Catalog: Estate Jewelry: Costume (281)

These are gorgeous large clip earrings. Each is 1 1/4 x 1". Each one has three large faceted givre stones set off with on round faceted blue rhinestone and two tiny ones on each side. The metal is silver colored. The earrings are in excellent condition with little sign of wear and no marks.

This set is a real stunner, from back in the time when sparkling jewelry was featured everywhere. The necklace is a checker 15" long with a 1.2" extender. In consists of elongated blue-green aurora borealis beads 3/4 long each separated from the next with three clear rhinestone rondels with the one in the middle a bit larger than the other two. The matching earrings are clips and have a rhinestone ball on the ear and dangle 1 1/2"...

I'm not sure where the terminology came from to call these old necklaces cherry amber since there is no amber present - only bakelite. This one is typical of the necklaces one finds under cherry amber bakelite - a rich red faceted, graduated bead necklace, hand knotted. It is 27" long and has a simple spring ring closure. The largest bead in the center is 10 mm. and the one nearest te=he clasp is 2 mm. They have been simichrome tested and are in beautiful condition with no problems.

This was a "must" for every well-dressed woman in the middle of the last century - a lovely pearl necklace, and since most could not afford the real thing, many companies made quality glass pearls,hand knotted between each pearl to make them lie better, and look more real. This necklace is like that and itis 22" long with a gold colored clasp. They are in excellent condtion with no peeling or problems and they are not marked.

"Swing Your Partner, and Away We Go". Looks like fun, doesn't it? These two figures done in gold metal are small - 1 1/2" x 1 1/4". He has a shirt with ruby red and clear rhinestone stripes, and she has red ruby rhinestones on her skirt and clear ones on her blouse. The figurals are in good condition with no problems and they are not marked.

Description: This is a faux pearl and gold plated cocktail ring with an unusual shape. There is a tiny sparkling rhinestone in the design as well.

Ca: 1970s

Size: Ring is adjustable, but closed as shown it is a size 6

Condition: Appears to never have been worn. There are no marks or signs of wear.

This is an unusual brooch and all I can figure out that it might represent is a cowboy and with his hat, and the dangling chaps. However, you may see something totally different. All I know is that the red pin and dangle are bakelite and the black is glass. It is 3" long by 2" wide, and it has an old "c" clasp. The brooch is in good condition, and it is not marked.

I love this kind of thing - but rarely find any around my area. This art deco dress clip is quite old, and it is very detailed, probably made of pot metal which has a sort of pewter colored finish. The flower and leaf design is set with a colorful assortment of glass stones. It is a little over 2 1/2" x 2". It is in good condition with a good clip that holds well, and has prongs to hold it in place when worn. It is marked LN which is Little Nemo.

I think these earrings are so cute. They are clips, and each one is a toledo finished seahorse. Each of them is 1 1/4" long and counting the piece on the ear they are 2 1/2" top to bottom. They are in excellent condition and they are not marked.

I think this is one of the prettier thermoset necklaces that I have seen because of the rhinestone triangles between the links. They really set off the red and gold. The necklace is a choker that extends up to 17", with the pattern of links and rhinestones all around the front and up the sides - about 9" of the length of the necklace. The matching earrings are clips and each one i 1 1/4" long. The set is in very good condition and it is not marked.

Description: This is a large pear shaped cubic zirconia cocktail ring in gold plated metal. It is marked 18K HGE in the shank. The CZ is very clear and pretty.

Ca. 1980

Size: The ring is not adjustable and is a Size 5 1/2 at the moment.

Condition: Very good.

This is a lovely golden topaz colored rhinestone brooch. The different shapes and sizes of rhinestones give it a lot of sparkle and pizazz. It is 2" by 1 3/4" and layered for more interest. The metal is gold toned and the rhinestones are all prong set. The brooch is in good condition and it is not marked.

This is a cute little Spanish Toledo Donkey Cart with a happy looking driver probably because his cargo consists of 3 faux pearls. The pin is 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". It is in good condition with some lost of enamel mainly on the donkey and it is marked Spain.

Description: This is a faux pearl and rhinestone cocktail ring in gold colored metal that really looks real when worn. The design is very pretty.

Ca: 1970s

Size: The ring is not adjustable and is presently a 9 1/4.

Condition: The condition is excellent with no problems. It is marked inside the ring shank 18K HGE with an A in a circle.

These are beautiful sparkling brightly colored rhinestone earrings set in gold metal. The colors are mostly the different colors of topaz with some aurora borealis coated stones to make more sparkle. There are a number of different shapes and sizes of stones to make things more interesting. The earrings are clips and they measure approximately 1 1/4" x 1". They are in excellent condition and both are marked, as shown.

This is a gorgeous old Coro rhinestone bracelet done in gold toned metal with unusual and interesting links. It is 7" long with a fold over clasp and each of the larger links has invisibly set sapphire blue and clear rhinestones which help in making the bracelet real looking. It is in very good condition and it is marked Coro with the Pegasis symbol on the clasp.

I love these earrings. They are clips, and they are made to look like that are hand painted, although they are obviously transfers. They are oval and surrounded with a lovely gold toned border so that each is 1" x 3/4". They are in excellent condition and they have no makers marks.

I call these earrings wings, because instead of dangling they follow the shape of the ear upward. These kinds of earrings are from the 1950s and 1960s and came in all kinds of material even feathers. They were meant to be worn with the updo hairdos of the time. These are clear rhinestones of various shapes and sizes and are shiny rhodium backed. They are 2" by 1" and very showy. The are in excellent condition with no problems and no makers marks.

This is a large, bright and cheery brooch - fun to wear with most everything. It measures 3" x 2" and is completely covered with two sizes and shapes of rhinestones - each one of which is prong set. The back is shiny rhodium plating and the pin is heavy and well made. It is in excellent condition and it is not marked.

This is a very pretty aurora borealis crystal pin and earrings set. The pin is round and is 1 1/2" in diameter. It has different sizes and shapes of crystals to make an interesting design. The earrings are clips and each one is a replica of the pin 1" in diameter. The set is in good condition with some wear to the metal backs one the earrings, and it is not marked.

This is one of those brooches depicting street life at a certain time in history. The gentleman in the hat and cloak has apparently stopped at a flower cart on the street to buy some flowers for his lady. The cart is very detailed gold toned metal and the flowers are various bright colored rhinestones.The brooch is in good condition with no problems and it is not marked. The dimenstions are 2" x 1 3/4".

Description: This is a wide band silver colored band ring that tapers down in the back. The top design has a what appear to be leaves with tiny rhinestones on them surrounding the bigger stone that stands taller. It is marked inside 12KGF and then has an ES.

Ca: 1960

Size: Ring is not adjustable and is currently a small Size 9.

Condition: The condition is very good with no problems.

This is one of the costume bracelets that were made in the 1950s and 60s to imitate the real gold Victorian watch slide bracelets. Several costume companies made them, and this one comes from ART. It is 7" long with a fold over clasp and each link has a bee, snake, or plant on it and each of those has at least one tiny colored stone. The bracelet is in excellent condition, is light and fun to wear, and is marked, as shown.

This is a brightly colored faceted rhinestone dress clip that I think would go with just about everything. It is round and 2" in diameter. The metal work surrounding the rhinestones is all gold colored filigree - very pretty. The clip is tight on the back, and the whole thing is in excellent condition and unmarked.

Description: This is a very unusual ring. In the center of the fancy metalwork on top is real needlepoint in a colorful pattern. The ring is marked Hobe under the top and was impossible for me to get a picture of it. However, it is there.

Ca. 1960

Size: Adjustable, but closed it is a Size 7

Condition: Very good with only a bit of wear on the ring shank.

This is one of the more unusual pieces I have seen from Vendome. It is a bracelet watch - the watch has a white face set in a copper colored fancy metal oblong piece that is 1 1/4 x 1 3/4". The watch is marked Vendome on the face. The bracelet consists of 6 copper colored chains that connect with a push in clasp in the back. There is also a safety chain. The bracelet watch is about 6 3/4" long - a bit hard to measure because of the safety chain...

This is a lovely large sparkling round brooch that is domed to add interest. There are a number of different shapes and sizes of rhinestones with a large round one in the middle. The metal is silver toned and appears to be rhodium plated nso it is nice and shiny. The brooch is in excellent condition with no problems and it is not marked.

This is one of a scarce 1942 issue of Native American fur clips - that typically would be one-half of a duette - the other clip being the male. However, there were some that were made to wear independently and one can usually see the difference if placed side by side. This one has always been a single. The clip is made of rhodium finished pot metal, and the Indian maiden has clear rhinestones on the part of her headband that shows in front, and she is very colorful and beautiful...

Can't you just hear the polka? These two Norma Sterling figures are playing their accordions so everyone can dance. Each of them is 2 1/4" tall and their faces are faceted red rhinestones. Like all Norma Sterling figural pins, they are very detailed and attractive. They are in excellent condition and both are marked Norma and Sterling, and one has a patent number - all marks on the back.

According to Kathy Flood's book "Vintage Visages" The showgirl in profile was one of the most alluring face pins ever created, and there are dozens of versions of it - some in gems and gold, and others in all types of costume metals. This one is one of the more sought after cotume versions because she has a rhinestone paved face and orchid enamel tresses, as Kathy calls them. In fact, this is the pin pictured page 38 of her book.

This pin is large and heavy. Dimensions are 3 1/4" x 2 1/4"...

This is a lovely clear rhinestone set. The necklace is 15" long with rhodium plating and graduated sizes of marquis rhinestones - the largest in the middle 1/2" wide down to 1/4" wide at the back clasp. The bracelet is exactly the same with the same graduated stones and rhodium plating. It is 6 1/2" long. The set is beautifully made with good quality rhinestones, but it is not marked. It is in excellent sparkling condition.

This is a very pretty set that has a lot of colors depending upon the light. The brooch is domed and it is 2" x 1 1/2". There are some plain reddish, purple stones but the majority of the stones are aurora borealis coated. The metal is a dark gold color, and the center stone on the brooch almost looks to be a saphiret as it throws off blue and pink depending upon the light. The matching earrings are clips and each one measures 3/4" x 1"...

These are large gold colored fun earrings. Both the stars and the hearts are 1" across. So the star clips on the ear, and the heart dangles. There are five tiny rhinestones in each star - three blue ones, and two clear. The earrings are in like new condition and they are unmarked.

These pretty earrings are screwbacks - all in gold toned metal. The 3/4" tops consists of a large glass dimpled cream colored pearl with gold borders. The earrings are in excellent condition and they are not marked.

This is a lovely unusual rhinestone set from the 1950s - unusual because of the criss cross design in the front. The necklace itself is adjustable, up to 15 1/2". The two dangle piecesin the front with the opaque blue glass stones are each 1 3/4" long. The back of the necklace is silver colored, shiny, and apparently rhodium plated...

These earrings are quite large and sparkling. They are clips and each one is 1 1/2" x 1 1/4". They are lightly domed with a row of large black faceted glass stones down the middle, and smaller ones in a design around those. I'm not sure what the earrings are made of but they appear to be a hard plastic of some kind. The clips are silver colored. They are in excellent condition and they are not marked.