet Lavender and Clear Rhinestone Earrings - Probably late 1980's or early 1990's, these are in unworn condition. Three lavender colored rhinestone marquises surround a clear rhinestone round that is topped with two smaller clear rounds. Clip finding is signed Monet. I believe these were referred to as "comfort clips" as the clip back would conform to the wearer's earlobe. There is probably a lovely matching necklace out there somewhere looking for these! Item: SE11-1099 Price: $10.00 US |
•••
|
Description: Pennino Clear Rhinestone Brooch - Masterfully done with clear rhinestone baguettes, trapezoids and rounds, this piece exudes quality and elegance. Heavy rhodium plate, all stones in excellent, original condition. At 3" x 2", the cut out design keeps this from looking too large or overpowering. Very Boucher-looking. Item: SP11-1215 Price: $64.50 US  |
|
•••
  |
Description: Trifari Fuchsia and Clear Rhinestones Brooch and Earrings - Fuchsia Trifari, it doesn't get much better, does it! This design combines fuchsia ovals with clear pears and rounds. Domed brooch is 1 3/4" in diameter, clip earrings are 3/4" in diameter, making these a nice size for those who feel that typical 60's earrings are too large. Silvertone, rhodium plating, excellent condition. Wear this on a fuchsia blazer, top, or sweater, or your favorite jean jacket, this is elegant enough for almost any occasion but gives a pretty counterpoint to casual clothes as well. I have seen the matching necklace for sale on ebay, there is probably a bracelet somewhere as well. Item: SS11-1164 Price: $99.50/set US Sorry, SOLD!   |
•••
|
Description: Trifari "Vanity Fair" Necklace, Bracelet and Earrings Demi Parure - Okay, there is clear rhinestone, and then there is beautiful, amazing clear rhinestones, and these fit in the second category. Octagonal and baguette stones make up this wonderful design, with single square stones in the center of each clip earring. Necklace is adjustable up to 16 1/2", about 7/16" wide; earrings are 1" in diameter. These use the more substantial clip of the 1950's Trifari pieces, rhodium plated (silvertone). Bracelet is 7inches x about 5/8", with a foldover clasp, and is particularly amazing. Excellent, almost pristine condition, this set would be perfect for a bride or anyone who wants a special clear rhinestone set. From 1957. Item: SS11-1167 Price: $395.00/demi US Sorry, SOLD!     |
|
•••
  |
Description: Ciner Cloverleaf ? Earrings - I am assuming these match pieces with a floral type pattern so I'm not sure my design description is quite accurate! These are actually quite delicate in appearance in person, measuring about 3/4" x 5/8" in person, emulating a fine jewelry look and as with all Ciner, very nicely done. Silvertone, clip, emerald green stones with small clears, all stones original. Clears have yellowed very slightly, commensurate with being approximately 50 years old. French clip mechanism marked Ciner. These were probably originally quite expensive. Item: SE11-416 Price: $29.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
•••
|
Description: S in a Star Huge Brooch in Blue-Lavender Stones and Glass Pearls - I have had this wonderful piece before in a different color combination. The glass oval stones here are a lavender-blue that I have not seen in vintage pieces before (the other piece also used stones in a color that I have not ever seen, either.) I don't believe these to be faux alexandrite because while different lighting makes them look different, it is not the dramatic change one associates with the faux alexandrite. The original pearls in this piece were "holed" pearls, which I have replaced with "no-hole" pearls because the holed ones were pretty obvious and may, themselves, have not been original. A few clears were replaced before I got this piece, but most appear to be original. I have stabilized the clasp with a little cold solder. Price reflects these repairs. A whopping 4" x 2 1/2". Item: SP11-360 Price: $65.00 US |
|
•••
  |
Description: Huge S in a Star Pair of Gilt Clear Rhinestone Dress Clips - S in a star was the mark of the Fred Grey Company; in addition, these also say "made in USA". Gilt clips are much less common than silvertone, and even less common are ones this size in a pair - each measure 2" x 1 5/8". One stone has dulled considerably. The clip backs are the same as we have found on all the S in a star pieces we have had with one interesting detail. The clips are riveted on and have a place for three rivets in the finding, but only one in the casting. We have added a little cold solder to keep these from being wobbly. Item: SD11-336 Price: $39.50 US |
•••
|
Description: Lisner Green and Clear Rhinestone Link Bracelet - This "princesse" style was a popular one for Lisner and came in other colors as well as all clear. This is 7 1/4" x 3/8"; silvertone (rhodium looking plating) and the green stones are emerald green. Excellent condition with the exception of plate wear to the clasp on the inside which can be seen in opposite picture, where the signature is. Signed Lisner and (c). A classic. Item: SB11-1216 Price: $42.50 US Sorry, SOLD!  |
|
•••
  |
Description: Trifari KTF Pink Shoebutton Bracelet - Probably from the late 1930's, this link style bracelet has three stations using four pink glass shoebutton cabochons, centered with a tiny blue cabochon, with the links and connectors in between between set with clear rhinestones. Foldover rhinestone clasp, 7" x 5/16" wide. Signed KTF (see picture). Silvertone setting. Very slight yellowing/greying of the small clear rhinestones; 9 of the 12 tiny blue cabochons are replacements. I decided against trying to remove the original three, so there is a little difference in the depth between the original and the replacements, but this is not noticeable to the casual observer. A delicate piece from a by-gone era. Item: SB11-1043 Price: $99.50US  |
•••
|
Description: Corocraft Elegant Clear Rhinestone Necklace - This style epitomizes the post WII return to glamour of the late 1940's and early 1950's. This is done almost entirely in clear rhinestone baguettes, even on the chain portion and the fancy foldover clasp. The only exception are small rounds that border the front baguettes, and the "swoosh" in front, done in baguette strips that terminate with trapezoids, and is attached with a small screw - I'm not sure what the point was, but it appears that it could be removed if you so desired. Truly a work of design art worth studying. Excellent condition - chain baguettes have darkened but do not detract. Will fit up to a 15 1/2" neck. Item: SN11-354 Price: $85.00 US |
  |
•••
  |
Description: Lisner Glass Pearl Leaf Brooch and Earrings Set - When I first saw this set I thought it was Trifari, so imagine my surprise when it was Lisner! Twisted goldtone rope frames are filled in with lots of creamy glass pearls. Brooch is 2 1/4" x 1 1/8", clip earrings are about 3/4" in diameter. All pieces are marked copyright symbol Lisner. Excellent condition with only 1-2 pearls a little darker than the rest, probably excess glue that has yellowed on the pearl. Classic 1960's look, always appropriate. We got a bargain, so do you. Item: SS11-876 Price: $16.50 US |
•••
|
Description: Hollycraft Clear Rhinestone Earrings - Actually I have seen very little clear rhinestone Hollycraft! These certainly exhibit all the design quality and craftsmanship that you find in any colored rhinestone piece. The clip earrings are 1" x 3/4" and are silvertone and quite dimensional. All stones appear to be original and only the marquises exhibit a very slight yellowing. Nice quality and excellent condition. Item: SS11-221 Price: $25.00 US |
  |
•••
 |
Description: Coro Faux Moonstone Cabochon Brooch in Fuchsia with Clear Pave and Burgundy Enamel - I find these old Coro pieces from the 1930's-1940's to be utterly charming. Other than slight knicking at the top of one of the bow loops the enamel is in excellent shape. Someone "got here" before I did and had done some poor replacements of some rhinestones which I have corrected. 2 3/4" x 1 1/2" at widest point. Coro would have made a matching necklace, bracelet, earrings and duette for this piece. Item: SP11-379 Price: $59.50 US |
•••
|
Description: BSK Shoebutton Earrings in Orange, Brown and Aurora Borealis - I have seen this particular style done by BSK in olive and peridot; here we have orange and brown mottled wound glass beads with topaz rhinestone centers and topaz aurora borealis accent stones. Goldtone, leaf motifs, clip mechanisms. About 1" in diameter. Item: SE11-470 Price: $16.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
  |
•••
  |
Description: Andamodes New York - I can find little information about this company but this is definitely a quality piece; if you collect unusual signatures this is a coup for you. Maltese cross design in glass half pearls, faux carnelian and clear rhinestone, with the larger stones dog tooth/similar settings. About 2 1/4" x 2", slightly domed, very good condition with some plating wear on the back. Item: SP11-649 Price: $54.50 US |
•••
|
Description: Sarah Coventry Clear Rhinestone Pin and Earring Set - A more elegant evening look for SC; I believe this pattern was called "Crystal Fern". Heavy rhodium plate with paste set clear round rhinestones, all original, in a stylized leaf pattern. Brooch measures 2 1/2" x 7/8" at widest point; clip earrings are about 1" x 3/4". Item: SS11-136 Price: $17.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
  |
•••
  |
Description: Panetta Dangling Rhinestone Earrings - Panetta, another rarely found company, was started by a man who had been a fine jeweler in Italy before moving to America, and when you see a piece of Panetta you can certainly tell that influence. Beautifully made and classically elegant, these look like the real thing and are top quality and condition. Floral motif tops are have prong set clears and surmount a pave set elongated Y shape, from which an unfoiled pendaloque cut pear shape is suspended. Clip findings and body of earrings are both marked Panetta. 1 3/4" x 3/8". Rhodium plating. Excellent original condition. Wonderful attention to detail. Item: SE11-646 Price: $49.50 US |
•••
|
Description: Francois Pave Set Leaf Pin - Gorgeous design that has been copied by other companies, this has clear rhinestones not only on the front but on the curling portion of the backside as well. Light goldtone plating, 3" x 1 1/4" at widest point. Very good original condition with only very mild aging to the clear stones. The vast majority of Francois is non-rhinestone, but the relatively few rhinestone pieces are sought after. Item: SP11-757 Price: $39.50 US |
  |
•••
  |
Description: Pell Glass Pearl and Rhinestone Brooch - Another elegant piece from a rarely found company. Creamy-white glass pearls are surrounded by lots of tiny rhinestones in this stylized floral brooch. Rhodium plating, 2 3/4" x 1". Two rhinestones are replacements. Very good condition with some residual glue showing around the bottom of some of the pearls; this appears to be original and just has darkened over time. Item: SP11-647 Price: $34.50 US |
•••
|
Description: Trifari Floral Fur Clip with Pink/Blue/White/Green Enamel - I am pleased to have another one of these for sale, with the enamel in better condition. Des. Pat. No. 121253 from June of 1940, this graceful design measures 3" x 2" and uses pink, light blue, and creamy white enamel for the flowers and two shades of green and brown for the leaves and stems. Slight chipping on the ends of some of the flower petals, enamel on middle flower bud is gone but the two are in fairly good shape. The white enamel looks like it might have been touched up but it is exactly the right color and if it was redone the enamelist forgot to do the flower bud! So I am not certain, but there are a couple of drips of enamel on the back that leads me to wonder if it was redone. Silvertone setting, lots of little accent rhinestones, clip mechanism works well. Marked Trifari on fur clip mechanism, and the patent number on the body of the piece. Our price is considerably less than the asking price on ebay. Item: SF11-969 Price: $89.50 US |
  |
•••
   |
Description: Trifari Magnificent Bracelet in Montana and Black Diamond Rhinestone - A late 1950's masterpiece, this is an alternate design in a series shown in Deanna Farneti Cera's "Amazing Gems" book, with multiple sections for articulation and fit, in Montana blue, the only time I have seen this color for these pieces. Done in two sizes of oval stones that alternate with pave set leaves done with black diamond rhinestones instead of clear, all set in a pewtery colored metal. Wide clasp is also rhinestone set, safety chain. Notice that the piece is marked "Copyright by (crown) Trifari", the only piece I have seen that uses this mark, which indicates a post 1955 piece (according to the Illusion Jewels jewelry mark section, this indicates 1959). Some of the blue stones had discolored with time and I have replaced most of the discolored ones to get this back to original as close as possible (though a few of the smaller ovals were impossible to replace due to location under the paved leaves, however, these do not show very much,as you can see from the pictures). 7 1/4" x 3/4", slightly domed. This is a truly rare piece, please note that this will lie flat, but do not force it or you will break the linkage. Item: SB11-1091 Price: $345.00US Sorry, SOLD!  |
•••
|
Description: Eisenberg Riviere Demi Set in Roseline - Eisenberg liked to use unusual colors and color combinations in their 1950's-60's pieces, and here is a rare color for this company. Roseline is peach colored rhinestone, set in rhodium plate, and used exclusively in these pieces except for the standard clear stones in the necklace extension tail and the single square clear on the bracelet clasp. Necklace should extend to a maximum of 16 3/4", and has graduated rhinestones up to 11 mm at the center. Bracelet is a standard 7" with push-in clasp and safety chain and alternates 11mm and 8mm stones. Clip earrings are 1" x 3/4". Condition: plating is excellent, stones are very good with slight cloudiness on some of the stones but no backspotting. By far the most cloudy are the smaller rounds in the earrings (please see closeup picture) - I believe replacement stones in this color/size would be obtainable if you desired. Still very sparkly and undoubtedly Eisenberg, a wonderful set. Item: SS11-965 Price: $199.50 US Sorry, SOLD!    |
    |
•••
  |
Description: Hattie Carnegie Lady Bug Pin - Hattie made (or, more properly had manufactured for her) quite a few different lady bug pins while they were in business. This little cutie is of ivory thermoplastic set with turquoise ballotini. Head is goldtone with clear rhinestone eyes and clear rhinestone set v-shaped trim. 1 1/8" x 7/8" x 5/16" deep. Excellent condition. Item: SP11-750 Price: $79.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
•••
|
Description: Trifari Ruby and Clear "Starflight" Earrings with original tag - This series is often referred to as Fireworks; here we have earrings in almost mint condition in a very desirable color. Goldtone setting, these are about 1 1/4" in diameter. I see no issues with these pieces. From 1966. Item: SE11-1166 Price: $175.00 US Sorry, SOLD! |
  |
•••
   |
Description: Trifari Citrine/Topaz Rhinestone Floral Brooch and Bracelet - A color combination that must have been popular in the early 1950's, this uses bright yellow and golden topaz rhinestones, set in a floral motif. The brooch is curved both up and down and front to back to give it a 3-D effect. Citrine pears for leaves, topaz marquises for leaves and clear rhinestone rounds at the center, with clear rhinestone baguettes and tapered baguettes making up the stem. 3" x about 3/4", goldtone setting, marked Pat. Pend. and crown Trifari. Bracelet is 7 3/8" x 3/4" and uses the same configuration of stones, except that there are 3 clears at the floral centers. Plating is somewhat worn on the back of the bracelet, otherwise excellent original condition. The patent for this design dates to 1951. Item: SS11-1047 Price: $179.50 US  |
•••
|
Description: Trifari Expandible Dog Collar Pearl Necklace with Fancy RS Clasp and Original Box - First off, I love these clam shell boxes, done in a taupe velvet and lined with cream colored satin. The inside of the box lid says Pearls (simulated) by Trifari, with a crown symbol. This one is in quite excellent shape outside, with only a tiny bit of staining on the satin. The pearls themselves are hand-knotted and in excellent condition, as is the unique rhinestone set clasp, that has both round and baguette stones. Silvertone, both sides of the clasp say Trifari (with crown symbol) and Pat. Pend. I tried to get a closeup of one side, my apologies that it isn't a very clear picture, but I think you can get the idea. BUT the unique part is that both sides have a hidden slide-out portion that would allow the wearer some additional comfort by making it slightly longer if needed when worn. At 12 3/4" wearable length without the expansion, it is pretty clear that this was intended to be worn across the neck (the expansion will add another 1/2") as a dog collar. Think early 1950's, Grace Kelly! The glass pearl necklace is in excellent condition, the pearls are about 8mm, and are cream colored. Item: SNB11-1081 Price: $67.50 US box included     |
  |
•••
  |
Description: Eisenberg Original Purple/Pink/Dk. Blue Dress Clip - This large clip sports the biggest colored rhinestone I have ever seen - a 25mm dentelle cut at top, with two more large purple ovals, and fancy cut rounded squares in clear and pink, with the bottom set with a large dark blue egg shape. 3" x 1 7/8", oxidized silvertone setting. Signed Eisenberg Original on usual dress clip finding. This piece is missing at least three prongs but the stones appear secure; most of the clears appear to be replacements. Very beautiful and heavy. Item: SD11-1258 Price: $195.00 US  |
•••
|
Description: Lisner Pink Rhinestone and Thermoplastic Earrings - This genre continues to increase in popularity, especially due to fashion looking back to the 1960's right now. Pink plastic leaves are accented with pink and pink aurora borealis rhinestones and pink enameling. Set in silvertone, the ear clips are marked Lisner and copyright symbol on the mechanisms. Excellent condition and an always desirable color. Item: SE11-880 Price: $22.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
 |
•••
•••
Back to Jewelry Menu • How To Order • Policy • Links • Home
