Gorgeous Green Kramer “fan style” brooch

This amazing brooch has a fabulous "fan" shape.  A variety of green stones in different shapes and sizes really makes a statement.  There are aura borealis stones and pearls that bring it all together capturing all the colors.  Set in a gold tone setting and marked on the back: "Kramer" and also "Made in Austria".  This brooch measures about 2 1/4" in diameter.   Kramer Jewelry Creations started in 1943 in New York and closed their doors in the late 1970's.  In the early 1950's they also manufactured pieces for Christian Dior. $85.00

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Weiss Blue pearls and rhinestones

Beautiful Blue Brooch! What a lovely combination of bright baby blue rhinestones and bluish-grey pearls.  The back is rhodium and these stones are all dog-toothed prong set.  All these stones are highly faceted and shine brilliantly.  This pin is marked:  "Weiss" on back.  Fabulous condition with no "dead stones".  This brooch measures 2" in diameter. $65.00

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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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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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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 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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Coro Pink Easter Egg Extravaganza Brooch and Earrings

Coro Brooch & Earring set. A brilliant combination of pinks and purples with the "easter egg" type stones.  The stones are all prong set and have many facets.  There is also an aura borealis finish to some of these stones which really makes it sparkle.  The earrings are signed, but the pin is not.  The brooch measures 2 1/2".  The earrings are clips. $175.00

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