c1950s Amethyst-Coloured Star Brooch
Beautifully sparkling star-shaped brooch, featuring amethyst-coloured rhinestones at the 6 points of the star, and in the centre. Between the star points, and forming an inner circle, are aurora borealis rhinestones; named after the Northern Lights, these have an iridescent coating,...
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| c1970s Vintage 'Tennis Lady' Brooch by Lea Stein
The costume jewellery made by French designer Lea Stein (born 1931) has become highly collectable in recent years, and this particular brooch is one of her more sought after designs. Made from a special process using layers of laminated cellulose acetate (a type of plastic), no two Lea Stein...
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| c1970s/1980s Pink Limousine Brooch by Lea Stein
Although it may not be considered strictly 'vintage' in terms of date, the costume jewellery made by French designer Lea Stein has become highly collectable in recent years. Made from a special process using layers of laminated cellulose acetate (a type of plastic), no two Lea Stein pieces are...
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| Early Twentieth Century Blue Glass Beaded Necklace
We love the intense blue colour of the glass beads which feature in this necklace! Although the beads are all a rounded variety, they display subtle variations in their size and shape, which we think adds interest to the necklace. This element of individuality also extends to the colour of the...
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c1920s Filigree Brooch with Multi-coloured Stones
Although it is unsigned, we think this delightful brooch is likely to have been made in Czechoslovakia. It follows the distinctive style of jewellery made in that country between the last years of the nineteenth century (when the region was known as Bohemia) and the late 1930s - that style...
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| 1940s/1950s Floral Reverse-carved Brooch
We love the clarity and fresh colours which feature within this attractive brooch! 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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1920s Brooch with Ancient Egyptian-style Decoration
This ornate brooch stands out with its distinctive decorative details inspired by Ancient Egypt! One of the most important archaeological finds of all time was Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in November 1922; the tomb (in the Valley of the Kings) was virtually untouched, and the...
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| c1930s Necklace with Blue Glass Stones
The appeal of this charming necklace lies in the vibrant blue colour of its sparkling glass stones! The upper section of the necklace features a chain of silvertone metal, which finishes with a spring-ring clasp. The lower section forms the focus of attention, courtesy of its round glass stones...
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