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Vintage Egyptian Revival Silver Chain Wrap Screw Back Dangle Earrings L
Vintage Egyptian Revival Silver Chain Wrap Screw Back Dangle Earrings L - Size Large. This is a gorgeous pair of old 1960s to 1970s mid century vintage hinged screwback earrings with very ornately detailed Egyptian Revival fronts with and a dangle wrapping of multiple silver chains. Old store stock from an old jewelry store in beautiful store display condition. They are very heavily silverplated and have a dark antique finish in the grooves. Size of each earring is 2.25 inches tall north to south. Condition is like new. No wear marks at all. No wear to silver. Better than photos this is a beautiful, pair of very showy, older vintage Egyptian Revival earrings in wonderful condition for your collection!! The screwbacks are strong and work well. Very well made.
About 1950s and 1960s jewelry:
The manufacturing of jewelry depends on prosperity. When people are able to afford jewelry, it is fashionable to buy and wear it. The United States emerged from World War II as a superpower. The 1950’s and 1960’s were decades of economic growth. Working class Americans had money to spend on jewelry. Public education, the mass media, and television informed the nation enough about past events to develop keen interests in all styles of jewelry. People chose to wear diverse styles of jewelry. They developed discriminating tastes, which the jewelry industry sought to satisfy. These factors gave the jewelry industry a boost and allowed jewelry retailers to make a profit. Many people began collecting jewelry in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Some wonderful jewelry collections trace their origins to this time.
See Ruby Lane Blog https://www.rubylane.com/blog/categories/jewelry/jewelry-of-the-1950s-and-1960s/ for more info on vintage 1950s and 1960s costume jewelry. It shows you examples by picture and how well made the jewelry of this era was. Large, elaborately made and very visible and showy were characteristics of all jewelry during this post World War 2 time frame.
Long Silver Chain Link Shoulder Duster Earrings Tassels No Hooks
Long Silver Chain Link Shoulder Duster Earrings Tassels No Hooks These are vintage 1970s-80s and in perfect condition. Old store stock that was never used. All of the silver is perfect, bright, showy, No Wear. Each tassel contains 12 chains. They are very flexible and dangly. Size of each tassel is 3.25 inches tall north to south. Just add any pair of hooks and you will have a wonderful pair of mint condition vintage shoulder duster earrings. They look gorgeous when worn!! MUCH BETTER THAN PHOTOS!!
Large Vintage Fancy Silver Filigree Hoop Earrings Antique Finish
Large Vintage Fancy Hoop Earrings Antique Finish 1970s to early 1980s old store stock from a jeweler estate and in beautiful never used condition. They are heavy silver plated with a dark antique finish in the grooves. Pierced Post with butterfly backs. Display. Have only 1 pair available. Size is 2 3/8 inches tall north to south by 1 5/8 inches wide in diameter east to west across the hoop. Perfect condition. Lightweight and easy to wear. A lovely pair of large vintage fancy hoops for your jewelry collection.
Large Vintage Fancy Filigree Hoop Earrings Antique Finish
Large Vintage Fancy Hoop Earrings Antique Finish 1970s to early 1980s old store stock from a jeweler estate and in beautiful never used condition. They are heavy gold plated with a dark antique finish in the grooves. Pierced Post with butterfly backs. Display. Have 2 pair available. Size is 2 3/8 inches tall north to south by 1 5/8 inches wide in diameter east to west across the hoop. Perfect condition. Lightweight and easy to wear. A lovely pair of large vintage fancy hoops for your jewelry collection.
Vintage Gold filled Plate Filigree Screwback Earrings
Vvintage Gold Filled Plate Filigree Screwback Earrings in excellent condition. No gold wear at all. Bright and shiny like new. These are old store stock from the 1950s that were never used. They have heavy gold plating and also have old metallic hang tabs that say gold filled. These were put on directly by the manufacturer while the earrings were being made as you can't remove them without cutting them off. The tops have very fancy filigree hearts containing 9mm bezel set topaz color glass cabochons. Size of each earring is 1/2 inch north to south. This is a lovely well made pair of small delicate showy earrings for everyday use. The screws are strong and work well.
Extra Large Molded Resin Plastic Rhinestone Flower Clip Earrings
Extra Large Molded Resin Plastic Rhinestone Flower Clip Earrings with deep vintage carving amid the bright, sparkly, clean, clear rhinestones. Size measures 1.5 inches across. They have glued metal clip backs that are strong and work well. This is a very fun pair of oversized fancy clip earrings for any occasion!
Vintage Gold Swarovski Austrian Crystal Dangle Earrings
This is a pair of Vintage Gold Swarovski Austrian Crystal Dangle Earrings with 5 layers of channel set Swarovski crystals. Heavy gold plated. Good as new. Like new. No wear condition. Never used. From the estate of NY distributor they were found in a box with Swarovski Swan logo envelopes containing the original stones. Tops, chain and swivel hook through the dangle are all light rose gold. The dangle mounting itself is silver. Assembled in NY back in the 70s and 80s. The silver mountings are silver for light reflection of the stones. Very sparkly. Size of each earring is just over 2″ from top of hoop to bottom of dangle. They are bright, brilliant, sparkly and colorful. The dangle alone is 14mm tall without the top loop. All stones are as crisp and clear as when they were originally made. This is a lovely pair of vintage Swarovski statement earrings for your collection.
Vintage DODDS 11 W 30 ST INC Jelly Belly Duck Pin
Vintage DODDS 11 W 30 ST INC Jelly Belly Duck Pin
Vintage Estate Jewelry
Age: 1950s
Maker: Dodds, 11 W 30 St Inc. early 1950s marking.
Material: Goldtone, Heavy Gold Plated metal, thermoset jelly belly and green Swarovski crystal eye.
Size: 1 5/8 inches tall north to south by 3/4 inch wide across the center east to west.
Condition: Some light age wear only. Gently used. Gold plating is 99.5% intact.
Vintage Abalone Mother of Pearl Slab Pendant Large
Vintage Abalone Mother of Pearl Slab Pendant Large
1970s Old Goldette Store Stock
Very heavily silverplated. Either unmarked or mark is under the plating.
Material: Large Slab of natural mother of pearl abalone shell. Very colorful.
Size: 2 1/8" tall with the loop bail north to south by 1 1/4" wide east to west across center
Condition: Excellent. No damage or repair.
Vintage Mid Century Enameled D Pin Donna Dorothy Debbie Debra Diane
Vintage Mid Century Enameled D Pin Donna Dorothy Debbie Debra Diane from an estate and has some minor age wear on the back and a small spot of wear on the front that has not been cleaned out. Otherwise it is excellent. Beautiful, soft, pretty, vintage enamel work on this one. Please see photos and read product description for measurements and further information.
1940s Art Deco Retro Heavy Rhinestone Pin
ESTATE FIND FOR YOUR ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE JEWELRY COLLECTION!
1940s Art Deco Retro Handmade Pin
Made the old way in several separately hand applied parts.
Gold plated and early pot metal.
Rhinestones and Purple Red Austrian Crystals.
Normal age wear: Light faint wear to the back. Some surface scratches
on the front. Bright crisp rhinestones and nice early European cut Austrian Crystals.
Size is 3 3/4" by 2 7/16".
Please see photos and read full product information for more details.
Canadian Arist Gagnon Copper Polychrome Enamel Pin
Vintage Signed Artist Arist Gagnon Quebec, Polychrome Enamel Copper Abstract Pendant Pin.
The Gagnons are a very well-known family of artisans and jewelry makers in Canada.
Color: Burgundy, Black, White, Gold Stars.
Size: 2 1/4" North to South Tall by 1" Wide Across the Top and 1 3/4" Wide Across the bottom.
Condition: Excellent, gently used. All enamel intact. No chips or dents.
A lovely pendant pin for your vintage artisan jewelry collection.
Enameled Exotic Hawaiian Angel Fish Pendant or Charm
This is a vintage enameled on metal exotic Hawaiian angelfish charm with purple/mauve and white striped enameling. Size is 1 7/16" tall North to South with the loop and bale by 1" east to West from the face to end of the tail. Without the bale it is 1 1/6" tall end of fin to end of fin. Excellent Condition. This is a lovely enameled fish to add to your charm bracelet or to use as a dangle pendant.
Vintage Van Dell 12K Gold Filled Shell Cameo Pendant Pin Hinged Hidden Bail
Absolutely gorgeous example of vintage Van Dell natural shell cameo jewelry.... It is well made and beautifully deep carved throughout. This is vintage mid century signed Van Dell cameo portrait pin and is marked 12K gold filled Van Dell. It is completely original. No alterations. The fancy filigree frame is much stronger gold color than the photos. No wear to the gold. Excellent Condition overall, very gently used. No damage or repair. The back has a light age residue which has not been cleaned. The face has very beautiful, detailed carved work with unusually fancy hair, chiseled nose, well-defined open intaglio eye, thick lips, up slanted mouth, fancy flower decorated dress and matching flower in hair. Size is 1 1/2″ tall by 1 1/4″ wide across. This is a lovely piece of estate jewelry for your cameo collection.
Chunky Marbled Lemon Butterscotch Bakelite Earrings
Old Store Stock, Great Condition!
Thick, chunky vintage heavily marbled lemon to butterscotch color bakelite hoop earrings.
Pierced post.
Smichrome tested. Guaranteed old vintage bakelite.
Excellent Condition.
Old jewelry store stock. Only ever used for display.
No damage or repair. Minimal surface age wear.
Good original polish still intact.
No wear to pierced posts.
Size is just about 1 1/2" North to South from the top of the crescent to the bottom.
Width of the center bottom of the crescent is over 1/2". Depth is 7/16".
In great condition this is a lovely, showy pair of vintage bakelite earrings for your collection or display.
Goldette Art Nouveau Lady Slide Bracelet
Old Goldette store stock from the 1960s-70s. Some of these were signed and some had such thick gold plating that the signature is buried underneath the plate and not visible. The ultra rich gold plating makes these last and last decade after decade. Those of you who collect old, mint condition Goldette will recognize this particular Art Nouveau lady slide. It does Not have a visible signature. It is a very heavy gold plated double chain slide bracelet with an Art Nouveau lady centerpiece. Condition is Good as Brand New. Never used. Absolutely no wear at all to the gold. Still very bright and very shiny. Size is 7 1/8" long end to end laid flat with the clasp end closed. Should fit a small to medium small wrist size easily. Width is wide 7/16" across the centerpiece. This is a lovely 1970s Goldette slide bracelet for your collection. Goldette used such thick gold plating that it lasts for many decades. Great quality.
28″ Articulated Owl Pendant Necklace 1960s OSS
Very large vintage 1960s vintage large articulated owl pendant in beautiful condition with its thick heavy fancy gold plated chain. It is old 1960s store stock from the estate of a jewelry store owner/disributor from White Plains, NY. The owl is jointed, articulated and movable with gold dangling eyes. Just the pendant is 3 1/2" long, North to South. The chain is 24" long with heavy gold plating that is bright and shiny. Total length is 28". A BIG SHOWY vintage statement necklace in crisp clean condition for your collection. I understand that these are so popular that they were but not with these thick heavy gold plated chains and thick white baked in enamel.
Art Deco 12K GF Cushion Cut Czech Glass Pendant Pin Brooch for Necklace
Gorgeous 1940s retro Art Deco signed Cr Co Hettel
1/20th 12K Gold Filled
Original Deeply Colored Czech Glass Cushion Cut Stones
2 1/2" by 1 1/2".
Excellent, gently used condition. All good stones. No dents or dings.
All gold intact. Good secure locking clasp.
Goldette Faux Jade Scarab Slide Bracelet 7″ NEVER USED
As is often the case on these vintage Goldette pieces the signature is likely under the very thick heavy gold plating. More often than not Goldette covered their signatures with many layers of gold plating. Being concerned with the quality of their product that with their signature their slide bracelets are very beautiful and well made. This one a vintage 1970s double chain slide bracelet with a green carved faux jade scarab centerpiece. Like new condition. Ready to wear. Absolutely no wear at all to the gold. Still very bright and very shiny. Size is 7 1/8" long end to end laid flat with the clasp end closed. Should fit a small to medium small wrist size easily. Width is 7/16" across the scarab center. A lovely vintage Goldette slide bracelet for your collection.
Antique Art Deco Open Back Red Stone Stickpin
This is an antique Edwardian to Art Deco stickpin in gold plated. Size is 2 7/8" long. The head is 13/16" by 3/8". It has are 3 beautiful, sparkly red channel set Austrian crystal or early synthetic rubies that are hand applied to the top. The condition is excellent, gently used. No wear to the gold. No dents or dings. No deep scratches. A lovely estate addition for your antique stickpin collection
Antique Handmade Italian Micromosaic Stickpin
This is an antique Victorian hand made brass and micromosaic and black enamel stickpin. It has Victorian Etruscan ball edges. The head has Victorian crafting made of separate parts which are hand applied and then hand soldered. Size is 2 9/16" tall. The head is 5/8" across. Condition is original, gently used. All mosaic intact. This is a beautiful early micromosaic stickpin for your collection.
Large Antique Art Nouveau Repoussed Amethyst Glass Pin
Large Antique Art Nouveau Repoussed Amethyst Glass Pin in excellent condition. It is beautifully detailed with fanciful antique repoussed flowers and fancy open work that envelop a very large faceted oval cut 28mm amethyst Czech glass center. All Original circa 1900 Antique Art Nouveau Estate Find with a stunning Czech glass stone. Gorgeous color and brilliant. Please see photos and read product description below for further information. This item has a very tiny old, old notch on the back from the original making. The silver is hand cut and hand finished.
Vintage 1960s Large Chunky Fancy Early Kigu Pin
Vintage late Art Deco to early Mid Century large, chunky, fancy filigree Kigu Pin from an English estate and in wonderful condition. This is a rare and hard to find item with only a few ever showing up on google search in this thick, chunky, filigree marcasite style. Size 2 1/4" by 1 3/16. Signed and in excellent condition this is a lovely early Kigu brooch for your vintage jewelry collection! Looks like it was rarely used!
About English vintage Kigu costume jewelry:
Hungarian hereditary jeweler Gustav Kiashek, the son the famous master goldsmith Josef Kiashek, lived in Budapest. Initially, he produced compacts in his own workshop. Gustav had three sons – Charles, Paul and George. The eldest son, Charles moved to London and successfully worked as a goldsmith. Meanwhile, the youngest son, George moved to London where he founded his own jewelry company in 1939. He named it Kigu after his father Gustav Kiashek having used the first two letters of his surname and forename. For about half a century, Kigu produced costume quality pieces that have stood the test of time. However, in the 1980s another famous company, known for their compact and dressing table trinkets, as well as their brooches, bought Kigu.
Traditionally, Kigu jewelers created high quality costume decorations with lots of design and filigree details, marcasite, rich gold plating, rhinestones and stunning gems.
Vintage Heavy Gold Plated Enameled Collar Necklace Earrings Set
Gorgeous vintage heavy gold plated late mid century enamel collar necklace and earrings set signed DG with a copyright marking. Beautiful Excellent, No Gold Wear, No Enamel Wear Condition. From an estate and hardly ever rarely used. Completely original, never altered or repaired in any way. Very much like when it was originally made in the 1970s. Size of necklace is Small/Medium 14 1/4″ neck circumference by 13/16″ wide on the center element. The earrings are Large pierced posts with omega backs. Well made. They measure 2 1/4″ North to South from the top of the white rectangle down to the bottom of the large brown rectangle. Width across the hoop East to West is 1 7/16″. This is a big beautiful late mid century set for your vintage jewelry collection. The enameling is showy with gold highlights amid the chocolate color.
Vintage Goldette White Gold Plated Curb Bracelet S
Original vintage signed Goldette heavy white gold plated double chain bracelet with a large curb chain centerpiece in excellent new condition. Ready to wear. Absolutely no wear at all to the gold. Still very bright and very shiny. Size is 6 7/8" long end to end laid flat with the clasp end closed. Should fit a small to medium small wrist size easily. Width is 5/16" across the curb center. Old never used store stock from an estate this is a lovely 1970s Goldette slide bracelet for your collection.
Enamel Rhinestone Cocker King Charles Spaniel Pin Puppy Dog No Wear Condition Crisp Clean
Vintage Heavy Gold Plated, Enamel and Rhinestones Cocker Spaniel or King Charles Spaniel Puppy Pin From estate. Hardly used if ever. Crisp, Clean, Clear, No Wear, Excellent Condition. No damage or repair. No dents or dings. All enamel and all gold intact. 1 3/4" tall by 2" wide ear to tail. Depth is 3/4" so the dag can stand on all fours. Beautifully made vintage statement piece for your dog jewelry collection.
Pair Late Art Deco Vintage Rhinestone Shoe Buckles Clips Crisp Clear Great Condition
Gorgeous pair of Art Deco estate shoe buckles or shoe clips with old Swarovski crystal rhinestones. Hardly ever used. Beautiful crisp, clean condition. Only a tiny bit of wear on the back. Size is 2" long by 1" wide on each end. Lovely impeccaable item for your vintage clothing, accessories, shoe collection. These also look wonderful on handbags, hairbands etc...
1950s Vintage Western Southwestern Cowboy Charm Bracelet
Vintage 50s Western/Southwestern metal cowboy charm bracelet. Large ring connectors and large heavy cast charms that look like nickel. Size is 7" long end to end with the clasp closed. Width is 1" across on the horse. A little shorter on the other charms. Light age wear. Gently used condition. No dents or damage or repair. Charms as follows: cowboy hat, saddle, horse, sherrif badge, sherrif gun and hat, and cowboy on a bronco. Lovely Western bracelet for your collection.
Vintage Earth Tone Dyed Wood Large Multiple Dangle Earrings Pierced Post
This is a large pair of vintage 1970s earrings with many earth tone colors. They are hand made and have glued pierced post backs. Excellent condition. Each earrings has 6 dangles in butternut squash color, green color, tomato color, spinach color, acorn squash color etc....Size of each earrings is 3 3/8" long from the top of the green circle down to the bottom of the longest tomato color dangle. This is a lovely of vintage statement earrings for your collection.
Art Deco Vintage Carved 2 Color Translucent Bakelite Hair Ornament
For sale is a vintage carved lemon & black bakelite hair ornament. Simichrome tested and guaranteed to be authentic older vintage bakelite. It could be used as an Art Deco handbag pull tab. Excellent overall condition. No chips or cracks. Size is 3.75 inches long and is 1.5 inches wide. This is a lovely 1940s estate item for your vintage jewelry ladies accessories collection.
Vintage Late Art Deco Transitional Plastic Wood Pendant Geometric Triangle Large
Geometric 2 Dimensional Large 1950s Vintage Plastic Wood Triangle Pendant Same as the old bakelite lamp pull pendant but in a colored transitional plastic wood. Rather than being of later colored plastic this is plastic with applied color. 2 3/4" by 1 13/16" Other than a scratch on the back (which could be covered with wax or scratch cover or polish) it is in excellent condition. It has a 3mm drill open to accommodate any bale and chain you like.
Vintage Rare HTF Pierced 2 Color Bakelite Buckle Tortoise Amber Brown Marbled Green
Rare and hard to find pierced large vintage bakelite buckle. Tortoise orange amber translucent brown and marbled green colors. Simichrome tested and guaranteed old estate bakelite. 4 1/2" by just about 2 1/2" This size is for both pieces closed together as a buckle. Hand made, Hand Cut, Hand Pierced Open Work. Hand cutting on one of the green pieces is slightly slanted. Other than this and a little surface age wear it is in excellent condition. No cracks or chips or deep scratches or repair. Fabulous 2 color pierced authentic original vintage bakelite buckle for your collection.
Vintage Semi Translucent Yellow Butterscotch Celluloid Swarovski Crystal Accent Pin
Vintage Art Deco Translucent Butterscotch Carved Geometric Celluloid Pin with old Austrian Swarovski crystals. 1 3/8" by 5/8" Original C Clasp Other than one small (very small, 1mm) edge flake it is in original, excellent condition. Lovely authentic vintage accent brooch for your collection or display. Austrian Swarovski crystals make this pin bright and showy! *****Actual Color is more of a light muted yellow, brighter than photo, more like butterscotch candy.
Large Art Deco Butterscotch Marbled Caramel Bakelite Pin and Buckle Set
Big Vintage Estate Bakelite 2 Color Matching Carved Crescent Buckle and Pin Set. Simichrome Tested. Guaranteed old original Art Deco Bakelite. HTF Orange Brown Caramel marbled tops with separately made and applied butterscotch backs. The crescents are very large. 3" by 7/8" Pin has original c clasp. Buckle has original clips. Metal has age wear. The bakelite is in original, very good condition. No chips or cracks. Some light faint surface age wear. Lovely extra large bakelite set for your collection or display.
Thick Vintage 1950s Midnight Black Carved Transitional Plastic Belt Buckle Large
Large size vintage mid century midnight black carved transitional plastic buckle. Older plastic with the deep color applied to the plastic after it is made. 3" by 1 4/8" Other than a little surface age wear it is excellent. No chips, cracks, gauges or repair. All original from estate. Recesses are deeply carved with a strong concave curve like a wave pattern. Lovely buckle for your collection or display.
Big Art Deco Deep Marbled End Of Day Olive Dark Teal Ming Bakelite Lamp Pull Pendant
1930s Vintage Art Deco original lamp pull pendant. Simichrome tested. Guaranteed old bakelite. Strongly heavily marbled olive to dark teal ming green color. Extra Large 2 1/2" across outer dimensions. Minor age wear on back otherwise Excellent, Original Condition. Original polish is still pretty good. Drill hole has 2.5mm opening for a bale. Very large, showy color, noticeable!
1930s Art Deco Applejuice Glitter Chocolate Brown 2 Color Bakelite Buttons Stardust Sparkle
Pair of vintage 2 color sparkle stardust confetti glitter bakelite buttons. Simichrome tested and guaranteed old art deco bakelite. Apple juice gold and very dark cocoa brown large coat size 1 3/8" by 7/8" by 3/8" thick these look okay but would look much better if polished. Backs are worn, scratched. Front centers have light spots. One button has a rough edge chip in the back. Very hard to find 2 tone glitter bakelite buttons for your collection or convert into jewelry.
1930s Vintage Art Deco Chunky Deep Carved Chocolate Bakelite Clip For Clothing
Art deco chunky 1930s carved bakelite clothing clip. Simichrome tested. Guaranteed old estate bakelite. Chocolate brown color. Well made. Thick. Deeply evenly carved. 1 5/8" long by 1 1/8" wide by 1/2" deep, thick not including the metal clip. Other than a little minor wear to the metal clip it is excellent condition. No chips, cracks, deep scratches. Lovely estate oldie for your collection.
1930s Art Deco Carved Cherry Red Bakelite Fur Dress Coat Lapel Clip
Art deco chunky 1930s carved bakelite clothing clip. Simichrome tested. Guaranteed old estate bakelite. Cherry red color. Well Made. Thick. Deeply Evenly Carved. 1 5/8" long by 11/16" wide by 1/4" deep not including the metal clip. Other than some wear to the metal clip it is excellent condition. No chips, cracks, deep scratches. Nice estate oldie for your collection.