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Blue Blown Glass Bead Necklace with Rings
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis vintage glass bead necklace has clusters of blown-glass beads in shades of blue wound together with wire and linked with clear glass rings. Although the spring-ring clasp doesn’t provide a clue to the necklace’s origin, I believe it was made in Europe. This piece was recently restrung by my expert jeweler. This wreath-like jewel from my personal collection is a lovely topping to a round-neck garment and the perfect colors for women who dress in a cool palette. Scroll down to see crystal ball earrings to wear with this necklace as well as a similar one with peach-glass beads.USD$425.00 -
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Blue Glass & Chrome 1930s Fringe Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryCobalt-blue glass tubes and chrome balls dangle from this 1930s fringe necklace. The chrome links and fringe elements have a Machine-Age look and give this piece lots of movement! Some of the blue glass tubes have minor chips, but they are not noticeable when this beauty is worn. This chrome necklace, which closes with an old style spring-ring clasp, was part of my personal collection. I am reluctantly offering it to a new home. A perfect adornment for a woman who looks best in cool colors.USD$345.00 -
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Blue Glass Bead Necklace from France
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis frosted blue glass bead necklace has gold-tone metal-disk spacers strung on chain. This elegant and versatile 1920s French Art Deco piece closes with a bee-hive-shaped, screw-in clasp. The beads are unusual, and the look is classic. A lovely design for round necklines, and a great hue for women who look best in cool colors.USD$195.00 -
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Blue-Glass Flower & Diamanté 1920s Choker Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis 1920s choker necklace is formed by clusters of delicate blue-glass-flower-shaped beads with white glass centers that alternate with clusters of diamanté. Three rondelles form the screw-in closure. This necklace, which was probably made in France in the 1920s, has been restrung by my expert jeweler. What a knockout! Wear it with real or faux diamond stud earrings and you’ll own any room you enter! A great jewel for women who look best in cool colors.USD$695.00 -
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Brown Marbled Bakelite Bangle Bracelet with 6 Dots
Vintage Bracelets, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis Bakelite bangle bracelet combines shades of brown in marble-like swirls. The outside is inlaid with six yellow dots. This piece, which is from my personal collection, slips over the hand, as the bracelet doesn’t open. It is the perfect adornment for a woman who looks best in warm hues. Add a touch of whimsy to any outfit with this richly-colored piece.USD$425.00 -
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Camphor Glass & Chrysoprase Bead Sautoir
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThe slender, barrel-shaped beads in this camphor glass necklace are flanked by small, round chrysoprase beads. Each trio is connected with tubular white-metal links that form a Y. At the bottom is an inverted V-shaped white-metal element that is embellished with marcasites and that holds five rows of fringe. This lovely 1920s sautoir is lightweight. It closes with a box clasp and safety catch. This wonderful Art Deco jewel – which I believe originated in Europe – is from my personal collection.USD$345.00 -
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Camphor Glass Earrings with Diamanté & Onyx
Vintage Earrings, Unsigned JewelryThese camphor glass earrings were made in the Art Deco style and were very difficult to photograph in the hanging position. The camphor glass is more opaque than the first picture suggests; the second is a more accurate depiction. The pendants are embellished with diamanté triangles and rectangular onyx-glass stones. The ear wires with lever-backs for pierced ears are original to the earrings and unmarked. I have seen similar earrings in Ginger Moro’s book (European Designer Jewelry, p. 49) described as being made from vintage components. From my perspective, the date of their manufacture doesn’t detract from the elegance and glamour these earrings provide the wearer. Scroll down to see the same design in lapis. Both pairs were in my personal collection.USD$295.00 -
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Carnelian Ring German 1920s Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThese vintage carnelian earrings feature rings and beads suspended from sterling silver chain. At 3 1/8” in length, these fabulous German Art Deco creations are fun to wear. I love the way the chain goes around the rings. This "life-saver" motif was popular in 1920s jewelry. The original screw-backs were converted to sterling silver posts for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. These earrings are from my personal collection. Carnelian is a beautiful and versatile color for women who look best in warm hues. Scroll down to see a complementary bracelet, also German-made.USD$395.00 -
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Carnelian, Onyx, Marcasite & Sterling German Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis marcasite bracelet has faceted carnelian and onyx glass stones set in sterling silver panels in an Art Deco design. This piece is an excellent example of high-quality German craftsmanship of the 1920s-1930s. Based on its width, I'm dating this bracelet to the 1920s, when bracelets were narrow and worn in multiples. This piece has a concealed clasp with a safety catch and was part of my personal collection.USD$325.00 -
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Chalcedony Dangling 1920s Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryChalcedony (glass?) teardrops are suspended from silver chain in these 1920s Art Deco dangling earrings. This pair is from my personal collection. The original screw-backs were converted to sterling silver ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. This stone (a bluish-purplish color) isn't easy to find. These versatile earrings are simply elegant!USD$295.00 -
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Chrome German Machine Age Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis chrome necklace from Germany has three sets of five semi-circular disks separated by two-part balls. A flat-link-and-bar chain with a spring-ring clasp completes this piece. Substantial in weight, this necklace is a great example of the Machine Age style of the 1930s. This piece is from my personal collection. An unusual and versatile addition to the jewelry wardrobe of a woman who looks best in cool colors! Scroll down to see the perfect bracelet from another German maker to wear with this piece.USD$295.00 -
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Chrome Link Machine Age Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis chrome bracelet features a trio of curved, polished-chrome links that alternate with five rows of textured links. This piece, with a concealed clasp, is another example of Machine Age design that was inspired by radio or car grills. I think this wonderful and unusual bracelet is European in origin. It goes with everything, and it's perfect for a woman who looks best in cool colors!USD$195.00 -
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Chrysoprase & Chrome Machine Age Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis 1930s chrysoprase necklace has five polished-glass stones separated by geometric stacks of chrome spacers that give it a real Machine Age look. The silver-tone chain with alternating flat and wavy links closes with a screw-barrel clasp. I think this piece is European in origin. Scroll down to see chrysoprase Art Deco earrings and a Machine Age bracelet to wear with this necklace.USD$225.00 -
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Chrysoprase & Crystal Chicklet-Style German Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryAlthough unmarked, the design and quality of this early-1930s chrysoprase (glass?) and crystal chicklet-style necklace make me think it was made in Germany. The faceting of the crystals is superb, and the mountings of the stones are highly-decorated. The silver-tone metal may be sterling, although the stone frames are unmarked. This gorgeous piece from my personal collection closes with an older-style spring-ring clasp. Scroll down to see Art Deco earrings and bracelets to wear with this jewel.USD$450.00 -
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Chrysoprase & Crystal Dangling Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryTwo faceted, oblong chrysoprase (glass?) stones with a faceted, round collet-set crystal at the bottom form these classic 1920s earrings. Each stone is separated by a ring link, so there's plenty of movement here. The original screw-backs were converted to sterling silver ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. Note that although the open-back bottom crystals appear dark in the first photo, they are, in fact, clear and sparkly (as in the second photo). Scroll down to see a number of chrysoprase pieces that would compliment these earrings. This apple-green color is fabulous for women who look best in warm hues.USD$195.00 -
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Chrysoprase Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelrySimple, yet fun, these vintage chrysoprase earrings have faceted, square, and triangle-shaped apple-green-glass stones. They are mounted in silver-tone metal frames. These all-original 1930s screw-back earrings have a nice swing and can be modified for pierced ears. Scroll down to see other Art Deco pieces that compliment this pair.USD$195.00 -
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Chrysoprase, Marcasite & Sterling German Brooch
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis Art Deco marcasite brooch has three faceted chrysoprase (glass?) stones set in sterling silver. It exhibits typical German construction and their aesthetic of the 1920s-1930s. The 935 mark refers to a higher silver content than the sterling standard, which is 925 parts per 1000 – not uncommon in German pieces of the era. This brooch was in my personal collection and was among the first pieces I bought when I focused on Art Deco jewelry. You can wear this petite jewel at the throat of a blouse or on the collar of a jacket to great effect. Scroll down to see Art Deco chrysoprase earrings that look lovely with this piece. This green is lovely on women who look best in warm colors.USD$175.00 -
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Chrysoprase, Onyx, & Ruby Disk Choker with Rondelles
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis Art Deco choker features faceted, opaque chrysoprase, onyx and ruby glass disks and rondelles. The components are strung on metal chain. The necklace closes with a screw-in clasp formed by two of the disks. Based on the construction of this piece, I think it is European in origin. As often happens with necklaces made like this one, the chain has stretched. I don't recommend having a jeweler cut the excess – just keep it at the back. This colorful and versatile necklace can be worn with many Art Deco jewels, depending on the color you wish to emphasize — scroll down to see a selection. Or wear your real or faux diamond studs to complete the look.USD$225.00 -
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Citrine & Crystal 1920s Tiered Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThe design and construction of this tiered necklace, a variation on the 1920s chicklet-style, is first class. Golden yellow, square-cut glass stones alternate with oblong crystals to form the necklace and tiered centerpiece. Round dangling citrine-glass stones add the movement that was so essential in the Art Deco era. All of the stones are faceted and mounted in decorated, silver-tone metal. The construction makes me think this piece was made in Europe. This divine jewel, which I initially purchased for myself, closes with a spring-ring clasp. Scroll down to see a number of Art Deco earrings and bracelets to wear with this piece.USD$475.00 -
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Citrine & Crystal Chicklet-Style Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis variation of an Art Deco chicklet necklace is fashioned from deep-citrine-glass stones and crystals in the shape of parallelograms. The stones are set in unmarked silver-tone frames. Some of the crystals have tiny corner chips, but they are not visible when the necklace is worn. The combination of colors and the shape of the stones make this jewel unique and versatile. Scroll down to see Art Deco pieces that coordinate well with this shade of citrine and with crystal.USD$225.00 -
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Citrine & Sterling Bow 1940s Brooch
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryA gorgeous faceted, square-cut deep-citrine-glass stone forms the center of this 1940s Retro Modern sterling silver brooch. Its bow motif, so popular during this era, is further embellished with emerald-cut citrine-glass stones in a paler shade of yellow. This brooch closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Pieces like this one never go out of style. The photos show this brooch in the horizontal and vertical positions. You decide which way to wear it!USD$195.00 -
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Citrine & Sterling Chicklet 1920s Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis classic and well-made Art Deco chicklet necklace features square-cut, faceted citrine glass stones set in sterling frames with a spring-ring clasp. The high-quality of this piece is due to the use of sterling silver in the stone settings, which was unusual in this type of necklace. Scroll down to take a look at bracelets that look great with this piece.USD$295.00 -
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Citrine & Topaz Chicklet Necklace
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThis citrine and topaz necklace from the 1920s has faceted, square-cut stones set in silver-tone frames. The shape and construction of the piece is known today as a chicklet necklace. When it was made, it was called a channel necklace. The alternating warm shades make this piece very wearable with a variety of colors. Another great Art Deco necklace from my personal collection. Scroll down to see citrine and topaz pieces to wear with this jewel.USD$295.00 -
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Citrine & Vermeil Sterling German Brooch
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1930s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryThe focal point of this highly-decorated, gold-washed sterling silver brooch is a flower. Its center is a faceted, round citrine-glass stone. The twisted metal decoration on the sides gives this piece a bit of a Machine Age feel. The markings indicate that this brooch was handmade in Germany, using sterling with a higher silver content (935) than the 925 North American standard. Please note that gold plating on the center flower is in tact, even though the photos suggest wear. A petite and lovely jewel.USD$165.00