Citrine & Sterling Bow Brooch
1940s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis citrine pin has a gorgeous faceted, square-cut yellow-orange stone as its focal point. Its sterling silver bow, a popular motif during the 1940s, is further embellished with emerald-cut glass stones in a paler shade of yellow. This brooch closes with a roll-over safety clasp. What's unusual about this high-quality piece is that it is unsigned and that the sterling is not gold-washed (which was more typical of Retro Modern jewels like this one). The photos show this brooch in the horizontal and vertical positions. You decide which way to wear it!USD$295.00USD$295.00
Citrine & Vermeil Sterling German Brooch
1930s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis vintage German brooch in gold-washed sterling silver is highly-decorated. Its focal point is a flower with a faceted, round citrine-glass stone at the center. 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$185.00USD$185.00
Citrine & Crystal 1920s Tiered Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThe 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$395.00USD$395.00
Citrine & Diamanté Scroll Brooch by McClelland Barclay
1940s Jewelry, Rice-Weiner Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis McClelland Barclay vintage brooch has two layers. The bottom is a furled, gold-plated scroll. The top features faceted, emerald-cut citrine-glass stones, baguettes, and round diamanté, all set in connected, rhodium-plated frames that form a spiral. The intricate construction, as seen on the back, along with the use of two tones of metal are hallmarks of the designer. This brooch has a roll-over safety clasp and can be worn in any direction you choose. Notice that the maker’s name (Rice-Weiner) does not appear on McClelland Barclay-designed pieces.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Citrine & Diamanté Spray on Gold Leaf Brooch
1950s Jewelry, Elsa Schiaparelli Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis citrine pin by Elsa Schiaparelli is a lovely example of 1950s tailored jewelry. A richly-textured, gold-plated leaf forms the base. The top layer has citrine-glass-stone flowers with pavé silver-tone stems. The level of detail is superb: in addition to the elaborate, layered construction, the leaf has visible veins and a furled bottom on its front as well as texture on the back. I’m not sure which way this jewel was intended to be worn, so I’m showing both orientations in the photos – take a look and decide which you prefer.USD$395.00USD$395.00
Citrine & Sterling Brooch & Earrings Set
1940s Jewelry, Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, Hobé Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis citrine jewelry set by Hobé is just stunning! The tall brooch features flowers in shades of citrine glass atop sterling silver stems, surrounded by leaves and buds. They are all wrapped in ribbon and tied with a bow. The earring centers of citrine glass are surrounded by furled petals. The brooch has a rollover safety clasp; the earrings are screw-backs. Pieces by this maker were all hand-made and very three-dimensional. This set is extraordinary! Scroll down to see a 1940s sterling bracelet with citrine flowers by the same maker.USD$495.00USD$495.00
Citrine & Sterling Chicklet Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis vintage citrine necklace is a classic and well-made Art Deco chicklet design. It features square-cut, faceted 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 settings and links, which was unusual in this necklace style. A perfect adornment for those who like sunny colors.USD$395.00USD$395.00
Citrine & Sterling Filigree Art Deco Bracelet by Simmons
1920s Jewelry, R.F. Simmons Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis vintage Art Deco bracelet by Simmons, a company known for their innovation, has rectangular dark-citrine-glass stones set in the center of alternating panels of sterling silver filigree. The clasp on this piece is unique and secure. This bracelet is wider than most of its filigree counterparts, which makes me think it may be an early 1930s piece. Scroll down to see Art Deco citrine jewels that coordinate beautifully with this bracelet.USD$345.00USD$345.00
Citrine & Sterling Flower Link Bracelet by Hobé
1940s Jewelry, Hobé Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis silver and citrine bracelet by Hobé has five round plaques. Each open-back sterling circle is adorned with layered flowers, buds, leaves and ribbons surrounding a faceted, round, collet-set glass stone. Even the connecting links are topped with tiny buds. This substantial bracelet has a concealed clasp and a safety chain. Like all pieces by this maker, this jewel was hand-made and is superb in quality. Scroll down to see an extraordinary brooch & earrings set, also by Hobé, to wear with this bracelet.USD$375.00USD$375.00
Citrine Beaded Flower Earrings
1950s Jewelry, Vintage Earrings, Vintage Miriam Haskell JewelryThese beaded flower earrings feature a large, faceted, round citrine that sits on a bed of textured, silver-tone petals. They alternate with faceted, round citrine-glass stones in a deeper hue. This elegant, three-dimensional pair was designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell. The French ear clips date them to the late-1940s or early-1950s. Vibrant and easy to wear with casual, office, and evening attire, these earrings are timeless and unusual.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Citrine Calla Lily Brooch by Coro
1940s Jewelry, Coro Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis calla lily brooch is a rose-gold-plated sterling silver ribbon tied in a three-looped bow. Three stems of flowers with citrine-glass navette centers sit on top, and three tiny navettes tie the stems together. This 1940s Retro Modern creation has a roll-over safety catch. Until I saw the drawing on the design patent (in the last photo), I thought the brooch should be worn the other way around, so the flowers are reaching for the sky! The photos show the brooch both ways, so you can decide. This lovely Adolph Katz design for Coro’s high-end line, Corocraft, was also made with multi-colored stones – scroll down to see it.USD$325.00USD$325.00
Citrine Gumdrop 1920s Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese classy citrine dangle earrings are fashioned from faceted glass stones shaped like gumdrops. They are suspended from citrine-glass beads and a matching stone set in silver-tone metal. The original screw-backs were converted to sterling silver ear wires with lever backs for pierced ears by my expert jeweler. If you don’t have pierced ears and are looking for similar earrings with screw backs, scroll down to see what is available. Included are necklaces and bracelets that complement these earrings, an essential jewelry wardrobe staple for those who like to wear warm colors.USD$275.00USD$275.00
Citrine Pendant Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese citrine pendant earrings from the mid-1920s are probably Czech in origin. What’s really unique is the metal inlays in each glass drop, which give the appearance of marcasites. The faceted, domed stone at the top (designed to fall at the earlobe) is the same color as the bead and drop. These all-original, Art Deco screw-back earrings are rich in color and can be modified for pierced ears. Scroll down to see a pair that has already been converted as well as coordinating pieces.USD$275.00USD$275.00
Citrine, Golden Topaz & Mother-of-Pearl Brooch & Earrings Set
1950s Jewelry, Alice Caviness Jewelry, Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis vintage wreath brooch and earrings set by Alice Caviness features amazing layers of components wired onto a decorative brass frame. Included are citrine- glass stones in multiple shapes and sizes, faceted golden-topaz beads, mother-of-pearl disks, aurora borealis diamanté, and textured brass leaves. The jeweled frame of the brooch is mounted on another that holds the pin and roll-over safety clasp; each earring has a round filigree back with the ear clip. The complexity of the design and construction seen here are often present in this maker’s work, which I believe is underrated. This set is definitely not for the faint-hearted! I will include the matching bracelet, which has only three of its four strands of beads, but it is wearable. Scroll down to see a similar pair of earrings by Caviness.USD$395.00USD$395.00
Citrine, Golden Topaz & Mother-of-Pearl Earrings
1950s Jewelry, Alice Caviness Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese citrine and topaz earrings by Alice Caviness are a colorful and complex design. They feature layers of citrine- and golden-topaz-glass beads along with aurora borealis diamantés, mother-of-pearl disks, and textured brass leaves. These elements are wired onto a brass mesh back, which is mounted on a filigree scalloped-edged disk. This is the type of creation that leads me to say that this maker is underrated. These ear clips are just plain fun! Scroll down to see a similar pair of earrings with matching brooch, also by Caviness. Beautiful jewels for women who wear warm colors.USD$225.00USD$225.00
Citrine, Pearl & Gold 1950s Brooch & Earrings Set by Elsa Schiaparelli
1950s Jewelry, Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, Elsa Schiaparelli Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & Pins, Vintage EarringsThis Schiaparelli earrings and brooch set from the 1950s features a large citrine glass stone surrounded by tiny pearls in an elaborate, antiqued, gold-plated setting. Notice how the faceting of each citrine forms an eight-pointed star design. Schiaparelli frequently used this cut of glass stone in her pieces. The pin has a roll-over safety clasp. You can see the utility patent for the ear clip here, below the names Frederick A. Ballou, Jr. & Rogers T. Stafford.USD$495.00USD$495.00
Golden & Brown Topaz & Gold Clover Earrings by Elsa Schiaparelli
1950s Jewelry, Elsa Schiaparelli Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese clover earrings by Schiaparelli have three faceted, shield-cut topaz-glass stones – two golden and one brown – with citrine accents. The exotic three-sided shape of the large stones enhances the three-leaf clover design in gold-tone metal. These details and the elaborate construction of the earring backs exemplify the ingenuity and quality of this fashion house. This color combination – which is perfect for those who like to wear warm colors – can be found in other Schiaparelli jewels. You can see the utility patent for the earring clasp here, shown below the names Frederick A. Ballou, Jr. & Rogers T. Stafford.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Golden Topaz & Sterling Art Deco Bar Pin
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Art Deco bar pin is made in the same way as the imitation-gemstone bangle bracelets of the era. The faceted, square-cut golden-topaz (or citrine) glass stones are channel-set in sterling silver with engraved edges. This piece, which closes with a roll-over safety clasp, never goes out of style! Scroll down to see a matching Diamonbar bracelet. Both are a lovely caramel hue that is perfect for those who look best in warm colors.USD$195.00USD$195.00
Golden Topaz & Vermeil Sterling Flower Earrings
1940s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese vintage topaz earrings look like dancing flowers. Curled sterling silver petals have faceted oval glass stone centers. The metal has a hint of a warm gold plating, which was popular in the 1940s. These graceful Retro Modern jewels are so beautiful and well-made that I’m surprised they are unsigned. These elegant screw-back earrings are timeless and great for both day and evening wear. Note that any color variations in metal are only camera reflections.USD$245.00USD$245.00
Golden Topaz & Silver 1920s Pendant Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese 1920s drop earrings are fun and unusual but hard to describe. The pendant is a ball composed of a faceted, golden-topaz-glass disk sandwiched between two shiny, silver-tone domes. A golden-topaz glass stone sits at the ear lobe, and a small bead is at the center of the paper-clip chain. These all-original, long earrings have screw-backs, which can be modified for pierced ears. Wear them with off-duty and business-casual attire.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Golden Topaz & Sterling Diamonbar Bracelet
1920s Jewelry, Vintage Bracelets, Wachenheimer Bros. JewelryThis topaz bracelet has faceted, square-cut golden-glass stones channel-set in sterling silver. It closes with a concealed clasp and safety chain. At 7 1/2" by 3/8", this Diamonbar jewel is longer and wider than most made in this style in the 1920s. Though the patent number is not marked on the piece, its construction is in accordance with patent #1,344,365, which was issued to Harry Wachenheimer in 1920. You can see the utility patent here, the second one shown below the maker's name. This piece was part of my personal collection and is the perfect adornment for a woman who likes to wear warm colors. A simple, lovely jeweled accessory for day or evening. Scroll down to see a matching brooch.USD$345.00USD$345.00
Golden Topaz & Vermeil Flower Brooch by Coro
1940s Jewelry, Coro Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis flower brooch pin is a graceful, large gold-plated sterling silver jewel created by CoroCraft, the company’s high-end line. Oval, faceted golden-topaz-glass stones form the flower that sits atop the stem. The tilt of the blossom and the furled leaves make this piece look as though it is blowing in the wind. This stylized design was very popular in the 1940s. Joan Crawford wore a similar brooch at the throat of her blouse in a scene in Mildred Pierce.USD$245.00USD$245.00
Golden Topaz, Citrine & Diamanté Hattie Carnegie Brooch
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Hattie Carnegie brooch has as its centerpiece a large oval, faceted golden-topaz glass stone that looks like luscious caramel. It is surrounded by large, round, white-striped glass stones and further embellished with small citrines and layers of darker citrine leaves. This 1950s wreath-like piece is another three-dimensional example of Carnegie’s quality and design ingenuity. The gold-plated metal setting has a roll-over safety clasp. A lovely adornment for those who wear warm colors.USD$295.00USD$295.00
Golden Topaz, Green Tourmaline & Diamanté Christian Dior Earrings
1950s Jewelry, Christian Dior Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese Christian Dior earrings feature textured, gold-tone ropes intertwined with faceted golden-topaz and green-tourmaline glass stones and aurora borealis diamantés. (Swarovski invented aurora borealis – a coating that adds iridescence to faceted stones and beads. Dior was one of the first designers to adopt it in his designs.) The color combination and elaborate hook-and-eye construction of these 1950s ear clips are worthy of the maker’s name. Elegant, classic, and perfect for a woman who likes to wear warm colors. These earrings looked amazing when they walked the runway at a recent fashion show.USD$345.00USD$345.00
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November Birthstone Jewelry
About November Birthstone Jewelry
Citrine and topaz are both choices for November birthstone jewelry. The first ranges from pale yellow to brownish-orange in color. Citrine was a favorite gem in the Victorian era. The second, topaz, occurs in a variety of colors including honey yellow and fiery orange. Throughout history, healing powers have been attributed to both gemstones. Yellow and orange, warm hues, are associated with sunshine, joy, and energy. Color psychologists recommend wearing them when we want to evoke cheerful feelings or convey a sense of playfulness. Even if your birthday isn’t in November, these gems will enliven your wardrobe.
About November Birthstone Jewelry
Citrine and topaz are both choices for November birthstone jewelry. The first ranges from pale yellow to brownish-orange in color. Citrine was a favorite gem in the Victorian era. The second, topaz, occurs in a variety of colors including honey yellow and fiery orange. Throughout history, healing powers have been attributed to both gemstones. Yellow and orange, warm hues, are associated with sunshine, joy, and energy. Color psychologists recommend wearing them when we want to evoke cheerful feelings or convey a sense of playfulness. Even if your birthday isn’t in November, these gems will enliven your wardrobe.