CAROLINE'S JEWELRY WITH A PAST

GEORGIAN     VICTORIAN     ART NOUVEAU    

 EDWARDIAN     ART DECO

20TH. C. & MODERN

RETRO MODERN

JEWELRY PERIODS

Retro Modern c. 1940 Inventory #BT0004

14kt. yellow gold buckle and strap style BRACELET. A wonderful brick paving stone effect, this bracelet is quintessential Retro- bold & beautiful. It has a buckle closure with knobs and is 8" long and adjustable from 7-1/4" down to 6" long. It weighs 30 grams and is in good to very good condition $900.00 

 

c. 1950  Inventory #BT00059 

Sterling silver tank tread style BRACELET. A very 3-dimensional looking bracelet, this piece is 7" long and a dream to wear. It is very representative of the 1950's period.  The links are 1/2" wide and the piece is in excellent condition $80.00 

c. 1950  Inventory #BT00062 

Sterling silver BRACELET in a spectacular hinged wide link style. Each link is pierced, decorated and centered with an oval piece of abalone shell. The bracelet is 1-5/8" wide and is 7-1/2" long. Not a shy or retiring piece of jewelry, this makes a statement and it is by a leading Mexican jeweler, FAR FAN of Mexico City. The piece is in excellent condition $175.00 

       Details of the link & maker's mark

c. 1960  Inventory #BT00060 

Sterling silver hinged link BRACELET. The look is an elongated barrel shape with a hemispherical ball "floating" in the center. The barrel link is open around the ball and the look is very 3 dimensional. The bracelet is 7" long, with a maker's mark for  "Bell"  and is in excellent condition $55.00 

Retro Modern c. 1940 Inventory #BH00249 

Platinum and 18 kt. rose gold bow dress clip style BROOCH in a quintessential Retro style. This lovely piece features 7 round and faceted, prong set rubies. Set in platinum are 14 round rose cut diamonds. This clip has pierced gold work that is nicely done. It is 1-3/8" wide X 2" long. The attaching mechanism is in the traditional fur clip style. The piece is numbered, weighs 15.5 grams and is in excellent condition $1400.00 

Reverse of Brooch showing clip

Retro Modern c. 1940 Inventory #BH00247

14kt. rose gold bow style BROOCH and EARRINGS in a bold 1940's style. This demi-parure features 12 oval cabochon natural rubies. These pieces are handmade are very 3 dimensional in looks. The brooch is 3-1/2" wide X 2-1/2" tall and has a safety clasp. The earrings are clip back and 1-1/8" long (they could be converted for pierced ears). Both pieces weigh 38.4 grams and are in excellent condition $950.00 the set

Retro Modern c. 1940 Inventory #BH00256 

10kt. Yellow gold BROOCH & EARRING demi-parure. This brooch and earring combo features bright yellow gold flowers by A. Regel, a leading manufacturer of Retro period jewelry. Both pieces are fun to wear and nicely detailed. The earrings are pierced back (original to the piece) and the brooch is 2-1/4" long. Both pieces weigh 8 grams and are in excellent condition $300.00

Vintage c. 1960 Inventory #SSBH0001 

10kt. Yellow gold BROOCH in floriform styling. The brooch has wonderful texturing and is styled as a flower and leaf bouquet. There are 2- 4mm pearls in the center of the petal. The brooch is about 3" in length has a silver pin stem, weighs 5.2 grams and is in excellent condition $275.00

Vintage c. 1955 Inventory #BH00229

14kt.white gold bouquet style BROOCH features 7 - 6mm pearls with an ecru body color and pink highlights. To make this piece extra special and sparkly, there are 14 round brilliant cut diamonds for a total weight of 20 points (1/5 of a carat). The pearls are the flowers and they are "tied" with diamond encrusted white gold ribbons. The lovely, yet elegant piece is 1-1/4" tall, has a safety brooch clasp and is in excellent condition $400.00 

c. 1950  Inventory #BH00263 

Sterling silver BROOCHES AND EARRING set in a charming ballerina motif by Margot de Taxco (Margot de Voorhies). These 4 piece are all marked with her hallmark and style number "5200". The earrings are screw back as was typical for this period and the ballerinas face in opposite directions on the brooches and earrings. The pieces are 1-1/8" wide X 1-1/2" long and all are in excellent condition $300.00 for the set,  $175.00 each for 2 brooches or the earring pair

Vintage c. 1950 Inventory #ER00069

14kt. white gold drop EARRINGS in a snowflake design from the 1950's. These earrings are fabulous and feature 106 round, brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 2.75 carats. The stone are of SI1/SI2 clarity and H-I color. These beauties are very sparkly and are on a reticulated drop which sways with the wearer. The earrings are 1-3/4" long and 1" wide at the widest point. They have lever backs, weigh 8.4 grams and are in excellent condition $3400.00 

Retro Modern c.1945    Inventory #ER00061  

14kt. yellow gold BROOCH and EARRINGS set. This futuristic design is very 3 dimensional in details. The gold is folded and ribbed and the edges are rolled to create a very dramatic effect. The 3 pieces feature 3 cultured pearls with a lovely pink sheen. One is 7 mm and the earrings have 2- 6 mm. pearls. There is a maker's mark on the earrings for Fisher & Company of Newark, New Jersey. The earrings are screw back. These could be changed easily to accommodate pierced ears. The brooch is 1-1/2" wide X 1" tall. The earrings are 1" wide X 1/2" tall. All three pieces weigh 13.5 grams are in excellent condition $500.00

Art Deco/ Retro c. 1935 Inventory #BH00166

18Kt. yellow gold arrow motif BROOCH. This wonderful piece has 3 overlapping arrows  with curled up ends. The piece is a dress clip made with great care to detail, as the back shows. The look is very 3 dimensional. Although the piece weighs 22.6 grams, is 1-5/8" long and 1-3/8" wide, it lays nicely when worn. The brooch has a safety clasp, a maker's mark and is in excellent condition $900.00

Reverse side

Retro Modern c. 1950 bh00071.jpg (7451 bytes)Inventory BH00069

14Kt. yellow gold stylized bow WATCHPIN & BROOCH. It weighs 3.3 grams and is 1-1/4"+ and in excellent condition. It is a handmade piece $55.00

Retro Modern c. 1940 Inventory #PJ50

14kt. yellow and rose gold  BROOCH. Made with hollow tubes of rose and yellow gold is reminiscent of an atom. It is centered by a large golden brown sparkly citrine,  11 + mm. in size. A big Retro look with a lot of flash. The brooch is 1-1/2" round and is in good to very condition with some slight dings to the gold tubing $550.00

Retro Modern c. 1945 Inventory #BH00031

14kt. yellow gold circle BROOCH. This brooch features a twisted gold frame around a stylized flower and leaf. There are 3 rubies to give drama to this wonderful piece. The leaves and flower are textured and engraved for a very dimensional look.  Simple, yet divinely dramatic, this piece is 1-1/2" round, has a trombone clasp and is in excellent condition $425.00

Retro Modern c. 1940 Inventory #BH00053 

14Kt. yellow, rose and white gold BROOCH in the shape of a pinwheel. A bold and futuristic design for 1940, this piece features 2 bright blue, brilliant cut natural zircons which have higher refractivity than diamonds. The zircons are separated by  4- 1pt. diamonds mounted in white gold. A piece which has a wonderful, individual look, it features a safety clasp and is in very good condition SOLD

Retro Modern c. 1950 Inventory #BH00012 

10Kt. rose and yellow BROOCH that features a puffy flower and leaves tied in the shape of a  bouquet. A wonderful, bold and dramatic piece which is 2-1/4" overall in length, it has a maker's mark for A. Regel, a well known Retro jewelry maker and is in excellent condition $245.00

Retro Modern c. 1950 Inventory #BH00013

10Kt. rose and yellow BROOCH. The flower and leaf motif is typical of Retro design. This pieces features a round, bezel set 7 mm. garnet as the "flower". The piece is made by Cal-Art of Providence, RI, is 1-3/4" long and is in very good condition $165.00

Modern c.1954 Inventory BH00003

18Kt. yellow gold BROOCH in the style of a crown. You will feel like a queen wearing this brooch studded with 8 rubies and 4 diamonds. The spectacular 5 mm. cream colored pearls enhance the charm of this little gem. The pierced gold fretwork and 3 dimensional look of this piece give it a big impact. The reverse is engraved "To Nilza 10-11-54". This charming piece is 1-1/2", has a trombone safety clasp and is in excellent condition $975.00

Retro Modern c. 1945  Inventory #ER00065 

14kt. yellow gold  in a bow style. These are very typical of the Retro period in jewelry, but are not the large size generally seen. These charming earrings feature a square cut 8 mm X 10 mm dark golden citrine. The earrings are screw back, but could be converted to pierced, are 9/16" X 9/16", weigh 7.7 grams and are in excellent condition $350.00

Retro Modern c. 1945     Inventory #ER00064  

14kt.rose gold and platinum EARRINGS in a ribbon  style. Typical of Retro styling, these pieces feature 8 square cut rubies and 4 round brilliant cut diamonds. The diamonds are mounted in platinum to add to their sparkle.  The earrings are clip back and 15/16/" tall. They are in excellent condition $475.00

Retro Modern c. 1945  Inventory #EA1158 

14kt. rose gold, yellow, and white gold EARRINGS with a very "movie star" Retro look. They feature a rose gold stylized bow topped with 6 round brilliant cut rubies and 12 tapered baguette shaped rubies held together by a white gold tie. The tie features 8 round brilliant cut diamonds. The backs are for pierced ears and feature a French style back for a very comfortable fit. The earrings are 1" tall and in excellent condition $1650.00 

Vintage c. 1955     Inventory #ER0006

14kt. white gold EARRINGS/RING set in a vintage 1950's style. These gorgeous pieces feature an oval turquoise in each piece that is 9mm X 12mm and a true Persian blue without blemishes.  All 3 pieces are accented with diamonds. The earrings and ring have 16 diamonds encircling the turquoise in each piece for a total weight of  1.92 carats (prox). The earrings are drop style with "dangles" and there are an additional 38 points in the tops and dangles. This demi-parure have a total diamond weight of 2.3 carats (prox). The diamonds are prong set, except for the dangles which are bezel set and all have a clarity ranging from VS2 to SI2 and color of H-I. The ring is a size 7-1/4 and can be re-sized easily. The earrings are 1-15/16" long and have French wire backs. All 3 pieces are in excellent condition with the turquoise un-abraded $3000.00

Retro Modern c. 1940   Inventory #NE00073 

14kt. rose gold snake chain NECKLACE. This charmer can be worn with a pendant or without for a very Retro look. This rose gold necklace weighs 39.7 grams, is 15" long and 5.3 mm wide and in excellent condition $950.00 

  

c. 1950  Inventory #NE00077 

Sterling silver NECKLACE and BRACELET in a stylized leaf pattern. These exceptional pieces are from Taxco and are of the quality and style you would expect. The bracelet is 8" long and the necklace is 15" long. The bracelet and necklace can be combined to produce a necklace of 22". The leaves are a combination of scored and smooth with a heavy rope twisting separating them. The pieces are marked "SB" and Taxco, Mexico. The pieces weigh 92.5 grams and are in excellent condition $225.00

 

1950's   Inventory #CK00065

Rolled yellow gold CUFFLINKS with lucite cabochon faux rubies. These are 1950's high chic by Krementz. They are about 9/16" around and have a toggle back. These great links are in excellent condition $65.00 

Retro Modern c. 1940    Inventory #RG00214

14kt. yellow gold woman's RING in a bold Retro style. The center piece is an emerald cut amethyst of 8 carats. It is deep purple in color and prong set. At the top and bottom there is a "rolled" edge which gives it a great look. The shank is open. navette shape. The piece weighs 6.6 grams, is a size 6-1/2, can be resized easily and is in excellent condition $450.00

Side view showing open sides

Vintage 1950 INVENTORY #SS00011  

14KT. white gold dinner RING. This ring features a  .45 point, old mine cut round light fancy yellow diamond. This stone is VS2 in clarity. There is a second round European cut diamond that is .50 points and is SI2 clarity and G-H color. The 2 accent diamonds are .10 points each and  are matched nicely for color and clarity. Total weight for all stones is approximately 1.00 carats.  The ring is a size 7, can be re-sized and is in excellent condition $1400.00

Retro Modern c. 1940  INVENTORY #RG00155  

10kt. yellow gold RING in a dramatic swirl effect. A light, icy blue aquamarine of 2-1/2 carats centers this lovely piece. The ring has a maker's mark, is a size 6-1/2, can be easily re-sized and is in excellent condition $175.00 

Retro Modern c. 1940 INVENTORY #PJ142  

14kt. rose gold RING with 10 fabulous round cut rubies and lots of diamond sparkle. This piece has 1- 25 point, 1- 15 point, 1- 10 point and 1 each of 5, 4 , 3, and 2 point diamonds (prox weight of 65 points or 5/8 carat) mounted in white gold or platinum to give the diamonds a clean, clear look. It is in the traditional Retro scroll look and has a big, bold buckle look to it. It is currently a size 6, can be re-sized and is in excellent condition $3200.00

C. 1940  INVENTORY #RG00170  

14kt. yellow gold watch RING. Is it a watch or a ring? BOTH!! all in one handy piece of jewelry. A great blocky Retro Modern look with Swiss works and Fidea brand. The watch ring has a white face with gold numerals, is a size 7, has recently been serviced and is in very good condition $525.00

  Side View

Retro Modern c. 1953 INVENTORY #RG00037

18kt. rose and white gold stylized scroll RING. This beauty has 5 baguette cut rubies and these are accented by 3-2 pt. round brilliant cut diamonds. This ring is a size 6-1/2, can be re-sized, is in good condition, and dated 1953 $225.00

Retro Modern c. 1950 INVENTORY #RG00040

14kt. rose and white gold stylized bow RING centered with an odd shaped carnelian stone, especially cut to fit the ring. The piece is given sparkle with 1- 3 pt. and 3-1 pt. round, brilliant cut diamonds. The ring is a size 6, can be re-sized, is marked "handmade", and is in fair condition $90.00

c. 1940's ringmanonyx-1sm.jpg (4782 bytes)ringmanonyxsm.jpg (3190 bytes) Inventory #RG00122

18kt. yellow gold man's RING in a classic ribbed design with a central onyx plaque. Understated elegance and in excellent condition $425.00

GEORGIAN     VICTORIAN     ART NOUVEAU    

 EDWARDIAN     ART DECO

20TH. C. & MODERN

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