Costume Jewelry

One look at this beautiful, celestial locket and you would swear it was plucked out of the night sky!

Set with two luminescent mother of pearl cabochons, this eye-catching hinged locket practically glows when it moves. It really is quite striking.

Locket is gold plated and is attached by Albert clasp to a lovely 12k gold filled rope chain necklace with a delicate fleur de lis adjustable slide.

Such a sweet, romantic piece!

Measurements

Chain Length: 30"

Locket Size: 1" x 1"

Marked: 1/20th 12k

Condition: Very Good
Necklace and locket have light surface scratches and patina consistent with age and use. Some of the plating is starting to come off the locket and it looks like a new catch was soldered on at some point as it is a little messy. These flaws are only noticeable under close, magnified inspection. Does not detract. Priced accordingly.

A symbol of rebirth, victory over death, the joys of heaven, and happiness, images of grapes are often utilized in Christian funeral rites.

Fashioned in shiny black molded French jet -- which is neither French, nor jet but just a fancy European-made black glass -- this beautiful brooch features three dimensional grapes and leaves shaped into a pseudo heart shape.

Brooch fastens with a C catch.

Measurements

Width: 1 1/16"
Length: 1 1/2"

Marked: None

Condition: Good
There are numerous small chips around the edge of the piece. The most notable being at the top of of the right side grape leaf. Most chips are on the back and not overly noticeable from the front. Does not overly detract. Priced accordingly.

This wonderfully romantic bracelet blends antique sparkle with just a hint of blush.

Fashioned in sterling silver, this striking piece features dazzling marcasite links between beautiful oval quartz cabochons with just the slightest hint of pale pink. Quartz pieces have a number of inclusions giving each piece some depth and character.

Bracelet fastens with a spring ring.

Measurements

Length: 7 1/2"
Width: 1/2"
Weight: 18.05g

Marked: Sterling

Condition: Very Good
Bracelet has surface scratches consistent with age and wear. A few of the quartz pieces have more surface abrasions than the others. All the marcasite is present however a couple of them are cracked. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly.

A sacred symbol of existence, development, growth, renewal and life and death, the scarab beetle has been regarded as a treasured accessory for centuries.

Scarab amulets were used for their magical rejuvenating properties by both the living and the dead. They also were worn for protection from the dangers of this life and the next.

This wonderful bracelet is crafted in sterling silver and features three natural, unpolished amethyst scarabs juxtaposed with modernist square links. It is a very different take on the traditional scarab bracelet of the time.  The scarab beads are hand carved on the top and bottom.

Bracelet fastens with an oversized spring ring.

Measurements

Length: 7 3/4"
Width: 3/4"

Marked: Coro Sterling

Condition: Very Good
Silver has light surface scratches consistent with age and wear. Does not detract. Priced accordingly.

Whether you add charms or wear it as it is, this eye-catching bracelet adds just the right amount of vintage style to any modern-day outfit.

Fashioned in sterling silver, this heavy curb chain bracelet features a darling heart-shaped padlock clasp with a non-functioning key hole.

To open the clasp, just push on the left side of the shackle and it will release.

Padlock bracelets gained popularity in the Victorian era, however, this one is a later version. A true testament to its timeless aesthetic.

Measurements

Length: 7"
Weight: 35g

Marked: Silver

Condition: Very Good
Bracelet and lock have surface scratches consistent with wear and age. Does not detract. Priced accordingly.

Although agate jewelry has been produced in Scotland for centuries, it was Queen Victoria's adoration for all things Scotland, that thrust this distinctive jewelry into the spotlight.

Following the purchase of Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Queen Victoria -- the consummate trend setter -- made Scottish dress and jewelry fashionable among the masses. It remained popular until the Queen's death in 1901.

This gorgeous necklace makes it easy to see why Scottish agate was so cherished. Hand carved into a shape of a heart -- a popular motif in Victorian times -- this striking pendant serves as a reminder of the thought and craftsmanship that went into selecting the perfect piece of stone. Just look at those immaculate vertical lines!

Pendant is mounted with rolled gold hardware, which has been polished and shined since these photos so it better matches the gold tone chain.

Measurements

Pendant Width: 5/8"
Pendant Height: 7/8"

Chain Length: 18"

Marked: None

Condition: Excellent
Pendant hardware and chain have a light patina consistent with age. No major flaws to note.

Take the beauty of the Art Nouveau era with you wherever you go with this gorgeous repoussé brooch.

Fashioned in a silver plated brass, this unusual brooch features a beautiful repoussé Gibson Girl with her trademark contemporary bouffant and waterfall of curls. She is framed by raised flowers to her right and a sizeable 3-dimensional tulip stem to her left.

Brooch fastens with a C catch.

Measurements

Width: 1"

Height: 1 1/8"

Marked: None

Condition: Good
The silver plating is starting to come off and the brass is showing through. Priced accordingly.

This gorgeous brooch is a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of the Art Nouveau period. 

Handcrafted by master French medal maker and engraver Emile Dropsy for the well-known high end jewelry house Maison Savard, this striking brooch features a raised portrait of a lady holding a flower in exquisite detail. Unusual to similar pieces of the era, the back of this brooch also is beautifully decorated with leaves and scroll work -- a true sign of quality.

While Dropsy was relatively unknown in his time, his jewelry gained popularity in the late 19th/early 20th century, so much so that many replicas of his work have been created and sold.

This piece is signed on the front by the artist and the clasp is hallmarked Savard, which guarantees this brooch is authentic.

Measurements

Width: 3/4"

Height: 3/4"

Weight: 2.56 g

Marked: E. Dropsy, Savard

Condition: Good
This brooch has light surface scratches and a lovely vintage patina. There is a tiny hole in the side near the clasp. This may have been created in production as I have seen holes in similar Dropsy pieces. The main issue with this piece is the pin back as it has started to rust. It is still wearable with care. Dropsy pieces are highly collectable. In perfect shape, this brooch would be $200+ Priced accordingly.

We always say, "If this jewelry could talk...." Well, this one can!

This beautiful heart-shaped brooch tells the story of a secret courtship and romance in repoussé. Fashioned in a silver colored metal and layered with a top coat of sterling silver, this striking piece features the raised profile of a gorgeous Edwardian lady coming out of the center of a pansy.

In the Victorian era, the pansy flower was used to communicate affection between two lovers who were secretly courting (since any outward display of love or passion was frowned upon in those times).

This sweet brooch would make a lovely gift for your secret or not-so-secret love.

Brooch fastens with a C clasp.

Measurements

Width: 1 1/16"
Height: 1 1/16"

Marked: Sterling Top

Condition: Very Good
The heart is slightly misshaped and bent on the right bottom edge. (See last photo) Looking at it straight on you would not notice the bend and it lays correctly when worn. It also looks like a little bit of the detail has worn off on the edge of the right side. There is so much detail on this brooch it is hardly noticeable. Priced accordingly.

This striking 1930s necklace is like a beautiful Art Deco autumnal garden that you get to wear and cherish all year round!

Fashioned in brilliant, gold-toned stepped brass, this lovely necklace features gorgeous molded Czech glass flowers in a vibrant shade of orange with swirls of red. Three of the five flowers are accented with brass swirls and a green molded glass leaf.

Necklace fastens in the back with a spring ring clasp.

Measurements

Total Length: 16"

Marked: There is a mark on the ring near the clasp, but we are unable to make out what it says.

Condition: Very Good
Necklace has some light patina from age. Does not detract. Priced accordingly.

This beautiful raised relief cameo is an breathtaking example of the highly skilled art of repoussé -- and is made by the master himself!

Until his death in 2008, artist and jewelry designer Henryk Winograd was regarded as one of the world's greatest masters of traditional silversmithing and America's leading practitioner of the art of repoussé.

Repoussé is a metalworking technique in which malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a raised, 3-dimensional design on the front. Definition and details are then added to the front through embossing and chasing.

Masterfully crafted in 99.9% pure silver -- Winograd's preferred metal of choice -- this sizeable piece features a high relief of a beautiful bacchante with a wreath of grapes and leaves adorning her wavy locks.

Pendant is signed with the Winograd hallmark HW999 and comes with a sterling silver chain.

The perfect gift for any art or wine lover!

Measurements

Pendant Length: 2"
Width: 1 3/8"
Height: 5/8"
Weight: 37.8g

Marked: HW999

Chain Length: 15"

Condition: Very Good
There are a few dings and small dents on the back of the piece. There also are a few small dings and dents along the outside edge of the pendant, which don't visually distract from the piece. They are more noticeable by touch. Flaws do not detract. Priced accordingly.