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All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #813759
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Stunning statement size link bracelet with huge black and colorless poured glass stones and brilliant colorless rhinestones in goldtone metal. Circa 1985, marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS, PARIS. Dominique Aurientis is a contemporary French jewelry and accessories designer. A fabulous piece in a great size and perfectly of the moment; statement jewelry is a key current trend. Wearable length is 7 inches; 1 5/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #753273
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Very big statement size gold and genuine salmon coral ring. Circa 1975. Marked 14K. It weighs 10 grams. The color is warmer than the photos depict. Ring size 6 1/2 and can be resized. Great size -- the top is 1 3/8 inches by 7/8 inch. Statement jewelry is a very significant current fashion trend. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #723686
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Stunning vintage fringed necklace in textured goldtone metal with very big glass based teardrop shaped baroque faux pearls, modernist oblong chain link elements, and decorated connecting links. 1960s. Not marked, however, the design, materials and findings are characteristically French. I have another necklace listed with these distinctive chain links. A fabulous and very modern day or evening piece. Hook closure.

Wearable length is 16 inches and width is 2 inches. Excellent con...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #806669
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In the 1960s and 1970s, Ciner specialized in costume jewelry inspired by the enameled gold and jeweled figural animal designs of the fine jewelry maker David Webb (these days Roberto Cavalli is the contemporary master of the costume version of this look). This piece is circa 1975. It is marked CINER, but so faintly on the tongue of the clasp that I was unable to get a clear photo. It did come from an estate with other signed Ciner pieces. It is bigger and slightly differently shape...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1980 item #806674
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Beautiful statement size bib necklace made of hammered curved goldtone disks with bezel set Lucite stones in purple, green, and blue. Circa 1975. Most likely an unsigned Les Bernard; I have seen a signed version of this exact piece. Very well constructed, with the circular elements connected with braided metal chains on the back, to allow it to drape properly. An excellent very wearable and modern look. Very much on trend; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season. Wea...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1930 item #696546
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A fabulous sterling bracelet with six very large carved and pierced jade stones set in bamboo form frames. Marked CHINA, NO. 23 and SILVER. Circa 1900 - 1930. With a slide clasp and a silver openwork panel at the clasp. The silver panel matches the flower and fruit pattern of the jade stones. The silver has a slightly aged finish and has a light gold wash. From a Philadelphia estate.

Great size -- 1 3/8 inches wide and 7 inches long clasped. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1063924
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Beautiful dimensional bracelet with repousse work in pre-Columbian style motifs. Circa 1940. Marked STERLING 925 TAXCO MEX and signed CP or OP. It weighs 51 grams. This piece and most of the other Mexican silver I have listed came from one long time collector's estate. 3 3/4 inches wide in front and with a wearable length (when the edges meet) of 6 1/2 inches. Overall excellent condition. The tips of the longest "fronds" have some very slight unevenness which is most likely from the ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1063917
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Vintage necklace with large openwork drops with incised decoration alternating with smaller drops with silver hemispheres. Circa 1935, with early pre-eagle marks. Marked E BARENA (the R, E, and N are obscured), TAXCO, MEX, and 925. This name is listed in "The Little Book of Mexican Silver Trade and Hallmarks" by Bille Hougart. This piece and most of the other Mexican silver I have listed came from one long time collector's estate. Substantial at 72 grams. 15 inches wearable length an...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Necklaces : Pre 1990 item #1207586
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Amazing statement size 1980s Yves Saint Laurent necklace with slightly matte goldtone dimensional square and geometric linked elements and five strands of graduated large black Lucite beads, with hook clasp and extender chain. Marked YSL on the back of one square link, and also marked YVES SAINT LAURENT in script and 53/525 on the oblong link opposite the hook clasp. Wearable length is 25 inches (inside strand). Outside strand is 30 inches. The center drops about 4 inches. Excellent ...
All Items : New Century : Jewelry : Earrings : Pre 1990 item #978702
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Fabulous chic 1980s drop clip earrings by the French designer Edouard Rambaud. In a signature French style, with heavy goldtone "molten" cast metal and carved ebony cabochons. Weighty and substantial. Marked EDOUARD RAMBAUD PARIS. 2 5/8 inches long and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #843187
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Fabulous chandelier drop earrings in sterling with brilliant rock crystal stones in openback deep settings with tiny prongs. Circa 1910 or 1920. The backs of the screw posts are marked STERLING. The stone settings have tiny millegrain decoration. Nice size -- 2 1/4 inches long and just over 3/4 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1910 item #864634
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Antique circa 1900 gateleg bracelet in 9KT gold with Persian turquoise stones and luminous moonstones. Marked 9CT using the English designation. It weighs 10 grams. The spring ring and opposite jump ring of the clasp are new replacements in 14KT gold, invisibly soldered by a professional jeweler. 3/8 inch wide and 7 1/2 inches wearable length. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Popular Collectibles : Nostalgia : Jewelry : Pre 1990 item #653938
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A fabulous collar necklace in clear Lucite with a textured goldtone center element/clasp in the form of a stylized snake with very large inset hematite stones. Circa 1985. The front clasp is magnetic and the back is hinged. The Lucite elements are solid, of course, and brilliantly clear. This piece is probably French; I have seen similar unsigned pieces identified as French. Perfectly of the moment; clear Lucite accessories are a very significant current fashion trend and many designers are...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #691471
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Outstanding vintage Los Ballesteros Mexican bracelet in solid sterling silver. Marked with the Los Ballesteros mark, also marked HECHO EN MEXICO, STERLING 925, and with design number 39. An early piece, circa 1940. With slide clasp and safety chain. Very substantial at 87 grams/3.1 ounces. Very flexible and drapes beautifully because of its weight. A stunning and super wearable collectible piece.

1 1/8 inches wide by 1/8 inch thick and 7 inches long clasped. Excellent condition. Photos e...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1920 item #1166353
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Very early 20th century antique two level tiara in dark goldtone metal with bands of prong set brilliant paste rhinestones terminating in hinges with star form decoration. Probably French, circa 1910 or 1920. It is hinged and can be worn many ways. So perfect for a bridal veil, or just with a fabulous updo! Opens to about 3 inches at center. 1 inch at center when closed. 6 1/4 inches diameter and about 13 inches inside circumference. Excellent condition. All stones are brilliant and ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #1141280
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Beautiful early vintage long sautoir necklace in small coral glass beads with larger lapis glass beads and brilliant strass rondelles. 1920s or 1930s. Such a fabulous contrasting color combination. Continuous strand. This has been restrung for security and one set of rondelles are new replacements but this is not at all noticeable. 64 inches long. The blue beads are 3/8 inch/10mm wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Bakelite : Pre 1980 item #946443
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Animal prints are a top trend and this fabulous piece makes a super statement. Vintage, circa 1970. This feels like Lucite with a lacquered overlay finish forming the zebra pattern on the outside and also on the inside. 1 1/8 inches wide, 1/4 inch thick, and 2 5/8 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #961398
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Glam statement size vintage clip back earrings by Kenneth J. Lane. Circa 1965. In red Lucite with brilliant colorless rhinestones, all set in dark goldtone metal. Marked K.J.L. on the backs. 3 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.