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This signed FLORENZA © Victorian design has their typical antiqued 24K gold plating with a faceted cobalt blue center stone - open backed. Ornate design on the outer part with green and blue chatons all around. It measures approximately 2" in diameter and is dome shaped - 3/4" deep. It has a safety catch closure. Another view  Back View

Weiss Black Diamonds Necklace - j2l60

Stunning signed Weiss Black Diamonds necklace. Prong set chatons and navettes in various sizes. Rhodium finished. 15" in length.

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Signed KJL topaz and amber rhinestone clip on earrings set in gun metal. Comfy foam pads on clips. Measures 1" x 3/4". New old stock - never worn.

Florenza Necklace & Earring Set - x50

Necklace and earring set by Florenza. Articulated links of 24K plated ribbons enhanced with emerald green and rainbow aurora borealis chaton rhinestones. Each link is signed Florenza. Ornate curved flat file chain with a fancy ball and J hook. The necklace measures 15 1/2" in length...choker length. clip on earrings measure 1" in diameter. This signature on the earrings is in a three quarter round with the © in the center. Per Larry Kasoff, this design was a very successful line that his father created from 1949 -1950. Florenza was in operation from 1948-1981.

Rich ruby red 1950's Murano art glass clam shaped dish with clear edges at the curved top. Controlled bubbles (bullicante) throughout. It measures 8 1/4" x 6 1/4" - stands 2 3/4" at highest point. Excellent condition.

Fabulous Venetian art glass bead necklace. Each colorful bead also has gold sparkles running thru it. You must look closely at these  - they are so beautifully made. 15" in length with a screw barrel closure.

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Enamel violets with light pink rhinestone centers set in gold tone metal. Pin measures 2 1/4" x 2". Clip on earrings measure 1 1/4" x 1".

Signed ART filigree purse necklace (it opens). 24" silvertone chain with a spring ring closure.

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Sarah Coventry Limited Edition 1979 Cross pendant. Goldtone metal with amber stone. It measures 2 1/2" long x 2" wide.  View the back

Stunning signed Kenneth Lane oak leaf pin encrusted in shades of rich topaz Swarovski rhinestones. Notice the curled part of the leaf with clear stones. It measures 3 1/2" x 2".

Pink rhinestone ball earrings suspended by a pink pear shape rhinestone. All stones are prong set in brilliant gold tone metal. They measure 2" in circumference and are 1 1/4" long.

Funky mid-century lucite ring laminated in clear, red and blue with a geometric shape - high dome. Ring size is 6. Excellent unworn condition. These have become quite collectible recently. See Warman's 3rd Edition for more examples.

Art Deco Chrome & Bakelite Server - k502005

Fabulous chrome appetizer sever with bakelite toothpick holder, stem and legs. The two upper round servers turn. 12 1/2" wide x 9" tall. Foil label on bottom reads: Gourmates styled by Glo-Hill - Canada. View

Anne Klein crystal lucite and goldtone necklace and earrings. Large fluted lucite beads 28mm in size. Toggle clasp. Goldtone spacer beads. Pierced earring beads measure 20 mm and are 1 3/4" long. Never worn! The hang tag lion logo signature is from the 80's.

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Kenneth Lane's Couture collection - a beautiful dimensional golden dogwood flower pin with matching clip on earrings. 2 1/2" in diameter and the earrings with comfy foam pads are 1 1/8" in diameter. The pin is signed KJL on an oval plate - clip ons are also signed KJL.

Designer clip on earrings by ART (unsigned) were acquired from a closed up jewelry store...never worn and still on original card. Antiqued gold tone filigree with dainty blue and yellow enamel flowers accented with simulated pearls. Center cabochon is an olive shade of green. They measure 1 1/2" x 1".

Kenneth Lane Couture Collection simulated pearl earrings with clear rhinestones on each side of the centers. 3/4" long, silver tone setting with comfy foam clip ons.

Florenza Grand Parure - x98

Fabulous Florenza grand parure in all its glory. Featuring their well known and sought after design. Purple and blue bi-color open backed foiled stones, wine cabochons, aurora borealis stones and shades of purple tiny chatons. Antiqued silver tone setting. The Necklace measures 16" in length with a J hook clasp. The bracelet measures 7" with a fancy fold over clasp and safety chain. The Maltese pin has a bale for hanging to wear as a necklace measures 2 1/2" in diameter. The clip on earrings measure 1" long x 7/8".

This stunning set is in very good to excellent condition.

Swarovski rhinestone set. Necklace, bracelet, pin and earrings in clear pave prong set rhinestones set in brilliant gold tone. Scalloped design - lays comfortably flat. Necklace 16". Pin 2 1/4" x 3/4". Bracelet 7" x 3/4" with a push in clasp. Clip on earrings are 1" x 3/4". A newer set, probably early 80's. Never worn, comes from a closed up jewelry store.

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Very collectible and not easily found are the vintage circus series jewelry signed Florenza. This fabulous horse brooch - pin is 24K gold electroplated, accented with orange and green enamel plumes with a green rhinestone eye. He measures 2" wide x approx. 2" high.

Quality made Maltese pin signed CRAFT © designed with amethyst and emerald green cabochons accented with clear rhinestones. Detailed gold tone metal. 2 1/4" in diameter. Old stock from a closed up jewelry store - never worn.

Coro Aurora Borealis Earrings - evj29

Signed Coro PINK aurora borealis rhinestone clip on earrings. The aurora is showing many colors in my picture but when worn they are a definite pink. Look at the top earring - stone on the right - that one is the closest to color. They measure 3/4" x 3/4". Prong set in brilliant silver tone.

Signed Kramer of New York frog pin with mottled green lucite cab body and clear rhinestone eyes. 3 1/4" x 2".

Signed Karu-Arke pin with shades of blue rhinestones and black japanned metal. Measures 1 3/4" in diameter. .

A similar Karu pin can be found on page 153 of Cherri Simonds Costume Jewelry book with a price guide of $100-$135.

Art Deco necklace with graduated faceted amethyst glass beads chain. The focal point has a large 1" square open backed amethyst stone enhanced with opaque purple arrow stones on either side. One of the opaque stones has a tiny flea bite that can be seen under a 10 power loupe. These stones have a brass setting. It measures 15" in length with a spring ring closure.  View

McClelland Barclay Art Deco necklace. Lovely ruby red and clear stones on articulated links measuring 15" in length. Rice-Weiner manufactured jewelry for McClelland Barclay 1935-1943. Barclay was multi-talented with his art, ads and  illustrations, portraits, sculpture and jewelry design. His untimely death occurred during the war (he was a combat artist). He died at the young age of 52.  View

This book piece can be found on page 111 of Fred Rezazadeh's book Costume Jewelry, A Practical Handbook & Value Guide.

Warner cat pin. Shades of topaz rhinestones set in japanned metal. Enameled metal whiskers. Measures 1 1/8" x 1".

Adolf Katz 1943 Sterling Corocraft with the Pegasus Toucan pin. Big red faceted open backed stone for the body with clear pave rhinestones, enameled beak and tail. Measures 3 3/4" x 1 3/4" at widest point. Some wear to the gold wash on the back. Pictured in Confident Collector, Harrice Miller p. 91, and also in Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry p 73 and 74.  View Back View Ad

Signed Kenneth Lane large dragonfly pin. Beautifully designed with various sizes and shapes of clear rhinestones. Brilliant silver tone metal. Measures 3 1/8" x 2 1/2".  New Old Stock from a closed up jewelry store - never worn.

Colorful Abstract Seed Bead Purse - v05202

Beautiful 1950's seed bead purse designed in a colorful abstract design in copper, gold, yellow, emerald green, lime green, silver and white. Mother of Pearl frame and clasp closure. 7 3/4" x 7 3/4". Strap measures 12" end to end. Shiny soft ivory lining, side pocket. The lining is stained. Tag reads: Made in Hong Kong.

Very nice "detailed" pair of clip on earrings signed Hobe. Flower and leaves are on three disks that overlap each other - giving nice dimension. Fancy brushed gold tone, measures 1" in diameter. Signature

Celluloid art deco pin in a golden pearlized color, carved in geometric design & enhanced with clear rhinestones. It measures 2 1/2" x 1". C-clasp pin stem closure.

Lovely Renaissance Revival brooch by Florenza ©. This one features a simulated turquoise cabochon, ruby red chaton rhinestones and dangly chains. It is 24K gold plated. Measures 3" in length - including the chains and is 1 3/4" wide.

Signed KJL Art Deco style brooch with glass jade floral cabochon. Clear emerald cut rhinestone accents. Black lucite with brilliant silvertone metal. 1 1/2" in diameter. This lovely pin comes from a closed up jewelry store - never worn and in pristine condition.

Bakelite cherries pin - 8 carved cherries on red bar celluloid chain and green leaves. 3 1/2". Dates to 1935. This pin can be seen in Lillian Baker's Plastic Jewelry book on page 76.

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Fun dangle sea shell earrings. 2 1/2" x 1 3/4". Starfish, clam with simulated pearl, conch shell and glass coral tear drop. Quality made. Probably from the 70's. For pierced ears.

Exceptional bakelite cherries necklace, 14 red cherries on red celluloid chain with green leaves. 17" in length. One green leaf is missing. Cherry sizes: Approximately 12mm and 16mm. This luscious 1935 necklace can be seen on in Lillian Baker's Plastic Jewelry book on page 55.

Beautiful and very well made reproduction of the Trifari Jelly Belly lucite Orchid pin. 3 1/2" x 2 1/2". The difference from the real one and this repro is the center baguette stamen, the faint signature, and the gold finish is much brighter than the original. This lovely brooch first surfaced around 1998.

Vintage repousse brass compact - all original never used. Original sales ticket still intact from Wm. Hengerer Co - a fine department store in Buffalo NY. It measures 3 1/8" in diameter. Mirror is in very good to excellent condition with a tiny bit of cloudiness - no cracks.

Signed Bogoff clip on earrings in pink aurora borealis chaton rhinestones set in brilliant silver tone.  1" long x 1/2".

Seashell clip on earrings from the 1960's Couture Collection of Kenneth Lane. Pearlized shell, 24 K gold finish, simulated pearls and rhinestones. They measure 1 3/4" x 1 1/2". Never worn - comes from a closed up jewelry store.

Signed CRAFT leopard in black enamel, clear rhinestones on gold tone with green chaton eyes. 2 1/4" x 2". Old stock-never worn.

Mexico Sterling Heart Earrings - j81312

Sterling heart clip on earrings with navette cobalt faintly striped stones. Earrings are stamped with the makers initials GGC, Mexico and 925 are clearly marked. Natural patina - unpolished.

Fabulous 1941 Marcel Boucher exotic bird pin. This pin (in a different color way) is featured on the front cover of the American Costume Jewelry Book by Brunialti and can also be seen on page 199 and 200. Brunialti describes this as a "Griphon" (winged griffon) but I see it more as an exotic bird.

It features the gorgeous metallic enamel that Boucher is so well known for. The colors are red and yellow. Pave rhinestone body. Rhodium plated. Measures 3 3/4" x 3". A few stones have slightly darkened due to age. Very small enamel chip in the wing area. Considering its age - this beautiful brooch is in excellent vintage condition and in much better condition that the beautiful book cover piece. This piece is considered very hard to find - especially in this condition.

Signature: MB with Phrygian Cap, Des. Pat'd and the letter "L".

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Lovely Candlewick bowl measuring approximately 8" wide and 2 3/4" tall. No chips or cracks - excellent!

1970's unsigned Eisenberg. Red and black enamel on gold tone. Clear rhinestone accents. 2 1/4" x 3/4".  Comes from New Old Stock - never worn.

Moroccan amethyst swirl old fashion glass 8 oz. set. No chips or cracks - excellent condition on this desirable vintage Hazel Atlas glassware.

Large citrine open backed stones make up this glitzy vintage bracelet. It is accented with green chaton rhinestones. All stones are  prong set in brilliant gold tone metal. This bracelet  measures 6 1/2" with a wide fold over clasp. Would be perfect for the smaller sized wrists! View

Signed ART enameled owl pin with large topaz cabochon eyes. 2 1/2" X 1". Old stock-never worn.

Fabulous Kenneth Lane (KJL) bracelet in black enamel studded with clear Austrian stones. Large simulated pearls on each end. This bangle is substantial with a spring mechanism for easy on. It will fit the same as a standard size bracelet of 7". The quality is spectacular in this bracelet. It is vintage NOS (new old stock) from a closed up jewelry store. Confirmed unsigned Kenneth Jay Lane.

Very nice fish pin with colorful scales in shades of blue, long flowing gold tone tail, fins and face with rhinestone eye. Old stock-never worn.2 1/2" x 2".

Late Victorian bracelet with 7 linked ornate oval panels. From left to right: cameo, 3 amethyst rhinestones, green marbled oval cabochon stone, ornate oval, blue enamel star design with simulated pearl, carved carnelian cabochon stone, frosted amethyst round cabochon stone. 7" in length x 1" wide, push in clasp and safety chain. Slight wear to metal on back. View View

Mexican signed sterling dangle earrings resembling a cluster of grapes. They are marked in a circle: Sterling with other marks that are worn and not legible. The makers mark of CFCJ is in the center of the circle. These screw on earrings measure 1 3/4" long. Patina is unpolished.

Carl Art Sterling Flower Brooch - x61

1940's retro Carl-Art sterling flower brooch with Siam rhinestone center. It measures 2 3/4" x 1 1/4". Natural aged patina. A renowned maker from Rhode Island - signed Sterling with an arrow going thru CA - the mark looks something like this: >>>==CA==>

Signed Sherman vintage clip on earrings in slender navettes in light pink and fuchsia. Delicately designed measuring 1" in diameter. Prong set with triple rhodium plating. Quality plus in this collectible jewelry and in excellent unworn condition.

Pyrex Pink Gooseberry Bowl Set - k502004

Pink Gooseberry pattern by Pyrex. Set of four (4) staking bowls. Circa 1950's. Excellent condition of pattern, no chips or cracks.

Flaming Red Rhinestone Demi Parure - j2f13

Rhinestone pin and earrings set in flaming red navettes with an emerald cut red stone. All stones are open backed, unfoiled and prong set in gold tone. It measures 1 3/4" long and is 1 3/4" wide. The matching clip on earrings measure 1" long x 5/8" wide.

Fostoria produced frosted Coin glass during 1958-1982. This amber nappy with *frosted coins* measures 5 3/8". Note: Lancaster Colony took over this production - their coins are *not frosted* and are currently being produced. A great piece of vintage glass with no chips or cracks.

Ornate Renaissance Revival brooch by the well known quality designer Florenza ©. Moonstones, emerald green chaton rhinestones with a tear drop dangle and draping chains. It measures 2 1/2" long x 1 1/2". 24K gold electroplate.

Weiss Floral Cornucopia Pin - j05229

Signed Weiss, detailed floral cornucopia pin enhanced with faceted opaque turquoise rhinestones, enameled leaves and petals with a bounty of colored rhinestone centers. Gold tone metal. 2" x 1 3/8". View back of brooch

Signed Kenneth Lane © Maltese cross pin pendant featuring black faceted lucite with 3 dimensional layers of clear pave chaton rhinestones set in a fancy brushed silver tone setting. 3" x 3" with snap loop closure for hanging from a chain. Quality plus! Back View

This highly collectible Kenneth Lane jewelry for the celebs, important people and jewelry lovers like you and me was acquired from a closed up jewelry store - NOS (new old [vintage] stock) never worn and in pristine condition.

Sherman - the quality Canadian costume jewelry designer. This pin is dimensional with each 6 topaz navette stone *section* supported on top of a jonquil chaton rhinestone. 2" in diameter. The setting is brilliant gold tone with absolutely no wear. View Signature

Wonderful 1930's Roseville pottery pillow vase in the green Pine Cone pattern. Impressed mark: Roseville 845-8". Excellent condition - no chips, cracks or repairs.

10K gold men's ring. Size 11. Marked 10K and TW in a circle. Makes a great thumb ring for ladies.

1940's signed Harry Iskin sterling flower pin. 4" long x 2". A beautiful flowing design enhanced with aqua rhinestones. The mark is the letter I superimposed over the letter H and Sterling underneath. It is in excellent condition with aged patina around the edges.

Forbidden Fruit Orange Pin

Austrian Forbidden Fruit lucite pin. This one is an orange - embedded orange rhinestones in a light orange lucite with metal enamel leaves. It measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Highly collectible and getting harder to find.

Lovely Christmas dove bearing a sprig of holly. Brushed gold tone with green rhinestone eye, enamel holly leaves and red rhinestones. It measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/4". Signed Mylu.

Signed Florenza © Renaissance revival pin in 24K gold electroplate. Ornately designed with red chatons, ruby red and clear tear drop rhinestones. 5 dangles drop at the bottom. Total length is 3" x 1 1/2" wide.

Gold and black enamel striped panther pin. Red rhinestone eye. 1 3/4" x 1q 3/4". new old stock - never worn.

Signed Sherman pin in exquisite rainbow aurora borealis rhinestones. Triple plated gold tone metal. 13/4" in diameter. Absolutely stunning - my pic just could not capture these gorgeous stones.

Retro floral spray Harry Iskin brooch. Marked 1/20 12K GF with the IH initials. Rose gold and yellow gold enhanced with emerald green rhinestones. It measures 2 3/4" x 1 3/4".

Delicious red glass grape fruit pin signed Austria. gold tone leaves with safety catch pin stem. Measures 2" x 1 1/2".

A gorgeous bracelet signed Florenza. Ornate 24 K gold electroplated articulated links with faceted art glass smoke green stones with puffy white clouds inside them. This 6 1/2" x 1" bracelet will fit a smaller wrist. It is enhanced with topaz, clear and smoke chaton rhinestones and a fancy fold over clasp. The back has the fancy finish Florenza is known for. View

Vintage bracelet signed Austria. The focal point has prong set faceted open backed stones in a shade of purple lilac. Double row of linked prong set rhinestones in closed metal settings with a push in clasp. Gold tone metal. It measures 7" in length. The center piece measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/4".

This Coro set is marked with the Pegasus and DES PAT PEND. Beautiful grape design in brilliant gold tone, 2 1/8" x 1 5/8" with simulated pearls. The bracelet measures 7 3/8" x 1/2" with fold over clasp and has the same mark. This set is in like new condition.

Holiday Beverage Set - g2f14

Really neat vintage 8 piece beverage set from the 50's - 4 glasses, 4 coasters in a chrome caddy. Great for the holidays! They have a silver flash finish on the tops with sparkly silver stars. This set looks to have never been used...no chips or cracks.

Vintage 1950 Deauville parure in the hot color - PINK! Pearlized pink oval baroque plastic beads with gold tone overlaid leaves, round pink beads and tiny gold bead spacers. The 3 strand necklace measures 13" with a 4" extender - J hook clasp. 3 strand bracelet measures 7" with a fancy fold over clasp. clip on earrings measure 1 1/4" x 1". View bracelet close up picture.

Signed Coro necklace in shades of green lucite faceted beads. 3 strands, gold ball spacers in between with a J hook closure. The shortest length is 15" with a 2 1/2" extender. The largest bead is 20mm and the smallest is 11mm.

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Fabulous 3 row rhinestone expansion choker necklace. All stones are clear and prong set in silver tone metal. Not expanded - it measures 12" in length. Expanded - it measures 20". It has a rhinestone topped push in closure. See matching expansion bracelet - item #conq8047.

Striking Kenneth Jay Lane black rhinestone japanned Maltese pendant suspended on a quadruple pewter colored chain. The pendant measures 3" x 3". Necklace is choker length at 15" with a 4" extender. It has a safety lobster claw closure. The hang tag is intact. This highly collectible costume jewelry was acquired from a closed up jewelry store - it is vintage NOS (new old stock) and never worn. Gold foil Kenneth Jay Lane hang tag intact. Signature

Ruby red rhinestone men's cufflinks prong set in round gold tone frames. gold tone mesh.  15/16" in diameter. .

Vintage barkcloth curtain - one panel Light beige background, shades of greens and pinks and touch of yellow. 44 wide x 30 1/2". It has a 3" hem and 1 1/4" rod pocket.  Would be great for those crafting projects - pillows, purses, etc.

Sapphire and clear rhinestone set signed Crown Trifari Pat. Pend. An Alfred Phillipe design circa 1940's. The retro pin measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2". clip on earrings measure close to 1" in diameter. Brilliant Trifarium metal. All pieces are signed and in pristine condition.

Florenza necklace designed in their well known Victorian flair. simulated turquoise cabochons and blue aurora borealis rhinestones with a drop tassel. Ornate 24K gold electroplate with fancy chain. The necklace measures 24" in length. The pendant measures 3 1/2" long x 1 3/4". Another gorgeous example of the quality work only Florenza could do. Full View

Renaissance revival necklace that features a large  3" long x 1 3/4" pendant. Simulated stones in turquoise tear drop and domed round cabochon, tiny turquoise seed beads, simulated pearls and blue aurora borealis rhinestones. All *this* set in a very ornate antiqued silver tone, with a fancy book chain - 23" long. please be sure to view the detail of this fabulous signed Florenza pendant. View

Light frosted and clear lemon lucite plastic necklace. 23" in length with a fancy silver push in clasp closure. A funky and fun necklace for the plastic collector.

Lisner Pink Lucite Leaf Set - j3109

Desirable Lucite leaves set by Lisner. Shades of translucent pink leaves set in brilliant rhodium silver tone..brushed finish on the front. Enhanced with pink chaton rhinestones. The bracelet measures 7" in length x 3/4" wide with a fold over clasp. clip on earrings measure 1" in diameter.

Not your average looking pop-it beads! This three strand necklace has 3 shades of pearlized pink plastic beads. A silver tone bar keeps them in place and with all pop-it beads you can adjust/remove beads to any length; make a necklace and a matching bracelet! This fun vintage necklace looks to have never been worn.

Huge and bold - rhinestone Christmas snowflake pin. Brilliant clear round and marquise stones set in bright and shiny silver tone. This could be a top for your Christmas tree or Christmas ornament...or boldly wear it! It measures 3" in diameter.