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Bird BroochBird Brooch


Delicate, textured bird shaped brooch, with long wings and tail painted with green. Blue stone eyes.


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Textured OwlTextured Owl


Gorgeous matt goldtone textured owl brooch with black cabochon eyes.

Approx. 3cm long


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Price: £45.00 (€67.50)



Bright Snowflake Demi ParureBright Snowflake Demi Parure


Brooch and matching clip earrings richly set with a bright rainbow of rhinestones and pearls in an ornate setting.

Near mint condition, the metal is a little tarnished at the back.

Brooch 4cm, 1950's. Unsigned, but possibly by Coro.


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Price: £45.00 (€67.50)



Leaping Fish Pendant BroochLeaping Fish Pendant Brooch


Striking articulated fish with chased decoration and deep red gemstone eyes. Moves so realistically when as brooch or pendant.

Very good condition, lovely patina, unmarked but high grade silver.

Circa 1940's, South East Asia.


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Price: £45.00 (€67.50)



Emerald accent necklaceEmerald accent necklace


Classic rhinestone necklace with central rhinestone pendant in an art deco style highlighted with emerald green navettes. Adjusts from a choker to a longer necklace with hook clasp

Length 44cm drop 4cm circa 1950 unsigned. Near mint condition, some wear to extender chain


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Price: £65.00 (€97.50)



Daisy Sweater ClipDaisy Sweater Clip


Twin filigree daisy brooches with rhinstone centres, and chain to hold them - and your sweater - together.

Mint condition, 1950's. Unsigned.


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Price: £28.00 (€42.00)



Star Demi parureStar Demi parure


Delicate and charming aurora borealis stones in an ornate star shaped setting. Pendant has a simple bail fitting and earrings are clip. Chain or ribbon may be provided on request.

Mint condition, please note the pendant has stones that are ever so slighlty differently coloured, completely unnoticable when worn and in most lighting.
2 cm, 1960's. Unsigned


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Price: £28.00 (€42.00)



Dainty opal earringsDainty opal earrings


Sweet drop shaped glass 'opals' surrounded by delicate rose and mock turquoise stones in an ornate setting. These clip earrings have a very Renaissance look.

Very good condition, the metal is a little tarnished at the back.

2 cm, 1940's. Unsigned, but possibly by Coro.


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Price: £16.00 (€24.00)



Six kings broochSix kings brooch


This impressive historically inspired brooch is features six crowned or wringed heads surrounding a stunning facted green stone. Quite crudely cast, but this just adds to the antique charm.

Brooch 6cm, late 1960's

Mint condition, unsigned


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Price: £28.00 (€42.00)



Hera glass cameo broochHera glass cameo brooch


Charming Victorian pinckbeck framed glass cameo featuring the greek godesss Hera, identified by the cornucopia garlanding her hair. Pinchbeck is a form of brass, an alloy of copper and zinc mixed in proportions so that it closely resembles gold in appearance.

The brooch measures 5.5cm, and is in fair condition, with minor alterations and a few small dents to the reverse.

Circa 1980


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Price: £65.00 (€97.50)



Kazakh 'ruby' earringsKazakh 'ruby' earrings


Striking handcrafted earrings set with foiled ruby glass from the nomad tribes of Kazakhstan. Cleverly cut from sheet metal and then chased and adorned with silver ball decoration.

Most likely made from "gillit", a mixed metal that is mostly brass, nickel, and old melted down coins. Highly sought after by tribal belly dancers and collectors alike.

1970s or possibly earlier. Good condition, complete and with a great patina to the metal.


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Price: £35.00 (€52.50)



Czech sapphire broochCzech sapphire brooch


Beautiful ornate silver washed brass brooch set with sapphire rhinestones. Highly detailed and very charming.

Unsigned but of Czech origin, circa 1910

Mint condition, 7cm long


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Price: £65.00 (€97.50)



Mother of Pearl dagger collarMother of Pearl dagger collar


Mother of pearl collar with graduated carved blades separated by translucent bead 'flowers' . Pretty with an edge.

Bolt ring clasp length 44cm width 2cm

Near mint condition, minor wear to clasp. Circa 1930


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Price: £65.00 (€97.50)



Three Victoriana broochesThree Victoriana brooches


A lovely group of Victorian and Byzantine inspired brooches that though made separately just begged to be placed together. The two larger brooches had centre stones missing - these have been sensitively replaced with a vintage faceted black glass panel and a highly collectable 1950's matte saphiret cabochon.

Unsigned but good quaility, dates range from 60's to late 70's

Good restored condition, please note replacements and that the rose coloured stones on the largest brooch are a little clouded. Sizes from 3 - .5cm long


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Price: £45.00 (€67.50)



Florenza teired necklaceFlorenza teired necklace


Renaissance inspired goldtone necklace studded with tiny glass mock turquoises. Beautifully detailed castings that flow and move with yiu.

Signed Florenza. In near mint condition, light wear to loops
Ajustable chain length, 14cm drop. 1950's


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Price: £55.00 (€82.50)



Amethyst filigree sash pinAmethyst filigree sash pin


A charming large three dimensional filigree sash pin set with delicate amethyst coloured rhinestones. During the Edwardian period belts of satin or petersham would be held in place with wide buckles or a large brooch like this.

Old-fashioned C fastening.

This item is in remarkable mint condtion with a light patina to the brass metal.

Circa 1910. 7.5cm


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Price: £75.00 (€112.50)



Red jasper shield broochRed jasper shield brooch


Charmining Renaissance inspired round brooch with mock red jasper in an antique setting.

This brooch is in perfect mint condition.

Brooch 6cm, unsigned possibly by Sphinx or Miracle. 1970's


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Price: £35.00 (€52.50)



Carved mother of pearl collarCarved mother of pearl collar


Charming collar of carved mother of pearl shell shapes stitched to ornate braid. Hand crafted and very unusual.

In very good condition, small scratch to the pearls on the clasp, some darkening to the braid on the reverse.

Victorian looking, but from the 40's or 50's 40cm long


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Price: £45.00 (€67.50)



Peking jade frame broochPeking jade frame brooch


Beautiful fligree brooch with a lavish peking glass square centrepiece. The fancy stamped antiqued silvertone openwork frame is enhanced by turquoise glass cabochons. Plain c clasp.

Unsigned but of Czech origin, circa 1920 Mint condition


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Price: £125.00 (€187.50)



Renaissance emerald earringsRenaissance emerald earrings


Look like an heiress in these charming Renaissance inspired goldtone earrings studded with tiny glass pearls and emerald rhinestones.

An unsigned treasure, probably by Florenza, who did not always sign earrings.

In mint condition. 1950's 3cm across


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Price: £45.00 (€67.50)



Czech 'Carnelian' broochCzech 'Carnelian' brooch


Impressive and striking heavy cast brass brooch set with blood red glass cabochons, and finshed with lavish and exotic chained tassels. Ivy leaves and dainty flowers surround the huge central teardrop shaped stone.

This early peice is unusually large, and may well have been designed as cloak pin, or a sash pin worn on a ribbon or sash around the waist.

Unsigned but of Czech origin, circa 1910

Near mint condition, some tiny scratches to the reverse
9cm long


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Price: £135.00 (€202.50)



Edwardian sash pinEdwardian sash pin


A wonderful, large three dimensional antique filigree sash pin. Edwardian ladies would accentuate their corseted waists with wide sashes or ribbons, often in quite bright colours. These lengths of satin or petersham would be held in place with wide buckles or a large brooch like this.

Beautiful raised stamped leaf and flower detailing creats a ornate design accentuated by a large central emerald green glass faceted stone. Unmarked but undoubtedly of Czech manufacture. Old-fashioned C-clasp fastening.

This item is in remarkable near mint condtion, with minor wear to the gilding on the reverse.

Victorian circa 1900. 9cm by 6cm


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Price: £145.00 (€217.50)



Florenza renaissance broochFlorenza renaissance brooch


This brooch is in perfect mint condition, with mock haematite, glossy black and rich golden stones in an antique setting.

Brooch 5cm, late 1950's


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Price: £35.00 (€52.50)



Miracle shawl pin broochMiracle shawl pin brooch


This mysterious celtic inspired brooch is set with mock red and white agate and glossy black stones in an antique goldtone setting.

Brooch 6cm, late 1960's

was £23.00

Mint condition, signed


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Price: £17.00 (€25.50)



Czech amethyst lozenge broochCzech amethyst lozenge brooch


Charming stamped brass filigree brooch wonderfully enhanced with a huge faceted amethyst glass stone surrounded by small rhinestones and brass daisies. Plain c clasp.

Unsigned but of Czech origin, circa 1910

Mint condition 4.5cm across


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Price: £38.00 (€57.00)



Crown and shield badgesCrown and shield badges


Fit for a prince or a princess, these two charming enamel badges just beg to be worn together. The shield shaped badge has the initials CMSG, and though umarked is silver. The heraldic crown badge has beautfiul sky blue and white enamel detailing. Please note the light damage on the left hand side.

Circa 1920, metal has a nice deep patina. Both 3x4 cm


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Price: £45.00 (€67.50)



Egyptian Scarab PendantEgyptian Scarab Pendant


Gorgeous patinated silver metal pendant set with a large high quaility 20th century faience scarab.


1970's 8cm across with a wide bail for hanging from a ribbon or thong. Please state which you would prefer when ordering.


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Price: £35.00 (€52.50)



Kuchi tribal medallion necklaceKuchi tribal medallion necklace


Unusual handcrafted necklace set with czech rhinestones, trade beads and metal foil from the Kuchi nomad tribes of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Beautiful design of concentric circles around a central mon, finished with an ornate chain and tinkling bells.

Kuchi, Afghani & Turkoman bracelets & cuffs are made from "gillit", a mixed metal that is mostly brass, nickel, and old melted down coins. Highly sought after by tribal belly dancers and collectors alike.

1950s or possibly earlier. Good condition, complete and with a great patina to the metal.


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Price: £35.00 (€52.50)



Czech amber set dress clipCzech amber set dress clip


Impressive yet detailed openwork filigree silver tone dress clip set with amber rhinestones.

Unsigned but of Czech origin, 1920's

Mint condition, 7.5cm across


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Price: £45.00 (€67.50)



Fairytale horsehoe nail pendantFairytale horsehoe nail pendant


Swedish horseshoe nails have been carefully beaten and wire wound to create a peice of folk art that is both impressive and very charming.

10cm pendant, 62cm chain or add your own ribbon..

1970s or possibly earlier. Very good condition, however the silver plating has worn off the jump rings. I quite like the way this looks, but these can be replaced free of charge if desired.


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Price: £28.00 (€42.00)



Czech filigree lapiz broochCzech filigree lapiz brooch


Beautiful layered fligree brooch studded with mock lapiz lazuli. Stamped brass to emulate fancy openwork is wonderfully enhanced by these glass cabochons with shimmering specks of aventurine. Plain c clasp.

Unsigned but of Czech origin, circa 1920
Mint condition
6.5cm across


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Price: £75.00 (€112.50)



Czechoslovakian earringsCzechoslovakian earrings


Gorgeous combination of glass 'opal' and clear stones in an ornate setting.

Very good condition, but some plating loss to rear

2.5 cm, 1950's


Was £23, now £16


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Price: £16.00 (€24.00)



Navajo silver platero parureNavajo silver platero parure


A stunning and unusual Native American sterling silver necklace set with bear claws, Sleeping Beauty turquoise and red branch coral cabochons. Each element has been hand set, and the striking design is enhanced with abstracted blossoms, leaves and feathers.

All the shapes have been constructed from cast, stamped and chased silver elements whcih have been soldered together, not moulded. A very tradional Navajo shape, signed 'TD' and marked sterling.

We have been told that the bear claws used in this design were found in a cave and were from a young bear that had died of natural causes.

The necklace is adjustable, and fastens with a hook clasp. The matching drop earrings have a French post and butterfly back.

Necklace, 49.5cms. earrings, 5cm drop.

Mint condition, never worn. Purchased from the Navajo in the US in 1988, made a few years earlier.


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Price: £285.00 (€427.50)



Czech nouveau broochCzech nouveau brooch


Beautiful ornate brass brooch set with a delicate green satin glass cabochon and surrounded by rose pink rhinestones. Highly detailed and very charming. Very Art Nouveau.

Unsigned but of Czech origin, circa 1910

Mint condition, 5cm long


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Price: £55.00 (€82.50)



Antiqued folklore pendant or brooch with cabouchonsAntiqued folklore pendant or brooch with cabouchons


Peachy coral and sky blue satin glass cabouchons are set into a folk inspired antiqued goldtone metal brooch. Also has a loop for use as a pendant.

6cm high.

Mint condition.


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Price: £32.00 (€48.00)



Tammey parureTammey parure


Amazing full parure in deepest ruby red.

A marriage of a 'Tammey Jewels' signed brooch, with unmarked earrings and rings. All the prong set stones and goldtone settings match perfectly.

All mint condition. Brooch 5.5cm, earrings 2.6 cm, adjustable rings, 1.6cm across.

Brooch and earrings 1950's, rings 1980's


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Price: £65.00 (€97.50)



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