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Beautiful unusual French sautoir necklace with large dark violet blue and white translucent glass beads, opaque molded glass beads simulating
carved lapis, small brilliant faceted blue and lavender purple glass beads, and large ornate stamped goldtone metal beads, all wired in dark
goldtone metal. Spring ring clasp. 55 inches long and 5/8 inch wide at the metal beads. Excellent condition. One metal bead has some loss to the
finish; pictured but not noticeable when worn...
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A possible Rousselet, this fabulous necklace of glass based baroque faux pearls is marked FRANCE on the screw barrel clasp. Circa 1950 or 1960. The earrings came from the same estate and the
pearls are a match. The earring clips are marked STERLING and also marked with design patent number 967955. Wearable length is 14 3/4 inches. The center drops 1 1/8 inches. The earrings are 5/8
inch wide and 1/2 inch deep. Excellent condition...
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Stunning and very weighty and substantial bib necklace with huge colorless stones in heavy thick cast goldtone openback metal settings with
ornate decoration and crown form prongs. The small drops are set with dog tooth prongs. With goldtone metal extender chain. The
construction and stones suggest this is a French piece. Circa 1950 or 1960. 16 1/2 inches wearable length and drops 2 1/8 inches in the
center. The largest stone is 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition...
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1960s earrings with French clip backs, and red poured glass cabochons at the top, and strands of red, blue, green, and colorless glass beads wired in goldtone metal, with filigree caps. Marked DEPOSE MADE IN FRANCE. 3 inches long and about 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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1960s French necklace of black glass beads, and black and clear Lucite oblong drops, with goldtone metal findings. From the atelier runway
collection of Madame Gres. Not marked but well documented. Germaine Emilie Krebs (1903-1993), known as Alix Barton and later as
Madame Gres, launched her design house in Paris in 1942. She produced haute couture designs for many fashionable women, including Greta
Garbo and Jacqueline Kennedy...
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Fabulous French necklace by Countess Cissy Zoltowska (Cis), circa 1960. Cissy Zoltowska made couture jewelry for Balenciaga and others in Paris. In the United States her jewelry was also sold
through Lord & Taylor and Bonwit Teller...
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Luscious heavy coral glass beaded hand knotted 62 inch long necklace, circa 1970. From the estate of a New York socialite; I had several necklaces like this and this is the last one. Spring ring brass
clasp. Large 12 mm diameter beads hand knotted with matching coral thread. Color is warmer and pinker than in photos. 62 inches long and the beads are 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. No losses
to beads. There is one open air bubble in one bead; pictured but not noticeable when worn.
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Dramatic large vintage Chanel clip earrings in finely worked goldtone metal in the style of the Roman/Byzantine era primitive gold jewelry which was
one of Chanel's many influences. Circa 1970. Marked CHANEL in block letters. I am also listing the matching necklace. Probably designed by Robert
Goossens. They lie flat and hug the ear and neck. 1 3/4 inches long and 1 7/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Fabulously drapable, flexible and wearable necklace by the Italian brother and sister team of Lyda Coppola Toppo and Bruno Coppola. They
worked for many French and Italian designers, including Jacques Fath, Robert Piguet, Emilio Pucci, and Valentino. This piece is circa 1970. Aqua
faceted glass beads are connected with fine filament, and bordered with rows of glass based baroque faux pearls, and draped with festoons of metal
chains in a rose goldtone color...
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Lovely vintage signed Schreiner necklace in dark goldtone metal with pale blue opaque milk glass stones and brilliant sparkling darker blue stones with flashes of pink. Circa 1970. Marked SCHREINER. 17 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Gorgeous heavy vintage 1970s very long French ball bead chain necklace with antiqued goldtone fluted beads with darker connectors. Continuous strand. 58
inches long. The beads are 1/4 inch. A statement on its own or great to layer with other sautoirs. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged
to show detail.
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Gorgeous heavy vintage 1970s very long French ball bead chain necklace with antiqued goldtone fluted beads with darker connectors. Continuous strand. 88
inches long. A statement on its own or great to layer with other sautoirs. Excellent condition. One bead has a loss to finish, pictured but not noticeable when
worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Huge statement size Bakelite bangle in yellow (originally probably a cream color and now oxidized and aged) with a Maltese cross in goldtone metal with green Gripoix glass cabochons and small colorless
strass stones. Stones are prong set. The cross is attached to the bracelet
with rivets. Tests positive for Bakelite. Examples of this piece are generally considered to be early unsigned Chanels. Circa 1950...
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Stunning deeply carved bangle in cherry red. Circa 1940. Tests positive for Bakelite. Guaranteed vintage and original. From a collection. Standard 2 1/2
inches inside diameter, 7/8 inch wide, and 3/8 inch thick. Excellent condition. It is a bit dusty; I have brushed it but have not cleaned it further so as not to
disturb the oxidized finish. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Beautifully constructed necklace with large green and copper Murano glass stones and glass based faux pearls in heavy antiqued goldtone metal. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR BY KRAMER. 1960s.
With a hook clasp with a colorless rhinestone. With dogtooth prongs and crimped settings on the backs of the stones. Articulated and drapes beautifully. A fabulous day piece.
Wearable length is 17 inches. The center drop is 1 5/8 inches. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Stunning bib necklace in luscious aqua turquoise and green round glass and poured glass melon shaped beads, with gilt metal findings. The slide
clasp is set with matching cabochon stones...
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Glittering fabulous vintage rope necklace with dozens of brilliant colorless stones set in oblong and round filigree beads linked by wires. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR on an attached metal hang
tag. The metal is silvertone. 1960s, from a Philadelphia estate. With a hook catch and a ring with a tassel with three round jeweled beads. This could also be worn as a belt.
Wearable length is 37 inches. Just under 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition. All stones are brilliant. No wear to metal ...
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$195.00
$195.00
Fabulous heavy vintage Bakelite bangle in true black (did not start out as another color). Tests positive for Bakelite and guaranteed vintage and original. 1930s. Deeply carved in a classic Art Deco bubble
motif. 1 inch wide, just under 1/2 inch thick, and standard 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Vintage Bakelite necklace simulating cherry amber, with very large graduated oblong beads ranging in size from 30 mm long to 12 mm long. It weighs
62 grams.
Circa 1930. It has been professionally restrung for security. Tests positive for Bakelite and guaranteed old and original. 18 1/2 inches wearable length
and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. One large bead has three small flaws, as shown, but this is not noticeable when the piece is worn. Photos
enlarged to show detail.
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Fabulous vintage 1970s very long and very big necklace with faceted black glass beads, and large cast silvertone metal elements with brilliant prongset
rhinestones, and a matching screw barrel clasp also set with rhinestones. This is most likely a French piece; the construction of the rhinestone elements is the
same as the signed French earrings I am listing. I am listing a very similar necklace which would be great to layer with this one. 60 inches wearable length. The
large rhinest...
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Fabulous unusual glass beaded necklace with multi strands of purple, dark blue, pale lavender glass beads, and silvertone metal beads, with a huge dark brass
mounted asymmetrical center element with giant softly faceted and smooth cabochon glass stones and a prong set brilliant purple prong set glass drop. It can
be worn as a dog collar with the center as the clasp, or longer as shown, with the center as a pendant. Circa 1970, from the same estate as the Egyptian collar
I am listing....
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Fabulous statement drop clip earrings with red silk rosettes and black silk bows surmounting huge brilliant colorless cut lead crystal stones, all mounted in silvertone metal. Circa 1980, unsigned, probably by
Yves Saint Laurent or Valentino. From the same estate as several of the other French signed pieces I am listing. 2 3/4 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Beautiful creamy palest yellow ivory Bakelite bangle carved in a stylized bamboo form. Circa 1960. Tests positive for Bakelite. Super to wear alone or stack with other bangles. 7/8 inch wide, 7/16 inch thick,
and 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. There are two scratches (shown in photo) which will not polish off but they are not noticeable at a short distance. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display
form is lifesize.
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MARKED GIVENCHY PARIS NEW YORK, and dated 1977. 37 1/2 inches wearable length and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos
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Fabulous vintage glass beaded necklace with color changing alexandrite lead crystal glass beads and tiny clear glass spacer beads. Circa 1940. With a beautiful geometric Art Deco pave
diamante slide clasp in silvertone metal. From a Baltimore estate and I also have listed several 1940s signed pins and clips from this same estate. The color is a pinkish lavender in natural
light, and a pale aqua in white artificial light. Both colors are more intense than the photos depict.
Wearab...
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Stunning vintage fringed necklace in textured goldtone metal with very big glass based teardrop shaped baroque faux pearls,
modernist oblong chain link elements, and decorated connecting links. 1960s. Not marked, however, the design, materials and
findings are characteristically French. I have another necklace listed with these distinctive chain links. A fabulous and very
modern day or evening piece. Hook closure.
Wearable length is 16 inches and width is 2 inches. Excellent con...
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In the 1960s and 1970s, Ciner specialized in costume jewelry inspired by the enameled gold and jeweled figural animal designs of the fine jewelry maker
David Webb (these days Roberto Cavalli is the contemporary master of the costume version of this look). This piece is circa 1975. It is marked
CINER, but so faintly on the tongue of the clasp that I was unable to get a clear photo. It did come from an estate with other signed Ciner pieces. It is
bigger and slightly differently shape...
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Beautiful statement size bib necklace made of hammered curved goldtone disks with bezel set Lucite stones in purple, green, and blue. Circa 1975. Most likely an unsigned Les Bernard; I have seen a signed version of this exact piece. Very well
constructed, with the circular elements connected with braided metal chains on the back, to allow it to drape properly. An excellent very wearable and
modern look. Very much on trend; the statement necklace is the "it" accessory of the season. Wea...
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$245.00
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Fabulous very unusual vintage copper cuff with inset navy blue leather. From a Philadelphia estate that had a large quantity of Arts & Crafts and Art
Deco jewelry. Circa 1940. 1 1/2 inches wide and 7 1/2 inches inside diameter including the gap, which is 1 3/8 inches. Excellent condition. Photos
enlarged to show detail.
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$275.00
$275.00
Very unusual vintage sautoir necklace in dark goldtone metal with very large double sided green glass faceted glass stones in bezel settings. Circa 1950 or
possibly earlier. 55 inches wearable length. The green stone stations are 7/8 inch long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition with some slight losses on the
edges and points of a few stones. This is pictured but not noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Very early 20th century antique two level tiara in dark goldtone metal with bands of prong set brilliant paste rhinestones terminating in hinges with star form
decoration. Probably French, circa 1910 or 1920. It is hinged and can be worn many ways. So perfect for a bridal veil, or just with a fabulous updo! Opens to
about 3 inches at center. 1 inch at center when closed. 6 1/4 inches diameter and about 13 inches inside circumference. Excellent condition. All stones are
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Beautiful early vintage long sautoir necklace in small coral glass beads with larger lapis glass beads and brilliant strass rondelles. 1920s or 1930s. Such a fabulous contrasting color combination.
Continuous strand. This has been restrung for security and one set of rondelles are new replacements but this is not at all noticeable. 64 inches long. The blue beads are 3/8 inch/10mm wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size.
Photos enlarged to show detail.
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Animal prints are a top trend and this fabulous piece makes a super statement. Vintage, circa 1970. This feels like Lucite with a lacquered overlay finish forming the zebra pattern on the outside and also on the inside. 1 1/8 inches wide, 1/4 inch thick, and 2 5/8 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.
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Amazing bangle in solid cast resin in oyster white with light beige marbling, in a classic 1970s asymmetrical molten form. Marked GIVENCHY PARIS NEW YORK on a goldtone metal plate attached to the
interior. Stack with other bangles or wear alone for a stunning statement. It looks different from every angle. 1 3/8 inches wide, 1 inch thick at thickest point, and 2 916 inches inside diameter. Excellent
condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display forms are life size.
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Glam statement size vintage clip back earrings by Kenneth J. Lane. Circa 1965. In red Lucite with brilliant colorless rhinestones, all set in dark goldtone metal. Marked K.J.L. on the backs. 3 inches long and
1 1/2 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
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$2,195.00
$2,195.00
Confirmed unsigned Chanel necklace circa 1960 or 1970; I recently saw this same necklace with a Chanel hang tag with just the name in block lettering (no
season numbers or copyright symbols), which dates it to 1970 or prior. I had previously listed this necklace as a probable Chanel. Designed in the Indian
moghul style which was one of Chanel's main influences, with red and green Gripoix poured glass beads simulating carved rubies and emeralds, and dark
goldtone beaded drops and term...