Other Signatures N-Z
This page shows other signatures/manufacturers that are either quite rare or ones that I do not come across very often in this area.
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Description: Otis Sterling Deco Style Brooch - This was a design that Otis used for not only brooches but bracelets and necklaces as well. The Otis "look" seems to have always been a fine jewelry one, using lots of small stones. This particular piece uses rounds, baguettes and squares, with the focal point being a kind of wheel in the center flanked by open circles and bars at either end. All clear rhinestones are used with all being paste set except for the baguettes that have end pronging. All seems original and in excellent shape, with some uniform darkening of the stones but still lots of sparkle. 2 3/8" x almost 3/4" at widest point at the middle. Signed Otis at one end and sterling at the other. Item: SP8-509 Price: $37.50 US |
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Description: Otis Sterling Sapphire and Clear Rhinestone Brooch - At 2" x 1 1/4", this is a small brooch, but it is top quality in every way and could easily pass for fine jewelry. Deep blue marquises make up the flower petals in this design, and a blue baguette "ribbon" encircles the pave set stems. Leaves are also done in clear pave rhinestone. Probably rhodium plated as there are no signs of tarnish, and this is in excellent original condition in every respect. Item: SP6-518 Price: $79.50 US |
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Description: Pearlcraft Red Aurora Borealish and Clear Rhinestone Earrings - Wowee! Are these great earrings. Red aurora borealis glass beads are attached with clear rhinestone headpins around a center rhinestone ball, and more red ab beads dangle, accented by 3 graduated rhinestone rondelles above each bead. Clip findings, silvertone setting, 1 3/4" x 1". Pristine condition. Pearlcraft is a very rare name, but what few pieces I have had have been of exceptional quality. And not one of them had a pearl, glass or otherwise! So I am guessing the brand was named after someone named Pearl! If anyone has any information I'd love to hear it. Item: SE5-524 Price: $59.50 US
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Description: Pell Pinwheel Brooch in Dark Montana Blue and Clear Rhinestones - Three companies that start with P are highly regarded and difficult to find - Pennino, Polcini (Ledo) and Pell. This piece is elegance defined on a navy blue jacket, top or dress. Made to look like fine jewelry. One small clear is a replacement, otherwise excellent original condition. 2" in diameter. Item: SP12-404 Price: $89.50 US |
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Description: Sandor Beaded Earrings - These incredible earrings, all hand-made in the style of Haskell, are marked Sandor on the clips. Dark navy faceted cylinder beads are surrounded by small wired rows of dark navy seed beads, with other beads having end caps or held in place by single clear seed beads. Indian blue rhinestones are all prong set into endcaps, and three small beads and four more Indian blue rhinestones in endcaps dangle off the side and bottom of each earring. Double filigree base measures 1 1/2" x 3/4". French clips, quality components. Everything appears to be handwired and in perfect shape. Little works of art. $95.00 Item: SE1-008 Price: $95.00 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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Description: Sphinx Baroque Cab Pearl and Rhinestone Earrings - At first glance these might be mistaken for Haskell. Center "bumpy" pearl is surrounded by 5 smaller smooth cream colored glass pearls and 5 marquise shaped rhinestones. Clip mechanism, not quite 1" in diameter. Also marked E2217, apparently a style number. Sphinx is an English company that I believe is still in business but is not found very often this side of the pond! Item: SE1-140 Price: $25.00 US |
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Description: Regency Pentagonal Brooch in Blues - Whether this looks like a stylized star or what to you, this substantial brooch is a wonderful stand alone or part of a grouping brooch. Gunmetal setting with grey pearlized cabochon ovals and round, and very light blue, light blue, and blue aurora borealis rhinestones. Hook and eye construction holds top layer to bottom layer. Center "pearl" has an "ouchie", and one larger stone has a tiny chip on the underside of one edge, but at this price perhaps you can just enjoy it as is. Item: SP2-151 Price: $39.00 US |
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Description: Swarovski Pave Rhinestone Button Earrings - Swan mark on earring and clip findings marked Swarovski. Quality right down to the pads on the clips. Goldtone, 3/4" in diameter. Excellent to mint condition - I can find no flaw. Item: SE4-344 Price: $19.50 US |
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Description: Panetta Glass Pearl and Clear Rhinestone Earrings and Brooch Set - When I purchased these they were sold to me as a set; the earrings are marked Panetta but the brooch is unsigned. After close examination I am quite certain that they are a set and that they are both Panetta. The pearl colors and pave work appear to be an identical match, quality and workmanship are the same throughout. Heavily rhodium plated and excellent original condition - a few of the small clears on the earrings have yellowed slightly, otherwise prisitine, no scuffing of the pearls that I can find. Earrings are 1 1/8" x 3/4" and brooch is 2 3/4" x 1 1/8". Made to pass as fine jewelry and very elegant. Panetta was in business into the early 1990's and was very expensive when originally sold. Item: SS5-427 Price: $57.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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Description: Staret Floral Brooch with Cobalt Blue Stones - Staret, as far as I know, was only in business during the 1940's, and this piece reflects its wartime genesis. It is my belief that the blue stones are plastic, which were used even by the top quality names when glass stones became unavailable at any price. Clear rhinestones outline portions of the floral design and to my knowledge are also original. 3 1/2" x 2". Item: SP5-189 Price: $195.00 US |
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Description: Original by Robert Robert White-Silver Pin and Earclips Set - Elaborate circular pin, a little over 2" in diameter, done in antiqued silvertone and laden with cream false baroque pearls, white plastic beads, and clear stones in teardrops, rounds squares and mirrored flatbacks. Floral and leaf motif, all hand wired and multi-layered. Book pieces. Earclips are signed, pin is not. One pearl on the brooch is peeling, otherwise excellent original condition. Book piece. Item: SS6-064 Price: $150.00 US Sorry, SOLD!  |
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Description: Warner Wreath Pin Whether or not this piece was originally sold as a Christmas piece or not is unclear, but what a lovely pin for the holiday season, especially if you like pastels. Warner is a brand not found very frequently, but pieces I have seen all have been of very good quality. The large light blue rounds that make up this piece have a lot of sparkle, and the pieces of light blue rhinestone chain between each stone add an extra twinkle. Diameter: 1.875" Item: SP7-076 Price: $50.00 US |
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Description: Natty Creations Bridal Train Holder - This is a curved brooch with two hinges so that the brass leaves on the front swing open (and clamp shut very tightly ) to hold something. This could also be used to hold a corsage or handkerchief or whatever you wanted to have attached to your person that you want everyone to see! This measures 4" x 1"; glass pearls are dark cream and teardrop shaped, wrapped in a cone of brass with an embossed floral-type pattern. Also stamped with a patent number under the signature, 2,065,903. Fun piece. Item: SP7-199 Price: $20.00 US |
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Description: Valfran, Brody and Balardi Sterling Retro Brooch - Done in a "pinwheel" design, this piece has mellowed to the point where I am not sure whether this is yellow or rose gold wash - it is almost an in-between color. Center is made like half of a rhinestone ball. Stones are glass smokey topaz colored rhinestones that are in very good condition foil-wise considering the open back setting. This is a very rare brand about which I have not been able to find any information. Item: SP7-198 Price: $55.00 US |
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Description: Warner Parasol Brooch - This is, apparently, the medium size of an item that came in small, medium, and large. Hyacinth, olivine, capri, aqua, pink, fuchsia, light smoked topaz and clear rhinestones are all prong set; clears have darkened but all seem to be original. Peach colored enamel is in very good shape with very slight loss along tip of one leaf. Goldtone, dome shaped top. 2 5/8" x 1 3/4". Very nice piece from a rarely found company. Item: SP7-496 Price: $45.00 US |
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Description: Swarovski Necklace and Earring Set - From my personal collection, mint condition. Signed with the SAL on all pieces. Highest quality components, classic design. Medium sapphire fancy cut stones in goldtone accented with paste set clears. Double strand 9.5mm light cream pearls are strung on silk and hand knotted. Clip earrings and necklace centerpiece measure about 1 inch in diameter; necklace will accommodate a 17.5" neck. Set is approximately 10-15 years old. Item: SS9-107 Price: $75.00 US |
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Description: S in a Star Huge Brooch in Blue-Lavender Stones and Glass Pearls - I have had this wonderful piece before in a different color combination. The glass oval stones here are a lavender-blue that I have not seen in vintage pieces before (the other piece also used stones in a color that I have not ever seen, either.) I don't believe these to be faux alexandrite because while different lighting makes them look different, it is not the dramatic change one associates with the faux alexandrite. The original pearls in this piece were "holed" pearls, which I have replaced with "no-hole" pearls because the holed ones were pretty obvious and may, themselves, have not been original. A few clears were replaced before I got this piece, but most appear to be original. I have stabilized the clasp with a little cold solder. Price reflects these repairs. A whopping 4" x 2 1/2". Item: SP11-360 Price: $65.00 US |
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Description: Huge S in a Star Pair of Gilt Clear Rhinestone Dress Clips - S in a star was the mark of the Fred Grey Company; in addition, these also say "made in USA". Gilt clips are much less common than silvertone, and even less common are ones this size in a pair - each measure 2" x 1 5/8". One stone has dulled considerably. The clip backs are the same as we have found on all the S in a star pieces we have had with one interesting detail. The clips are riveted on and have a place for three rivets in the finding, but only one in the casting. We have added a little cold solder to keep these from being wobbly. Item: SD11-336 Price: $39.50 US |
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