Costume Jewelry

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.

Dainty in design with traceries of filigree lacework, this striking bracelet will add just the right amount of artistry and pizzazz to any ensemble!

Fashioned in a silver-toned metal and then plated in a tarnish-proof coating -- usually rhodium or chromium -- this artfully created bracelet features flexible links accented with clear rhinestones.

Bracelet fastens with a double locking clasp, which affords absolute security.

Measurements

Length: 7"

Marked: M J Co

Condition: Very Good
Rhinestones have an almost silvery gray tone to them and one is a touch darker than the rest. The fine filigree work on the clasp is slightly bent from years of taking the bracelet on and off. Not overly noticeable and it does not affect the integrity of the clasp. Priced accordingly.

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

Fashioned in sterling silver, this striking piece features a 3-dimensional portrait of a beautiful woman's face with flowing locks. An embossed pansy flower, a symbol of love and adoration, rests to the right of her.

Brooch fastens with a safety catch and also has an attached bail so it can also be added to a chain and worn as a pendant.

Measurements

Width: 1"
Height: 1"

Total Weight: 4.35

Marked: Sterling

Condition: Excellent
Silver has a lovely aged patina. No flaws to note.

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 darling necklace is a wonderful homage to a time when women kept all of their tools and accessories needed for daily life attached firmly at the hip.

Fashioned in antique brass with a lovely aged patina, this sweet little decorative scent bottle features a textured embossed swirl design below a raised star centerpiece accented with a delicate seed pearl.

Bottle does not open. Chain fastens with a pin and tube clasp.

Measurement

Pendant Width: 5/8"
Pendant Length: 1.25"
Chain Length: 18.5"

Marked: None

Condition: Very Good
Bottle does not have any dings or dents. It does have an allover patina from age. That's how you know it's the real deal. Does not detract. 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 exquisite bracelet exudes an air of simple elegance and timeless romance!

Fashioned in sterling silver, this beautiful Edwardian era piece features intricate filigree links flanking either side of a stunning piece of rectangular camphor glass set with a single pave rhinestone.

Bracelet fastens with an ornate connector clasp, which has a patent number dating to 1918.

Measurements

Total Length: 7 3/8"

Marked: Sterling with Helgen "H" hallmark; Pat No. 1257158

Condition: Excellent
Bracelet has a light vintage patina, which accentuates the fine details in the piece. No flaws to note.

Originally designed to hold a lady's watch, locket or lorgnette, Victorian slide chains are once again a must-have for every jewelry box!

Perfect for showcasing your favorite pendants, charms, talismans or lockets, these extra long necklaces are extremely versatile and can be wrapped and worn in a variety of ways!

Maejean Vintage has some great styling tips and ideas in her blog here.

This beautiful necklace features an extra long 14k gold filled chain adorned with a diamond shaped slide accented with 3 petite pearls in an engraved clover. It has a large safety clasp at the end to attach your own special piece.

Measurements

Chain Length: 24.5"

Marked: RFS & Co 1/10 (for 1/10 14k gold filled)

Condition: Very Good
Chain is in excellent condition. There are a few small tarnish spots on the slide, mainly on the sides and the back. Not overly noticeable. 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.

This knockout necklace was designed to turn heads! 

Clearly paying homage to the great Joseff of Hollywood, this stunning piece has 6 slinky chains on each side culminating in a colorful glass cabochon studded centerpiece.

The piece de resistance is the undulating, fringed crescent moon studded with jewel tone cabochons. The pendant has a nice weight to it, guaranteeing that it will always hang nicely. 

Necklace fastens with a tongue and groove clasp. 

Measurements

Length: 17"
Drop: 6.25"

Markings: None

Condition: Very Good
Shows light signs of wear. Metal has a light patina in places. Some of the glass cabochons have light surface scratches. One of the chains has a slight bend to it where it connects to the finding. None of these flaws detract. Priced accordingly.