Costume Jewellery

Costume Jewellery

Costume jewellery has always been popular as a cheaper alternative to ‘real’ stones. Many pieces are extremely intricate and well made; especially the examples from the 1940s and 50s, and the older signed pieces can command a high price. However there is a wealth of fine pieces at affordable prices to be had, which are generally more unusual and more robust than many of the mass-produced pieces on the market today. Details of a very good reference book for all kinds of costume jewellery, by Judith Miller, can be found in our useful information section.
Catalogue
	CJ01 Fabulous vintage Monet Lucite fan brooch. The frame is in gilt coloured metal with clear diamante stones decorating it. The 'fan' itself is in a clear green which looks like Lucite. Dating from, I believe, the 1960s or 70s. Lovely condition with a roll over safety catch it measures approximately 8cms by 7.25cms at its widest and is signed 'Monet' on the back. £28.00
CJ02 Very pretty silver and marcasite earrings for pierced ears. In the centre is a man made opal that has all the reflective fire of a real stone and some diamante stones to enhance the design. The earrings measure approximately 5.5cm in length and are stamped 925 on the back. Very sparkly as can be seen from the reflection on the picture. £35.00
	CJ03 Very striking multi string red beads. Would be great with black or white. The necklace measures approximately 70cms in length and is in good condition. £15.00
CJ04 Lovely filigree cross which can be worn as a pendant or a brooch. It is covered with pretty pink and lilac oval baguettes and small silver coloured diamante stones with a large round ruby red diamante stone in the centre. Measures approximately 1.75 inches wide by 2.25 inches deep. £12.00
	CJ05 Stunning Art Deco cut glass bracelet with great marbled green shading to the stones which are satin effect. Unusual slide fastening which is very secure. Measures approximately 7 inches long. £48.00
CJ06 Wonderful 1950s thermoset Lucite bracelet and earrings marked 'CORO'. Lucite stones are very unusual having a foil effect in gold and amber colour running through them on a dark green background. The metal is gilt coloured and the earrings are clip. Lovely condition with the flying Pegasus Coro mark on the bracelet and the earrings are also marked. £48.00.
	CJ07 Stunning PINK SODA diamante brooch in a tear drop shape with purple, pink and clear pear shaped baguettes. Measures approximately 2.75 inches by 2 inches at its widest and fastens with a roll clasp. Signed on the back. £16.00
CJ08 Very unusual large grasshopper or locust brooch. The main part of his body is gilt coloured metal and what I believe is facetted Lucite. The top of his body and his head is done in diamante and faux pearl. He fastens with a roll over safety catch and measures approximately 8.25cms long by 4.5cms at its widest. A definite WOW! £34.00
	CJ09 Old goldstone brooch/pendant on a Russian silver (935) base. An impressive piece the brooch measures 2.5 inches by 1.5 inches and also has a bale so that it can be worn as a pendant. £14.00
CJ10 Dichroic glass pendant. Measures approximately 1 inch deep by 0.75 inch wide. Can be supplied on a 16”, 18” or 20” silver chain, please state which length required. £18.00
	CJ11 Nouveau style plastic brooch made to resemble bone or marble. £10.00.
CJ12 Unusual ladybird brooch made of shell and what looks like copper wire. Brooch measures approximately 2 inches by 1.75 inches. £20.00
	CJ13 Dainty 1960s brooch and earrings marked 'DODDS', which was an American company. The set has deeply carved ovals of Lucite or plastic (carved with roses) with blue aurora borealis diamante stones all on a swirly chrome coloured metal background. The earrings are clip. The bracelet is marked DODDS on the back and the earrings are also marked although it is difficult to make out the signature on the earrings. £42.00
CJ14 Tiny petit point scent bottle hanging from a bar brooch. Scent bottle unscrews and has the glass dropper still intact. It has a glass back. Difficult to date but quite early. Bottle measures approximately 1.25 inches by 0.5 inches. £18.00
	CJ15 Stunning diamante dragonfly brooch with pale aqua facet cut wings. Unmarked it measures approximately 2.25 inches wide by 1.75 tall.
CJ16 Fantastic carved necklace and earrings in what I think is bakelite. Little carved bell shaped flowers alternate with carved beads. Unusually the screw fastening is made of the same ‘bakelite’ material. Earrings have screw fastenings and the necklace measures approximately 23 inches. £48.00
	CJ17 Pretty little dragonfly brooch covered in pink and clear shaded diamante stone interspersed with white milky stones. Fastens with a roll over safety catch it has a wingspan of approximately 6.25cms. £17.00
CJ18 Lovely green aurora borealis butterfly brooch. Measures approximately 2.75 inches by 2 inches. £26.00
	CJ19 Cute diamante poodle brooch with an emerald green eye. Measures approximately 1.25 inches by 1.25 inches. £10.00
CJ20 Striking fan shaped brooch with large facet cut diamante stones set into a 3D fan shape. The curved fan segments have what looks like gold coloured glitter in them. Measures approximately 3.5 inches by 2 inches and is marked 'Made in Italy' on the back. £18.00