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: Unsigned Miracle Dagger (Dirk) Brooch - Made in the UK (Scotland?), Miracle brand pieces reflect Scottish and Celtic designs. This brooch in the shape of a dagger has what I am assuming are glass agates with a center cabochon of "carnelian" surrounded by purple and green tooth shaped pieces, top has a mottled aqua ball. 2 1/4" by approximately 1 1/2", pewtery looking metal, quite heavy for its size. I can find no flaws. Item: UP3-526 Price: $24.00 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: 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: Brooch with Pearl Belly and Clear Pave - I am, by no means, an expert on Trifari pearl belly pieces (the ones I have seen in books often have the pearl set with small rhinestones); however, this is the correct type of glass pearl and the design, with pave set curling leaf tips, is certainly a typical Phillipe style motif. Regardless, it is a lovely piece and original as far as I know, and in excellent condition. 2 1/4" x 2" Item: UP3-292 Price: $32.50 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: Unsigned Floral Brooch in Clear Rhinestones and Glass Faux Pearls - This piece is heavy and well made, with great attention to detail in the design. Channel set square rhinestones make up the central leaf, while channel set baguettes make up the stems, and paste set pave make up the rest of the piece. There are even rhinestones on the pointed pieces surrounding the large pearl. The pearls are in excellent shape except for a few small knicks on the large pearl. About 3" x 2". I have recently seen Eisenberg Original pieces on Ebay that used this same type and size of pearl in an identical mannter. I don't make claims of "unsigned" this or that lightly, but as a longtime collector I feel pretty certain that this is Eisenberg. Item: UP5-307 Price: $129.50 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: 1930's Large Pink and Clear Rhinestone Stylized Floral Brooch - 3 1/8" x 2 1/2". This lovely piece came to me with previous "repairs" - badly done replacements. I have redone the baguettes with the correct sizes/types and removed most of the clears that were put in to replace original colored stones.There are still a few clear accent stones that are wrong replacements but I have been unable to remove them for fear of damaging the piece, but it is now very close to original colors. This is an incredible design and may be unmarked Eisenberg, well worth joining any vintage jewelry collection. Item: NP5-155 Price: $110.00 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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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: Unfoiled Topaz Glass Oval Stone Floral Brooch - While probably not originally an expensive piece, this charming floral demonstrates once again that years ago inexpensive didn't mean poorly made. Good quality clasp and riveted floral heads. Goldtone plating is somewhat worn; this appears to be the type of piece where the leaves would have been enameled but for whatever reason weren't. Clear rhinestone accents, 3" x 2". Item: UP12-151 Price: $34.50 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: Tiger Lily Brooch - Enameled brooch with golden topaz colored rhinestones, measures 2 1/4" x 2". Light goldtone setting. Pinback has been professionally repaired. Item: UP10-127 Price: $25.00 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: Clear and Topaz Rhinestone "Snowflake" Pin - Sparkling Brooch in round and square clear rhinestones and topaz colored round rhinestones. A single large center rhinestone is surrounded by a row of topaz stones, which is surrounded by a row of alternating square and round clears, and the outer row is alternating topaz and clear rounds. 2" in diameter, all paste set, excellent condition with one small clear that is yellowing slightly. Pretty and a true bargain at $18.50. Item: UP11-533 Price: $18.50 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: Pin/Pendant with Faux Tortoiseshell - I have had this same design signed Florenza. Center cabochon is surrounded by small clear rhinestones and small white faux pearls. Dangle matches cabochon, with rhinestone rondelle and brass accent pieces. The loop holding the dangle may have been repaired but I can't tell for sure; if it has it is very well done and very secure. 3" x 1 5/8". Item: UP9-316 Price: $34.50 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: Large "Sun" Brooch with Bi-Colored Stone - Huge 26mm dogtooth set glass stone is citrine colored with a stripe of topaz thru the center. Stirated goldtone metal rays swirl away from the center. Quality piece, 2 3/8" in diameter, other than some tiny spotting this is in excellent condition. A wonderful statement piece for your lapel, and right in style with an upswing of yellow colored clothing on the fashion scene. Item: UP7-530 Price: $32.50 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: Triangular Brooch in Light Blue and Glass Pearls - This piece is made like Juliana but I have no matching pieces to substantiate this. Light sapphire glass leaves, blue opalescent and light blue and blue aurora borealis rhinestones are accented with creamy glass faux pearls. Large oval cabochons are just plain weird - they appear to be regular glass stones that have been painted white! Triangular sides measure 2 1/4". Item: UP2-176 Price: $37.50 US |
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Description: Gilt Brooch with Raspberry Colored Glass Stones - Though the heavy pronging on the large oval stones reminds me of early Eisenberg pieces, the other metal work doesn't. Two level construction is riveted in the center. 7 unfoiled raspberry oval glass stones are prong set; the remaining round stones, which appear more red, are not. Lovely floral design with patterned metal work. At 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" it is about the right size for a sash pin, but has a safety clasp instead of a c clasp. A mystery piece, but a lovely one. Item: UP1-340 Price: $79.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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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: Unsigned Domed Round Brooch - This certainly exhibits most of the trademarks of design that Schreiner used - unfoiled open back stones set point up, gunmetal type setting - the only thing missing is the hook and eye construction, which is not appropriate to this design. Stones are jet (in center), golden and light Colorado topaz, and black diamond rhinestones in the rounds, and a deep Madeira topaz for the navettes (which are not inverted.) Open setting would look best on a light colored fabric to show off the deep colors used. Item: UP6-276 Price: $65.00 US  |
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Description: Japanned Brooch with Clear Rhinestones - This actually has a five pointed star design that alternates with a triple stone pattern that goes in between the "spokes" of the star. 2" in diameter. Always great with black or black/white color schemes that are perenially popular. Item: UP12-159 Price: $25.00 US  |
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Description: Marbelized Plastic, Glass Pearl and Colored Rhinestone Brooch - The center cabochon on this piece did not test Bakelite so I am not certain what kind of plastic stone it is; there are also smaller cabs of the same type in the outer circle, which alternate with white glass pearls and pear cabochons that look like simulated amber. Smoky topaz rhinestones surround the center cabochon and smoky topaz and topaz rhinestones run along the outer edge. A really nice and fairly complex piece with lots of stones, certain to draw compliments. 2 1/4" in diameter and in excellent condition. A little more carmel-y colored in person than my picture would indicate. Item: UP9-441 Price: $34.50 US |
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Description: Pinwheel Design Pin Pendant in Aqua and Clear Rhinestone - Rhodium plating in a two layer design. Aqua marquises and rounds intertwine with clear rounds and baguettes; pinwheel spokes terminate in a fleur de lis design. 2" x 1 3/4". Pretty on the aqua clothing that is gaining popularity this spring. Item: UP7-293 Price: $49.50 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: Stylized Bow with Dentelles and Pave - This highly refractive piece came to us with some of the paste-set dentelles "refurbished" with chatons, so we have restored the incorrect ones with correct ones. Other than that just 1-2 small stones were missing which we have replaced with aged stones. Rhodium plating. I expected this to be a dress clip rather than a brooch but I can find no signs of conversion. 2 3/4" x 2 1/4". This is the same design as a known Eisenberg Original Sterling clip except that in the EO some of what large stones are ovals rather than rounds. Item: UP1-339 Price: $59.50 US |
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Description: Potmetal Floral Basket Brooch Enamel and Rhinestone - Made to look like the Trifari baskets and florals of the 1940's, this vintage 1940's imitation is well done and interesting in its own right. Colors are a little darker and more muted in person, more of a burgundy than a fire engine red, blue is a little more navy and yellow is a little more golden. Small rhinestones are all original; enamel has some wear but is still in quite good shape. There are places where it looks like there should be rhinestones but are a "bump" in the metal, almost like a hobnail. I can't decide whether this is on purpose to simulate a rhinestone (when rhinestones were scarce during WWII) or whether they were meant to be "punched out" and rhinestone set and just weren't. About 2" x 1 1/2". Item: UP6-527 Price: $49.50 US Sorry, SOLD! |
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Description: Faux Glass Multi Color Moonstone Floral Basket Pin - Charming 1940's basket brooch with faux moonstone cabs in green, fuchsia and dark blue, with clear rhinestone and aqua, green and white enamel. The enamel is quite chipped but the clear rhinestones are all there. A nice addition for the basket collector. 2 1/8" x 1 3/4". Probably unsigned Coro. Item: UP7-529 Price: $37.50 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: 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: 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: Rice Werner Chinese Waterboy Brooch - Though unsigned, this brooch is found on page 241 of Brunialti's American Costume Jewelry 1935-1950 and is identified as a Rice Werner design. Glass faux jade "pails" are matched by green enameling on the body; goldtone is accented with clear rhinestones. Large piece measures 3" x 3". Item: UP1-011 Price: $125.00 US |
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Description: Unsigned Dujay? Majorette Pin - Found in the Brunialti's American Costume Jewelry books in a variation with glass pearl head, different enamel colors and a slightly more elaborate uniform, this is still definitely old and NOT a repro. 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. Item: UP2-179 Price: $145.00 US |
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Description: Arabian Nights Pin - I don't know if this is properly called a blackamoor or not, but he certainly is a cutie! With black enameled torso and gold tone turban and harem pants, which are both sprinkled with multi colored rhinestones, his waist, armband, slippers and topknot are all pave set with original stones. One slipper has cracked, only noticeable on the closest of scrutiny. Price reflects - Item: UP6-074 Price: $26.50 US |
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Description: Ballerina Pin with Coral Ballotini Skirt - Ballerinas were popular in the 1940's and 1950's; many children took ballet lessons and ballerina pins were produced by companies of all levels from inexpensive to the highest quality (Boucher produced many beautiful ones.) This is unsigned but as you can see from the pictures these were detailed, even in places where the details would not be seen by the casual observer. Most pieces were rhinestone set; this is somewhat unusual with small coral colored plastic balls making up the skirt. The goldtone plating is worn under one ball and one or two balls I think are replacements (though the color difference you see in the photo are caused by the camera and are not visible in person). Otherwise in good shape. 1 1/2" x 1 3/8" x 3/4" deep. Item: UP7-504 Price: $22.50 US |
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Description: Ballerina Pin - Very 3-D ballerina in a light rose gold wash - skirt is a lattice design paste set with green, blue, aqua, lavender and red rhinestones; bodice is pave crystal rhinestones and the head, a single clear rhinestone with three colored rhinestones for the "tiara". 2 1/2" x 2" x almost 1" deep. Item: UP10-119 Price: $45.00 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: Blue Faux Moonstone Fan Pin - High quality piece with no signature. Blue glass moonstone balls are prong set around clear bezeled rhinestones in a floral pattern. Sixteen red prong set stones which appear to be genuine garnets (??)are set by twos under each flower. End of fan has a loop with small clear stones set in the interior that may be used as a bale for a pendant necklace. Great attention to detail and in excellent condition. Item: UP12-145 Price: $185.00 US |
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