1960s Giovanni Sculpted Rose Book Piece. Giovanni is a well-established Providence, Rhode Island manufacturer of fine and costume jewelry.
This fully 3-D brooch was fashioned in both silver and goldtone. This silvertone version measures 2 3/4" long and is constructed of many matte-textured parts. The insides of the petals are bright-finished. Great attention to detail. There are even thorns on the stem. Signed "Giovanni" on underside of leaf. Noted in R. L. Aikins' "20th Century Costume Jewelry, 1900-1980", pg. 45. Condition is excellent. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH99-06 - $30
Francois Aurora Borealis Vintage Earrings. During the 1940s and 50s Francois was a high-end division for the Coro company. These earrings are probably from the late 1950s.
They are sparkly clip earrings measuring about 1" tall. Each pair of aurora borealis beads is wired to a figure eight Florentine-finish goldtone setting. Shipping/Insurance is free in the USA! DH108-06 - $30
Signed Gerry Turtle Brooch - Book Piece. This 1950s goldtone brooch, signed Gerry, measures 2 1/8" long. It centers a large oval glass cabochon which is made to resemble a rhodocrosite gemstone. The turtle has little coral-colored eyes. You may find this turtle in Ronna Aikins "20th Century Costume Jewelry 1900-1980 Identification and Value Guide", page 214. So cute! Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! LH144-06 - $29
DuBarry Fifth Avenue Vintage Swan Brooch. This little beauty measures 1 5/8" across and is finished in an eye-catching roughly textured goldtone. The serene swan has a tiny rhinestone eye. The brooch is signed "DFA". Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! LH170-06 - $36
Signed DeChurch Vintage Cultured Pearl Drop Earrings. These 1 1/8" long earrings hold beautiful 4mm cultured pearl screwback earrings. Settings are gold filled and very rich looking. Signed lowercase c over de for DeChurch. Very good condition. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! DH246-07 - $36
Signed Leonore Doskow Sterling Sweater Guard. Leonore Doskow, is an internationally respected gold and silversmith. She ran Leonore Doskow, Inc. from 1935 until the 1980s. She is best known for her monogram work. She is now retired, and her sweater clips have not been produced for a long time. The sweater guard disks, engraved with P's, measure almost 7/8". Both are signed "Leonore Doskow, Handmade Sterling". Chain is sterling also. Shipping/Insurance free in the USA! DH320-08 - $50
Durango Silver Wolves Family Brooch. Durango Silver Company has been in business designing high quality sterling jewelry in Durango, Colorado since 1972. This 2 1/4" x 1 15/16" heavy sterling brooch weights 19.2 grams and has long been out of production. It is signed Hartmans Durango, within a heart pierced with an arrow, for the designers John and Dillon Hartman.
This wolves' brooch is a beautiful sand cast piece with great attention to detail. Jewelry has often been used to convey messages. Sometimes very subtley. Wolves very frequently mate for life and usually only the alpha males and females of a wolf pack breed. Shipping/Insurance free in the USA! DH324-08 - $110
Signed Emmons Poinsettia Goldtone and Pearl Clip Earrings. Richly Florentine-finished goldtone c1970 poinsettia earrings measure 1 1/8" across. The "petals"/leaves swirl in two layers around central costume 2mm pearls. The clip backs are signed "Emmons" with a copyright symbol. Just a little wear to one of the clip backs. Otherwise excellent.
The Emmons Company, begun in 1949 by Charles Stuart, who also founded Sarah Coventry, was in production until the 1970s. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! LH275-08
- $29
Signed Gerry Angel Blowing Trumpet Brooch. Shepards were the first to hear of the birth of Christ during the night. A chorus of angels brought them the news and they went to find the Messiah.
This vintage Christmas season brooch is finished in a very glossy and textured goldtone. The 2 1/4" tall trumpeting angel wears a rhinestone-studded halo. Signed "Gerry" on reverse. Excellent condition. Free Shipping/Insurance in the USA! LH276-08
- $30
