Fun - you can play dress up or incorporate into a modern wardrobe. It's always fun.
Quality - Many of the designers of Vintage Costume Jewelry started out as Fine Jewelers. Panetta was a master in Platinum and Alfred Philippe of Trifari had worked as Jeweler for Cartier.
Variety - There is a style for every mood and occasion, and many styles can be changed, parts can be added or taken away,. Coro Duettes are a perfect example of that. A pair of dress clips that becomes a brooch. How creative is that?
Green - If you like jewelry and live a green lifestyle, you can't go wrong with vintage jewels.
Price - although some rare pieces can go into thousands, there is no way you could by the quality, style, variety and design for the same price today.
Investment - if you know the trends you can make some pretty good investments, on occasion.
Signed and unsigned Vintage Bracelets, Fine and Costume from 1910s, 1920s, 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Retro, Mod, Modernist, Studio made, Designer Signed, Charm Bracelets. Some contemporary pre-owned bracelets too.
Beautiful vintage Goldette bracelet with links that imitate Victorian slides. This bracelet is different from the regular slide ones, each slide is an actual link on the bracelet. The custom clasp reflects the Fleur de Lis. Faux stones in art glass adorn each link, except for the center one which is a beautiful woman's pofile in Art Nouveau style.
Very nice set of 3 vintage bangle bracelets from India. Made in the 1970s from Bone and Brass. Each measures 1" tall by 1/2" thick at the center with inside diameter of 2 1/2". They are in excellent vintage condition and a really great Summer look with a gold tone chain necklace like the Monet ones we have in stock.
Awesome vintage big and bold facets Mod/Modernist clamper cuff or hinged bangle bracelet. Rich gold plate qith drizzled texture. Opens and closes with a well functioning spring mechanism. Easy to wear, it measures 1 3/8"(35mm) wide overall. Inside diameter front to back is 2" (5cm) front to back by 2 1/2"(64mm) side to side. It is unmarked and well made, estimated to date from the 1960s. In excellent condition, minor very light abrasion to the polished surfaces on the sides. Barely visible.
Antique Bates & Bacon Clasper clamper bracelet dates from the late 1890s. The center piece is a disc of black Onyx framed by a single row of glass paste stones set in white metal. Glass paste are the antique rhinestones, they sparkle beautifully in lower light settings as they were made to create sparkle in the evening, at candle or gas light. The ends adjacent to the center are chased and adorned with taille basse enamel.
Exquisite enameled portrait 10k Gold hinged bracelet depicting a woman's profile on the applied center piece. The portrait is Guilloche enamel, sometimes called Swiss enamel. The characteristic textured background is centered on the female figure. Her hair is adorned with a gold comb. She wears a necklace. The portrait itself, not including the side frame, measures 11mm tall (almost 7/16") by 8mm (5/16") wide. The frame is wing shaped with a trellis center. On the edge there are enameled plumes in different shades of blue. The face of the bracelet is entirely hand chased in floral and crisscross patterns.
Beautiful reflective chain necklace and bracelet set by Monet. Chain links are highly polished flat squares with a textured top edge that seems to bind them together. Color is rich gold tone. Necklace measures approximately 24" long and bracelet is 7 1/4" long. Chain is 3/16" wide. You can actually connect the necklace and bracelet together for a longer necklace. Marked on the underneath of each fold over clasp. Circa 1970s. In excellent vintage condition.
Bold and beautiful large jewel toned rhinestones are linked together to create this show stopper bracelet. The stones are actually made of Lucite, so it is comfortable to wear. Bracelet features faux Sapphires and Amethysts, the center piece is a huge Emerald navette which measures 1 3/8" long by 3/4" in the setting. Overall bracelet length is 4 1/2" long when clasped with the toggle clasp. It is 1 7/8" at the widest point. In excellent condition, estimated to date from the 1990s.
Not for the faint at heart, this is a very bold set by Monet and dates from the 1980s. The chain is large, about 13/16" wide, highly polished and richly gold plated. Excellent quality vintage Monet jewelry. Necklace is 18 1/2" long and bracelet is 8" long. Both can be worn shorter by clasping the toggle higher on the chain. In excellent vintage condition, both are signed "Monet" with the copyright symbol on a hangtag.
Bright silver tone Rhodium plated necklace and bracelet set by Monet. The quality is excellent and the design is classic. The Rhodium plate keeps the metal bright. Both pieces are a bold textured link rope chain that is almost 5/16" in diameter. Necklace is approximately 21" long, bracelet is 7 1/2" long. Bracelet features a safety chain that opens with scissors type c clasp.
Fabulous large slide vintage bracelet from the 1930s Victorian Revival period. Beautifully made with large slides and metal beads strung on chain for durability. Even the clasp is custom designed. Faux pearls, turquoise and coral art glass cabochons and ballotini give it a shot of color.
Very nice vintage double snake silver plated clamper bangle bracelet measuring approximately 2 3/8" inside diameter. The widest point is at the sprig hinge, at 13/16" wide. Very nicely detailed bodies. Marked with the letter S inside a diamond shape, the maker is not identified. Estimated to date from the 1960s.
A very unexpected Victorian Revival clamper or hinged bangle bracelet by Lisner. Gold tone plated metal bangle with applied Repousse (raised) scroll pattern in true Victorian Revival style. Bracelet measures 3/4" wide. Overall oval shape measures 2 3/8" by 2 5/16" , inside measurements. It is in good condition with with minor loss of plating on the higher parts inside. Marked Lisner on the hinge.Dates from the 1960s, very well made, even includes a safety chain.
Gorgeous hand painted panels Persian vintage bracelet measures 1 7/8" wide by approximately 7" long. Very unusual clasp with applique of dimensional grapes. Panels alternate between abstract and figural, done in incredible detail. From the style of the clasp, it is estimated to date from the 1930s. Condition is very good with minor loss due to age and regular wear. Unmarked.
Scarce confetti Lucite panel bracelet made in the 60s by Pam Jewelry. It reminds me of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, all the confetti and serpentine that is thrown across the ballroom. It includes bright silver strings and colorful spots encased in clear Lucite. The result is great - sparkly and festive.
Beautiful antique Victorian cuff bracelet representing 2 arms embracing the wearer's wrist. It is made in Gold Shell, which means the outer metal is solid 14k Gold and similar to gold filled. Bracelet is an open cuff and adjustable, delicate and detailed.
Gorgeous Edwardian/La Belle Epoque Sterling Silver bracelet with carved Camphor glass panels, the center one set with a mine cut diamond. The bracelet measures 6 3/4" long and is 9/16" at the widest point. Closes with a beautiful filigree clasp. However, I am not sure the clasp is original to the bracelet as the metal color on the clasp is a bit warmer, closer to White Gold and not as cool as the Rhodium plated bracelet. It is not obvious when worn. Unmarked and in excellent vintage condition, dates from the 1920s.
Gorgeous 1930s Victorian Revival Art Deco Period 14k yellow gold mesh like bracelet with marquise cut smooth Black Onyx and Diamond center. Bracelet is 7 1/4" long when closed. The mesh or fabric like sides are about 5mm wide. The stone setting is 1" long by 14mm wide at the center. It is in excellent condition but when laying flat on a surface there is some undulation on the overall appearance, due to regular wear. It does not affect wear and it is not visible when on the wrist, but I like to mention such details. There is no stiffness on the mesh either, it is soft and supple and drapes like fabric. It is really gorgeous. Any coloration on the gold is due to ambient reflections. Bracelet weighs 5.4 grams. It is marked on the clasp "14k, Pat Pend" and was carefully tested.
Gorgeous 10k yellow gold Byzantine chain bracelet for him or her. It measures 8 1/4" long by 1/8" wide and about 1.5mm thick at the center. Weighs 2.5 grams and is in very good pre-owned condition. Dates from the 1980s. Marked "R.C.I." on one chain cap and "10kt, Itally" on the other. Also marked 10k on the clasp. Carefully tested to confirm content. A very beautiful chain.