Vintage 18″ Italian Hand Crafted Art Glass Bead Necklace Unusual Milky White w Raised Millefiore
This is a lovely vintage Italian hand crafted beaded estate necklace with unusual colors and crafting. The beads are 6-7mm each with silver metal connectors and a brass barrel clasp. The beads are quite different compared to more ordinary beads that are often found. They are made of milk white glass (not painted glass; the milky white color is in the glass). Each bead has 2 or 3 different examples of colorful millefiore glass pieces that are inserted into the milky white bead and raised above it on the outside. See close up photos. Size of necklace is 18" long. Overall condition is excellent. No damage. No repair. A gorgeous example of vintage Italian hand crafted glass jewelry for your collection.
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Vintage 1960s 1970s Mid Century Van Dell 1/20th 12K Gold Filled Tourmaline Screwback Earrings
Pair of vintage 1960s mid century modern screwback earrings marked Van Dell, 1/20th 12K Gold Filled. Each earring contains a faceted marquise stone in reddish brown tourmaline color. Both earrings are in excellent overall condition. No damage or repair. They are well made vintage so they are well made and able to be used regularly. A lovely pair of vintage earrings for your fine jewelry collection.
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Antique Gold Filled Cable Watch Chain with Swivel Hook
Antique Victorian gold filled cable link watch chain with its original swivel hook. It is completely original excellent condition. Size is 10" long by 1/8" across each link. It has that look and feel that you only find on old antique Victorian gold filled. Both the swivel hook and the linkage is strong and secure so it will hold a pocket watch easily or can be converted to an antique fob charm bracelet. Lovely addition for your antique jewelry collection.
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Antique Victorian Gold Filled Watch Chain Slide Necklace Turquoise Cabochon
Late 1800s to 1910s antique gold filled slide necklace with its original natural turquoise cabochon slide. It has a tiny solder repair that is very, very old. Other than this it is in excellent condition and still slides easily. This is a very delicate Victorian necklace that measures 2mm across the chaining which is 22" long when doubled as you see it in the photos. The end need to be tied or wrapped as you would a lariat necklace unless you prefer to use an antique watch hook, jump ring or other connector. The slide itself it in excellent overall condition. A lovely early gold filled slide necklace for your antique, vintage and Victorian jewelry collection.
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Vintage Rose Gold Plated Leverback Small Floral Paste Earrings Hammered Backs Lever Back
**The green you see in the lever back hook is old polish. These are from an estate and have not been polished out in a very long time. Lovely pair of vintage European Lever Back earrings in rose gold plated with small paste or older rhinestone flowers on the front and black hammered textured pattern on the backs. They are quite small and measure 3/4" north to south from top of hook to bottom of flower. Each flower is 3/8" across. They look like ruby and paste but could be older rhinestones or crystals. The backs have an unusual fancy pattern in the rose gold. There are no dents or dings and the levers work well. A lovely pair of older vintage earrings for your antique and vintage jewelry collection.
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Antique 24″ Gold Filled Watch Chain Lorgnette Slide Necklace w Original Slide Hook Double Chain Victorian to 1900-1910 Estate Jewelry Excellent Condition
Lovely antique 1900 yellow gold filled lorgnette or watch chain slide necklace with double chaining and original Victorian etched slide. The slide is small measuring 5/16" square and holds its original small emerald cabochon stone. Size of double chain is 24" long. As 1 long single chain it is 48" long. Width is 2mm across on the single chain; 4mm across the double chain. This chaining is the original early gold filled rope style you would expect to fine on late Victorian and turn of the century slides. The hook is marked US M&B. The slide itself is unmarked and looks like solid 14K gold as many of these small slides with gemstones were in the late 1800 to 1910. Overall condition is excellent. All of the gold filled chain is still bright and clean. No worn spots. Beautiful condition, well kept over the years. This is a nice, well preserved example of antique slide jewelry for your antique and estate jewelry collection.
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Like New Sterling Silver 12K Gold Filled Heart Locket Necklace Very Fancy Repousse 1950s Beautiful Condition
Vintage but in hardly ever used like new condition this is a gorgeous heart photo locket necklace. Much better than photos could capture. The top loop is marked sterling and 12K gold filled. Visually is is all yellow gold with one small etched silver flower. It has very noticeable fancy repousse edges along with a triangular cartouche that was never monogrammed and a very showy etched flower toward one side. The heart is just over 3/4" north to south by 3/4" east to west. The chain is 1/16" and easily holds the heart in place. Size of chain is just over 18" long. The lock is very strong and secure. It is still so strong and tight that you might need a tiny pocket knife to open it. The chain appears to be the original and matches the gold color on the heart. It is very shiny and clean with no wear marks. No scratches. No dents or dings. So much better than the photos and in such beautiful condition as well as being so fanciful this is a lovely addition for your antique and vintage gold jewelry collection!
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Dated 1932 Antique Gold Filled Double Photo Locket Necklace with 2 Images and a Chain
Lovely year dated 1932 double photo locket pendant containing 2 images that look like they would be from 1932. This may have been presented as a wedding gift as the locket appears to be of an earlier date. It has beautiful deep chunky repoussed work around the edges and a raised flat panel cartouche in the center. There is also tiny millgrain edging on the cartouche. The back is monogrammed H.E.V.G. Although it closes and stays closed tightly I can only hear the lock when I press hard and fast. It is strong, tight and secure. Won't open on its own. Locket measures just over 1" across with 1/4" depth. You can see it is early, chunky and showy. Chain is a 20" long older vintage rope that is about 1/8" and strong. It has an old jump ring; the type that has the push pull lever incorporated into the ring like for a pocket watch rather than the raised lever above the ring. Overall condition is excellent. No dents or dings. All gold filled intact. No areas of wear to the gold. Lovely estate addition for your antique and vintage gold filled jewelry collection.
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Late 1800s Victorian gold filled pendant fob or holder for charms or watch. All done in beautifully textured antique rose gold with taille d' epergne black enameling, fancy cut work on the edges and a strongly raised small carved shell bezel set cameo in the center. Size is 1" north to south by 3/4" east to west. It also has 2 pieces of chaining that are also rose gold filled and match the color of the pendant. It was likely attached to a chain at some point in time. The back is a flat panel of rose gold filled with a hook at one end for a watch or fob. Never monogrammed or inscribed. No dents or dings. No wear to the gold filled. Excellent condition. Lovely addition for your original Victorian gold jewelry collection.
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Victorian Book Chain Necklace 14.25″ 7/16″ Antique Restore Repair Repurpose
This is an antique Victorian book chain necklace in yellow gold filled for restoration, repair or repurpose. It has fancy engraved diamond shaped elements along with 4 oval connectors on each element. One of the round connectors is hanging off the necklace and needs to be reconnected and the end will require some type of jump ring. Other than it is fine. No damage or repair. Has not been polished out and has plenty of age patina from decades of sitting unused in an estate. Size is 14.25" by 7/16" across each link. With very little effort this will make a gorgeous Victorian necklace for your antique jewelry collection.
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Victorian Book Chain Necklace Fancy Rose Yellow White Double Sided 12″
This is a gorgeous fancy Victorian book chain necklace made of yellow, white, and rose gold filled. It has a very ornate star pattern with an ornate mix of tri-color gold on the front and back of every other link. The alternating links have what looks like a cartouche or book front pattern on each link. There are also rose gold barrel style connectors between the linkage. Size is 12" long by 3/8" wide across each link. A large brass jump ring sits at the end. Other than some wear on the jump ring it is in excellent condition. It has not been polished and has an aged patina. Not touched in many decade this is a lovely Victorian book chain necklace for your antique jewelry collection.
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Art Deco Snake Chain with BIG BOLT RING For Pocketwatch
This is a vintage snake chain with an oversized Art Deco bolt ring clasp to hold a pocketwatch. It also has an earlier piece of chaining with an antique slide clasp to securely hold a fob. It is all yellow gold plate but the older chain has so much age patina it looks like a rose gold plate. The early slide clasp is completely worn down on one side only and if you examine the snake chain you will find a very tiny kink. Other than this it is excellent. Size is 18.25" log by 2mm across the snake chain. The bolt ring is 3/4" across. A lovely old chain for an antique or vintage pocket watch or to use as a vintage fob necklace.
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Antique Victorian Gold Filled Fleur de Lis Watch Pin w Hook for Fob
Women's 1880 to 1910 gold fill plate pocket watch brooch with tis original Victorian C-clasp intact. Size is 1" by 9/16". It has an old, old silver metal hook; since it is silver it was likely added in the 1920s in order to hold a watch with a fob. It is strong and secure. Other than needing a polishing and having a very, very tiny indent (not seen when worn) it is in excellent overall condition. The gold filled has a lot of age patina from being in an estate untouched for so many decades. This is a very, very lightweight and easy to wear pin. Looks and weighs a lot like Victorian to Edwardian pinchbeck.
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Mid Century Fancy 12k Gold Filled Heart Locket Pendant No Monogram Vintage 1960s 1970s
Vintage 1960s to 1970s mid century heart locket pendant marked 12K gold filled with a maker mark of BB, likely from one of the Rhode Island jewelry houses that made much of this jewelry in the 60s. Photos were glued to the inside. Size is 1.25" north to south from top loop to bottom by 15/16" east to west. The front was never monogrammed or inscribed and it has a slight ding under the cartouche which is only seen up close when the light hits the striations in the gold a certain way. The rest of the heart including the fancy back is in excellent condition overall. The snap closure is strong and works well. You can hear the loud snap locking it in place when you close it up. Lovely vintage item for your memorable photos for everyday use.
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Vintage 1950s 1960s Italian Murano Eye of Millefiori Art Glass Necklace Unusual White Hand Painted Venetian 8-9mm Mid Century
Vintage 1950s 1960s Italian Art Glass Beaded Necklace 8mm and 9mm Hand Made 18" long Multi Color with Smokey White Base Hand Enameled Excellent Condition. No Damage or Repair. Well made, unusual color
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Vintage Art Deco 14K Gold Dangle Abacus Charm Pendant Lavaliere for Charm Bracelet Necklace Lavalier
This is an antique vintage Art Deco stationary abacus for charm bracelet, charm necklace, small pendant, earring or for repurposing. It came from an antique gold charm bracelet. Jeweler acid tested and Guaranteed solid 14K yellow gold......not plated or filled. The original bale is missing and likely had the marking. This abacus is stationary with 3 moving dangles at the bottom. But the center balls are fixed and do not move. The bottom dangles can remain the way they are or be used to hold pearls or any other enhancements. Weight is 2.8 grams. Size is 1" tall north to south by 9/16" eat to west across the center. It is very detailed with Art Deco style carving at the bottom. Very pretty addition for any antique charm bracelet, lavaliere or charm necklace.
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1920s Early Art Deco Silver Paste Lapel Ribbon Estate Pin
1920s Early Art Deco Silver Paste Lapel Ribbon Estate Pin - Back is hallmarked and maker marked SFN 88. This is an antique estate pin with small paste stones resembling diamonds and blue sapphires. Very sparkly and showy. Size is 5/8" long by 1/2" wide. Condition is all original and excellent, overall.
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Antonio Pineda Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cabs Bracelet Mid Century
Antonio Pineda Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amethyst Cabs Bracelet Mid Century - Vintage 1950s Antonio Pineda wide amethyst cuff bracelet in original excellent condition. Size is 7" long by 1.5" wide. Weight is 140.1 grams. All amethyst quartz cabochon stones are original with individual internal characteristics. Very showy purple to lavender color. No chips or breaks. No dents, damage or repair to the sterling silver. All good. A gorgeous bracelet by very well known and desirable mid century Mexican silver maker for your exclusive vintage jewelry collection!
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Vintage Mid Century Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Pin Brooch Animal Claw Paw Feet Signed CRO Good Latch No Lock 1940s 1950s
Vintage Beto CRO Taxco Mexican Silver Bear Animal Paw Pin - This is a large, very well made animal bear paw pin brooch made and signed Beto CRO, Taxco, Sterling, Mexico. See dual markings. The top is finely detailed and decorated with abalone shell, mother of pearl. It is colorful and frames the paws nicely. Size of pin is 1 9/19" east to west across the abalone and 1 13/16" east to west across the paws end to end. Width/height is 1 3/8" north to south. It is from an estate and the sterling and shell are in excellent, gently used condition. The pinback is strong double c clasp. Although it is pretty secure it has no lock. No dents or dings. All abalone intact. The sterling is thick and substantial. Lovely 1950s-1960s pin for your vintage Mexican silver jewelry collection.
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Vintage Taxco Abalone Mosaic Mexican Sterling Silver Pin Pendant Old Mkg
Vintage Taxco Abalone Mosaic Mexican Sterling Silver Pin Pendant Old Mkg - In excellent, gently used condition this is an older vintage Mexican Sterling Silver pin, hand crafted with malachite mosaic and abalone mother of pearl shell. It is marked Taxco 925 Mexico with maker mark of LC. Size is 1.5" across in diameter. From an estate, all original and excellent condition. No missing mosaic or abalone. No damage or repair. Good locking mechanism. Vintage 1950 to 1960s.
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Vintage Mid Century Danish Modernist Niels Erik NE From Amber Pin Brooch
Vintage Mid Century Danish Modernist Niels Erik NE From Amber Pin Brooch - This is a vintage mid century pin/brooch with a very large amber cabochon made by very well-known modernist maker Niels Erik From. The amber cab measures 27mm by 15mm and has strong deep brown color with golden highlights in lighting. The pin itself measures 1 3/4" long by 1 1/8" wide. The amber also has 2 tiny abrasions like small dust speckles, likely natural. Overall in completely original, never altered, excellent gently used condition. No cracks, chips, inclusions etc... The silver has some light surface age scratches that could be polished out. No dents or dings or tears or deep scratches. Never monogrammed or inscribed. Good strong working clasp. This is a lovely pin by a famous well-known maker for your mid century jewelry collection.
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Vintage 1961 Mid Century Leonore Doskow Circle Pin WCC
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Antique Vintage European 800 Silver Citrine Flower Flower Pin Brooch
Antique Vintage European 800 Silver Citrine Flower Flower Pin Brooch - Gorgeous Edwardian to early Art Deco, 1900s to 1920s, open back citrine long pin with floral front. Original antique hook clasp in the back along with partial 800 marking in the back. Tested and guaranteed 800 European silver. The citrine is a large 12mm synthetic European cushion cut with lots of fire and sparkle. Bezel set and very brilliant honey gold color. The front has hand applied silver flowers with leaves that form and early Art Deco arrow pattern whereby each leaf graduates larger from the bottom upward. Size is 2 7/16" east west by 5/8" north south in the center. Overall condition is excellent, gently used.
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Vintage Sterling Silver Cherub Angel Spoon Pin Brooch Lapel Blouse Jacket
Vintage Sterling Silver Cherub Angel Spoon Pin Brooch Lapel Blouse Jacket - Lovely old figural spoon pin marked sterling. Guaranteed solid sterling silver, 925. The top has a cherub/angel figure. Size is 2 1/2" long. Looks great on any jacket lapel or blouse collar. The angel is very detailed and showy. Never monogrammed or inscribed. Locking clasp works well and is secure. Condition is excellent, gently used. Unusual vintage figural spoon pin for your angel/cherub collection!!
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Antique Etruscan Austro Hungarian 900 Silver Estate Pin Brooch Hallmarked
This is a gorgeous early European Hungarian 900 silver lobster hallmarked fancy Victorian Etruscan pin brooch. The early punch mark hallmark has numbers/letters above the lobster indicating its late 1800s Austro Hungarian origination. The back has its original early antique Victorian era elongated C hook clasp. Any marks you may see on the back are from the hand making and hand tooling on the front. Excellent, gently used, all original condition. No damage or repair. Size is 2 3/8″ east west by 1 3/4 north south. The Etruscan work on the front is highly detailed, crisp and beautiful indicative of its European Victorian period making. This is an unusually fine brooch for your antique and jewelry collection. http://hallmarkwiki.com/?ShowHallmark=11082
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Mid Century Modernist Orchid Circle Pin Lapel Blouse Sterling Silver
Mid Century Modernist Orchid Circle Pin Lapel Blouse Sterling Silver - Vintage 1950s 1960s modernist pin Handmade with concentric circles and blown out 2 dimensional flower which appears to be an orchid. The back is marked sterling, old full word block letter 1950s to 1960s sterling marking along with maker's mark. It has some age wear that looks like hammering to the inside lowest part of the circle. This is a handmade pin with the circles appearing to be handwrought. The locking clasp is strong and works well. Size is 1 1/2" across in diameter. A lovely, showy, vintage, modernist pin for your mid century jewelry collection.
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Large Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amorphic Modernist Pin Onyx
Large Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Amorphic Modernist Pin Onyx - Very big showy late mid century 1970s lapel brooch. Size is 3.25" by 1.5" across the top center (outer curve to end point on opposite side). It holds an oval cut black onyx stone that is quite large at 20mm long. The onyx has 1 very tiny abrasion about 1mm. Overall condition of entire pin is excellent, gently used. From an estate and in original condition having no alteration or repair. This is a very big, showy lapel pin for your mid century jewelry collection and the amorphic design is highly noticeable as mid century modernist.
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Vintage Dancing Turquoise Sterling Silver Kokopelli Pin Tooled 1960s
Vintage Dancing Turquoise Sterling Silver Kokopelli Pin Tooled 1960s - Unusual "gumby look" late mid century Southwestern Kokopelli pin marked Sterling. Tested and Guaranteed solid 925 quality sterling silver. Size is 1 5/8" tall north to south by 1/8" east to west across center of body. The turquoise stone is triangular cut with robin egg color. It also has decorative tooling on hands, legs, top of head and neckline. Overall condition is excellent, gently used. A lovely gumby Kokopelli for your vintage mid century Native American jewelry collection.
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Vintage Taxco Saul Mexican Sterling Silver Sleeping Cat 1 Eye Open Pin
Vintage Taxco Saul Mexican Sterling Silver Sleeping Cat 1 Eye Open Pin - Lovely vintage Mid Century Mexican artist signed Saul kitty cat pin depicting a playful kitten pretending to be asleep with one eye open. It is marked Saul, Hecho en Mexico, 925 for sterling silver quality and has an incised #19 eagle marking from the 1960s. The open eye holds an aurora borealis rhinestone eye. Locking clasp works well and overall condition is excellent, gently used. No dents, dings, damage, or repair. An adorable example of Mexican artist cat jewelry for your mid century collection!
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Vintage Egyptian Silver Scarab Pin Brooch Turquoise Aqua Blue
Vintage Egyptian Silver Scarab Pin Brooch Turquoise Aqua Blue - Late Art Deco to early mid century hallmarked, hand crafted, hand cut/pierced, and intricate Egyptian Scarab estate pin. Excellent, original, estate found condition. 800-900 Egyptian silver purity. The frame has a beautiful border with cultural symbols like sphynx, pyramids, Nefrititi, eyes, snakes etc... going around the perimeter and noticeable. Alongside the scarab are hand pierced open rectangles also containing Egyptian symbols. The scarab itself appears to be made of turquoise aqua blue ceramic. The back has a hallmarked pin rod and an early Art Deco era push/pull pin clasp. Overall condition is excellent and original. No dents or dings. No damage or repair. No cracks or chips. Original old patina intact. Not clean or polished out. Good working clasp.
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Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Green Chrysoprase Pin Brooch
Vintage Taxco Mexican Sterling Silver Green Chrysoprase Pin Brooch - Vintage Hand Crafted artist signed GJ mid century 1960s Mexican Sterling Silver estate pin brooch with a nice large chunk of hand cut natural green chrysoprase stone in excellent used condition. No repair or alteration. All original condition. Size is 1 3/4" by 1 1/4".  Mark is Mexico Sterling with GJ in circle as assayed and artist identification assigned by government. A lovely vintage handmade item for your vintage Mexican silver jewelry collection.
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Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Taxco Leaf Vine Pin Brooch
Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Modernist Taxco Leaf Vine Pin Brooch - 1960s mid century modernist long vine and leaf lapel pin. Marked Taxco, sterling, Mexico with maker's mark. Size is 2 5/8" long by 5/8"wide directly across the center (not including the overhang loop). Other than surface age scuffs it is in excellent, gently used condition overall. No dents or dings or damage or repair. All hand crafted, fine quality. The design incorporated a raised curved stem with thick silver wrap and ball end atop a long slender curvy leaf. Very well made by an experienced silver maker; although long and slender it would take a lot of strength to bend it. This is a lovely showy 1960s pin your vintage mid century collection. Nice and long so it looks great on any lapel!
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Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Blooming Tulip Pin Brooch Lapel Long
Mid Century Mexican Sterling Silver Blooming Tulip Pin Brooch Lapel Long - Marked with an older 1948 to 1955 Mexican Sterling mid century left facing eagle marking and maker mark that looks like Los Ballesteros this is a lovely lapel pin of blooming tulips with ball end stamens and a curled stem. Very mid century modernist design. Size is 2 3/4" long by 1 1/4" wide across the tulips and top of leaf. Condition is excellent, very gently used. Some light surface age wear. No dents or dings or damage or repair. This is a showy example of mid century tulip jewelry for your collection. It is highly noticeable of any lapel!
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Mid Century Long Sterling Silver Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch
Mid Century Long Sterling Silver Leaf Lapel Pin Brooch - This is a 3 1/4" long sterling silver 1960s lapel pin brooch of a very detailed flowing leaf. The inside of the leaf has short, crisp, tight, striations from top to bottom and the stem ins raised inside of the leaf about 3/4 of the way up to the leaf point where is blends into the rest of the stem which is inverted into the silver. The back is well textured. Marked sterling. Width across the center is 5/8" tapering narrower at the ends. Excellent overall condition.
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Antique 800 Continental Silver Filigree Turquoise Pin Brooch
Antique 800 Continental Silver Filigree Turquoise Pin Brooch - Very fancy continental silver filigree estate pin with its original early push pull clasp on the back. It is marked 800 with origin hallmarks, guaranteed solid 800 pure silver....not plated. Size is 1 3/4" across in diameter and height is about 5/8" from the top center front point to the flat silver base. All of the turquoise cabochon stones are natural and original with a bit deeper color than the images. The back is textured similar to a hammered look. Condition is all original and excellent. No dents or dings. No damage or cuts to the filigree. No wearing down of the silver. Good quality Persian or Mediterranean turquoise stones are all good having no damage. No repair. Never altered. Gorgeous showy antique to very early vintage European Silver pin for your antique jewelry collection. Looks great on any lapel!!
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Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Mid Century Bunch of Grapes Jewelry Set Pin Brooch Earrings
Vintage Mexican Sterling Silver Mid Century Bunch of Grapes Jewelry Set Pin Brooch Earrings - Probably the largest size of this item ever made by Dominguez this is a lovely, showy mid century vintage sterling silver grapes earrings and pin brooch set signed TAXCO,  A Dominguez, 925 Sterling, with an old eagle stamp marking. Size of pin is 2 3/4" north to south by 2" wide east to west across the leaves. These pieces are very deep, 2 dimensional and have a height of almost 1". The earrings are 1 3/4" long north to south by 1 5/8" wide east to west across the leaves. Earrings height is 1/2". Weight of all 3 pieces combined is heavy at 47 grams. Other than one very small ding to the top grape on the pin all 3 pieces are in excellent condition. All are beautifully hand crafted of high quality Mexican Sterling Silver. Pin is great for coat or jacket lapel. All 3 pieces are very large and showy! This is a lovely set for your vintage mid century jewelry collection!!   ABOUT Rafael Dominguez Mid Century Mexican Silver Jewelry Artist:
  • Rafael Dominguez – 1911-1980
  • Studied with Spratling
  • Owned Casa Dominguez silver and arts studio with his wive Juana.
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Large Mid Century Lang Sterling Silver Bloomed Roses Pin Brooch Coat Lapel Jacket Blouse
Large Mid Century Lang Sterling Silver Bloomed Roses Pin Brooch Coat Lapel Jacket Blouse - This is an extra large 1960s mid century Lang Sterling Silver pin with showy, bulbous bloomed roses. Size is 3" long 1 3/4" wide. Condition is excellent. No dents or dings. No tears or damage. Never repaired. All original. Locking clasp is tight and secure. Great for any lapel, coat, jacket, blouse etc..A lovely big showy vintage pin brooch for your collection.
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Art Deco Orchid Cornucopia 12K Gold Filled Sterling Silver Dangle Pin Chatelaine Pocket Watch
Art Deco Orchid Cornucopia 12K Gold Filled Sterling Silver Dangle Pin Chatelaine Pocket Watch - This is a late Art Deco to 1950s fancy cornucopia dangle pin with original hook in back for chatelaine or pocket watch. It is marked 1/20th 12K Gold Filled on Silver, DO, Sterling, Ernest Steiner and is in original, excellent condition. On one side is an orchid in full bloom white the other side has unbloomed orchids. The dangle on the bottom hook has a small circle upon which a lady's watch or other dangle can be attached. It is from an estate and is in excellent, very gently used condition. All of the gold filled in intact, no wear to the gold. No dents or dings. No repair of alteration. All original. Back has decades of aged patina that has not been polished out. This is a lovely addition for your antique and vintage jewelry collection. The back hook and the clasp are strong and secure.
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Vintage Florenza Pin Brooch Black Glass Cab Faux Pearls
Vintage Florenza Pin Brooch Black Glass Cab Faux Pearls - Lovely brooch from an old jewelry store estate this is a gorgeous mid century Florenza black glass cabochon brooch with a strong antique finish to the heavy gold plating. The cabochon measures about 25mm long. As many collectors of these old Florenza and Goldette pieces know oftentimes it is either unmarked or the marking is more often underneath that thick gold finish. They were so heavily plated that oftentimes the markings were buried under the gold plating and heavy finish. Florenza was well known for its mid century cameo and art glass jewelry. This piece has very fancy filigree with tiny cut work on the gold edges. Very intricate and well detailed. Beautiful, perfect no wear condition. No wear to the antiqued gold finish. No filigree damage etc…. The faux pearls are 2mm and the faux emerald rhinestone accents are about 5mm each. Size of brooch north to south is 2 1/4″ north south by 2 1/8″ east west. Locking clasp is strong and works well. This is a lovely old addition of vintage mid century Florenza jewelry for your collection.   “The History of the Florenza Jewelry Company” by Preston Reuther Spotting Florenza Jewelry One of the easiest ways of spotting Florenza jewelry is to look for the trademark stamp on the jewelry piece. Most of the jewelry they produced has the word Florenza in script or print followed by the copyright mark. Some of the pieces will have the name Florenza in script and circled while other will have the name printed within a square or rectangle. The actual location of the mark depended on the size of the jewelry as well as its design. However, Kasoff started using the mark only after he discovered that he could claim original design rights. This means that some of the original Kasoff designed jewelry are not marked with the Florenza name but are still prized by collectors because of the intricate and high quality design and finish. Another reason why some of the Florenza jewelry pieces do not have the mark is because they are part of a set. In such cases, only the bracelet or necklace was stamped with the mark and not the earring or the stud. Apart from this, some of the jewelry produced by Kasoff was not marked for unknown reasons. Some collectors speculate that particular designs were purchased totally by a specific wholesaler who marketed it under their own brand name. As a rule Florenza jewelry have most of the features described here. Most Florenza jewelry had stones set in Tiffany style.This means that there will be multiple faux prongs or clasps surrounding the stones. Moreover, the unsigned pieces should have the same texture, clasps, links, and clips as found in the signed pieces. While many costume jewelry manufacturers used some of the same techniques, if you find an unsigned piece that closely resembles the signed Florenza lines, then it is more likely to be a Florenza original. Antique Jewelry Looks Florenza jewelry pieces are distinctive for their antique looks and resemble Victorian and Renaissance jewelry. Florenza Jewelry was initially designed by Daniel Kasoff whose original name was Kosovsky. He started off his career in the garment industry and it was chance that gave him an entry into the costume jewelry business. He was out dining when someone stole his coat. Mr. Speier was also in the same restaurant and paid him for a replacement coat. Kasoff repaid Speier the amount as soon as he was able, and Speier, impressed with his honesty offered him a job in Speier Costume Jewelry Co. There, Kasoff was able to gain experience in various aspects of the business and ten years later he branched out. He set up Kaywin Novelty New York in the 1930s along with Marty Weiner. He then set up his own costume jewelry company called The Dan Kasoff Company using savings he had accumulated by then. Emphasis on Quality Florenza jewelry placed emphasis on quality and fine finish. This is what made marks such as Estee Lauder and Revlon choose to use their products and designs. Legacy Dan’s son Larry Kasoff continued to carry on the legacy of his father and the Florenza jewelry line was produced until 1981. Larry Kasoff was planning a new line of jewelry at that time when he was severely injured in an automobile accident. This forced him to shut shop and Florenza jewelry is no longer produced.
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Antique 1909 Large Enameled New York State Crest Coat of Arms Flag Pin
Antique 1909 Large Enameled New York State Crest Coat of Arms Flag Pin Mens Womens - Very well made French guilloche enameled antique 1909 NYS coat of arms pin in solid sterling silver. It is marked PAT RD 1909 STERLING and RH Hallmark/Maker Mark. Size is just over 2 1/2" wide east to west by 1 3/8" tall north to south. Weight is 20.8 grams. The front is beautifully decorated with red and white enamel Native American Indian figures, all in sterling silver. In excellent original condition overall this is a lovely addition for your antique jewelry or New York State collection.
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