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A beautiful 1930s Trifari brooch. A gold-plated spray brooch, studded with clear rhinestones individually mounted in a closed-back rub-over setting. Each rhinestone frond features a twisted rope finish, which adds texture as well as extra sparkle to the piece. These rhinestone fronds alternate with metallic blue fronds, creating a gorgeous combination of depth and sparkle. This brooch is signed Trifari and is an original piece of vintage costume jewellery. Size : (L) 51mm x (W) 75mm, weight 33.2g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 - 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
A rich yellow-gold Trifari brooch. A gold-plated ostrich feather brooch, signed by Trifari. A quality piece of vintage costume jewellery in mint condition. Size: 77mm x 47mm, weight: 24.6g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery (the 1950s). Layaway plans available. -
A unique and rare Art Deco Flower Brooch. Two delicate and intricate roses have been hand-carved from celluloid. These pale yellow roses are fixed to a marcasite studded sterling silver stem. This brooch is Swiss-made and stamped 935. A beautiful piece which desires to be treasured. Size: 49mm x 28mm, weight: 8g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
A pretty lapis lazuli & silver ring. A round cabochon Lapis Lazuli gemstone weighing one carat has been mounted in sterling silver using a rub-over setting. The band features a raised sterling silver wire set in the middle of the band, which adds depth to the ring as well as being decorative. A beautiful example of 1950s artisan craftsmanship. Ring size: P, US: 7.25, width 7 mm, weight 4.1g, this ring can be re-sized ( free of charge ) up one size only but cannot be re-sized down due to its design. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A pretty Victorian clover brooch. Three saphiret glass hemispheres have been set in a closed back gold-tone setting, with a single rhinestone in the centre. Saphiret glass is made by adding gold to sapphire coloured glass and was produced in Gablonz, Czechoslovakia during the 19th century. A well-made and rare piece of antique costume jewellery. Size: 22mm x 22mm, weight: 4.5g. Period: Victorian Jewellery ( 1837 - 1901 ). Layaway plans available. -
A beautiful mauve Venetian foil necklace. Handcrafted glass beads containing silver foil, together with smaller baroque glass beads and clear glass spacers have been set to a push-in decorative box clasp. This impressive triple-strand foil necklace has been expertly strung and lies perfectly when worn. A gorgeous Venetian foil necklace that deserves to be treasured. Size: (L) 46cm x 12mm beads, weight 205g. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
An attractive amber bracelet. Twelve natural beautifully carved amber nuggets, linked together by two elastic strands. Making it both adjustable and very comfortable to wear. A must-have for all vintage jewellery lovers. Nugget size: 25mm x 18mm x 8mm, closed diameter: 60mm, weight: 24.5g. Period: Retro Jewellery (the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
An eye-catching white agate necklace. Highly polished white agate nuggets, together with malachite nuggets have been hand-strung and set to a barrel clasp. These polished agate nuggets have a luxurious shine which contrasts beautifully with the rich green malachite nuggets. A one-of-a-kind piece. Length: 41cm (16″), width: 14mm, Weight: 37.1g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery ( 1950s ). Layaway plans available. -
A fashionable pair of Art Deco earrings. A pair of round-cut cabochon Blue John gemstones are mounted in sterling silver, with a decorative finish to the edge. Blue John was mined in Derbyshire and was believed to have been discovered by the Romans. These earrings were manufactured and signed by Thomas L. Mott. Size: 16mm in Diameter, Weight: 2.6g each. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available. -
A bright & cheerful swallow brooch. A rhinestone studded swallow brooch in a gold tone setting, sign by Sphinx. This well-made brooch is a lovely piece of vintage costume jewellery. Size: 85mm x 57, weight: 26g. Period: Modern Jewellery (the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A very pretty 1950s amber and sterling silver ring. An oval-shaped amber set in sterling silver, using a rub-over setting. There are contained in this amber a number of foliage fragments, which glitter and add depth to the ring. Also, the colour of this amber changes to a rich cognac when worn because the light cannot pass through from behind. A Scandinavian-inspired, artisan-made ring. Ring size: K, US: 5.25, width 17 mm, weight 3.5g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery ( the 1950s ). Layaway plans available. -
Sterling silver ring with a geometric pattern. Ring size: L, US: 5.75, width 6 mm, weight 3.2g. This ring cannot be re-sized due to its design. Period: Modern Jewellery ( the 1960s onwards ). Layaway plans available. -
A bright and sparkling Venetian art glass necklace. Handcrafted green and black glass nuggets together with clear faceted spacers have been hand-strung and set to a brass barrel clasp. A unique and beautifully made vintage costume necklace. Size: (L) 52cm x (W) 18mm - 7mm, weight 51.4g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A stylish pair of freshwater pearl earrings. A well-matched pair of pearls measuring 6mm in diameter have been set in a sterling silver claw setting. These beautiful pearls have a lovely rich lustre to them and have a timeless quality about them. Size: 6mm in diameter, weight 1.2g each. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A lovely pair of freshwater pearl stud earrings. Two well-matched pearls measuring 6mm each in diameter have been mounted in sterling silver and finished with a scalloped edge. Size: 6mm in Diameter, weight: 0.6g each. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery ( the 1950s ). Layaway plans available. -
An impressive 1940s bakelite bangle. A large cherry red bakelite bangle, with an inlaid silver-tone metal strip. An icon retro bangle. Size: 64mm inside diameter x 25mm wide, weight: 74.4g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A unique retro bangle. A tan coloured bakelite bangle, which has been carved. A beautiful example of 1940s costume jewellery. Size: 65mm inside diameter x 20mm wide, weight: 36.3g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A petite 1950s costume brooch. A white and black enamel butterfly on a gold-tone metal background. This lovely brooch is signed Sporrong. Size: 28mm x 15mm, weight: 3.2g. Period: Mid-Century Jewellery ( the 1950s ). Layaway plans available. -
A beautiful cherry red bakelite brooch. Size: 61mm x 11mm, weight: 6.3g. Period: Retro Jewellery ( the 1940s ). Layaway plans available. -
A very pretty aventurine swirl necklace. These shimmering glass beads were made by a Venetian artist, who mixed crushed aventurine gemstone dust with molten glass. The necklace chain is made of fetter links with small faceted amber glass pieces intermittently spaced. Which gives further depth to this gorgeous necklace. A fine example of the very high standards to which Venetian artists work. Size: 45cm x 12mm, weight 26.2g. Period: Art Deco Jewellery ( 1920 – 1935 ). Layaway plans available.
