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Below are some examples of vintage and antique jewellery offered on-line and at shows. See our selection of fine jewellery with gold and diamonds at the bottom of this page.
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Vintage and Costume Jewellery
Here is a pretty silver pin with blue cabochon stone, very much in the English Arts and Crafts tradition. The stone may be lapis lazuli. The swans at each side have a Walter Crane look, and the silver detail is impressive.
The pin measures a bit over 4 cm in length and is 2.5 cm wide at the widest part. The back of the pin has a simple C type Victorian clasp. The back of the pin is marked 925 an it has a maker's symbol which we don't recognize.
This is a beautiful old piece which is very wearable today.
This finely crafted Sterling silver pin with Viking ship and Celtic knots was made in Scotland by John Hart. It is marked Iona and dates from the 1950's. It measures about 1.25" in diameter.
This is a beautiful and distinctive Edwardian pin, probably English in origin.
The triangular shape is constructed of complicated silver filigree. The center of the pin is either a pearl or a faux pearl in a beautiful flower like setting. There is a pin point size spot defect on the pearl.
The height of the pin is about 4 cm. The pin has a barrel roll lock mechanism for the clasp at the back, which is a bit stiff but working well. We do not see any marks on this piece of jewellery.
Here is a sweet little Victorian or Edwardian bar pin. It measures about 1.5" long, has four purple stones and six clear stones. The pin is a simple C clasp pin, typical of its age.
Have your choice of these Edwardian bar pins.
Item JW64 is probably Victorian in age and the oldest of the three. It has three rhinestones on cobalt blue enamel on a copper base. It has a very simple C clasp. This item is now SOLD.
Items JW65 and JW267 test for silver (sterling or almost sterling grade) with rhinestones. The crescent pin has small white and blue rhinestones and a roll lock clasp.
The straight bar pin has a sky blue rhinestone and a secure safety pin type latch.
This sweet little Edwardian or perhaps Victorian pin features garnets. It measures about 1" in either direction and has a very simple C clasp.
You can keep little photos or locks of hair in this antique gold filled locket. The locket is in good condition and measures 1.25" long. It comes with a chain that is about 17" long.
This early brass and turquoise pin is probably English and late Victorian / Edwardian. It would look stunning at the neck of a high Edwardian blouse. It measures about 1.5" across and is in good original condition.
This is one of a couple of silver and turquoise rings in stock at the moment. This ring has a split band at the top setting converging to a single band. It is marked 925 on the band. The turquoise stone is nicely figured and set with a pretty leaf design.
This pretty silver ring features a garnet stone, marcasite border and decorative silver gallery. There is a maker's mark on the ring but it is not known to us.
This impressive ring has an adjustable brass gallery with leaf and flower motifs at the side. The large green stone measures 1.5 cm long. This ring would clean up spectacularly well.
The big bug brooch measures a goodly 4.5" long. He will look great on your coat collar. His head and body are made of turquoise opaque glass, and he has two light blue crystal rhinestones as well. Very cool.
We really like bugs!
Item # JW271 is a three dimensional bug in silver and turquoise, priced at $ 25. He is about 1.25" long.
Item # JW106 features a bug on a leaf with some small crystals. He is signed Dafri Toronto, priced at $ 15.
Here is a cute little silver ring for folks who love their Volkswagen bug. It is marked 925.
Your choice of pins priced at $15 each. The pins feature the trillium wildflower, floral symbol of Ontario, and much loved also in Quebec and the New England states.
The pins were all made by the Canadian company Bond Boyd in the 1950's and sold through Birks Jewellers. All show wear characteristic of vintage silver and gold jewellery.
From left to right, we have Item # JW201 and Item # MA8 in sterling silver. Item # MA9 is gold filled.
We have always been fond of silver Danecraft pins because of their distinctive Scandinavian inspired designs. We usually have a couple of these pins in stock.
The pin shown here is a floral design with the silver accentuated by three green stones which form the flower centres.
One of Canada's great secrets is our early silver made by master craftsmen and craftswomen.
This beautiful cuff bangle, made of beaten Sterling silver, was designed and made by Andrew Fussell, who worked in the early part of the twentieth century in his studio in Toronto. His Scandinavian apprenticeship is noted in the simple style, showing the handiwork rather than decoration. The bangle is marked Canadian Handcrafters Guild - Fussell - Toronto - Sterling. It is 1.5" wide with a gap of 1" to insert the wrist. The total length of the bangle around the curve is 6" and it weighs 50g. We have left some of the patina to highlight the hammered appearance of the silver, but it could be thoroughly polished if that is your preference.
Just a gorgeous piece!
For the avid lady golfer, here is a vintage golf club pin made of Sterling silver. It is marked Beau (fine) Sterling and is 3" long.
The Chinese have always loved jade. The Art Deco era loved jade. It is hard to say what it is about this quiet stone, which lacks the brillance of emerald and lacks the glitter of diamond, that makes it eternally adored. Perhaps we see in jade the crystallized memories of thousands of years of Chinese culture. Our fish is carved in great detail from celadon-colored jade with gold fittings. The fish, we have been told, represents prosperity and long life. The fish is 2" long and the gold chain is 18" long.
Sherman JewelleryWe are proud of our Sherman costume jewellery in Canada. Designed and made in the 1950's and 60's, Sherman jewellery has become known for the quality of the Swarowski Austrian crystal stones used and the sturdiness of its settings. We usually have pieces in stock; please enquire.
Here are an early pair of Sherman screw-back earrings with two shades of green stones, peridot and emerald green shades. The stone setting is slight recurved. It measures just over 1/2 inch. All stones are clear, sparkling and bright. A very neat little pair of Sherman earrings which you could wear day or night.
These Sherman earrings are in the form of flowers and have a very three dimensional effect. They are clip-ons and measure about 1" long. All stones are clear, sparkly and bright, although the backs of the earrings do show some slight deterioration. This does not affect the striking beauty of the visible earrings.
These Sherman clip-on earrings feature two different colored stones, although it is difficult to see this in our photo. The center stone is a magenta red, while the outer circle alternates magenta red and lighter pink stones. The earrings measure 1" across. Beautiful for evening wear, especially for the holiday season.
Here are a gorgeous pair of Sherman blue iridescent crystal earrings. They are clip-on style. The earrings measure 3 cm long. The cluster of 1 large and 3 small stones at the base of the earrings project in front of the other stones for a distinctive three-dimensional effect. Very special!
Here is a very pretty suite of jewellery dating from the Hollywood glam era of the late 1940's to early 1950's. The pieces are beautifully made and strangely, not marked that we can see.
The set is shown in the first photo and an enlargement of the pin in the second. We are pricing them individually because we find that folks do not want to wear entire suites of jewellery these days.
The pin is Item JW371 and is priced at $75.
The beautiful bracelet with three-dimensional effect is Item JW372 and is priced at $95.
The ring and earrings are now SOLD.
Here is a classic 1950's vintage rhinestone bracelet, perfect for holidays and seasonal glamor.
Here is a gorgeous pair of clip-on earrings with blue crystals marked Made in Austria. The earrings are about 1" long and of fine quality with each crystal properly mounted individually with claw settings.
This is quite a beautiful pin marked Austria, and as most jewellery collectors know, vintage Austrian rhinestones are usually Swarowski crystals. The pin measures about 2" long and is about 1.5" at the widest point. The elongated stones are a half inch long. As you can see, the stones are two shades of blue on a gold tone frame. It is very pretty.
This sweet pair of drop earrings measure about 1.75" long. They feature two Austrian crystals in a clip-on drop format earring. The filigree metal surrounds give the earrings a charming antique look.
Here is a vintage Coro pin featuring iridescent blue stones. It measures 1.5" across at the widest part. The clasp shank at the back is a bit bent, but it does fasten securely.
Here is a vintage Coro pin featuring pink stones and faux pearls. The pin is about 2.5" long. It is in the form of a bunch of flowers and has a definite 1940's look.
Here is a very pretty brooch. It is marked Weiss on the back. The pin is generally heart shaped measuring about 1.5" across. It has a raised gold metal rose in the center giving the brooch a rich three-dimensional effect. It has 12 rectangular stones outlining the heart. The interior is filled with 11 larger circular stones and there are two small stones. The brooch and its closure pin are in good condition and may need only a clean to make it really sparkle more than it already does.
Take your choice of these vintage 1950's rhinestone pins, each priced at $ 30.
Item # JW178 is unusual in that the clear crystal stones are not foil backed. You can see the background color of your clothes reflected through the stones.
Item # JW301 has light blue stones and looks better in person than our photo.
Item # JW230 is a three-dimensional vintage Coro star pin.
Item # JW346 has some unusually shaped emerald green stones with small aurora borealis stones scattered between. Very pretty!
Here is a vintage Napier brooch and clip-on earring set with a surprisingly contemporary look. The silver tone jewellery features a three-dimensional leaf upon leaf design. The brooch measures about 2.5" across at the widest part and the earrings about 1" across.
Do you remember when your little brother had to wear a shirt and bolo tie for special occasions? If so, you are remembering the 1950's era of Leave it to Beaver on TV.
Here is a cool vintage bolo with a little gun that comes out of its holster on a braided leather strap. It is a unisex item these days, which can be worn by anyone, adult or child. Cool and groovy.
Bakelite and Lucite Jewellery
Our bakelite pieces are genuinely vintage. Vintage bakelite pieces usually show some oxidation and patina.
Lucite is a hard plastic which was used from the 1930's to the 1960's as jewellery, and still has applications today. Our lucite pieces are genuinely vintage, and may show some patina.
Please be aware that vintage bangles may be smaller than bangles made today. They still fit most women's wrists well, but you may wish to request the internal diameter of a bangle prior to purchasing it.
It is quite rare to find a set of five vintage bakelite bangles still together. These are narrow bangles with a rounded profile in a mustard yellowish color with greenish undertones.
These bakelite colors are perfect for fall and for Halloween eve.
Item # JW 202 is a set of two orange and two black narrow bangles with rounded profile priced at $65.
Item # JW78 is a set of one orange and one black distinctive square cut bangles. This set is now SOLD.
This bakelite bangle has a thick chunky profile and is in the color known as applejuice, a transparent, golden color. Desirable and pretty.
Two beautiful vintage lucite pins from the Art Deco period, the fox (Item J3 is SOLD) and the horse (Item J4) with original pin fittings at the back and original paint on the horse. The fox is 3" high and 2" wide and has colored eyes. The horse is 2" high and 2" wide with eye and painted features. Vintage lucite develops a soft patina and pinkish to golden color changes in various areas which cannot be duplicated and which enhance the soft beauty of these old pins. The fox particularly has beautiful Art Deco styling.
These 1960's lucite jewellery pieces are affordable, colourful and ultra cool. Both bangles shown are now SOLD; however the other pieces are available.
Fine Jewellery
This elegant gold band features five diamonds in graduating sizes. The ring is marked 14 K with other marks. Serious buyers may request a written appraisal from our recommended independent jeweller prior to purchase.
This beautiful antique dress ring features a carved cameo lady figure elegantly set with a circlet of rough, champagne colored diamonds. Although there are no marks on the ring, it tests for both gold and the diamonds. Serious buyers may request a written appraisal from our recommended independent jeweller prior to purchase.
This vintage Australian gold band is about a size 7 in ring size. It is quite wide at about 5 mm. It is stamped 18 ct PROUDS (a prestigious Australian jeweller) and has a style number 82. The ring dates from the 1960's. The exterior shows a fine patina from normal wear. There is no damage.
Here is a fine leaf shaped brooch. It has a three dimensional effect from the raised center stem which carries four cultured pearls and five small rubies. The brooch is stamped on the back Italy 18 kt. The pin is about 6.5 cm in total length and is in clean, bright condition.
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