Posts Tagged ‘Earrings’

PostHeaderIcon Clover Jewerly

Do you love clover jewelry, and want to either start a collection, or add to your existing one?  Then you've come to the right place!

Clover jewelry is most often found in either brooch/pin or earring forms.  You will also sometimes see clover pendants as well.

And although 4-leaf clovers tend to be favored, due to their good luck, you can also find 3-leaf clovers.  And besides, isn't it more fun to have both kinds?

The jewelry comes in gold-tone, silver-tone and enameled.  Various costume jewelry manufacturers made them, so you're even likely to find some signed clovers as well.

So here they are, a field full of clovers for your browsing and buying pleasure.  Enjoy!

Antique HAND HOLDING CLOVER Brooch w green stone inlay
Antique HAND HOLDING CLOVER Brooch w green stone inlay
Paypal   US $19.00
ADORABLE FOUR LEAF CLOVER BRACELET 7 INS
ADORABLE FOUR LEAF CLOVER BRACELET 7 INS
Paypal   US $1.99
VTG AQUAMARINE RHINESTONE PEARL BROOCH WISHBONE CLOVER
VTG AQUAMARINE RHINESTONE PEARL BROOCH WISHBONE CLOVER
Paypal   US $7.95
Antique Gold Cuff Links Earrings Clover Bracelet Etc
Antique Gold Cuff Links Earrings Clover Bracelet Etc
Paypal   US $10.50
Beatrix Green Rhinestone clover broach
Beatrix Green Rhinestone clover broach
Paypal   US $5.00
VINTAGE ESTATE ST PATRICKS ENAMEL CLOVER RHINESTONE PIN
VINTAGE ESTATE ST PATRICKS ENAMEL CLOVER RHINESTONE PIN
Paypal   US $.99
Antique Guilloche 4 Leaf Clover Green Enamel Pin NR
Antique Guilloche 4 Leaf Clover Green Enamel Pin NR
Paypal   US $17.77
VICTORIAN BLACK ENAMEL CARVED CLOVER METAL BANGLE
VICTORIAN BLACK ENAMEL CARVED CLOVER METAL BANGLE
Paypal   US $14.99
Vintage 4 Leaf Clover Seed Pearl Purple Stones Pin
Vintage 4 Leaf Clover Seed Pearl Purple Stones Pin
Paypal   US $7.98
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PostHeaderIcon Vendome Brooch and Earrings

A Vendome brooch and earrings set is something hard to find.  While there are pin and earring sets for Vendome, they are far less common than, say, necklace and earring sets.

I've talked about Vendome bracelets before, as well as Vendome in general.  Below are some of the wonderful brooches and earrings costume jewelry that Vendome created.

HUGE 3 ROUND VENDOME LUCITE JADE GOLD BERD PIN BROOCH
HUGE 3 ROUND VENDOME LUCITE JADE GOLD BERD PIN BROOCH
Paypal   US $39.95
Vintage Enamel Blue Rhinestone Brooch VENDOME Awesome
Vintage Enamel Blue Rhinestone Brooch VENDOME Awesome
Paypal   US $66.03
VINTAGE VENDOME FLORAL CRYSTAL ART GLASS BROOCH MINT
VINTAGE VENDOME FLORAL CRYSTAL ART GLASS BROOCH MINT
Paypal   US $28.00
LOT 6 Vintage Jewelry CORO Vendome Trifari Brooch Pin
LOT 6 Vintage Jewelry CORO Vendome Trifari Brooch Pin
Paypal   US $9.99
Vintage Vendome Enamel Rhinestone Flower Brooch
Vintage Vendome Enamel Rhinestone Flower Brooch
Paypal   US $44.99
Vendome Vintage Flower Stick Pin Brooch Costume Jewelry
Vendome Vintage Flower Stick Pin Brooch Costume Jewelry
Paypal   US $.99
Vintage Lg Vendome Coro Brooch Rhinestone Signed
Vintage Lg Vendome Coro Brooch Rhinestone Signed
Paypal   US $12.99
Pink Floral Spray Rhinestone BroochSigned Vendome
Pink Floral Spray Rhinestone BroochSigned Vendome
Paypal   US $9.99
Vendome Watermelon Rhinestones Circle Pin Brooch Set
Vendome Watermelon Rhinestones Circle Pin Brooch Set
Paypal   US $88.00
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VTG VENDOME AURORA BOREALIS CRYSTAL NECKLACE EARRINGS
VTG VENDOME AURORA BOREALIS CRYSTAL NECKLACE EARRINGS
Paypal   US $27.50
Vintage Vendome Signed Necklace and Earring Set
Vintage Vendome Signed Necklace and Earring Set
Paypal   US $35.00
VINTAGE LEAF VENDOME EARRINGS LADY ELLEN PIN EARRINGS
VINTAGE LEAF VENDOME EARRINGS LADY ELLEN PIN EARRINGS
Paypal   US $9.00
Vintage Signed Vendome Cut Glass Rhinestone Earrings
Vintage Signed Vendome Cut Glass Rhinestone Earrings
Paypal   US $13.50
3 Vintage VENDOME H A CLIP ON EARRINGS JEWELRY
3 Vintage VENDOME H A CLIP ON EARRINGS JEWELRY
Paypal   US $9.99
VINTAGE 71 SINGLE EARRING LOT RHINESTONE VENDOME WEISS
VINTAGE 71 SINGLE EARRING LOT RHINESTONE VENDOME WEISS
Paypal   US $24.99
Vintage Vendome floral earrings crystal rhinestone
Vintage Vendome floral earrings crystal rhinestone
Paypal   US $7.99
VINTVENDOMEAURORA RHINESTONE HEART NECKLACEEARRINGS
VINTVENDOMEAURORA RHINESTONE HEART NECKLACEEARRINGS
Paypal   US $39.99
VintageSigned Vendome EarringsWhite Glass BeadsRSs
VintageSigned Vendome EarringsWhite Glass BeadsRSs
Paypal   US $9.99
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PostHeaderIcon Beau Jewels Costume Jewelry

Beau Jewels jewelry is for anyone who loves rhinestones done in a feminine style.  It tends to be colorful (few pieces with all clear rhinestones) and eye-catching.

Beau Jewels Earrings (Click to Enlarge)

Beau Jewels Earrings (Click to Enlarge)

Not a lot is known about Beau Jewels and its history.  The jewelry is thought to be made by Bowman Foster, Inc. which is no longer in existence.

The jewelry is thought to have a timeframe of sometime in the 1950s to sometime in the 1970s.

Beau Jewels Markings

Interestingly, Beau Jewels seems to have marked only the earrings!   The mark is "Beau Jewels" imprinted into the metal (not raised or on a cartouche).

Because Beau Jewels only marked the earrings, there are a lot of unmarked pins out there!  The only way to know for sure is to find the marked earrings and make the match.

The construction of a Beau Jewels piece tends to be lightweight for its size and brooches were made with lots of rivets.  But don't let the lightweight fool you -- the jewelry is still made well.

Until you are familiar with the style of Beau Jewels pieces, it's best to buy only earrings or sets that include marked earrings.  (Me, I can't wait to find the brooch that goes with the earrings above.)  :)

Vintage Beau Jewels Flower Demi Rhinestone AB Book Item
Vintage Beau Jewels Flower Demi Rhinestone AB Book Item
Paypal   US $70.00
Vintage Beau Jewel Demi Green Rhinestones Pin ERings
Vintage Beau Jewel Demi Green Rhinestones Pin ERings
Paypal   US $43.99
BEAU JEWELS Vtg Flower Brooch Pin Convertible ORIG BOX
BEAU JEWELS Vtg Flower Brooch Pin Convertible ORIG BOX
Paypal   US $59.95
Beau Jewels Fruit Salad Demi Parure
Beau Jewels Fruit Salad Demi Parure
Paypal   US $9.99
Emerald Green Blue BEAU JEWELS Earrings
Emerald Green Blue BEAU JEWELS Earrings
Paypal   US $20.00
Beau Jewels Convertible Enamel Leaf Pin Critters
Beau Jewels Convertible Enamel Leaf Pin Critters
Paypal   US $19.99
Gorgeous Beau Jewels Convertible Circle Pin in Box
Gorgeous Beau Jewels Convertible Circle Pin in Box
Paypal   US $16.99
Beau Jewels Retro Ear Rings
Beau Jewels Retro Ear Rings
Paypal   US $4.99
Vintage Smokey Rhinestone Brooch Beau Jewels
Vintage Smokey Rhinestone Brooch Beau Jewels
Paypal   US $9.99
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PostHeaderIcon Vintage Costume Jewelry Earrings

Are you on the hunt for costume jewelry earrings?  It's fun, isn't it!  But are there things you should know before you buy that pair you're eyeing?  Yes indeed, so let's talk about it.

What Kind of Vintage Earrings to Buy?

As I mentioned in the costume jewelry brooch post, you first want to determine the "why" in buying them -- to wear, for an investment, etc.

Costume Jewelry Earrings by Lisner  (Click to Enlarge)

Costume Jewelry Earrings by Lisner (Click to Enlarge)

Let's say you want to wear them, as well as keep them for an investment.  The first thing to consider is that the vast majority of vintage costume jewelry earrings are either clipback or screwback -- not pierced. 

It's really only the newest of the vintage costume jewelry earrings that are pierced.  So if you want to stay in the 1940s through mid 1960's (the most collectible time period), they very likely will be clipbacks or screwbacks.

So with that in mind, you need to make sure that the clipbacks are tight and the screwbacks still have the threads in working order.  Otherwise, you're just as likely to lose the earrings instead of safely wear them.

Also keep in mind if you have metal allergies, the possibility of irritation.  Much vintage costume jewelry was made with "pot metal" or "white metal", which usually doesn't contain nickel (the most common metal irritant).  However, unless you snag some from the 1943 through 1948 timeframe, they won't be sterling silver, either.  Or karat gold.

Costume Jewelry Earrings Material

Rhinestone Earrings by Kramer  (Click to Enlarge)

Rhinestone Earrings by Kramer (Click to Enlarge)

The next is what kinds of materials -- should you get pearls or enamel or rhinestones or...you get the idea.

As always, rhinestones lead the pack, as far as being collectible.  The ones packed with "bling" are the most sought-after, but don't discount the ones with just a moderate bling quotient. They are collectable as well, and tend to go with more occasions.

Pearls are certainly up there in collectibility, although not as high as the rhinestones.  Still, there are some absolutely gorgeous vintage earrings out there that feature pearls.  And if you're a pearl kind of gal, then you will be in heaven!  Just remember that the vast majority of pearls are faux pearls, not cultivated, when it comes to vintage costume jewelry.

Plastic (thermoset) earrings are also popular -- there were a lot made in the 1950's and 1960's.  These don't command a high a price, but if you find the earrings, keep a watchful eye out for the matching bracelet, necklace and/or brooch -- a set is normally worth more than the sum of its parts.

Enamels are a possibility, but just be sure that the enamels are in excellent condition.  The most collectible of the enamels are from the 1930s through 1950s.

Unadorned costume jewelry earrings (those without rhinestones, pearls, etc.) are the least expensive and easily found.  If you go this route, look for sets instead of just the earrings.  The unadorned earrings by themselves aren't terribly sought-after, except maybe if they are a book piece.  However, they are useful for building your beginning collection!

Buying Vintage Costume Jewelry Earrings

All the usual places are spots where you can buy vintage costume jewelry earrings.  Online, flea markets, garage sales, estate sales -- all are fertile ground.  The trick is to both know what you're looking for, but to be able to recognize a real buy when you see it (like an old going for just a few dollars).  This where you need some reference books, like the ones in the beginning your collection post).

Of course my favorite hunting ground is ebay, because I can find a wide array of earrings of all kinds at my fingertips.  Below are just a few examples of some of the that are available on ebay.  Enjoy the hunt!

Miriam Haskell 24K Russian GoldFlowersVinesEarrings
Miriam Haskell 24K Russian GoldFlowersVinesEarrings
Paypal   US $19.99
VINTAGE CORO BULKY MULTI COLORED BRACELET W EARRINGS
VINTAGE CORO BULKY MULTI COLORED BRACELET W EARRINGS
Paypal   US $8.49
Vintage Signed Blue Beaded Clip On Earrings NR
Vintage Signed Blue Beaded Clip On Earrings NR
Paypal   US $2.99
Sarah Coventry Song of India Brooch Clip Earrings
Sarah Coventry Song of India Brooch Clip Earrings
Paypal   US $16.39
Vtg RS Pearl Hollycraft Necklace Bracelet Earrings
Vtg RS Pearl Hollycraft Necklace Bracelet Earrings
Paypal   US $75.00
Vintage Sarah Coventry Golden Cherries Brooch Earrings
Vintage Sarah Coventry Golden Cherries Brooch Earrings
Paypal   US $8.99
Vintage Gold Tone Napier Screw Back Earrings
Vintage Gold Tone Napier Screw Back Earrings
Paypal   US $2.95
4 LOT vintage signed MONET BIG GOLD EARRINGS
4 LOT vintage signed MONET BIG GOLD EARRINGS
Paypal   US $5.00
Vintage RS Art Glass Juliana Brooch Earrings
Vintage RS Art Glass Juliana Brooch Earrings
Paypal   US $28.99
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