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Judy Jay's Time Dances By |
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Phone: 210-690-8454 |
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--Last Updated: 05/01/2008 -- |
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Judy Jay's Time Dances By |
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Phone: 210-690-8454 |
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--Last Updated: 05/01/2008 -- |
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Judy Jay's Jewelry Box (Click photo for additional views) |
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 JJ148 |
*MONIES* BOLD RESIN & GOLD STRETCH BRACELET: Gerda and Nicolai
Monies are an internationally known design team from Denmark who create
spectacular jewelry. This incredible resin and gold flecked bracelet
illustrates Gerda’s philosophy that jewelry should be big, bold and
provocative. “Big earrings, bracelets and necklaces add drama to a
woman’s personality.” I certainly concur with that idea! Eight huge
pieces of molded resin, containing brilliant yellow gold flakes and
chunks, have been strung on two thick pieces of round elastic to create
a bracelet that will fit a large or medium wrist. Since it stretches it
will go over a large hand. Beware – this is a large piece of jewelry –
not for the timid!! Monies designs have been sold at boutiques for years
and are currently being sold at Bloomingdales. Clear resin jewelry is
Hot! Hot! Hot! Condition: Excellent. Size: The individual pieces vary in
size from 2 ½” to 3 ¼” in length, 1 ¾” to ¾” wide. All are in the range
of ½” thick. The outer circumference when worn on wrist measures 12”
because of the thickness of the piece. It stretches open to at least 10”
to slide on, yet fits my 6 ½”wrist when worn. |
$135.00 |
 BB249 |
*BRAD ELFRINK* VINTAGE BAKELITE BROOCH / PIN: My favorite
contemporary Bakelite designer, Brad Elfrink, hand carved this
delightfully whimsical sleepy bulldog resting in his red dog house. Brad
uses only Vintage Bakelite to produce his one-of-a-kind works of art.
This is definitely a pin for dog lovers. You bulldog owners wont’ be
able to pass this one up! The house is carved of red and black vintage
Bakelite and a marbleized off-white is used for the dog. His teeth are
white Bakelite inlay; his opened eye & nose are inlayed black Bakelite.
The back has a nickel silver safety clasp pin component secured with
rivets. Brad has carved his name and date, “6.7.7”, on the back. A true
original by an artist of growing reputation. Condition: Excellent. Size:
2 1/8” high, 2 1/4” wide”, 1/2” deep. DESIGNER BRAD ELFRINK USES ONLY VINTAGE BAKELITE FOR HIS UNIQUE JEWELRY CREATIONS. |
$200.00 |
 JJ146 |
VINTAGE SIGNED STERLING EGYPTIAN REVIVAL PIN/BROOCH / PENDANT:
This amazing Egyptian Pin/Pendant has been in my personal collection
since the 70’s. The impact of the “TUT” exhibitions has had a strong
influence on jewelry – and why not? It’s in the best of taste. This
portrait is of the goddess Hathor – worshipped by all Egyptian women.
Hathor was the Egyptian mother goddess and the protector of pregnant
women. Her headdress was a solar disk resting between horns. This
beautifully rendered brooch is stamped “Sterling” and has a hallmark
that is indiscernible – possibly “IMIA”. The deep gold color is achieved
by gold plating a thin layer of gold over the silver. The vertical pin
back has a safety clasp and also a pendant slide. I almost always wore
it as a pendant on an interesting chain. Egyptian Revival jewelry has
grown in popularity since the opening of Tut’s tomb in 1922 and the US
King Tut Exhibition Tours of 1977 and more recently in 2007. It shows no
sign of slowing down! Condition: Excellent. Size: 2 5/8” high, 1 1/8”
wide. |
$75.00 |
 JJ147 |
*AMY KAHN RUSSELL* SUGILITE & PERIDOT EARRINGS: In a
class all of her own, AKR jewelry is always vibrant and exciting.
Choosing unusual mixes of stones and minerals, her colors are always
delightfully fresh and striking. This exotic pair of dangling pierced
earrings will shake up your fashion sense. Set with large cabochons of
sugilite, topped by faceted peridot gems, the lower dangling stones are
cabochons of chrysoprase and amethyst. Simply stunning!! All AKR designs
are marked “Sterling” and “AKR”. These show stoppers will tickle your
fancy. Condition: Excellent. Size: 1 3/4” long, 3/4” wide, just over
1/8” deep. |
SOLD! |
 JJ144 |
*CHRISTIAN DIOR* TASSEL BROOCH / PIN: A strikingly contemporary take on Victorian tassel style jewelry has been created by “Christian Dior” in this chic gold tone brooch. (Purchased about 10 years ago.) The oval frame is both shiny and matte gold. The double rope is a frosted gold tone that ends in two striking snake chain tassels. The tassels are articulated and swing when you move. The pin back has a safety clasp and bears the hallmark “Chr. Dior ©”. A smart look on a business suit or a black velvet jacket. Use your imagination! Condition: Mint. Size 3 ¾” long including tassels, 1 3/8” wide. | $85.00 |
 JJ143 |
VINTAGE BLACK ENAMEL SNAKE& RHINESTONE COLLAR NECKLACE: This unmarked snake collar necklace will certainly get you noticed! (I bought it some time in 1980.) Made of gold tone metal, most of the snake’s head and body are done in black enamel. The head is accented with white rhinestones and garnet red colored stones are used for the eyes. The collar is hinged to lie comfortably on your neck and there is a hook and link closure that you can adjust to fit. It is subtle enough to remain tastefully elegant, yet still demands attention. Condition: Excellent. All stones are intact. Size: Approximately 14” inner circle when closed at medium length. Will fit medium and small necks. Snake head & neck 1 ½” long, head is ½” wide. | $45.00 |
 JJ142 |
*ALEXIS BITTAR* SATIN FINISH LUCITE EARRINGS: Contemporary designer, “Alexis Bittar” has created these fuchsia lucite earrings that seem to glow from within. These luminous clip earrings have three carved dimensional ridges that add to the brilliance of the fuchsia color. They have a satiny brushed finish and it is the gold backing that produces this unique flashing color effect. Photos can not capture the intensity of the color. Bittar jewelry is featured at Saks and each piece is hallmarked “Hand Carved By Alexis Bittar”. The clip backs have a soft rubber pad for extra comfort. Condition: Mint. Size: 1 1/4” long, 7/8” wide, 5/8” deep. | $50.00 |
 JJ138 |
*JAY STRONGWATER* MULTISTRAND BEAD NECKLACE: Jay Strongwater is predominantly known for his opulent bejeweled picture frames. But he began his career as a jeweler, designing jewelry pieces for the Oscar de la Renta runway shows. This necklace was purchased about 10 years ago. (His last jewelry collection was presented in 1999.) Seven strands of earth tone beads, including glass, wood and antique gold metal, combine to form a superbly crafted necklace. The colors, shapes and textures of the beads produce a striking visual effect. The clasp, marked “Jay S”, is an elegantly embellished antique gold large hook & eye closure. No fumbling with this clasp – it is husband proof! You may twist these supple beads to produce a thick rope effect or leave them loose to tumble as they may. (Pictured here.) Purchased at Saks, this cornucopia of rich fall colored beads is a necklace you can wear for leisure or work. It adds a Native American touch that designers are so fond of. This quality necklace looks dramatic on black, brown, green, orange or blue. I wore it on purple and received many compliments on the unexpected combination. Condition: Excellent. Size: Approximately 16” long. Some strands are longer than others. | $90.00 |
 JJ137 |
VINTAGE *FLORENZA* BUTTERFLY “TREMBLER” BROOCH / PIN: In 1950 Daniel Kosoff opened the “Florenza” Jewelry Company. Florenza was well known for the use of frosted and “aurora borealis” rhinestones. This sumptuous butterfly brooch is a symphony in tones of purple, pink and blue “aurora borealis” prong set stones. (c. 1960) The body is formed by a pink frosted oval rhinestone and a navette cut lavender rhinestone. The wings of this butterfly are known “tremblers”, a piece of jewelry that has parts set on a spring and the spring-set parts of the wings move as you move. The wings flutter and make it appear as though this bejeweled beauty is about to take flight. The back of the butterfly has an antique silver-tone effect and is marked “Florenza©”. There is a safety clasp closure and you and clearly see the springs. Sadly, Florenza stopped producing jewelry in 1981. But this captivating butterfly survives to fascinate us with its shimmering colors and movement. Condition: Excellent. Tiny wear on the frosted pink stone where wings tremble. Not visible with the naked eye. Size: 1 ¾” high, 2 ¾” wide. | $75.00 |
 JJ132 |
*OSCAR DE LA RENTA* HEART NECKLACE & EARRINGS: Pictures say it better than words in the case of this glamorous bejeweled set designed by Oscar de la Renta. The matte golden finish is warm and flattering. Suspended from a beautiful rounded link chain, the heart shaped pendant contains stones in shades of topaz and green. The clip earrings feature free swinging hoops. Worn as a set or each piece alone, you will love the look and feel of this luscious designer set. The pieces are hallmarked Oscar de la Renta. The earrings have foam padded clip backs. The chain fastens with a large toggle & ring closure. Easy to put on by yourself ladies! A dynamite combination of refinement and elegance. (Check out the matching rings – JJ133 & JJ134.) Condition: Excellent. Size: Necklace 16” chain, 1/4” wide. Heart and bale 2 1/2” long, 1 7/8” wide, 3/8” deep. Earrings are 2” high 1 3/8” wide. | $90.00 For The Set |
 JJ127 |
*SABAI* FIRE OPAL & DRUZE STERLING RING: Purchased in New Orleans from contemporary artist “Sabai”, this ethnic inspired ring features a rust colored fire opal and square cut piece of druze quartz crystals. Both stones are raised up in bezel settings and the brown druze is framed in an etched square. The wide sterling band is decorated with both an applied braided band and a band of running loops. The inside is marked “Sabai 925”. A very special ring so beautifully suited to the colors of the year – brown, green, yellow and ivory. The ring band is a size 8, but because of its width and thickness, it fits better on a size 7 or 7 1/2. Condition: Excellent. Size: Band is 5/8” wide, 1/8” thick and the fire opal and druze together measure 1 1/8”. The stones are set ¼” high above the band. | $75.00 |
 JJ119 |
*LUNCH AT THE RITZ* COMEDY & TRAGEDY THEATRE MASK EARRINGS: Glamour and glitz from Lunch At The Ritz! These spectacular clip earrings titled “Act Two” were made when LATR was producing its most complex and lavish pieces. (c. 1995) One earring features a black enamel tragedy mask and black glove with white roses and “Bravo” written on it, while the other earring displays a white comedy mask and white glove with gold stars and “Act One” written on it. Both earrings have torn ticket stubs and miniature folded playbills that read “SMASH HIT!!” inside. All LATR earrings are a heady mix of Swarovski rhinestones, Austrian crystals, Czechoslovakian glass, resins and brass topped with a thick coating of 24 KT gold electroplate. These clip earring backs carry the LATR trademark and have foam pads for comfort. There is no menu card available. These earrings retail for $325.00 when available. What a dynamite combo for a lady who loves a bold and dramatic look. Bon Appétit! Condition: Mint. Size: 4 1/4” long, 1 3/4” wide. Masks are 1” high, 1” wide. | $225.00 |
 JJ115 |
*TABRA* STERLING SILVER MOON FACE EARRINGS: Earrings designed by Tabra Tunoa are some of my favorite pieces. I love the light weight feel and the ethnic inspired look of her designs. These signed Tabra clip back “disk” earrings feature antiqued and hand embossed Sterling Silver and brass - set with tan hand painted resin “moon faces”. These faces are one of her signature designs and these earrings have been in my collection for about 12 years. Clip back earrings by Tabra are difficult to find and comfortable to wear. These beauties are designer jewelry at its best! Condition: Excellent. The Tabra card is not included. Size: Disk is 1 5/8” in diameter, 3/8” deep. | $110.00 |
 JJ107 |
*DIAN MALOUF* 14KT & STERLING SILVER RING:
This elegant sleek contemporary
ring was purchased at a trunk show in |
$300.00 |
JJ145 |
FAWN * KENNETH JAY LANE * RHINESTONE PUG BROOCH ( Pug Dog Jewelry ): Your pug loving friends will look at you with envy when they see you wearing this stunning Pug Brooch by Kenneth Jay Lane. A retired design and difficult to find, Lane created this pug as a tribute to the Duchess of Windsor. A long-time friend of Lane, she was famous for her love of pugs and often traveled with as many as 5 (and the Duke) to keep her company. You can see a copy of the letter Lane wrote about this pug and the Duchess on one of the inner photos. This signed brooch is set with foil-backed rhinestones and a faux cream pearl body. A “fawn pug”. Black enamel eyes and collar with a tiny pearl drop give this pug such a stylish look. The dimensional work on the face is unbelievable and difficult to capture in a photo. (I have shown a side view to help you visualize it.) There is a safety clasp on the heavy silver backing. Absolutely the “crème de la crème” of Pug Brooches. Condition: Mint. Size: 2 1/4” high, 1 1/2” wide. The face is almost 1/2” deep. | $225.00 |
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