This is an unusual and gorgeous vintage necklace. This signed SPHINX marcasite leaf necklace features a series of linked element leading down to a bib of three leaves. The shape is delicate and hangs beautifully on the neck in a choker length. This is in excellent condition condition and probably dates from the 50s . It is very well made and shows very little wear. It is a lovely choker bib necklace that is very very special. Marcasite is difficult to photograph well but this piece has a beautiful sparkle and would make a lovely wedding necklace. Sphinx is a British company 1948 – late 1990s and is quite collectable. The necklace weighs 20 grams. It measures 43cm long and sits nicely around the neck. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
This is an outstanding vintage necklace. This art deco filigree necklace features gorgeous claw set green peking glass stone set on silver tone filigree bases and adorned with lovely green molded glass leaves and tiny marcasite stones. This could be an original 1920s or 19390 Czech Gurtler piece or might be made in Germany after the war by Czech jewellery makers who were from the Bohemia area. The necklace has three separate elements linked by chain and hangs beautifully around the neck. This is in very good condition condition. Many of these lost their silver plating but the metalwork are in excellent condition. I think the chain and spring rng clasp have been replaced at some point as there is no wear but it fits the piece well. It is a lovely choker bib necklace that is very very special. The necklace weighs 32 grams. It measures 42cm long and sits nicely around the neck. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
Beautiful vintage necklace. This green Peking glass necklace features beautiful glass beads which resemble the gemstone malachite. Peking glass was made in Czechoslovakia to resemble Chinese Peking glass. It remains very highly aught after. The handmade necklace features 35 10mm beads separated by knotted string. It is a gorgeous dark green necklace with a screw barrel fastener. The necklace measures 42 cm and sits around the neckline. It weighs 59g. Presented in a satin drawstring bag.- Beautiful vintage necklace. This art deco delicate aqua glass ad rhinestone choker is very dainty. Dating from the 1920s or 30s the necklace features a gold tone (brass) metal chain with a feature bib of claw set rectangular pale blue glass stones and sparkly clear rhinestones. The drop feature is a larger blue stone ith 3 small rhinestones at the bottom and creates a beautiful focal point. The spring ring fastener is very secure and the whole necklace is in excellent vintage condition. It is a very delicate necklace and really captures the style of the time. It would be a fantastic gift or wedding necklace. The necklace weighs only 9 grams. It measures 40 cm. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
- Beautiful vintage necklace. This art deco delicate black glass choker is very dainty. Dating from the 1920s or 30s the necklace features a gold tone (brass) metal chain with a feature bib of claw set smooth black glass stones and sparkly rhinestones. The drop feature is in a flower shape and creates a beautiful focal point. The spring ring fastener is very secure and the whole necklace is in very good vintage condition. Although not stamped I think this is probably Czech. It is a very delicate necklace and really captures the style of the time. It would be a fantastic elegant gift for someone special. The necklace weighs only 6 grams. It measures 40 cm. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
Lovely vintage necklace and earrings set. This art deco pink rhinestone choker and earrings set is sparkly and gorgeous. Dating from the 1920s or 30s the necklace features segments of claw set baby pink rhinestones leading to a bib with some drop elements. There is also a pair of matching clip-on earrings. This is simply a classic design and looks beautiful on. It is in very good condition with a spring ring clasp. It is a lovely necklace and really captures the style of the time. Perfect to wear in the evening with a party frock. The necklace weighs 18 grams. It measures 43 cm. Each earring weighs 2 grams and measures 1.2 x 1 cm. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.- Beautiful Art deco vintage necklace from the 1930s. This Czech Neiger filigree maroon glass necklace is not signed but is one of the classic 'heavy filigree' Neiger brothers designs. This necklace has a silver tone metal chain with a strong spring ring clasp and the bib begins with two small dark filigree metal beads which are linked with a delicate metal link to two marron glass beads linked to a filigree connector. These connect alternating filigree capped maroon glass beads with two metal filigree round beads. The overall effect is very light and dainty as the filigree work is very fine. The necklace is in very excellent vintage condition with some slight tarnish to a couple of the filigree connectors. The metal is in great condition for its age and still has a lovely silver shine. On very close examination with a jewellers loupe the glass beads have a few nibblets around the filigree caps but this does not show at all. It hangs around the neckline really nicely. See the photos of our model Eve to see what we mean. This colour could be described as deep red or burgundy. It was probably meant to be faux carnelian. The necklace is light and weighs just 10 grams. It measures 43 cm. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag. The most sought after jewellery produced in Gablonz was produced by the Neiger Brothers whose fine workmanship led the way for many of the Gurtler metalsmiths in Bohemia/ Czechoslovakia. Max & Norbert Neiger were brothers who began making jewellery in 1900 and expanded to become world famous. They did not sign the jewellery and were copied a lot so many vintage sellers wrongly attribute designs to the Neigers. There are recognisable features of their work - not least the level of craftsmanship and quality of genuine Neiger pieces.
- Beautiful Art deco vintage necklace from the 1930s. This Neiger blue glass necklace is not signed but is one of the classic 'heavy filigree' Neiger brothers designs. This necklace has chrome metal links with a strong spring ring clasp. Between each link are melon beads made of blue glass melon beads each with the filigree cap. The overall effect is very light and dainty and the necklace is in excellent vintage condition. The metal is in great condition for its age and still has a lovely silver shine. It hangs around the neckline really nicely. See the photos of our model Eve to see what we mean. The necklace is light and weighs just 17 grams. It measures 40 cm. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag. The most sought after jewellery produced in Gablonz was produced by the Neiger Brothers whose fine workmanship led the way for many of the Gurtler metalsmiths in Bohemia/ Czechoslovakia. Max & Norbert Neiger were brothers who began making jewellery in 1900 and expanded to become world famous. They did not sign the jewellery and were copied a lot so many vintage sellers wrongly attribute designs to the Neigers. There are recognisable features of their work - not least the level of craftsmanship and quality of genuine Neiger pieces.
- WOW - this is a gorgeous vintage parure. This is an unsigned EXQUISITE pale green choker, brooch and earring set. All of these items are in very good vintage condition. The set is made up of tiny enamel painted leaves in two shades of green with sparkly green aurora borealis (AB) rhinestones set in rhodium plated metal. This set is sparkly and gorgeous. Although not signed the choker necklace has the tell tale EXQUISITE bow charm. The earrings have a clip on mechanism . The choker necklace features a silver tone chain with a hook clasp and the recognizable EXQUISITE bow tag, The necklace is adjustable. and has 8 segments linked together. Often on these choker necklaces these links are worn but this necklace shows no wear to the links at all! The oval shaped brooch has a strong spring ring clasp. They were probably made in the 50s or 60s. It is rare to get EXQUISITE sets with no missing stones and with the enamel in such nice condition. The back of the brooch shows some metal wear but the front is looking good. This is so sparkly due to the aurora borealis stones. Presented in a satin drawstring bag. Necklace measures 44 cm wide x 2 cm and weighs 30 grams (necklace is adjustable due to the hook fastener). Brooch measures 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm and weights 10 grams Earrings Length 2.75 cm x 2,5 cm width and each weigh 4 grams Exquisite was a UK jewellery producer based in Birmingham. They started signing their pieces in the 50s so there are unsigned pieces from before that period. They closed in the 70s.
- Beautiful Art deco vintage necklace from the 1930s. This Czech pastel vaseline glass flower necklace features round opaque glass beads in pink, blue and yellow pastel colours. The yellow beads are made of vaseline (uranium) glass which shows under ultraviolet light. It also features two clusters of flower beads which are very pretty and really gives this necklace a light and airy feel. The beads are linked together with brass chain link elements. There is a secure spring ring clasp. The overall effect is very light and delicate with the pastel shaded beads and link elements. The necklace is in very good vintage condition with some slight tarnish to some of the brass. Although not signed I'm pretty sure this is a Czech necklace from the Gablonz glass and metal craftspeople. It is such lovely work. A beautiful summery necklace. Uranium glass was made in the Gablonz region from the end of the 19th Century by adding a percentage of uranium within the coloured glass. The glass glows under a UV (ultraviolet light). See the photos to see how this necklace glows. The necklace weighs 24 grams. It measures 44 cm and sits very nicely around the neckline. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
- Beautiful preloved necklace. This PILGRIM red poppy chain necklace features a lovely enameled flower in a gold coloured chain. It has the distinctive PILGRIM style with a simple Danish finish. It has a strong lobster clasp fastener and has two tags - a small seed pearl and a tag stamped with the words DANISH DESIGN. The back of the flower has the word PILGRIM stamped on it. Pilgrim was established in 1983 by Danish Annemette Markvad and Thomas Adamsen. Sill going today the jewellery was originally sold at festivals. The jewellery reflects the values of spontaneity, intimacy and authenticity. Pilgrim jewellery was, and remains, truly of the moment. The necklace weighs 12 grams. It measures 44 cm but ca be worn shorter. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
- Beautiful preloved necklace. This long amber glass flapper style necklace features small amber coloured glass beads linked with bronze coloured metal links. It has five feature rectangular shaped amber glass beads. It has an S hook fastener. The necklace is in very good condition and although it is of a twenties style I think it is a modern necklace. Capture the essence of the roaring twenties with this lovely necklace. The necklace weighs 22 grams. It measures 94 cm and hangs low at the waistline. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
Lovely sparkly vintage necklace. This art deco blue crystal glass necklace is very eye catching. The necklace features rolled gold links interspersed with lovely Czech cornflower blue cut glass round beads. The hook fastener is very secure and the beads and links are in very good condition. It is a lovely necklace and would look great as a prom or bridal necklace with the gorgeous cornflower blue shade and the choker style which sits beautifully around the neck. The necklace weighs only 9 grams. It measures 42 cm. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
Gorgeous vintage necklace. This amber glass crystal necklace features buttery amber coloured Czech molded or pressed glass beads and cut crystal beads linked with rolled gold links . It has a strong spring ring fastener which I thin will have replaced an original rolled gold link closure. The bobble glass beads have various shades of orange giving a lovely depth to the beads. It is a lovely necklace and would look great as a prom or bridal necklace with the golden shades and the choker style which sits beautifully around the neck. The necklace weighs 19 grams. It measures 45 cm. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
Fabulous vintage necklace. This 1930s style red plastic cluster necklace is really fun. It features a range of red plastic beads which dangle from a copper tone open chain. This necklace has a secure lobster clasp (which indicates that this is not a very old piece - probably dating from the 70s of 80s) and the condition of the chain is excellent. This looks great on and is a very fun and funky necklace. This kind of choker with clusters of beads on large open chains was very popular in the 1930s. The necklace weighs 48 grams . It measures 42 cm and hangs very nicely around the neckline. Presented in a beautiful satin pouch.
Lovely vintage necklace. This amethyst carnival glass necklace features round faceted beads linked together with chain links. There is a secure hook clasp. Carnival glass was produced since the early 1900s. This involved a process where coloured glass as coated with an iridescent glaze called Iridill. The glass got it's name as it was given out at Carnivals as prizes. Not to be confused with aurora borealis coating carnival glass is rarer. You can hold the beads up to the light to see the colour of the original glass. In the case of this necklace amethyst glass was used so this necklace has a lovely purple tone. The overall effect is quite light and delicate due to the iridescence and the chain links. The glass and chain links are both in very good vintage condition. I think this may date from the 1950s due to the style of the chain and hook fastener. The necklace weighs 29 grams. It measures 52 cm. Presented in a beautiful satin drawstring bag.
Funky vintage necklace. This 1930s style pink plastic leaf necklace is really fun. It features baby pink thermoset plastic leaves which have a fancy filigree raised pattern which dangle from a gold tone open chain. This necklace has a secure lobster clasp (which indicates that this is not a very old piece - probably dating from the 70s of 80s) and the condition of the chain is excellent. This looks great on and is a very fun and funky necklace. This kind of drop leaf choker on large open chains was very popular in the 1930s. The necklace weighs 27 grams . It measures 50 cm and hangs very nicely around the neckline. Presented in a beautiful satin pouch.- Fabulous vintage necklace from the 1950s. This black and faux tortoiseshell necklace looks fantastic on. It is made from a variety of plastic beads including round and rectangular. Although it features three strands the design has used bridge elements to bring the three strands together around the neckline and becomes loose strand of black beads at the front. Although plastic the beads are in fantastic condition and the necklace does not look 'cheap. It looks very classy. The copper coloured secure box clasp is round and has a lovely patterned design. This necklace looks as good from the back as it does in the front. The necklace weighs 11 grams although it looks heavier. It measures 57 cm and hangs very nicely around the neckline.
