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Cobalt Blue Necklace with Rondelles
ArchivesThis cobalt blue necklace has poured-glass beads alternating with rondelles, which are all shaped like half-moons. The elements are strung on a chain that ends with a diamanté-embellished screw-barrel clasp. This French Art Deco beauty is from my personal collection. The chain has stretched a bit over time – a typical issue with pieces from this era. This jewel is perfect for women who like to wear cool colors. Simple diamond studs will complete your look.USD$295.00USD$295.00 - Sold out
Cognac Glass Bead French Art Deco Necklace
ArchivesThis 1920s-1930s French Art Deco necklace has gorgeous cognac-colored, graduated glass beads with black swirls. Be sure to look at the close-up photo to see how stunning this necklace is. The dark metal spacers and bee-hive screw-in clasp identify this piece as "Made in France". Wear this versatile necklace with casual, office and evening attire. Scroll down to see a similar necklace with frosted blue glass beads and the same metal spacers and clasp.USD$185.00USD$185.00 - Sold out
Coral, Pearl & Gold Brooch & Earrings Set by Hattie Carnegie
ArchivesThis vintage leaf earrings and brooch set by Hattie Carnegie executes one of her common themes – florals – to perfection. Each piece is made with coral enamel on gold-tone metal with a faux pearl accent. The design and detail are superb: the leaves look as though they’re blowing in the breeze, and the backs of the brooch and ear clips show the leaves’ veins. The brooch has a roll-over safety clasp. You could wear these pieces together or separately, for different looks. The brooch would also look great with simple pearl stud earrings. A perfect set for a woman who wears warm colors.USD$195.00USD$195.00 - Sold out
Coral, Turquoise & Pearl 1950s Bracelet & Earrings Set by Hattie Carnegie
ArchivesCoral, turquoise and pearl glass beads compose this 1950s bracelet and earrings set by Hattie Carnegie. The colors are rich, and the turquoise has lovely veining. The three-strand bracelet has a tongue-in-groove clasp; the clip-back earrings feature a cluster of beads. A great color combination for spring and summer!USD$195.00USD$195.00 - Sold out
Cranberry Glass 1950s Pendant Earrings by Miriam Haskell
ArchivesMolded-cranberry-glass leaves are embellished with cranberry-glass beads and rhinestone rondelles in these fun 1950s earrings by Miriam Haskell. The cranberry glass bead on the post is encircled by clear-glass beads, in typical Haskell style. These earrings have adjustable screw-backs (the combination screw and lever).USD$175.00USD$175.00 - Sold out
Cranberry Glass Teardrop & Diamanté 1950s Dangle Earrings by Hattie Carnegie
ArchivesThese 1950s earrings by Hattie Carnegie each feature a cranberry glass teardrop that dangles from a cluster of diamanté. The setting is rhodium-plated with clip-backs. These earrings are elegant and classic yet glamorous enough when the occasion warrants.USD$195.00USD$195.00 - Sold out
Crystal & Diamanté Bouquet 1950s Brooch by Réja
ArchivesThis graceful 1950s brooch by Réja is a bouquet of open-back crystals embellished with diamanté. The rhodium-plated setting is somewhat dome-shaped, giving this piece depth and making it even more impressive. This brooch closes with a roll-over safety clasp and looks great on any color. Pieces by this high-quality maker are hard to find. This one sparkles like mad!USD$175.00USD$175.00 - Sold out
Crystal & Onyx Necklace
ArchivesThis crystal bead necklace from the 1920s is long and unusual. Disks of alternating crystal and onyx separate the faceted, graduated beads. The units of disks are tapered at each end. You can wear this necklace long (37”) or double it with a necklace shortener or ribbon – the striped effect the pattern creates is stunning and eye-catching. I know, because I wore the necklace that way for many years to great acclaim! Scroll down to see some complimentary pieces to wear with this fabulous jewel.USD$495.00USD$495.00 - Sold out
Crystal & Sterling Art Deco Collar
ArchivesSterling silver settings hold beautifully-faceted oblong- and square-cut crystals in this lovely and versatile Art Deco collar. Even the hidden tongue-in-groove clasp is topped with crystals. This necklace looks great on any color of clothing or on a bare neck. I have several pairs of Art Deco crystal earrings that would complement the look.USD$275.00USD$275.00 - Sold out
Crystal & Sterling Art Deco-Style Necklace
ArchivesThis crystal and sterling silver necklace is a 1950s revival of the Art Deco chicklet. These faceted, square-cut crystals are set in angled frames, adding to the sparkle and uniqueness of this piece. This necklace closes with a concealed clasp; its style tells me this piece was produced in Japan in the early 1950s. After the war, Japan produced a lot of high-quality costume jewelry for export. This beautiful necklace sparkled on the runway at Toronto Fashion Week for Spring 2019. Scroll down to see the stunning long chicklet earrings the model wore with this piece as well as other complementary jewels.USD$295.00USD$295.00 - Sold out
Crystal & Sterling Chicklet-Style Art Deco Bracelet
ArchivesFaceted clear crystal chicklets in sterling silver frames set at an angle give this Art Deco bracelet a lot of class. The positioning of the stones adds to the sparkle and makes this piece unique. This bracelet closes with a hidden tongue-in-groove clasp; its style makes me think this piece was produced in Japan in the late 1940s to early 1950s, one of the Art Deco Revival eras. Scroll down to see the matching necklace to this bracelet as well as a selection of crystal chicklet-style Art Deco pieces. Post script: This bracelet was purchased as an engagement gift by the bride-to-be's future mother-in-law.USD$165.00USD$165.00 - Sold out
Crystal Art Deco Pendant Earrings
ArchivesThese Art Deco crystal earrings are long pendants that end with beautiful princess-cut stones. Each is topped with a trio of diamanté. Two smaller ones are separated by white-metal links. The large stone at the top was originally the face of the sterling silver screw backs. My expert jeweler replaced them with sterling silver wires with lever backs for pierced ears. If the 2 ½” length isn’t to your liking, you could have the lever-back wires replaced with posts. The length would then be 1 ¾”. These lovely earrings were part of my personal collection. They go with absolutely everything!USD$245.00USD$245.00 - Sold out
Crystal Bead & Rondelle French Art Deco Necklace
ArchivesFaceted crystal beads are separated by cut crystal spacers and rhinestone rondelles in this lovely 1920s-1930s French Art Deco necklace. The rondelles add to the sparkle and elegance of this piece. The beads are strung on wire with a bee hive screw-barrel clasp. This necklace, which was in my personal collection, looks lovely with my crystal bead Art Deco earrings -- scroll down to see them. Or wear your own real or faux diamond stud earrings to complete the look.USD$225.00USD$225.00 - Sold out
Crystal Bead & Sterling 1920s Drop Earrings
ArchivesDainty and elegant, these 1920s earrings feature a faceted crystal ball dangling from a fine sterling silver chain. The framed glass stone that fronts the screw back appears to have darkened only because the attachment of the mechanism doesn't allow light to pass through it. The screw backs can be modified for pierced ears. These earrings go with absolutely everything and can be worn with all color palettes! Scroll down to see a selection of necklaces and brooches to wear with this lovely pair.USD$195.00USD$195.00 - Sold out
Crystal Bead Long 1920s Necklace
ArchivesThis long crystal bead necklace has faceted beads uniform-in-size. It can be worn in different ways with just about anything. The quality of the beads is superb, and the design is timeless. The necklace has been recently re-strung by my expert jeweler (who actually sold it to me for my personal collection). Even though the necklace has no clasp, you can wear it three ways: as a long single strand, knotted, or doubled with a sterling silver pearl enhancer, which I will include with the purchase. Be sure to look at all of the photos, which illustrate these options. Scroll down to see several pairs of earrings to wear with this fabulous jewel.USD$375.00USD$375.00 - Sold out
Crystal Bead Pendant Earrings
ArchivesThese 1920s earrings feature a large, faceted, round crystal bead dangling from a filigree caps. Above each pendant is a small, faceted, round bead set between the halves of a pointed-top bicone bead. The original screw-backs were converted to sterling silver ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. These earrings walked the runway at Toronto Fashion Week for Spring 2019. Scroll down to see a selection of necklaces and brooches – in crystal alone and in combination with colored stones – to wear with these versatile earrings. Can you guess which bracelet the runway model wore with them?USD$245.00USD$245.00 - Sold out
Crystal Bead, Diamanté & Rondelle Corsage 1950s Wrap Bracelet
ArchivesThe photos and description of this 1950s wrap bracelet with crystal beads, diamanté and rhinestone rondelles do not do this piece justice. It has three rows of crystal beads on wire -- the outer two are clear, and the middle one is frosted with a polka dot effect. The center corsage has layers of both types of beads, some of which are topped with diamanté. Rhinestone rondelles further embellish this special bracelet. Wear it for fun or when dressing up for a special occasion. I guarantee that no one else with have anything like this bracelet!USD$195.00USD$195.00 - Sold out
Crystal Chicklet & Sterling Art Deco Necklace with Drop
ArchivesThis Art Deco necklace, a variation of the chicklet style so popular in that era, features faceted square crystal stones set in sterling silver frames on a double chain with a V-shaped drop.This piece closes with an old-style spring-ring clasp. Classic Art Deco style ready for any occasion! The photos don't do this necklace justice -- it sparkles in the light. I have earrings and bracelets that look great with this necklace – scroll down to see a selection.USD$250.00USD$250.00 - Sold out
Crystal Chicklet 3 Drop Necklace
ArchivesThis 3 drop necklace is another lovely 1920s Art Deco classic. It has faceted crystal chicklets set in decorative silver-tone mounts. The three-part drop in the center is formed from links of crystal chicklets, which add to the sparkle and uniqueness of this piece. This necklace is probably silver plate. It closes with a spring-ring clasp. The perfect adornment for a V-neckline. Scroll down to see coordinating earrings and a bracelet.USD$175.00USD$175.00 - Sold out
Crystal Chicklet-Style 1920s Necklace
ArchivesThis Art Deco necklace of faceted, square-cut, colorless glass stones set in engraved frames with a delicate chain is probably made of silver plate. Crystal necklaces like this one were a favorite in the 1920s because they reflect light. This piece, which closes with a spring-ring clasp, is longer than most from that era. Scroll down to see some great coordinating earrings.USD$150.00USD$150.00 - Sold out
Crystal Chicklet-Style Art Deco Earrings
ArchivesThese stunning 1920s Art Deco earrings combine square-cut and round chicklet-style crystals in graduating sizes. They sparkle beautifully while they swing! The screw-backs are marked sterling, but I cannot say whether the metal that frames each stone is as well. These all-original screw-back earrings are beautifully made, nonetheless. Please note that these earrings can be modified for pierced ears. Scroll down to see several Art Deco pieces to wear with these earrings.USD$225.00USD$225.00 - Sold out
Crystal Dangle Earrings with Chicklets
ArchivesThese crystal dangle earrings from the 1920s are absolutely gorgeous! Long and elegant, they feature square-cut and round stones in metal mounts, in what is known today as chicklets. Two sets of round stones dangle from the pair of square ones. As was common in the early part of the last century, the left and right earrings are complementary, to frame your face properly. These Art Deco earrings were part of my personal collection. The original screw-backs were replaced with sterling silver wires with lever backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. What a great pair for a wedding, special occasion, or any time you want to look classy! In fact, this pair walked the runway at Toronto Fashion Week for Spring 2019. Scroll down to see the necklace the model wore with these earrings as well as complementary bracelets.USD$395.00USD$395.00 - Sold out
Crystal Disk Necklace & Earrings Set
ArchivesHere is Art Deco bridal jewelry that’s perfect for the occasion – a necklace with graduated crystal disks and a faceted, diamanté-set sterling clasp. This necklace has substantial weight and faceting that reflects light beautifully. The screw backs on the matching earrings were converted to sterling silver ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. The original velvet case is included with this set. How lovely for a wedding or other special event!USD$295.00USD$295.00 - Sold out
Diamanté & Rose Vermeil Sterling Flower 1940s Brooch by Pennino
ArchivesRetro Modern pieces don't get much better than this one! This diamanté-embellished 1940s sterling silver stylized flower brooch with a rich rose-gold finish epitomizes the quality of Pennino's work and the characteristics of the Retro Modern style. The center of the brooch is a dome of diamanté. Notice the rivets on the back, which indicate that this piece was made in layers, which is usually the case with this maker. Pennino pieces are hard to find. This one is exceptional!USD$325.00USD$325.00