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I thought Ugly Betty was a great show. How refreshing to see someone who is naive, idealistic and unique not only survive but succeed in the Fashion World. Well, that was before this week’s episode, Bad Amanda, aired on December 4.  Condoning “wardrobing” and Plada is just not cool. As a designer and a retailer I am doubly annoyed by the storyline.  It is not fun to buy something, wear it and then return it for a refund. It is not right. And buying knock-offs on Canal Street? Betty, please, girl, get it together! It is against the law!

One of the most coveted styles from the great House of Lanvin, this Lanvin Bijoux necklace set includes 3 interchangeable Lucite pendants, the custom designed setting and a bold gold tone snake chain.  This is truly a statement necklace and has been referred to as the “Keira necklace” after Keira Knightley was photographed wearing hers, in an elegant black dress with the green pendant and also in a sleeveless top and arm bangle. Change the pendant and you have a new necklace.

Vintage Retro Ruby 14k Yellow White Gold Buckle Ring

Gorgeous vintage 14k Gold Yellow Gold, Rubies and 14k White Gold buckle ring. Circa 1930’s, it is a size 5. In perfect vintage condition, marked 14k on the inside of the shank.

Buckle jewelry is highly collectible and very hard to find.  Victorian jeweler really made good use of this design.  Although this is not a Victorian piece, it has true staying power.  Pretty soon you will see the new versions by current designers.  I bet they are coming as fashion always runs in cycles.

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There are 4 large charms on this bracelet. Two are sputnik shaped (so Modern and Space Age!) and two are satellite shaped. Both are enhanced by smooth round cabochon rhinestones in Red, Yellow, Blue and Green. The color of the metal is a rich 18k Gold plating.

Each of the Sputnik charms is 1 1/2″ in diameter and they are three dimensional. They also have a deeply brushed matte finish. The satellite shaped ones are 7/8″ in diameter, also three dimensional but not perfectly round. They have a criss cross pattern.

The bold chain has alternating textured and smooth large links that are 1/2″ wide by 11/16″ long each. Bracelet measures 7 7/8″ long overall. When the bracelet is closed because the links are large it fits a wrist up to 6 3/4″.  I can add a couple of links to increase the length upon request at no cost. It closes with a large spring ring where the Crown Trifari logo is found.

It is in perfect vintage condition and it’s quite rare. A great addition to your jewelry wardrobe, it gives a hip look to almost any outfit. I am reluctantly selling it, I love it!

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Bracelet is 1 3/8″ wide and fits a wrist up to 7 1/4″ maybe 7 1/2″ in size.

It is in perfect vintage condition with rich 18k gold plating intact. It looks like it was never worn.

A rare find from this well known Couture House.

This bracelet has a happy new owner under the Mediterranean Sun.

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Exquisite Jade carving in the finest of details! Absolutely stunning in carved detail. The quality of the stone is excellent too. Light makes it glow and enhances the beautiful movement of the form on this truly stunning sculpture. She has a beautiful smiling face and holds a Lotus bloom with a seed pod. Besides her stands a crane.

I believe this is a representation of Kwan-Yi, Chinese Goddess of Compassion and the Mother Goddess.

Carving measures 9 1/2″ tall, 6 1/2″ wide approximately overall and 3″ overall in depth. It comes in the original box. This beautiful piece is totally hand carved and is in pristine condition. There are no cracks, chips or fractures at all. I don’t believe it was ever displayed outside of the box. There is no signature I can find. Probably 1950’s.

It’s airy construction includes a center piece in geometric screen. The foundation is created by using thick wire to form the basic structure upon which all the details are layered. Each detail is applied individually, definitely not a mass produced piece.

The Matte Gold Finish has mellowed over the years to that beautiful shade we love so much. There is no discoloration or oxidation on the metal. It was very well cared for and is in remarkable condition for it’s estimated age.

The center stone is 17mm in diameter and set with a beautifully ornate rivet. The smaller ones are round cabochons and measure 3 and 5mm. The bracelet is 55mm or 2 3/16″ at the widest point, tapering to 1/4″ in the back. There are beautifully detailed appliqués where the joints meet, so no soldered joints are visible.

Bracelet is 8″ long and can be made wider by separating the ends and smaller by very carefully overlapping them.

This beauty is probably French as all the measurements are exact in the metric system. Circa 1890’s, I’d say it’s Art Nouveau and it is in mint condition.

Beautiful antique figural Hatpin from the late 19th Century, Victorian/Art Nouveau. Made in wonderful detail, it is the likeness of a young country lad, curls of hair peaking from underneath the wide brimmed hat over his proud forehead.

It is hollow and probably Repousse. I feel strongly it is Sterling Silver, although the only mark is on the underside near the stamp and reads “Pat Appl For”. It is faint, but I am pretty sure that is what it says. It is too small and at a difficult location for a picture, so I did my best and took a few. Please enlarge them for details.

Overall length is 8 3/8″ or 21.5cm. The head sculpture itself is 1 1/4″ or 3cm by 7/8″ or 2.2 cm deep and 1″ or 2.5cm wide across the brim of the hat.

This is a real wearable sculpture, and is in wonderful condition.

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