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Made from natural resin and decorated with turquoise fresh water pearls and crystals, this signed purse by Maya, a contemporary American designer, is a treasure. The color of the purse swirls from amber into soft beige. It is lined with cloth and has part leather interior. Maya's purses are limited editions and are truly collectors items. 6" wide,5" high, 2" diameter. Chain is 45" end to end.

A clip and belt buckle comprise this set.The center long green part is Bakelite, and the silver color metal supports pave rhinestones in an interesting pattern. The new adjustable lined ribbon belt (note the velcro) is removable if desired. This set is probably from the 1920's. Each of the three pieces measures 2 5/8" long and 1 5/8" at widest.

Outrageous! These earrings speak for themselves. To be worn by one who likes being bold and dramatic. All prong set stones, silvertone backing. Clips are stamped KJL. Top to bottom 4 1/2", side to side 2 1/2".

This lucious DeMario brooch and earrings has elegance and style. Various shades of blue rhinestones and glass beads combine with very fine gold plating. Oval DeMario plaque on the back of the brooch, clip earrings stamped DeMario. Very chunky. Brooch 2 3/4" long, 1 1/4" wide. Earrings 1 3/8" long, 1 1/8" wide.

This pin has it all: its Bakelite, its reverse carved, its painted and its laminated.Worthy of being in any collection. A real beauty from the 1930's. 3 1/4" long, 1 3/8" high, 1/4" deep.

This Coro brooch is very talented. It can be worn as seen, or it can be removed from a bracket on the back and worn as two clips. Its flowers tremble (ok, wiggle) when the brooch moves. It is enameled and has lovely pave and channeled rhinestones. Each clip is marked Coro Duette. 3" by 1 5/8". Very chunky.

This contemporary brooch by French designer Pavone is made of galalith (a plastic derived from skim milk!). The little cat just oozes sassy personality and begs to be taken home by a cat lover. He is three levels thick--head and paws front level, body second level, and tail the third level. Great design. 3 1/2" tall, 1 3/4" wide. Pavone signature on the back of the brooch.

"Necklace with three circular pendants. Coppola e Toppo for Valentino, Italy, 1970. Gilt-stamped metal, rhinestones, gilt metal beads, faceted Swarovski crystals." Quoted from JEWELS OF FANTASY, page 275, enlargement on page 255.

Contemporary American designer Maya creates most unusual and elegant purses. Semi precious stones, glass beads and pearls are used in combination with molded resin and antiqued metal of the purse and frame. This purse is 6 1/2" long and 4" high. The 42" detachable chain may be worn as a necklace or belt while the purse may then be carried as a clutch. Maya's plaque signature is on the back of the purse. A cloth bag with Maya's name is included for storage.

This dramatic collar necklace by Sorrell features large champagne colored rhinestones with smaller clear rhinestones. All are prong set. The collar has an oval plaque marked Sorrell Originals. Collar inside length is 17" with a 2" extension. Width is 2". The dangle clip earrings, unmarked, have one round champagne rhinestone and clear rhinestones, all prong set. They are 3 1/4" long.

Enormous and heavy and all prong set. Sorrell presents an outstanding bracelet. It matches the preceding set but is being sold separately. 1 7/8" high, 7 1/4" around, 1 1/2" opening. It is signed Sorrell Original on an oval plaque.

Contemporary American designer Maya has created this elegant choker of real pearls, resin and glass beads. 12 1/2" around with a 2 1/2" extension. Depth at its greatest is 5". The piece is signed Maya.

Contemporary American designer Maya uses semi-precious stones and pearls in combination with molded resin and glass beads in her elegant design of this purse. Maya's plaque signature is on the back. The 44" strap can be removed so the purse may be used as a clutch. The strap itself may become a beautiful long necklace, or even a belt. The purse is 6 1/2" at its widest, 4" tall, and 2" thick front to back. A cloth drawstring storage bag with Maya's signature is included.

Huge royal blue and tiny clear rhinestones. This set is stunning! Dramatic brooch is 4 1/2" wide, 4" long. Clip earrings are 1 3/4" long, 3/4" wide.

Trifari's earliest mark, TFK, is stamped on this rhodium plated brooch. From the 1920's, or more probably the 1930's. Classic Deco design. Unbacked glass saphire colored stone. Brooch is 2 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high.

Heavily gold plated, Mazer has designed a very three dimensional piece of considerable elegance. 2 3/8" long, 1 7/8" wide. Very heavy brooch.

Great deep carving. An oldie, its back side being a much lighter color than the front. 2" long, 1" wide, 3/8" deep.

Old Hobe. Superb craftsmanship and quality of materials gives this necklace the appearance of true gemstones. Delicate yet of real presence. Faceted glass stones, unfoiled. 17" end to end.