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Art Deco 800 Fine Italian Silver Marcasites Carved Shell Cameo Pendant Pin Euro
$80.00
This is a lovely Art Deco hand carved natural shell cameo pendant or pin in solid 800 Fine Italian silver with marcasites. Marked 800. Tested and Guaranteed to be solid 800 silver…..Not plated. Size is 1 7/16″ North to South including the bale by 7/8″ wide across East to West. She is beautifully made and deeply carved with fine details. The frame has all of its original faceted marcasites and very, very tiny cut work on the edge of the bezel. No tears or dents or deep scratches. No cracks or chips. Excellent Condition and directly from an estate so it has not been polished out. Still nice and crisp with fine detail. This is a beautiful Art Deco statement cameo for your collection to use as a pin or necklace pendant.
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Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver Tall Heavy Sitting Poodle 1 3/16″ Charm Pendant Solid Fancy Heavy
This is a beautiful vintage 1960s large tall fancy solid sterling silver sitting up poodle charm or pendant. Marked Sterling. Size is 1 3/16" tall by almost 1/2" wide across the center of the body. It is very well made of 1 chunk of solid sterling silver. It also very fancy and highly detailed. Beautiful condition. No damage. No tears, dents, or deep scratches to the sterling. Great item for anyone who enjoys poodles and vintage 1960s poodle jewelry. Just add a chain and you will have a gorgeous dangle necklace or add to your favorite charm bracelet. It's ornate and quite showy.
ABOUT 1950s POODLE FASHION:
The 1950s poodle skirt was a ‘50s favorite, often in white, standing at the hem of the skirt, complete with a curly embroidered or sequin leash. Even more decorations came in the form of the large applique cats, squirrels, guitars, or catchy phrases like “See You Later Alligator.” The poodle skirt became a lasting icon of the 1950s especially for teenagers but women wore them too with more mature appliques such as the Eiffel tower, telephone, and martinis.ORIGIN:
You have heard of Poodle skirts and their association with 1950’s fashion, but you may not know how they originated or the profound influence they have had on women’s fashions since that time. The phenomenon started in 1947 when 25-year-old Juli Charlot needed a skirt to wear to a holiday party in Los Angeles. Because she couldn’t sew, she cut a big circle of felt with a hole in the middle to fit her waist and appliquéd Christmas trees to it. Felt was the only material available that was wide enough to cut a complete circle skirt without any seams. The skirt was a huge hit. A week after the party she sold the skirt to raise money to go to design school and learn how to sew. Eventually as demand for her skirts grew, she opened her own factory. Although she continued to get orders, money was tight. Then a New York designer visited her factory, found her in tears, and invested enough money for the business to take off.TYPES:
Although many appliqué designs were used on the skirts, it was the elegant, well groomed Poodle with a swirly leash that proved to be the most popular. In fact circular skirts with other designs were often called Poodle skirts. The full skirt was a welcome change from the straight or pleated below the knee skirts that were worn by young girls and women of the day. Poodle skirts were worn with flirty petticoats and a wide cinch belt. The skirt looked cute on young girls, but pretty silly on their mothers and grandmothers. In other words Poodle skirts were one of the first “too young for you” fashions. From that time on, seeing a youth market with money to spend, many designers worked exclusively on clothing geared to the young.References:
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Large Antique Victorian 10k Gold Spinning Mourning Cameo Pendant Pin Memorial
Large Antique Victorian 10k Gold Spinning Mourning Cameo Pendant Pin Memorial - This is is a large stunning antique Victorian 10K gold carved shell cameo keepsake pendant/pin and it's a SPINNER!! It is all hand made and the cameo is signed with the etched signature of the artist on the back. Looks like it reads "Selz". Size is 2 1/4" from top to bottom by 1 3/4" wide. Depth is just over 3/8" from back to the top of the cameo. The cameo itself is 1 3/16" tall by 1" wide across. Weight is 14.4 grams. The back edge of the cameo has a small surface scratch; Not a crack. The pinback was upgraded to a locking clasp many, many years ago and is excellent; it works well, is strong and secure. The goldsmith did a very good job. The cameo is bezel set with 2 hand applied pins in the frame, thereby, allowing it to spin around freely. There is no back cover but the inside of the back is very deep, almost 3/8" and would be a great conversion for any hair or keepsake or momento if jeweler could add a flat back. There is a lot of gold in this pendant. Or it can just be worn the way it is without the addition of a cover. The cameo LEFT FACING and exquisitely carved with beautiful intricate details.....very fancy carved hair draping down the neck, fancy hairpieces, deep wide open intaglio eyes, sharp crisp pointed nose and mouth, earring. The 10K gold on the front is 3/16" deep in most places, has very fine quality Victorian work with deep engraving amid fancy scrolls. The back has a couple of very minor pinpoint size dings...maybe 1/10 of 1mm....very very tiny and minor. The large size, weight, depth, spinning and carving make this is an absolutely gorgeous and rare Victorian for your antique gold collection or to use as a pendant pin or add a back cover for a spectacular rare memorial item!!
Antique Edwardian 14k White Gold And Shell Cameo Pendant Pin Bird Bezel
Antique late Edwardian to early Art Deco solid 14K white gold fancy carved shell cameo pendant pin with a hinged bale. Beautifully detailed carving with back swept hair with flowers, a deep intaglio carved eye, tiny straight dainty upturned nose and balanced chin and lips. She also has flowers draping down from her hair and additional carved flowers on her shoulder attached to her layered blouse. Fancy 14K white gold frame with small intricate filigree work and hand applied bird shaped white gold elements on each corner of the octagonal frame. Size is 1 3/4" tall including the small bale by 1 3/8" wide. Weight is 8.3 grams. Weight is the gold. The cameo is very, very light. EXCELLENT, ORIGINAL CONDITION. No cracks or wear to the cameo. The carving is still very crisp and detailed - not worn down. No damage or repair. An absolutely gorgeous antique estate cameo for any discriminating collection. Wear as a pin or just add a chain for a stunning dangle necklace.
Big Chunky Bali Sterling Silver Cross Pendant or Enhancer
This is a gorgeous, fancy, Hand Made Bali sterling silver open work cross pendant. It has Bali maker and sterling marks and is also tested and guaranteed to be solid sterling silver, not plated. Excellent Condition. No damage or repair. Thick and beautifully made. Size is 2 5/16" tall North to South including the fixed bale that is an internal part of the design. Width is 1 1/2" wide across the arms. The wide large bale is 10mm so you can either add a chain or pearls/beads and you will have a stunning Bali statement necklace.