c1970s Curving Leaf Brooch with Amber-Coloured Rhinestones
An elegant brooch, in a curving leaf-style design. The outer edges consist of navette rhinestones, which individually graduate in colour from amber to dark brown. In the centre of the brooch are sparkling round rhinestones in an unusual shade which appears to be pale yellow with a hint of green....
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| c1940s Lucite Brooch with White Flower
We love the simplicity of this circular Lucite brooch. Lucite is the tradename for a hardwearing, acrylic resin (plastic), which was patented during the late 1930s. The brooch design is 'reverse-carved', meaning that it was worked on from the back, thereby giving a smooth aspect to the front. It...
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| c1950s Reverse-carved Brooch with Multi-coloured Flowers
We think the appeal of this brooch lies in the eyecatching colours used in its floral decoration! Made from a hardwearing, transparent plastic (generally referred to as Lucite), this style of brooch was very popular during the 1940s and 1950s, and frequently featured floral designs. The design...
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| 1940s/1950s Silver Ballerina Brooch
This charming silver brooch puts us in mind of the famous ballet-themed film 'The Red Shoes' (1948), and it is very likely to date from the same period. The design features a ballerina wearing a romantic style tutu, whose long skirt displays fine pleating. Her arms are outstretched, and she is...
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c1930s Art Deco Necklace with Blue Glass
We love the delicate design and elegant appearance of this necklace. It features a fine chain of silvertone metal, attached to which are squares of blue glass, interspersed with deco-style silvertone metal sections. A single blue drop hangs from the base of the necklace, suspended from one of the...
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| 1960s Faux Pearl Brooch by Trifari
This stylish brooch by Trifari features a design of goldtone metal leaves, plus smooth, milky-white faux pearls. The leaves and stems are a combination of brushed and polished goldtone metal - we particularly like the detail of the curled leaf edges, which are smooth and shiny in appearance. The...
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1920s/1930s Long Green Glass Beaded Necklace
It may be the 'flapper' style length that makes this necklace appealing, but we tend to think it is the colour of the beads and their multi-faceted finish which really sets it apart. The length allows it to be worn as a single strand or alternatively to be doubled around the neck. The green glass...
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| Early Twentieth Century Clear Glass Brooch
This glittering brooch is likely to date from the early years of the twentieth century. It features open-backed, clear glass stones set within a silvertone metal frame - the shape resembles that of an 'eye', with one central large stone (diameter 10mm) surrounded by smaller stones (diameter 6mm)....
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