Bergere Orange Star Brooch Pin & Earrings Mid Century Mod

Demi Parure set by Bergere Jewelry.  This company was only in business from  1946-57.  You don't find a lot of this around, for such a limited production.   Beautiful brooch and earrings with gold tones embellished with rhinestones and orange baubles.  Very vivid colors and in great condition with no missing stones.  The earrings are signed, but the brooch isn't.   The brooch measures a little over 3" in diameter.  The filigree in the metal gives it a nice touch of victorian days, but the orange is defiantly a mid-century color!  The earrings are clip style and measures a bit over 1" in diameter.   $75.00

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Alice Caviness Aqua & Gold Necklace and Earring Set

Alice Caviness began making jewelry after WWII, the company was based out of Long Island New York.  All of her pieces are characterized by the use of high-quality materials, i.e. crystal stones of unusual colors.   This 4 strand necklace is a graduated with the shortest length being 15 1/2" and the longest is 18 1/2".  These gold tone beads are separated with an aqua or turquoise colored bead that is also trimmed in gold.  The clasp is very decorative and would be a shame to hide behind your neck!   The earrings are clip style and are approx. 1" in diameter.   All pieces are marked:  "Alice Caviness" $250.00

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Lisner Brooch and Earrings Question Mark Set!

Lisner jewelry has been around since 1904 and made jewelry up till 1979.  They were best known for distributing jewelry for others, such as Elsa Schiaparelli.  It wasn't until the 1930's that they started making their own jewelry.  They made a wide variety of jewelry, something for everyone!   The pastel colored rhinestones are set in a rhodium base.  The brooch measures 2 1/4" long.  The blue tear-drop stone is attached by a jump link so it can move.  The colorful stones have many facets which help catch the light. The earrings are a clip style and measures 1" long.  The blue tear-drop on the earring follows the pattern of the brooch.  All the…

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Sandor Blue Crystal and Enamel Necklace, Bracelet, & Earring Set

Sander was a small jewelry company founded in 1938 and spanning to 1972.  Their jewelry was usually delicate floral type pieces.  They like to use a lot of enameling in their decoration as well.  It is known for their craftsmanship and artistry.   This parure of jewelry consists of necklace, bracelet, and earrings.  A construction of blue glass beads and blue enameled leaves is the motif for this lovely set.  The necklace measures 16" long and is adjustable.  It is 3 strands with gold tone beads in between each bead.  The center has a enameled leaf with a  large blue rhinestone surrounded by 5 clear ones.   The bracelet has a 5 strands of…

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1950 Hollycraft Scatter Pins

Hollycraft Jewelry was founded in 1938 and is always signed and dated.  They got their start in the jewelry business renting jewelry to the movies and movies starts.  Their best known for their Christmas pins and colorful and intricate designs.  Bright and vivid  stones, that have many facets and are quite an eye catcher. Most jewelry companies made smaller pins or brooches.  A lot of ladies would buy two or even three brooches to put together calling them scatter pins.  We have two such pins here.  We are giving the option of buying them together or separate.  Both possess the fabulous pastel colors that make up Hollycraft jewelry set in gilt gold setting.  the…

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1953 Hollycraft Clip-Style Earrings

Hollycraft Jewelry was founded in 1938 and is always signed and dated.  They got their start in the jewelry business renting jewelry to the movies and movies starts.  Their best known for their Christmas pins and colorful and intricate designs.  Bright and vivid  stones, that have many facets and are quite an eye catcher.   Large chunky style clip earrings.  These beauties are marked on the back:  " Hollycraft 1953".  Almost 2" in length these clip earrings have a great design that follows the line of your ear.  The pastel colors of pinks, blues, greens, yellows, and greens, just set off these earrings.  All the stones are prong set and have many facets to…

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1953 Hollycraft Floral Spray Brooch

Hollycraft Jewelry was founded in 1938 and is always signed and dated.  They got their start in the jewelry business renting jewelry to the movies and movies starts.  Their best known for their Christmas pins and colorful and intricate designs.  Bright and vivid  stones, that have many facets and are quite an eye catcher. This Hollycraft brooch measures 3" long and resembles a lovely floral spray .  The blend of pretty pastels in all their shades and shapes just make this pin sparkle!  Pretty pinks, purples, greens, yellows, and blues make up the wonderful color combination.  Marked on the back:  "Hollycraft 1953". $125.00  

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1955 Hollycraft Large Leaf Brooch

Hollycraft Jewelry was founded in 1938 and is always signed and dated.  They got their start in the jewelry business renting jewelry to the movies and movies starts.  Their best known for their Christmas pins and colorful and intricate designs.  Bright and vivid  stones, that have many facets and are quite an eye catcher. This pieces just "drips" with color and sparkle.  The combination of the different size and shaped stones is truly an artwork in itself.  Add the different shades of pinks, blues, greens, and yellows and you have an amazing brooch!  The channel-set stones that divide the leaves really seem to make this piece just stand out.  The workmanship is phenomenal and…

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1958 Hollycraft Fabulous Flower Brooch

Hollycraft Jewelry was founded in 1938 and is always signed and dated.  They got their start in the jewelry business renting jewelry to the movies and movies starts.  Their best known for their Christmas pins and colorful and intricate designs.  Bright and vivid  stones, that have many facets and are quite an eye catcher. This fabulous flower like brooch is quite large and measures 2 1/2" in diameter.  There is a large pale purple stone in the center that is set down in and the 6 "petals" are curved and raised.  Very nice dimensional look, especially with all the colorful faceted stones.  This is yet another great example of Hollycraft and their use of…

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1951 Hollycraft Bracelet Pretty Pastels

Hollycraft Jewelry was founded in 1938 and is always signed and dated.  They got their start in the jewelry business renting jewelry to the movies and movies starts.  Their best known for their Christmas pins and colorful and intricate designs.  Bright and vivid  stones, that have many facets and are quite an eye catcher. This bracelet  measures 7" in length and a little over an inch wide.  Seven links are connected by 7 large pale purple stones.  Such an innovative design that wraps nicely around your wrist and moves with you.  An array of colors makes up this beautiful bracelet.  Pale purples, pinks, blues, greens and yellows all different shades too!  All of these…

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