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QuickviewEmerald & Diamanté 1950s Brooch or Pair of Dress Clips by Hattie Carnegie
Double-Clip Brooches, 1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie JewelryUSD$395.00The heart-shaped clips in this 1950s Hattie Carnegie creation have three layers of diamanté topped with large, round, faceted emerald glass stones. What a sparkling confection! The setting is rhodium-plated, and the color combination is striking. The layers make this piece very three-dimensional. It can be worn as a brooch (at different angles, as shown) or as two separate dress clips. The photos show a third option: one clip worn as a pendant on a black rubber cord; you may prefer to use a silver or white gold chain. A 17-inch, 2mm black rubber cord with a stainless steel twist lock (which is shown in the photo) is included with this purchase.
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QuickviewEmerald & Diamanté 1950s Earrings by Mazer Bros.
Vintage Earrings, 1950s Jewelry, Mazer Bros. JewelryUSD$185.00These domed, early-1950s ear clips by Mazer Bros. are simply beautiful. The pavé tops have overlays of tapered, emerald-glass baguettes. Pairs of trapezoid-shaped emeralds complete the striking design in contrasting colors. These rhodium-plated earrings face each other, to frame your face to perfection. Wear them to add some sparkle to a day or evening ensemble. Scroll down to see a lovely jewel to wear with this pair.
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QuickviewEmerald & Diamanté Circle Brooch by McClelland Barclay
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Rice-Weiner JewelryUSD$295.00Designed by McClelland Barclay, this 1940s brooch has two layers. On the bottom is a curved, rhodium-plated base with a pin and roll-over safety clasp. The top layer has faceted, emerald-cut emerald-glass stones, emerald baguettes, and diamanté accents, all set in a spiraling rhodium-plated frame. As with all of this designer’s creations, this one is well-constructed with a hefty weight. I’ve shown this jewel positioned in different ways, so you can choose which you prefer. Note that the Barclay’s name rather than the maker’s is marked on the piece.
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QuickviewEmerald & Diamanté Flexible Bracelet by Schreiber & Hiller
Schreiber & Hiller Jewelry, Vintage Bracelets, 1930s JewelryUSD$695.00This Art Deco emerald bracelet is a fine example of this maker’s art. The design is a pattern of three “roof-shaped” vertical links of channel-set diamanté followed by one with emerald glass stones. The stones are relatively large, and this bracelet is the widest I’ve seen from this company. The rhodium-plated links in this substantial piece are joined by a concealed mesh band that was patented by another German maker. This bracelet closes with a concealed clasp. Scroll down to see a necklace, also by Schreiber & Hiller, in the same colors.
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QuickviewEmerald & Diamanté Flower & Vermeil Sterling Bow 1940s Brooch by Adolph Katz for Coro
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Coro JewelryUSD$150.00A triple-loop bow of gold-plated sterling silver adorned with a row of diamanté at each end of ribbon forms the foundation of this 1940s brooch. A flower cupped in the same metal sits on top. It has a diamanté center and petals of baguettes alternating with teardrop-shaped emerald glass stones. This Retro Modern piece was designed by Adolph Katz for CoroCraft, Coro’s high-end line of costume jewelry. The pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp.
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QuickviewEmerald & Diamanté Sunburst 1950s Brooch by Hattie Carnegie
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie JewelryUSD$195.00Rays of emerald-glass baguettes emanating from a pavé center are joined by a circle of diamanté in this 1950s sunburst brooch by Hattie Carnegie. The setting is rhodium-plated with a roll-over safety clasp. The design is classic, and the color combination is lush! In fact, Hattie made a pair of ear clips with the same motif a few years later. Scroll down to see them and an Art Deco bracelet that looks great with this brooch.
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QuickviewEmerald & Diamanté Sunburst 1950s Earrings by Hattie Carnegie
Vintage Earrings, 1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie JewelryUSD$175.00Emerald-glass baguettes emanate from a pavé center in these classic 1950s ear clips by Hattie Carnegie. The setting is rhodium-plated. These elegant earrings coordinate beautifully with a brooch by the same maker in a similar design. Pieces like these never go out of style and always look gorgeous wherever you wear them. Scroll down to see the Carnegie brooch and other pieces you can wear with these earrings.
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QuickviewEmerald & Diamanté Vintage Choker Necklace by Schreiber & Hiller
Schreiber & Hiller Jewelry, Vintage Necklaces, 1930s JewelryUSD$595.00This substantial vintage choker necklace is just stunning! It has a pattern of three vertical links of diamanté followed by one vertical link of emerald glass stones. The stones are larger than those in most of the other pieces by Schreiber & Hiller. The links are flat-topped with rhodium-plated backs. They’re connected by a concealed mesh band, which was patented by another German maker. This Art Deco necklace closes with a concealed clasp. Scroll down to see a fabulous bracelet by the same maker and in the same color pattern.
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QuickviewEmerald & Filigree Art Deco Necklace with Chicklets
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$195.00This dainty and elegant 1920s Art Deco necklace features three faceted, square-cut emerald glass chicklets suspended from chromium-plated filigree links. The chicklets alternate with triangle-shaped filigree panels embellished with smaller, square-cut emerald glass stones. The paper-clip chain closes with a spring-ring clasp. Can’t you picture this piece on one of the Crawley sisters? Scroll down to see several bracelets to wear with this necklace.
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QuickviewEmerald & Gold Snake Chain 1950s Necklace by Adolph Katz for Coro
Vintage Necklaces, 1950s Jewelry, Coro JewelryUSD$195.00A large, faceted pear-shaped emerald-glass stone is the focal point in this glamorous 1950s gold-plated snake-chain necklace. It was designed by Adolph Katz for Coro’s high-end line. Emerald-glass baguettes embellish the centerpiece. The chain closes with an emerald-topped folder-over clasp. Lovely detail in a well-made piece!
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QuickviewEmerald & Pavé Vermeil Bow 1950s Brooch by Marcel Boucher
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1950s Jewelry, Marcel Boucher JewelryUSD$250.00This 1950s emerald and pavé bow brooch set in gold-plated metal is an outstanding example of Boucher’s work. The pavé curls, open-work sides, and square-cut, faceted emerald-glass stones that form the knot showcase his attention to detail. This brooch closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Scroll down to see the same design with sapphires.
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QuickviewEmerald Art Deco Choker
Vintage Necklaces, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$150.00This Art Deco choker necklace is a variation of the chicklet style. This piece has square-cut emerald-glass stones encased in silver-tone metal. The links are slightly graduated in size. This 1920s necklace features a decorative, hidden tongue-in-groove clasp. This necklace was made for a slim neck, so please note the necklace length (14 1/2″) and check your neck size before purchasing this piece. Scroll down to take a look at other emerald Art Deco jewels to wear with this one.
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QuickviewEmerald Bead & Pavé Leaves 1940s Dress Clip by Miriam Haskell
Vintage Dress & Fur Clips, 1940s Jewelry, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryUSD$175.00This well-known Frank Hess World War II design features a bunch of emerald glass beads atop and hanging from silver-tone metal leaves inset with diamanté. In typical Haskell style, the large beads have metal tips. The pierced plastic back is finished with a dress clip. This piece is unsigned, but its maker is well documented. At this stage of its life, this lovely dress clip needs to be handled with care, but it has retained its original beauty.
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QuickviewEmerald Bead & Rondelle 1950s Chandelier Earrings by Miriam Haskell
Vintage Earrings, 1950s Jewelry, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryUSD$225.00These Miriam Haskell earrings feature three emerald glass balls dangling from clear glass tubes with rondelles at the center of blue-green crystal beads. In typical Haskell fashion, the bluish-emerald crystal bead at the top is surrounded by a circle of clear glass beads, and the dangling emerald beads have clear glass tips. These all-original earrings have adjustable screw-backs (the combination screw and lever) and are signed. Great color and great movement!
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QuickviewEmerald Bead Czech Art Deco Pendant Earrings
Vintage Earrings, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$165.00Each of these 1920s Czech Art Deco earrings has a faceted emerald-glass bead that dangles from a chain with a lantern-shaped bead in the middle and an emerald glass stone in a silver-tone setting at the ear lobe. The color of the crystal balls is a pale shade of emerald green without a bluish tint. These all-original screw-back earrings can modified for pierced ears. Earrings like these never go out of style! Scroll down to see an Art Deco bracelet to wear with these earrings.
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QuickviewEmerald Melon Bead 1940s Earrings by Miriam Haskell
Vintage Earrings, 1940s Jewelry, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryUSD$195.00These Miriam Haskell earrings feature an emerald-glass melon bead capped with a tiny emerald glass stone covered by four Russian-gold prongs. This centerpiece is encircled by smaller emerald-glass melon beads with twisted Russian-gold spacers. These components are wired together by hand and attached to a gold-tone metal filigree foundation. The short, flatback ear clips date this Frank Hess creation to the late 1940s. The color is divine, the quality is exceptional, and the design is timeless. These versatile earrings will take you anywhere in style!
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QuickviewEmerald, Crystal & Sterling Filigree Art Deco Brooch by Ostby & Barton
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1920s Jewelry, Ostby & Barton JewelryUSD$195.00This 1920s brooch has a large, faceted, cushion-cut emerald-glass stone in the center, with a pair of faceted, triangular emerald and crystal stones at each end. The settings are sterling silver mounted atop a filigree base. This classy and classic Art Deco piece is by Ostby & Barton, a company well-regarded today for their work in precious metals and precious/semi-precious stones. The high-level of their craftsmanship shows in this piece, which closes with a roll-over clasp. Scroll down to see a selection of emerald Art Deco bracelets and crystal Art Deco earrings to wear with this beautiful bar brooch.
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QuickviewEmerald, Diamanté & Gold Bow 1940s Brooch by Mazer Bros.
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1940s Jewelry, Mazer Bros. JewelryUSD$175.00Pavé-trimmed, gold-plated ribbon loops form the foundation of this late-1940s bow brooch by Mazer Bros. On top sits a flower with petals of emerald-glass baguettes and a round diamanté center. A silver-tone metal cup holds the flower, which is attached to the base with a screw. The pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp. This company’s use of high-quality materials and techniques is evident in this piece. With its gold-tone metal and green stones, this brooch is perfect for a woman who looks best in warm colors. Scroll down to see a version with more jewels that’s right for someone who wears cool colors.
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QuickviewEmerald, Diamanté & Pearl 1950s Earrings by Schreiner (Unsigned)
Vintage Earrings, 1950s Jewelry, Schreiner JewelryUSD$195.00Though unsigned, these 1950s emerald glass stone earrings with pearls and diamanté are another example of Schreiner’s use of high-quality stones in dog-tooth settings with donut-hole clip-backs. The emerald stones even have inclusions! These silver-tone clip-backs are stunning earrings for any occasion. They frame your face and make whatever you’re wearing look even more special. Scroll down to see an Art Deco bracelet that looks wonderful with these earrings.
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QuickviewEmerald, Diamanté & Rose Vermeil Sterling Flower 1940s Brooch & Earrings Set by Coro
Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, 1940s Jewelry, Coro JewelryUSD$195.00The tall (3 3/4″) brooch in this set has two large flowers with curved petals surrounding round emerald-glass stones, each encircled with a row of diamanté. Two smaller, simpler flowers without petals complete the bouquet. The settings, stems, and ribbon that tie them together are rose-gold-washed sterling silver. The screw-back earrings are the same size and design as the large flowers. This Retro Modern set was made for Coro’s high-end line. A warm-toned, somewhat playful set!
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QuickviewEmerald, Diamanté & Sterling 1940s Fur Clip
Vintage Dress & Fur Clips, 1940s Jewelry, Unknown (Maker's Mark is Unknown)USD$195.00This fur clip is beautiful in design and construction. Faceted emerald-cut and round emerald-glass stones, in sharp contrast to the diamanté and rhodium-plated sterling silver setting. This color combination is rich and versatile You can wear this piece on the shoulder or lapel of a jacket, on the shoulder of a dress or sweater, or on a hat or a scarf. Although this piece is marked, I cannot identify the maker. The design and use of sterling make me think it’s from the 1940s. But I don’t think these details matter – this clip is stunning!
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QuickviewEmerald, Diamanté & Sterling Art Deco Bracelet
Vintage Bracelets, 1920s Jewelry, Unsigned JewelryUSD$395.00This vintage costume bracelet is exceptional! It features rectangular sterling silver links set with faceted, triangular-cut emerald glass stones. Each link has a bead-set diamanté in each corner. The edges of the bracelet are engraved. This piece closes with a hidden, tongue-in-groove clasp and figure-8 safety catch. Given the high-quality and beautiful design of this Art Deco bracelet, I’m surprised that it has no maker’s mark. Scroll down to see coordinating Art Deco pieces with emerald.
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QuickviewEmerald, Diamanté & Sterling Art Deco Brooch by Otis
Vintage Brooches & Pins, 1930s Jewelry, Otis JewelryUSD$195.00This mid-1930s variation on an Art Deco bar brooch features two faceted, square-cut emerald-glass stones at each end. The centerpiece is a diamanté-encrusted circle in a starburst pattern with emerald stones emanating from the pavé center. On each side is a smaller diamanté-encrusted cut-out circle. The setting is rhodium-plated sterling silver with a roll-over safety clasp. A well-executed, intricate design. Wear this lovely piece with your own diamond stud earrings (faux or real) and a matching line bracelet by the same maker – scroll down to see it.
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QuickviewEmerald, Diamanté & Sterling Art Deco Line Bracelet by Otis
Vintage Bracelets, 1930s Jewelry, Otis JewelryUSD$250.00This vintage line bracelet by Otis features faceted, square-cut emerald-glass stones channel-set in rhodium-plated sterling silver. The piece is finished with engraved edges and a diamanté-encrusted fold-over clasp. The color of the emeralds is rich and lush. The superb articulation speaks to the high-quality construction of the piece, which was the same as that of Wachenheimer Brothers. (Read about their connection with Otis.) Line bracelets (known as flexible bracelets in that era) were all the rage in the 1920s-1930s and were typically worn in multiples. You could wear this one with another line bracelet by the same maker or with a filigree bracelet with emeralds, as shown in the last images. Scroll down to see these and a large selection of coordinating pieces.
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May Birthstone Jewelry
Emerald, the star of May birthstone jewelry, is a lush shade of green that appeals to women born every month of the year. A symbol of rebirth or new beginnings and ascribed with mystical powers, this gemstone was the favorite of Cleopatra. Emerald green has always been a popular color in vintage costume jewelry. Here you will find a unique selection of emerald necklaces, bracelets, brooches, earrings, and clips from Europe and North America. This elegant and classy hue suits all color palettes and fashion personalities. For tips on adorning today’s fashions with emerald vintage jewels, see this blog post.
Emerald, the star of May birthstone jewelry, is a lush shade of green that appeals to women born every month of the year. A symbol of rebirth or new beginnings and ascribed with mystical powers, this gemstone was the favorite of Cleopatra. Emerald green has always been a popular color in vintage costume jewelry. Here you will find a unique selection of emerald necklaces, bracelets, brooches, earrings, and clips from Europe and North America. This elegant and classy hue suits all color palettes and fashion personalities. For tips on adorning today’s fashions with emerald vintage jewels, see this blog post.