Blue Glass Flower & Diamanté 1920s Choker Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis 1920s choker necklace is formed by clusters of delicate blue-glass-flower-shaped beads with white glass centers that alternate with clusters of diamantés. Three rondelles form the barrel clasp. 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!USD$795.00USD$795.00Sapphire & Diamanté ‘Jeweleaf’ Trifari Brooch & Earrings Set
1950s Jewelry, Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, Trifari Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Trifari leaf brooch and ear clips set was named Jeweleaf. Designed by Alfred Philippe in 1951, it features diamanté-paved maple leaves outlined with sapphire-glass baguettes. The setting is rhodium-plated base metal. The pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp. An all-diamanté version, described as “platinum-toned … paved with stones” and “one of two charming variations on a Spring theme”, was advertised in the February 1, 1952 issue of Vogue. The brooch was $17.50, and the earrings were $15.00, for a total of $32.50. (In 1950, the average U.S. family’s income was $81.50 per week.) Note that the photo of the brooch alone shows it in the position indicated in the design patent (last photo), but you can wear the jewel in any position you wish.USD$245.00USD$245.00Sapphire & Sterling Bow Brooch & Earrings Set by Hobé
1940s Jewelry, Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, Hobé Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis sapphire costume jewelry set in sterling silver by Hobé is a bit smaller and more restrained than others in the collection, but it is just as beautiful. A deep-blue glass stone is the center of the flower that sits atop the six-loop bow that forms the brooch. The ribbons are adorned with applied leaves and buds. The pin has a roll-over safety clasp. The screw-back earrings are bow-shaped, with sapphire centers. A wonderful combination for those who wear cool colors.USD$195.00USD$195.00Sapphire & Diamanté Bow Brooch by Mazer Bros.
1940s Jewelry, Mazer Bros. Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis 1940s brooch shaped like bows was made in two layers. The base is formed by five loops and seven tails encrusted with diamantés. A flower with sapphire-glass-baguette petals and diamanté center, cupped in the same rhodium-plated base metal, sits on top. This piece was made by Mazer Bros. after World War II. As with all of the company's jewels from this period, this one is well-designed and constructed. The pin closes with a roll-over safety clasp. This piece is perfect for a woman who likes to wear cool colors. Scroll down to see another version in warm hues.USD$245.00USD$245.00Sapphire & Pavé Vermeil Brooch by Marcel Boucher
1950s Jewelry, Marcel Boucher Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis gold vermeil brooch shaped like a bow is another outstanding example of Boucher’s work. The pavé curls, open-work sides, and square-cut, faceted sapphire-glass stones that form the knot showcase his attention to detail. This type of design – graceful, cut-out metal adorned with gems – was inspired by fine jewelers of the era. This piece closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Scroll down to see the same design with emeralds.USD$295.00USD$295.00Sapphire 1950s Ear Clips by Schreiner
1950s Jewelry, Schreiner Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese vintage blue earrings with multiple shades, shapes, cuts, and sizes of sapphire-glass stones are another example of Schreiner's genius, even though they are unsigned. The silver-tone setting features his dog-tooth prongs and donut-hole ear clips. These ear clips can beautifully accessorize the latest fashion trends as well as your perennial favorites. Wear them with casual, office and evening attire to great acclaim!USD$275.00USD$275.00Sapphire Bead & Gold Wire Hattie Carnegie Pin
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis tapered 1950s Hattie Carnegie pin features tiny deep-sapphire-blue glass beads and gold-tone wire wound in alternating rows. It is finished with a gold-tone back and roll-over safety clasp. Scroll down to see another brooch in the same style, also by this maker, with tiny faux pearls and diamantés in a silver-tone setting. Both are great adornments for a jacket lapel, pocket, hat or purse. Or wear one as a barrette in your hair.USD$225.00USD$225.00Sapphire Bead & Rondelle Pendant Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese sapphire blue drop earrings are classy and long. Each has a blue rondelle (I had never seen a colored one before!) sandwiched between a pair of faceted, sapphire-glass beads. They are capped at each end with decorated silver-tone metal, and the pendants are suspended from silver-tone chain. A small diamanté is designed to adorn each earlobe. These all-original screw-back earrings can be modified for pierced ears. The backs of the screws are marked sterling, but I don’t know if the rest of the silver findings are as well. These lovely earrings can be worn anywhere, anytime and are perfect for those who like cool colors. Scroll down to see sapphire earrings already converted for pierced ears as well as a lovely coordinating bracelet. This pair is a wonderful something blue for a bride!USD$295.00USD$295.00Sapphire Bead Art Deco Drop Earrings
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese Art Deco drop earrings are a 1920s design with faceted sapphire-glass beads suspended from each end of chain. These earrings are 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. These earrings are simple, yet versatile and noticeable. The color is perfect for women who like to wear cool hues. Scroll down to see a complimentary Art Deco bracelet.USD$295.00USD$295.00Sapphire Brooch with Diamantés by Schreiber & Hiller
1930s Jewelry, Schreiber & Hiller Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis sapphire brooch has three curved links of diamantés between each one with blue-glass stones. At 3” long, this wonderful Art Deco piece is a quarter-inch-high half-dome backed by a flat metal plate. This lovely 1930s bar brooch closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Scroll down to see a selection of diamanté bracelets made in Germany in the same decade to wear with this jewel.USD$245.00USD$245.00Sapphire Chicklet & Enamel 1920s Necklace
1920s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis faux sapphire necklace has faceted, square-cut, blue-glass chicklets alternating with glass stones molded in a step pattern. The result is an Art Deco classic. The two blue-enamel links on each end make me think this piece is European in origin. This necklace closes with a spring-ring clasp. The original silver-tone finish is worn in places, so much of the brass is showing. Because the focus is the gorgeous blue stones, this slight blemish doesn't detract in any way from the beauty of this piece. This elegant necklace is versatile and timeless, and from my personal collection. Scroll down to see a lovely sapphire Art Deco bracelet to wear with this jewel.USD$345.00USD$345.00Sapphire Lava Rock & Amethyst 1950s Brooch by Elsa Schiaparelli
1950s Jewelry, Elsa Schiaparelli Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Schiaparelli brooch is an exquisite 1950s creation. Because of its abstract design, it can be worn as a pin in any position that appeals to you. Or wear it on a cord as a pendant. This incredible jewel has two large sapphire-blue lava rocks in dog-tooth prongs surrounded by round and navette sapphire- and amethyst-glass stones. The lava rocks have an incredible iridescence (like a fire within), and the color combination is delicious. The setting is silver-tone metal with a roll-over safety clasp. This gorgeous statement piece is Schiaparelli at her best!USD$545.00USD$545.00Sapphire Melon Bead Necklace
1930s Jewelry, Unsigned Jewelry, Vintage NecklacesThis melon bead necklace in deep-sapphire-blue raises a simple strand of beads to new heights! Exactly when this piece was made is uncertain, but I associate glass beads molded in the shape of melons with the Art Deco era. This strand of uniformly-sized beads was professionally restrung with knots by my expert jeweler after these photos were taken. It closes with a filigree, gold-tone concealed clasp. Scroll down to see a complementary bracelet.USD$225.00USD$225.00- Sold out
Sapphire Poured Glass Earrings by Hattie Carnegie
1950s Jewelry, Hattie Carnegie Jewelry, Vintage EarringsThese blue sapphire costume earrings feature translucent poured glass in a delicately-detailed gold-tone setting. The design is timeless and versatile! These 1950s ear clips were one of the Hattie Carnegie creations chosen by the designer to walk the runway at Toronto Fashion Week for Spring 2019. He paired them with an Art Deco necklace in a similar blue worn by a model in a black-and-white houndstooth evening gown. I confess that I was both surprised and delighted with this choice, and the audience was definitely pleased. Although that necklace is no longer available, scroll down to see a similar piece.USD$275.00USD$275.00 - Sold out
Sapphire, Diamanté & Sterling Filigree Bracelet by Granbery
1920s Jewelry, Granbery Jewelry, Vintage BraceletsThis sterling silver filigree bracelet by Granbery is a fine example of a style that was very popular in the 1920s. With its sapphire-glass baguettes and diamanté accents, this piece has the same construction and appearance as its fine jewelry counterpart. The excellent articulation and clasp with safety catch are the hallmarks of high-quality. Although one of the baguettes has a small surface chip, my expert jeweler has confirmed that the stone is firmly set. The bracelet looks perfect when worn. Granbery advertised their flexible bracelets in the June 1925 issue of The Keystone, a jewelry trade publication. Scroll down to see a selection of complimentary earrings to wear with this lovely jewel.USD$275.00USD$275.00 Sapphire, Diamanté & Gold Boucher Flower Brooch
1950s Jewelry, Marcel Boucher Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Boucher flower brooch exemplifies the flowing motifs and textured metals of the period. Sapphire-glass stones and diamanté set in gold-tone form a beautiful bouquet with furled outside petals and a raised center. The pavé ribbon that ties the stems speaks to the maker’s attention to detail and design genius. This lovely jewel closes with a roll-over safety clasp. Just add faux or real diamond studs to complete your look.USD$295.00USD$295.00Sapphire, Diamanté & Rose Vermeil Sterling 1940s Reinad Brooch & Earrings
1940s Jewelry, Costume Jewelry Sets / Parures, Reinad Jewelry, Vintage Brooches & PinsThis Reinad brooch with matching earrings feature rose-gold-washed sterling silver set with large, faceted, triangular sapphire-glass stones and diamanté accents. This set is a wonderful example of the Retro Modern style of the 1940s. I couldn’t decide if the brooch should be worn horizontally or vertically until I saw Anne Baxter wearing one like it in the 1946 movie Angel on my Shoulder. Hers was perfectly placed in the vertical position at the base of her V-neckline. She even wore the matching earrings. The pin has a roll-over safety clasp, and the earrings are screw-backs. I’ve included a photo of the brooch in the horizontal position, so you can decide if you prefer it that way. A similar piece was shown in a 1945 wholesaler’s catalog. The page was entitled “New Pink Gold Finish on Sterling Silver — Styled by Master Craftsmen” (who were not named). The brooch was $28.50 retail, and the earrings were $13.50, or $42.00 for the set. (While I don’t have income statistics for the mid-1940s, to put these prices in perspective, the U.S. government reported that by 1950, the average American household’s weekly income was about $81.)USD$375.00USD$375.00