Unsigned Brooches and Pins
Here you will find brooches and pins with no makers mark; in many cases these were parts of marked sets that have gotten separated from their signed "mates". Even without a signature they are beautiful, fashionable statements, to be worn alone or in groups. Be creative, there are lots of other places to wear a brooch than simply on a lapel or shoulder. This section will include florals, leaves, figurals, bows, birds, butterflies, baskets, 1930's potmetals and Czech look pieces
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Description: White Japanned Butterfly Brooch with Multi Pastel Stones - White enameled background provides a unique background for the light sapphire, rose pink and lime green rhinestones used in this piece. 2 1/8" x 1 5/8", with domed sections to give dimensionality to the piece. Looks like some of the Weiss/Pakula/Mandle pieces I have seen but not in this color combination. Item: UP2-800 Price: $28.50 US |
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Description: Beautiful Green and Clear Brooch - I believe I have seen this attributed to Mazer or Eisenberg, but I have never seen this design signed. Regardless, it is beautiful, with large and medium sized prong set emerald green oval rhinestones and lots of clear paste set round rhinestones. Potmetal setting, 3 1/8" x 2 1/8", nice weight. Excellent condition with a few of the clears being replacements. Item: UP11-794 Price: $79.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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Description: Smoky/Madeira Topaz Rhinestone Brooch - This piece is done with a large octagonal cut unfoiled smoky topaz glass stone surrounded by a "swoosh" of Madiera topaz rhinestones and small goldtone etched balls. For whatever reason the reddish brown Madiera topaz stones did not photograph well, you will not be disappointed with the vibrant color in person. All stones are prong set and original. 3" x 1 1/4". Outside of some mild surface scratches on the "table" of the octagonal stone this is in excellent condition. Item: UP10-791 Price: $29.50 US |
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Description: Mandolin Brooch with Black/Aqua Enamel and Rhinestones - Robert Mandle was noted for producing mandolin pin as they were a "play" on his name, however Gene Verrechio designed them for Coro as well. This piece is unsigned, and uses black enameling for the main body of the instrument as well as the other end, with detailing done in aqua enamel. Clear rhinestones are found around the frame, on the body around the hole, and also at the end. A single aqua bead accents the piece. The black enamel is almost perfect, however the aqua enameling is at the high points and has partially worn off (this could be retouched if desired). Goldtone plating and chains are in excellent shape, rhinestones show mild aging. 3 1/8" x 1 1/16" x 1/2" deep. Fun for the guitar enthusiast and bargain priced. Item: UP10-792 Price: $19.50 US |
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Description: Enamel & Rhinestone Calf Brooch with Bell - When I first saw this I thought of the Trifari figurals that are done similarly, but this has no signature and I do not believe it is Trifari. Dark blue enamel body, white enamel hooves and lots of clear rhinestones adorn this piece, all topped off with a tiny brass? bell. Very good condition except for some enamel loss on the front foreleg that can be seen in the picture. 1 1/2" x 1 1/2". A sweet piece for anyone with an agricultural interest or just someone who likes figurals. Item: UP3-776 Price: $18.50 US |
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Description: Grey Faux Moonstone Pinwheel Brooch - I have always liked the faux moonstone pieces, particularly when they are in unusual colors. I rarely find grey ones, and since grey has been a very popular fashion color recently, you will probably find this will go with a number of things in your wardrobe. The clear rhinestones on the "spokes" of the pinwheel have aged and could be replaced if you want a "newer" look, but since all the original ones are there (and look better in person than in the photograph), I will leave that up to you to decide. 2" in diameter, no other condition issues here, and a great price. Item: UP6-778 Price: $15.00 US |
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Description: Large Purple and Clear Rhinestone Potmetal Floral Brooch - While this is probably not Trifari, it certainly is a design reminiscent of Trifari and is probably a vintage copy (the most sincere form of flattery??) Almost 3 1/2" x 2", with curving floral petals that give it a 3 dimensional effect. Excellent condition, all stones look to be original and sparkling. Item: UP4-703 Price: $69.50 US |
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Description: Floral Brooch with Blue Faux Moonstone Cabochons, Enamel and Rhinestones - A lovely piece, very Trifari looking, but unsigned. Baby blue glass cabochons act as flowers, while green enameled leaves and brown and green enameled stems are encircled with pave set ribbon, with additional clear rhinestone accent pieces on and around the flowers. White enameled sections are also at the base of the two larger blue moonstones. 3" x 2". Condition is very good but has enamel loss on edge of left leaf (spot on right leaf is camera reflection and NOT enamel loss) and on the center stem near the bottom. One smaller blue moonstone has a scratch and one large and one small moonstone have color wear spots. As you can see from the picture the moonstone flaws are indiscernible but have to be noted for accuracy. Absolutely charming, and quite a complex piece. Item: UP9-687 Price: $59.50 US |
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Description: 3-D Enamel and Rhinestone Floral in Aqua and Clear - This is a really lovely piece with a three layer floral head that has an aqual enamel top centered with a clear stone. The pave set leaves end with prong set aqua teardrops, and the rest of the piece is also rhinestone set. Shiny rhodium plate, 3 3/4" x 1 1/2". Excellent original condition with some yellowing of the pave on the bottom right hand stem. Item: UP10-700 Price: $69.50 US |
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Description: Pink Faux Moonstone, Enamel and Rhinestone Floral Pin - Another charming floral, this time done in pink glass moonstones, with lots of clear pave and black enamel accents. 2 7/8" x 1 1/2". Very good condition with a couple of tiny dings in one moonstone,one replaced rhinestone and a little enamel loss. Item: UP9-688 Price: $47.50 US |
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Description: Light Blue Floral Glass Rhinestone Brooch - Similar to the fruit salad pieces, this is either early Trifari or a vintage wannabe. Potmetal with clear rhinestone pave, two floral glass stones and two leaf stones. 1 1/2" x 1" and very sweet. One tiny clear stone is a replacement, otherwise excellent original condition. Item: UP11-689 Price: $22.50 US |
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Description: Floral Brooch Multi Peach Enamel & Stone - This charming piece is a hard to find color, using a pinky-peach enamel overlaid with a tangerine colored enamel. Leaves are enameled medium and dark green. Center is set with clear round rhinestones, and top has 5 pointed top light siam marquises. The three unfoiled and prong set oval stones are a color that I will say is close to roseline, but deeper - I don't think I've ever seen this color stone before. The enameling here looks typical for Coro but the piece is unsigned. Goldtone, plating wear on back of stem that shows enamel loss, you may wish to have the stem re-enameled but the rest of the enamel, while worn at edges and a few high points, is in pretty good shape for a 70 year old piece. A nice size at 3 1/4" x 1 3/4". Item: UP2-661 Price: $32.50 US |
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Description: Unsigned Coro Pink Faux Moonstone/Rhinestone Pin - This is almost certainly an unsigned Coro. Large but "airy" looking because of the open spaces in the design, it measures an impressive 3 1/2" x 3". Some of the clears have a tinge of yellow to them but certainly to be expected of a legitimate 70+ year old piece. Potmetal setting. A lovely design. Item: UP8-650 Price: $59.50 US |
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Description: 1940's Basket of Flowers Brooch - Black enamel basket with goldtone and rhinestones supports a pink rhinestone flower with green enamel leaves and two blue enamel tulips. Blue enamel is more of a light blue than the more aqua tones that show on my monitor. Some enamel loss on the high points of the blue flowers, but otherwise very nice condition. 2 1/4" x 2 1/4" and utterly charming. Item: UP9-651 Price: $47.50 US |
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Description: Huge Multi Topaz Rhinestone Floral Brooch - Much more sparkly in person than my picture would indicate, this 4 1/2" brooch is lovely and attention-getting. It has many of the attributes of a D&E but has the wrong type of clasp for that company. The floral head is done in three layers - notice the use of "beams" to attach layer one to two, and layer two to three. All stones are prong set. Center smoky topaz round is surrounded by a row of topaz rhinestone chain. Second layer is done with smoky topaz marquises alternating with topaz rounds, and third layer is more smoky topaz marquises set at an angle. The stem is accented with smoky topaz rounds and "skinny" navettes as well as topaz rounds. Very nice condition. Item: UP10-652 Price: $89.50 US |
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Description: Unsigned Coro Faux Moonstone, Enamel and Rhinestone Brooch - A well-loved design for Coro, I have seen these pieces signed and unsigned, and this is unsigned. Large dark blue glass moonstones are accented with lots of blue enameling and several clear rhinestones. All in excellent condition. 2 3/4" x 1 1/2". Item: UP9-634 Price: $39.50 US |
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Description: Sabrina Stone Baroque Glass Pearl Brooch - This is a really pretty combination of rose pink rhinestones and round "Sabrina" glass cabochons around a center baroque style glass pearl. Goldtone setting, all but the pearl are prong set. Excellent condition - any green colors on the plating in the back view are a reflection and NOT verdigris or any damage. 2" in diameter and about 1/2" deep at largest point. Top photo is with flash, bottom is without. Color in person is somewhere in between. Item: UPRLS6-655 Price: $37.50 US |
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Description: Butterfly Brooch in Chalk White, Cherry Red and Lapis Blue Rhinestones - If you like patriotic colors or are a butterfly collector looking for a piece to wear for the 4th of July, this may be the piece for you! Opaque stones give this a more casual look and this would be great with denim, but also fine on a suit jacket for work or attached to a hat for a jaunty look. Light goldtone setting, very good condition, with only a little yellowed glue on the edges of white stones to keep this from being considered excellent condition, and this is not seen unless you are quite close and looking for it. At 2 1/2" x 2 1/4" this is a nice sized piece, not too large and not too small. Item: UPRLS9-621 Price: $24.50 US |
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Description: Pastel Rhinestone and Enamel Trembler Brooch - Floral themed brooch has a dragonfly "trembler" in the center. Beautiful shades of pink, lavender, yellow and aqua flowers, centered with corresponding pastel rhinestones, have bright green leaves. Goldtone setting, very 3-D and the trembler mechanism works well. 2 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/2" deep. A few fleabites to the pink enamel, otherwise great shape. Beautiful AND fun! What could be better! Item: UP9-574 Price: $49.50 US |
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Description: Large Fuchsia Faux Moonstone Cab Floral Brooch - At 3 3/4", this is definitely a larger piece. Fuchsia cabs top brown enameled stems that are tied with a pave ribbon. Green enameled leaves are edged with more rhinestone pave. Upper and lower halves curve toward the ribbon tie. Two of the small rhinestones are replacements; minimal enamel chipping. Rhodium? plate. Made to look like Trifari and Coro pieces of this time period, and this may, indeed, be one of these two companies' production. Item: UP8-534 Price: $79.50 US |
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Description: Purple and Clear Rhinestone Stylized Floral Brooch - Sparkling amethyst colored oval rhinestones are set in a 5-4-3-2-1 pyramidal design above a clear pave set foliage and stem design. Silverplated setting, all stones appear original and everything is in excellent condition. 2 1/2" x 1 1/4". Item: UP5-528 Price: $69.50 US |
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Description: Multi Pastel Floral and Rhinestone Brooch - If you find these pieces charming, as I do, you will also find this one unusual, with the cluster bouquet in the center that I have not ever seen on any of these pieces. Whether the floral pieces are glass or plastic are unknown, but all of the single flowers (26 of them) have a clear rhinestone at the center, with additional small clears on the potmetal "latticework". About 2 1/4" in diameter, very nice shape, a couple of the small clears have darkened around the edges but that is to be expected of a genuine 70+ year old piece. Many collectors believe these are early Trifari (TKF) but could also be L/N, S in a Star, or other companies of that time period. Item: NP1-168 Price: $49.50 US |
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Description: Wonderful Potmetal Floral in Lavender/Clear - A highly unusual color combination for this type of piece; stones are in excellent shape. I would almost think it had been restoned but I can find no tangible proof. Almost 3 1/2" x 1 3/4". Marquises are prong set, the clears are all paste set. Striking looking on many colors, especially purples and black. If you are a floral brooch collector you will love this piece. Item: UP4-485 Price: $79.50 US  |
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Description: Potmetal Floral with Aqua and Clear Rhinestones - Exactly the same design as the brooch above but in aqua instead of lavender. (I always enjoy finding same design-different color pieces.) This piece is in very good condition except that much of the foiling has come off of the aqua marquises. This does not in any way detract from the piece but I have priced it accordingly. About 3 1/2" x 1 3/4". It would even be fun to purchase both and wear as a set! Item: UP4-573 Price: $59.50 US |
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Description: Green Enamel and Rhinestone Floral Brooch - This could be considered a trembler brooch, I believe, as the blue baguette "stamens" are on a spring, however the spring is tight enough that there isn't much trembling going on. Clear rhinestones outline the three dimensional flower bud that is beautifully enameled in 1930's-1940's style. Over 3 1/2" x 1 3/4". Excellent with the greens that are currently popular in fashion, and probably unsigned Coro. Item: UP1-002 Price: $59.00 US |
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Description: Wisteria Brooch with Topaz Colored Rhinestones - Actually this fully three dimensional brooch uses unusual mottled marquises cabochons in shades of cream and beige with rich Madeira topaz rhinestones prong set throughout. Almost 5" long and 1 3/4" across. Surely a designer piece but no place for a signature. $125.00 Item: UP1-003 Price: $125.00 US |
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Description: Trembler Brooch with Three Heads - Tremblers are a favorite of mine and are not easy to find, particularly when the tremblers work well and there are more than one. This lovely floral uses emerald green and clear rhinestones and a medium green enamel. All the stones are very bright and clear but the enamel has signs of wear. Silvertone setting is quite shiny, edges of floral heads have been antiqued, which makes them "pop". 2 1/2" x 2". Item: UP1-477 Price: $99.50 US  |
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Description: Potmetal Floral with Purple and Clear Rhinestones - What a lovely design! Deep purple ovals border each side of the stem, and a bow ties it all together at the bottom. 3 1/8" x 1 1/2". Excellent condition - one clear stones appears to be a replacement but the rest appear to be original. Item: UP5-484 Price: $74.50 US |
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Description: Clear Rhinestone Floral Brooch with Black Enameled Stems - I photographed this on black thinking the clear stones would show up better. Well, maybe not, but perhaps you can see the design. Two larger floral "heads" are made up of 7 clear dentelle cut rhinestones with tiny clears in between. Three smaller flowers are made up of small marquiese, while the 13 leaves are all pave set. The are all black enameled and the enameling is in excellent condition. Silvertone, about 2 1/2" in diameter. Item: UP5-198 Price: $45.00 US |
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Description: Three Dimensional Potmetal and Rhinestone Floral Brooch - Ingeniously made piece with top portion having a front and back that have been riveted together and small pistils? with red rhinestone tops coming up between them. Most of the piece has been pave set with small clears and the design is very lovely, with black enameling along petal "veins". 3" x 1 1/2"; rivets are secure but top part is not very tight any more; you may wish to tighten, but I will leave that to the next owner. Item: UP5-227 Price: $79.50 US |
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Description: Blue Moonstone and Red and Clear Rhinestone Floral - Top quality floral pin, done in goldtone and silvertone as in fine jewelry. Red rhinestones are ruby colored unfoiled ovals rather than siam (fire engine) red. 3" x 1 1/2". Plating is worn along edges and there is a small dark area possibly from a resoldered clasp end? otherwise in excellent condition. As a longtime Trifari enthusiast I feel this is probably Trifari, but as with most unsigned this is just conjecture and this has a unsigned price! Item: UP5-257 Price: $55.00 US |
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Description: Floral Brooch with Deep Blue Stones - This piece also uses lots of clear rhinestones and black enameling; blue stones are oval with two unfoiled and one foiled. It is very similar to a Trifari Philippe design for a pin (fur) clip from August of 1940, and this appears to have had the pin back replaced professionally and might have had a pin clip originally, which would have probably been where the Trifari mark was. I have also seen marked Trifari pieces that are also similar to both this and the August 1940 patent, but are not identical to either one. So even while the dimensions are exactly the same as the patent (2 5/8" x 2") this will remain a mystery. Item: UP9-382 Price: $69.50 US |
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Description: Unsigned Staret? Brooch in Deep Blue and Clear Rhinestones - I have seen this feather brooch before, both signed and unsigned, but the signed ones have always been Staret. This features almost cobalt colored fire polished marquises and lots of clear stone work. Two of the blue stones are replacements but they will be difficult to find except that they aren't fire polished stones. A sizeable 3 3/4" x 1 1/2". Potmetal setting. I have been told this is an Eisenberg design but I have no proof to back that up. Item: UP9-395 Price: $79.50 US |
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Description: Huge Plume Pin in All Clear Rhinestones - Book piece, shown in one of Cherie Simmonds books, this was also done in colored stones with clears and faux moonstones with clears. Here is the classic all clear version. 3 7/8" x 2 1/4" at widesst points. Larger stones are dentelles (fancy cut) rounds, which the remaining stones all clear pave. Approximately 150 stones, all look to be original. As to be expected in a legitimate 70+year old piece, most of the stones have darkened mildly, and a couple are quite dark, but I don't find this to be offensive but adds to the charm of the piece. Item: UP9-535 Price: $95.00 US |
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Description: Fuchsia Faux Moonstone Floral Brooch - Large 4" x 1 3/4" potmetal brooch with burgundy enamel, clear rhinestones and hobnailed metal accents. Small ding in enamel and clear rhinestones appear to be replacements (not by me), but a lovely design in an unusual color combination for the faux moonstone collector. Item: UP10-117 Price: $37.50 US |
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Description: Large Floral Triple Headed Brooch - - I have seen this same design signed Weiss, but this particular piece is unsigned. Done in light sapphire, dark sapphire, and Montana (navy) blue rhinestones and set in goldtone, this is extremely three dimensional and done by soldering metal circles together in back. This measures about 2 1/2" in diameter; the stones are extremely bright and sparkly. The only flaw I see is a solder repair done apparently a long time ago that seems very solid and in no way shows from the front. Beautiful piece. Item: UP8-394 Price: $69.50 US |
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Description: Sugared "Hawaiian" Brooch - While this piece has some condition issues, it is a fun piece for casual wear and has "the look" that is hard to find. A few of the little cream colored sugared "balls" have been damaged (see picture) and the top cluster is missing some of the balls. Clasp is a little wobbly. Nonetheless this baby still has a lot of use left in it. 3 1/2" x 2". Item: UP9-333 Price: $19.50 US |
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Description: Pink and Green Enameled Floral Trembler Pin - This charming piece has quite a few tiny rhinestones as accents and three relatively large clear stones. The enameled is in good but not perfect condition - one pink petal has a chipped spot and the leaves have several small dings. However for its age it still looks very good and has the added benefit of having the floral head on a spring so that it trembles while you move. Possibly Coro but unsigned. Item: UP6-201 Price: $87.50 US |
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Description: Aqua and Clear Rhinestone Potmetal Floral - Beautiful design. Aqua marquise Czech stones make up the floral, with clear rhinestone stem, leaves and ribbons. 3" x 1". Silvertone, potmetal. Plating is worn on back and a couple of tiny clears are replacements. Very good condition. Item: NP4-233 Price: $49.50 US |
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Description: Beautiful Pink Faux Moonstone Floral with Clear Rhinestones and Black Enamel - Round pink cabochons sorm the flower heads with clear rhinestones making up the leaves and stems, edged with black enamel. 2 7/8" x 1 1/4" at the widest point. Silvertone, better quality clasp. Whether this is unsigned Trifari or simply a vintage company with a similar look will always remain unknown. As with almost any legitimate 1930's piece, this has slight yellowing on some of the clears, and one is a replacement with a clear of a similar age so it will be extremely difficult to find. Item: NP4-234 Price: $49.50 US |
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Description: Long Thin Floral with Pink and Blue Faux Moonstones, Clear Pave and Black Enamel - Done in a goldtone setting, this measures 4" x 2" at the widest point. The enamel is very slightly worn, certain commensurate with age. Circa 1940. Item: UP4-255 Price: $35.00 US |
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Description: Jade? and Goldtone Filigree Brooch - I think these jade colored oval stones are glass but there is enough variation in the color to make me not 100% sure; however I have priced the piece as costume so if it's not you get a real bargain! This is a lovely, graceful design and the c-type clasp is not that old so I am wondering if this was made somewhere other than the US. 2 1/4" x 1 1/8". Goldtone is very slightly worn, otherwise excellent condition. Item: UP10-396 Price: $18.00 US |
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Description: Swoboda? Brooch in Fall Colors - Marked simply with a three digit number (568) I believe this is a Swoboda piece and that the stones are genuine, probably agates. Pretty colors of tan, red-brown and green, set in goldtone. 2" x 1 3/4". Item: UP11-368 Price: $29.50 US |
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Description: Aqua and Clear Checkerboard Brooch - Or, tic-tac-toe design if you prefer! 7mm rounds are separated by small cast pieces set with two rhinestones. Very interesting design, 1 3/16" in either direction, silvertone setting, excellent condition. Meant to be worn at the "diamond" shape angle instead of rectangular. Bottom stone looks very dark but that is due to a shadow that the camera operator couldn't seem to eliminate......! Item: UP12-701 Price: $17.50 US |
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Description: Clear Baguette Waterfall Brooch - Or swirling figure 8 if you prefer. Channel set baguettes run both horizontally and vertically and alternate with round; all clear rhinestones, all paste set. Rhodium plate, lovely design. Even more elegant in person. 2 3/4" x 1 3/8". Excellent condition. Item: UP10-445 Price: $47.50 US |
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Description: Crystal Bead Brooch - This uses light sapphire and lime green crystal beads, as well as a mottled bead in shades of blue and gold, all held in place with clear rhinestone headpins, handwired into a goldtone setting. About 1 3/4" in diameter but looks larger because of the dimensionality of the beading. Lovely color combination sure to look great with almost any pastel clothing. I have seen signed Hobe pieces almost identical to this. Item: UP7-364 Price: $37.50 US |
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Description: Cupcake Rivoli Brooch in Autumn Tones - Marguerita beads in golden topaz, Colorado topaz and olivine shades that seem to change depending on type of lighting, Each 3/4" bead is held in place by a clear rhinestone headpin, and are separated around the edges by clear aurora borealis bicone beads. Base is round but design is pentagonal. About 1 3/4" in diameter. A nice size for combining with other brooches in a grouping. Item: UP1-161 Price: $34.50 US |
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Description: Sapphire Blue and Clear Rhinestone Cleavage Pin - This long, thin brooch is perfect for going in the center of your favorite special occasion dress at the point of a v neckline. A row of channel set square blue stones is flanked by double rows of clear rhinestones. 2 3/4" x 5/8", slightly curved, potmetal setting. Extremely sparkly and in excellent condition. Item: UP8-532 Price: $47.50 US |
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Description: Haskellesque Faux Duette Brooch - This intriguing piece is made to look like Haskell but is not; it also looks almost like a duette, but is a brooch. Double filigree back, cast metal pieces are pave set into graduated volute-motif sections that end in channel set baguettes. Glass pearls in center and at either end are held in place with rhinestone headpins. The rest of the brooch is bordered with bullet shaped transparent beads in black diamond that give a kind of ruffly look. Quality components - Robert? Jonne? Eugene? About 2 1/4" x 1". Very good condition with wear to the center pearls and a tiny bit of verdigris on the underside of the rhinestone headpins that I am reluctant to address due to the proximity of the pearls. Item: UP11-564 Price: $79.50 US |
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Description: Red Clear Blue Kite Stone Brooch - Center red cabochon is surrounded by a single row of small clear rhinestones, and then a row of clear kite-shaped rhinestones are curved up to meet the top row of deep blue emerald cut rhinestones. Final outside row is small clear rhinestones. Heavy rhodium plate, original stones, designer quality, excellent condition. Item: UP3-035 Price: $97.50 US |
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Description: Tortoise and Cream Colored Plastic Deco Brooch - This is an intriguing piece - the plastic does not test for bakelite but is the right heft. The cream colored part is opaque, the tortoise colored is more translucent. Made in three sections, which are all handwired to heavy double filigree; filigree itself is also handwired together, quality pinback. This has been confirmed as NOT Haskell but nonetheless someone went to great pains to handwire a piece that normally would have been glued. About 2 1/4" x 3/4", excellent condition, and a pretty example of 1940's "sporty" jewelry. Very nice on a jacket or sweater. Item: UP12-565 Price: $45.00 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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Description: Wonderful Baby Blue Faux Moonstone Bow Pin - Probably a little lighter blue in person than what my monitor indicates, this uses graduated sizes of faux moonstone cabochons to fill the design, and then lots of tiny clears to border and highlight. Silvertone setting. I have replaced one tiny clear, the rest appear to be original, some have yellowed or greyed but it does not detract from the design. At 3 1/8" x 2 5/8", this is an attention getter. Item: UP3-561 Price: $79.50 US |
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Description: Pave Set Bow Brooch - Heavy, quality piece with 3-D design and some cutwork. 2 3/8" x 1 5/8"; all paste set clear round rhinestones. This piece would be equally at home on a garment or affixed to a hat, purse, belt, etc. Instant glam for pennies. Item: UP2-446 Price: $34.50 US |
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Description: Wonderful Unfoiled Topaz Glass Bow Brooch - This certainly is the stone quality and pronging that one finds in Eisenberg, and the design is certainly very similar to signed Eisenberg bows, but no signature. All stones are pronged except the tiny rounds; all the large stones are unfoiled except the squares. Rounds are dentelle (fancy) cut, as are the smaller ovals. Excellent condition, 3" x 2 1/4". Potmetal setting. .Item: UP2-505 Price: $79.50 US |
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Description: Blue Moonglow (Faux Moonstone) Clear Rhinestone and Enamel Bow - This is almost undoubtedly Coro but I cannot find a signature.Nice medium blue with blue-grey enamel; everything appears original and in very good condition with some slightly enamel loss on right bottom edge. Stones have yellowed slightly concurrent with age. All in all really excellent shape for a 70 year old piece. 2 3/4" x 2 1/2". Item: UP2-447 Price: $32.50 US |
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Description: Unsigned Eisenberg Bow Brooch - This has been attributed to Eisenberg; it is definitely old, though this design has be reproed (please see 2nd pic with colored repro). Large stones are prong set and appear to be unfoiled, though this may simply be that the foiling has worn off over the years. Some of the smaller round clears in the border and center of the bow were missing and have been replaced. Original is larger than the repro; 2 3/4" x 2". Metal may have been darkened but may be dark just from aging of metal, but a "japanned" effect results whether intentional or not. Repro is for sale in the special occasion section of the contemporary jewelry portion of the site. Item: UP6-404 Price: $69.50 US (original only)  |
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Description: Unsigned Purple and Clear Rhinestone Bow Brooch - It is my feeling that this is probably Eisenberg. Absolutely wonderful piece; all purple stones are openbacked and pronged and only the two largest at each end of the bow ties are foiled. The clears appear to have several replacements. 3 1/2" x 2" and very 3-D (there are two loops on either side, which is somewhat difficult to see in the photo.) There is only ONE reason that this didn't jump into my personal collection, and the reason is is that I already have this one and don't need two. Buy it fast before I change my mind on that, too! Item: UP5-413 Price: $150.00 US |
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Description: Pink Faux Moonstone, Black Enamel and Clear Pave Bow Brooch - Very pretty bow in excellent condition. Black enamel forms "shadows" on inside of bow loops, pave rhinestone form the outer parts of loops. 2 1/8" x 2". Item: NP3-232 Price: $39.50 US |
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Description: Tiny Basket Pin with Blue Square Stones - If you know a basket collector, this would be a fun addition to their collection. Potmetal, clear rhinestone pave accented with a blue square glass stone band, and multi jewel tone floral upper. Basket handle is 3-D and may even be usable as a pendant. 1 1/8" x 1". One stone on the handle has darkened, you may wish to replace. Item: UP12-589 Price: $9.50 US |
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Description: Unsigned Coro Basket Pin with Blue Faux Moonstone Cabochons - Almost certainly Coro but no signature. Basket features moonstone cabs, clear rhinestones and dark blue enameling. Other than some peeling of the enamel on the top loop everything is in excellent shape. Potmetal setting, paste set rhinestones. 2 5/8" x 2 1/8". Item: UP5-390 Price: $32.50 US |
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Description: Unsigned Coro Basket Pin with Fuchsia Faux Moonstone Cabochons - Identical to UP5-390 except in a different color, almost certainly Coro but no signature. Basket features moonstone cabs, clear rhinestones and burgundy enameling. Excellent condition with a little tiny ? stuck on one enamel ribbon. Potmetal setting, paste set rhinestones. 2 5/8" x 2 1/8". Item: UP5-702 Price: $39.50 US |
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Description: Potmetal and Clear RS Flower Basket Brooch - Sizeable for this type of genre at 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". 2-3 stones appear to be replacements, otherwise all original and in excellent condition. Flower baskets were a favorite them in the 1930s-40s with the motif appearing in all types of household items as well as jewelry. A sweet reminder of simpler days. Item: UP12-401 Price: $49.50 US |
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Description: Unsigned Basket Pin with Pale Pink Faux Moonstone Cabochons - Lovely basket brooch with blush pink glass moonstone cabochons and a myriad of clear rhinestone pave from the box to the basket handle to the basket and sprinkled in between the moonstone "flowers". All stones appear original but there is greying commensurate with a legitimate 1930's piece. Potmetal setting, 2 1/4" x 2", beautiful design. Item: UP5-729 Price: $49.50 US |
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Description: Fuschia Moonstone and Clear Rhinestone Basket Brooch - This little cutie is a nice addition for the basket pin collector. About 1 1/8" in both directions. Potmetal setting; one rhinestone appears to be a replacement. Item: UP2-175 Price: $16.50 US |
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Description: Red Gumdrop Cabochon & Clear Rhinestone Basket Brooch - Beautiful lattice design is accented with 10 gumdrop cabs in ruby red glass, the rest of the piece is done with clear rhinestones. Potmetal, excellent condition, 1 7/8" x 2". Item: UP9-706 Price: $49.50 US |
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Description: Small Basket Brooch in Aqua and Clear Rhinestones - Very pretty little piece for those who love a smaller brooch, this is 1 1/4" x 1 1/2", silvertone with all clear rhinestones and three larger aqua rhinestone "flowers". Excellent condition. Item: UP9-704 Price: $27.50 US |
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Description: Aqua/Pink/Clear Rhinestone Floral Urn Brooch - Whether you think of an urn or a vase of flowers, this piece is utterly charming and so 1930's looking. Pink and aqua marquises make up the foliage and the clear rhinestone are pave set on the urn, with small baguettes at the top and bottom. 1 1/2" x 1 3/4", all appears original and excellent condition. One of my favorites. Item: UP12-705 Price: $59.50 US |
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Description: Majorette Brooch - Dujay designed a majorette pin clip that is found in the Brunialti's American Costume Jewelry books, with glass pearl head, different enamel colors and a slightly more elaborate uniform . This appears to be a period copy, definitely old and NOT a contemporary repro, but this is not a pin clip, but a brooch. All stones are present except for one small rhinestone on top of the baton. Measures 2 1/2" by almost 1" at widest points. Enameling is 99% intact with small ding on "skirt" and hat; if there was initially enamel on the left sleeve it is now gone, but doesn't appear to have been. This would make a wonderful gift for someone who has been a majorette or has special connections to marching bands. Item: UP2-179 Price: $75.00 US |
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Description: Dutchman Pin - Identical to the male figure in the Coro Dutch couple duette featured in the Brunialti's first costume jewelry book, this little guy has a red glass cabochon head and small blue cabochons for hands and the tassel on his cap. Clear rhinestones line his jacket and his cap. About 1 3/4" x 1". Item: UP11-132 Price: $35.00 US |
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Description: Bowling Pin Brooch Okay, I could have said bowling pin pin, but then you’d think I was repeating myself!! Shiny goldtone brooch in the shape of a bowling pin, outlined with rhinestones, and the bowling ball is "on the side". Bowling ball looks black in the picture and it is only by looking closely from different angles that you notice that it is a very dark blue. Almost looks like they used half of a marble. Fun piece Item: UP4-038 Price: $27.50 US |
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Description: Small Heart Brooch with Rhinestones and Enamel - Tiny 3/4" x 3/4" brooch with paste set rhinestones in clear going around the perimeter, and the central flowers are enameled in pastel shades, with small goldtone interior petals. Paste set colored rhinestones and enameled flowers are on individual goldtone stems. Hearts and flowers for you! Pretty in a grouping or just plain sweet all by itself. Item: UP4-302 Price: $14.50 US |
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Description: Small Heart Brooch with Rhinestones and Enamel - Almost identical to UP4-302, this uses aqua, pink and purple rhinestones along with the clear rhinestone border, and yellow, cream, and aqua enameling. Possibly children's jewelry. Stems are slightly longer on this piece. Buy both (sold separately) and have a really adorable set of twin pins. Item: UP4-739 Price: $12.50 US |
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Description: Set of Two Mama & Baby Duck - Okay, I THINK these are ducks because of the webbed feet, but my husband says pelican, so, you decide! Pink faux moonstone bodies with clear rhinestone set wings and aqua enameled heads with clear rhinestone eyes. Goldtone, mama is 1 1/8" x 1" and baby is 3/4" x 5/8". I am guessing that these are children's jewelry from circa 1950. Very little children's jewelry survives for obvious reasons and is a charming genre; even more rare, these are in excellent condition. Item: UP2-736 Price: $42.50/pr. US |
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Description: Mama & Baby Duck Pin with Faux Moonstone - One of the sweetest figural pins I have had; this uses clear rhinestone pave for the ducks' bodies and beaks, while the heads are done in rose-pink and light blue glass moonstones. The mama's head is even more unusual in that it is a high domed cabochon with almost a "star sapphire" effect. Rose gold colored plating, wonderful condition, about 2 1/4" x 1". This would make a lovely gift for an elementary school teacher or anyone who collects animal figurals. Item: UP6-575 Price: $65.00 US |
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Description: Left-Facing Potmetal Bird Brooch - Another popular bird from the past, this one has all clear rhinestones except for a red rhinestone eye (what looks like a thorn sticking out of the head is actually a rhinestone that has picked up a weird reflection.) All stones are there, a few are replacements and the clasp has been professionally repaired. 3 3/4" x 2 1/4". Somewhat three dimensional; nice design. Item: UP7-082 Price: $37.50 US |
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Description: Small Bird Pin with Enameled Beak - The potmetal birds that look back over their shoulder are not nearly as common as their more flat counterparts. This 3-D cutie is pave set with clear rhinestones (one small one is missing at the end of the left wing, which we will replace if you so desire.)Enameling is in very good condition with just a slight chipping at the end. A great present for the bird pin collector. Item: UP9-279 Price: $24.00 US |
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Description: Fish Pin with Turquoise Colored Cabochons and Clear Pave - This brooch has top designer written all over it but no signature. Domed body is 3 1/4" x 1 1/4", with interesting cut out design. Turquoise glass cab "spots" and clear rhinestone set fins, tail and head, topped off with a red rhinestone eye. One clear rhinestone is a replacement, otherwise excellent original condition. No fish story here, this is a great piece. Item: UP2-764 Price: $49.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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Description: Fruit Salad Fish Pin - Our gold-plated "fishie" has clear rhinestones and pink fruit salad pieces. 1 3/4" x 1 1/2". Cute by himself or as part of a grouping. If you're angling for a fun figural, hook this baby! This has been identified as unsigned Trifari by some but I have not had that confirmed. Item: UP11-264 Price: $39.50 US |
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Description: Enameled Shell Brooch - What kind of shell this is is unknown to me but the enamel work reminds me of pieces of Deja that I have had. Dark cream glass pearl in center is in excellent condition. Clear pave work accents the entire piece. Dark coppery colored metal is very heavy. About 1 1/2" in diameter. Except for some very minor enamel loss around the very edge this is in excellent condition. Item: UP11-444 Price: $29.50 US |
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Description: Fun AB Rhinestone 16th Note Pins - Actually these are probably best described as "twin pins" because they are identical. All prong set rhinestones in clear aurora borealis, set in goldtone, excellent condition, 1 1/4" x 1". Great for the musician in your life! Price is for the pair. Please note these are PINS, not earrings. Item: UP11-627 Price: $18.50/pr. US |
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Description: HUGE Gilt Leaf Brooch - I like big, so when I say huge, well, it's big!! 5 1/4" x 2" with channel set square clear rhinestones running down the center. A fun piece guaranteed to get people's attention. Item: UP6-361 Price: $22.50 US |
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Description: Unsigned Haskell Brooch with Green Beads - This looks to be a slightly less ornate version of a brooch shown in one of the Larry Austin watercolors for Haskell. Small green/white swirled beads are hand-wired in a semi-ball shape in the center, flanked by two deep gold colored baroque glass pearls and centered in brass leaf findings. All wired into a pierced metal screen backing covered by a flat metal piece (see photo). This has all the earmarks of Haskell right down to the ubiquitious minor verdigris on the brass floral pieces. 2 3/4" x 1 1/2". Item: UP7-365 Price: $69.50 US |
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Description: Czech Style Multi Jeweltone Rhinestone Brooch - Typical piece is a nice size for wearing either on its own or as part of a grouping. 2 1/8" x 1 3/8" and slightly domed. I replaced a few missing stones but for the most part all is original here. Item: UP10-220 Price: $49.50 US |
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Description: Czech Style Brooch with unfoiled Golden Topaz Glass Dentelles - vibrant golden stones are interspersed with metal leaves; these leaves are worn to the point that they look silver but originally were probably brass colored. 2" x 1 3/4". Item: UP10-219 Price: $55.00 US |
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Description: Czechoslovakia Wood and Seed Bead Pin - All the wood beads in this piece are hand sewn into a filigree base and covered by a solid back, marked Czecho Slovakia. Beads are in a muted mustard, olive green and red orange, with various colored seed beads attaching. About 1 1/2" in diameter. Fun piece for casual clothing. Item: NP2-082 Price: $45.00 US |
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Description: Czech Type Red-Orange Glass Bead Crescent Brooch - Of the type that is often attributed to Miriam Haskell, this 2 1/2" x 1 1/4" piece appears to be excellent original condition, with professional stringing still intact. Brass base is decorated with 7mm opaque glass beads in a very deep orange that is almost red. These beads are held in place by what appears to be silver lined seed beads; lining has darkened with time, giving the beads a grey appearance. Slight wear marks on back. Item: NP2-162 Price: $24.50 US |
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Description: Czech Type Brooch with Multi-Pastel Rhinestones - Very similar to dress clips ND3-060. This brooch measures 2 1/4" x 1 3/4". Item: NP3-073 Price: $29.50 US |
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Description: Czech type Brooch with All Clear Unfoiled Stones - Large 3" x 2" piece using 22 large unfoiled dentelle cut stones and 12 smaller unfoiled chaton cut glass stones, all prong set. Larger stones are open back, smaller stones are riveted into position on a brass filigree setting. A really nice piece in great condition that sparkles like mad - you will get rave reviews from this piece. Item: NP3-135 Price: $72.50 US |
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Description: Filigree Floral Brooch with Multi Color Stones - This two layered brooch uses unfoiled glass oval stones in multi jewel tones, prong set in goldtone filigree metal. A little of the filigree appears silver, either from wear or perhaps not being gilded initially. Floral motif; about 2" in diameter. Item: NP4-0004 Price: $35.00 US |
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Description: Huge1930's Brooch with Large Green Oval Cabochons - These stones are definitely a dark emerald green in person and in excellent condition. Lots of clear rhinestones go around the edges in rows and were all there except for one that I have replaced. Silvertone potmetal, 3 3/4" x 2" and has quite substantial heft. Great on a blazer, jacket or coat, or even to dress up an evening bag. Item: NP4-102 Price: $32.50 US |
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Description: Large Dark Blue Czech Type Unfoiled Glass Brooch - Lovely heavily pronged unfoiled oval glass stones are set in silvertone and accented with small montana (navy) blue rhinestones. Quality pinback, well-made piece. Unusually large for this type of piece - 3 1/8" by not quite 1 1/2". Not old enough to be a sash pin. Beautiful piece in excellent condition. Item: NP5-110 Price: $69.50 US |
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Description: Sash Pin with Purple Stone - A piece approaching 100 years old, this has the usual c clasp with very heavy pinstem that extends slightly past the body of the brooch. Made in two layers, with the top layer centered with a bezel set unfoiled oval purple glass stone. Brass, 2 1/2" x 1 7/8". Very good condition with stone table showing scratching when tipped different directions in the light, center back faceting shows some flea bites from wear. Pinstem is a little wavy but not bad. If I look this good at 100 I'll be quite happy! Item: NP4-235 Price: $29.50 US |
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Description: Red Stylized Floral Brooch - The same design as the green and topaz brooch on pg. 5 of this section. All stones are red, with the marquises and baguettes being very slightly darker than the rest. Larger stones are all prong set, excellent condition, with minimal wear to high points on the foiling of the open backed stones. 3 1/8" x 2 5/8". Slight space between two baguettes on the stem but that seems to be typical of these pieces, and I don't believe it is a case of a replacement. Item: NP4-237 Price: $125.00 US |
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