Vintage Costume Jewelry: Earrings, Bracelets, Brooches, Necklaces, & Rings

1970's 16-inch gold tone necklace with medium pink coral color and floral design. This piece is unsigned, "new-old-stock" in near mint condition. The coral color has a frosted or pearlized finish and intentionally fades from dark to light inside the flower. The links have the look of stylized hibiscus flower. Great set for that winter cruise getaway! The necklace has look that is both sweet and sophisticated with quality construction and finish.

Vintage NYU New York University bracelet made of silver plated base metal dated 1933. The inside diameter of this neat Art Deco style bracelet measures almost 7", so it will fit an average size wrist with ease. It has a neat hinged buckle design/ closure, and the only mark I can find looks like a patent number on the hinge (see photo). Condition is excellent with no wear through to the plating, no bends in the metal. The end of the bracelet that goes under the buckle is engraved "NYU '33". This bracelet is 3/4" wide and weighs 20.5 grams.

Vintage bracelet with green plastic links wraped in pink gold filled wire. This bracelet is 3/4" wide and measures 7" in length. It has an elegant deco style look, and the links have a variegated appearance with swirls of yellow in the dark green. The bracelet does not pass the tests for bakelite so it must be made of some other type of plastic.

Very nice bangle bracelet that appears to have been made in the 1960’s era. The inside measures measures approx. 2-5/8" across and will go over a larger hand with ease. The onyx has a striking design with brown and ivory colors. The bracelet is in excellent condition, absolutely no sign of wear or damage and will make a delightful addition to your collection of vintage accessories. Original paper lable is marked "Made in Mexico".

Wonderful vintage bead necklace with black glass and clear lucite beads. This classy necklace is 28" long and has a nice mixture of shapes and sizes. It has a silver tone spring ring clasp.

Interesting snake armlet bangle bracelet made from silver plated copper metal. It measures about 4.7mm in diameter, will fit up to 13" upper arm. It is unmarked. Condition for this previously owned item is good, but the silver plate has worn aways in several areas and about 10% is missing, so the look is aged and shabby chic.

Unusual 3D gold tone sun face charm or pendant with clear glass or crystal insert in center. This charming piece is made of gold plated base metal and measures 7/8" across by 1/2" thick. It is signed with a copyright mark and another mark that looks like an animal or animal foot print. Condition is excellent with only minor wear. The attached loop has plenty of room with an inner dimension of 3MM. If you want to use it as a charm I'll be glad to attach a jump ring (just ask).

A pair vintage Mexican earrings with silver tone metal, and black enamel with abalone shell butterfly inlay. The pair is marked "Alpaca Mexico" and measure 2 1/8" long. Condition is very good.

Vintage faceted green glass and fancy brass filigree bead necklace. Fantastic color for this 20" necklace strung on wire. The matching bracelet measures 8" long and will fit a larger wrist. Excellent condition for both pieces and both items have spring ring clasps. Please click on the main image to see a larger photo of the bracelet.

Vintage flexible goldtone bracelet with mesh back and etched or engraved links depicting a floral motif, C1970. It has a fold over clasp and measures 7-1/8" long by 3/4" wide. The bracelet is unsigned and would make a lovely addition to your summer wardrobe. Condition is excellent with only minor wear.

Vintage clip earrings that combine navette and round shaped rhinestones for a flower design. The rhinestones are light and dark blue in color. These earrings measure approximately 1 x 5/8" and all the stones are prong set. The pair is in excellent condition, unsigned.

Vintage 1970´s pin or brooch by Brooks made of gold tone metal. This pin features a wheelbarrow full of roses. It is signed “©Brooks”. The pin measures almost 1-3/4” across by 1-1/4" high. Condition is very good.

Antique Japanese shakudo brooch, early 20th century. Shakudo is a Japanese alloy used in sheet metal inlay or wire inlay. It is composed of 75% copper and 4-25% gold and 5-20% antimony. This mixed metal pin measures 2-1/4" by 1-1/4" and is not signed or marked. The raised pattern of branches and chrysanthemum flowers have been accented with gold gilt. The back has an old "C" clasp and condition is excellent for this lovely piece.

These great 1950-60 clip style earrings are made with wave shaped lucite chips and lucite beads. These earrings are maked W Germany on the clip and measure 1 inch in diameter. They are in great condition and the colors are wonderful.

This stunning Juliana style brooch catches the light from every direction! It has a beautiful combination of different stone types and shapes; olive green frosted navettes, art glass stones, and stones with a blue and teal aurora borealis finish. This piece measures 1-3/4" across. Condition is very good with minor wear to the stones and gold plating.

Very large black molded celluloid cameo brooch or pin, C1940. This cameo measures 2-3/8" across and has an old style "C" clasp. It has weight at 27.3 grams and very good detail. No chips or cracks, just a few fine scratches typical for its age.

Oversized bar pin marked AB France on the reverse with glass pearls and foiled rhinestones. This pin is 3 1/2" long and up to 3/4" wide and weighs 26.3 grams. It is made of silver tone metal and has a safety pin style clasp. The foiled rhinestones are faceted to look like old european cut diamonds. Condition: some loss of foil on back of rhinestones, darkening of rhinestones, some scrapes on the faux pearls. The rhinestones are not as dark and have much more life than the photo shows, a rare piece of French origin.

1930's souvenir brooch or pin of Niagara Falls in Canada. This brooch measures 1-1/2 wide by 1" tall and is made of porcelain and gold tone pot metal. It has an older "C" clasp and the porcelain has some hand painted touches. Condition is amazing!

Hand painted Russian lacquer pin or brooch with abstract/floral design, C1990. It measures 2-1/4" across and has a safety pin closure. In excellent condition, like new. This pin has a very beautiful, detailed, and colorful pattern!

Beautiful antique sash pin or brooch with bird and flower design. This C1900 pin measures 2-3/4" by 2" and is accented with a genuine red garnet cabochon. The pin is marked "Pat. Apl'd for". The condition is good with minor wear to the gilt finish.

1950's wood and copper pin with atomic, boomerang design. The pin measures 2-1/4" tall by 1-3/4" wide. It is not signed. Condition is excellent with no problems to note.

Large vintage pin with an old fashioned pair of skates stamped with the name Sonja Henie. This pin has a C-clasp and dates to 1940s-50s. It has good quality, and weighs 9 grams. Condition is good with some minor wear to the silvertone finish. Possibly a souvenir of her performance in the Hollywood Ice Revue, which began in 1938 and continued for twelve years in cities across the United States. This pin has no makers mark and measures 1" x 2-3/4".

Beautiful, vintage green colored crystal necklace on chain, C1920. This unusual necklace has barrel shaped spacers accented with rhinestones between some of the beads. This piece has many different shapes and sizes of beads. It measures 16" inches in length. Condition of this item is very good but some of the beads do have very small flea bite nicks. A very special and unique item!

This 1920's Czechoslovakian necklace is a authentic period piece consisting of 16" strand of molded glass beads and a wonderful drop with a large purple colored stone. The beads alternate in shape and size, but it is the drop which captures you attention. The pendant measures 2-1/2" long by almost 1" wide. The colors are light and dark purple set in lovely filigree work. Condition of this piece is very good with minor wear to the gilt finish.

A very pretty gold filled pendant that features a forest green faceted stone. The pendant measures 3/4" by 3/8" and is on an 18" gold filled chain. Jump ring on the chain is marked 1/20 12 K G F. This item is "new old stock" and is in the original box. Condition is near mint.

Vintage polished agate bead necklace with oblong and round beads. This single strand necklace measures 38 inches long. it is strung on string and has a brass twist clasp. Lovely yellow, green, and orange colors, C1950. Condition is excellent with no problems to note.

This circa 1880s Victorian necklace is still a real charmer. It has dangles made up of faux pearls and pearlized leaves. The gold filled necklace chain measures 16" and closes with a spring ring clasp. However, the pearlized finish on some of the leaves is partially worn away and the gold filled chain is darkened. The overall condition of the piece is good.

An antique goldtone watch fob, with an intaglio portrait of a Romanesque woman in carnelian colored glass. The fob is on a substantial period gold filled chain. The fob is 1 inch tall, and 1 1/8 inches wide. The chain is a total of 18 inches in length, and the chain and the fob together hang 10 1/8 inches, from the back of the neck to the bottom of the fob. Both pieces are excellent condition but worth noting is a fleabite sized chip on the back of the glass intaglio.

Very sparkly, vintage green crystal bead necklace. In excellent condition with small clear glass spacers between the beads. Measures 19-1/4" inches in length and has a brass screw-together barrel clasp. The necklace is in excellent condition and the beads are just been restrung.

Vintage mother of pearl with bold flat semi-round beads. This necklace has lovely soft pink hues accented with creamy white pearl. This necklace has a simple pring ring clasp and is 19" long. You won't be disappointed with this one!

A single strand of individually knotted faux pearls with softly glowing glass beads. The use of pearlized glass beads, rather than plastic, gives this string of pearls a realistic and substantial feel. The strand is 36-1/2" long, has 8mm champagne color beads, and is in excellent condition. The necklace has a silver tone filigree clasp, and is unsigned.

This vintage pendant has a teal blue backround, with a stilized floral design in purple and chartreuse enamel on copper. It measures 1-5/8 inch across. The enamel is set into a silver tone frame and this piece can be worn as a pin or pendant. There are no markings or signature. In excellent condition.

Large Mexican abalone fish pendant on a new 18" black leather necklace with sterling clasp. This pendant measures 2-3/4" by 1-1/8" and the body or the fish is movable due to its segmented construction and it is covered with abalone shell. This piece is unmarked but the metal was gently tested and found to be sterling silver. Condition is excellent with no problems to note.