1950s Norwegian Sterling Silver and Enamel Brooch
This brooch is a classic example of the distinctive Scandinavian style of jewellery produced during the middle of the twentieth century. Made in Norway by Aksel Holmsen, it uses sterling silver and white enamel to depict a slim and curving leaf shape - the edges and 'stalk' are in smooth silver,...
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| c1920s Brooch with Green Rhinestones
We love the striking appearance of this brooch, brought about by its imposing size and the intense green shade of its stones! Although unsigned, it is likely to originate from Czechoslovakia, as it follows the distinctive style of jewellery made in that country between the last years of the...
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| c1950s Reverse-carved Brooch with Floral Design
We think the most eyecatching feature of this circular brooch is its use of bold colour! Made from a hardwearing, transparent plastic (generally referred to as Lucite), this style of brooch was very popular during the 1940s and 1950s. The design was worked on from the back (hence the term...
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| 1940s/1950s Faux Lapis Lazuli Earrings
We love the vibrant blue colour and sophisticated style of these earrings! Circular in shape, they feature a multi-layered design on a base of goldtone metal. The layers graduate in size, with the first two layers displaying small glass stones in a rich blue shade. These are neatly channel-set...
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1940s Rhinestone Flower Brooch by Coro
It is undoubtedly the variety of colours used within this brooch that provide it with its striking impact! The rhinestones can be found in pink, red, green, yellow, mauve and blue - most are navette-shaped, but round and oval shapes are also present. The stones are arranged to represent a flower,...
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| c1930s Green Glass Beaded Necklace
This necklace creates an impact by way of its glass beads, which shine with a variety of light and dark green tones. The smallest size of bead (6mm) starts nearest the clasp, and they gradually increase in size towards the largest bead at the centre of the necklace (16mm diameter). The beads are...
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c1930s Necklace with Green Glass Beads
This delightful necklace sparkles with soft green tones! The upper section features a fine goldtone metal chain, from which are suspended clear glass bicone beads (resembling two pyramids joined at their base), followed by larger (and more square-shaped) light green beads. Linking the...
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| c1930s Large Leaf Brooch and Dress Clip
In our opinion, this combined brooch and dress clip creates a striking impression! Its impact is partially due to its size - at 103mm (or 4 inches) high, it is difficult to miss. Although a relatively large item, its design is understated - it consists of two overlapping and gently curved leaves,...
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