Time Dances By - Judy Jay's Jewelry Box

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JJ178	VINTAGE RED, WHITE & BLUE ANCHOR PIN / BROOCH: This vintage patriotic Anchor Pin is a real treasure! (c. 1944) It is set with red, white and blue opaque stones set in silver tone metal. Take a look at the photo of the back – the entire piece is metal, not like so much of today’s costume jewelry. The stem of the anchor is flexible so that the whole piece is free swinging from the safety pin clasp at the top on down. This pin is from my personal collection of anchors. Anchors have historically represented “hope” as seen in all of the “faith, hope & charity” jewelry prominent in Georgian and Victorian periods. This being a WWII vintage pin, it would have held special meaning to the woman who wore it! A wonderful patriotic pin for special holidays and the perfect accessory for cruise wear. Dynamite on a white jacket! Condition: Excellent. No stones missing. Size: 3 1/2" long, 2 3/8” wide.	$110.00
JJ176	MARY CARTER HANCOCK “WINGS OF FIRE” RAVEN PIERCED EARRINGS: These large soaring black Raven Earrings are part of the “Wings of Fire” collection by designer Mary Carter Hancock. The ravens are made from molded black horn – all horn items are made by this process. The birds are seen soaring through Sterling Silver circles marked “925”. The mystical nature of these birds is enhanced by the use of faceted “Mystic Fire” Topaz stones, reflecting red, green, violet and blue streaks. (This color is achieved by coating the stone with a fine layer of metal atoms.) These pierced earrings have comfortable circular plastic disc backs. Native American mythological gives great spiritual importance to these large black birds. Magical and mystical, these striking earrings can’t help being noticed as they frame your face. They are light weight and you will love wearing such beautiful and unusual earrings. Condition: Excellent Size: Each Sterling Silver circle is 1 1/4"in diameter, horn ravens have a 2” wing span.	SOLD!
JJ177	MARY CARTER HANCOCK “WINGS OF FIRE” RAVEN PENDANT: This dramatic black Raven Pendant is from the “Wings of Fire” collection by designer Mary Carter Hancock. The soaring raven itself is made from molded black horn. The Sterling Silver circle is marked “925” and holds a bezel set “Mystic Fire” Topaz. This faceted stone has red, green, violet and blue streaks. (This color is achieved by coating the stone with a fine layer of metal atoms.) There is a generous pendant hook on the back. Native American mythological gives great spiritual importance to these large black birds. I love the unusual and magical effect of this pendant. You’ll get lots of attention wearing this stunner. Condition: Excellent. Chain is not included. Size: Sterling Silver circle is 1 1/4"in diameter. Horn raven has a 2” wing span.	SOLD!
JJ179	DONNA KARAN NEW YORK FAUX BAKELITE BANGLE: I have enjoyed wearing this Donna Karan bangle mixed with my true Vintage Bakelite bangle for years. Designed to mimic hand carved bakelite, it is the perfect way to add a touch of matte gold to your stack of colored bangles. The initials “DKNY” are featured in one section of the bangle. Wear in alone or mixed with other bracelets. It adds “POW” to your arm. It looks very regal with black or cool and classy worn with white or pearl bangles. This is one you won’t see again so grab it now! Condition: Excellent Size: 1” wide, 2 5/8” inner opening, 3/8” deep.	$25.00
JJ175	AMY KAHN RUSSELL PIN / PENDANT: In a class all of her own, AKR jewelry is always vibrant and exciting. Choosing unusual mixes of stones and minerals, her color choices are always delightful and striking. In this original design pin/pendant the magic of blue weaves a spell that brings images of cool water and ocean breezes. The top two stones are pyritized Drusy – their wonderful texture on full display. The top one is particularly fascinating. Though blue on front viewing, it turns to violet on side viewing and to green on edge viewing. We have tried to show that in our photos, but it is much more dramatic on live viewing. The bottom stones are faceted blue and cognac topaz. All stones are bezel set. AKR designs are marked “Sterling” and “AKR”. The pin back has a safety catch and a bale suitable for a good sized chain or neck wire. This pin is valued at $280 retail. Sure to give your wardrobe a jolt of fashionable glamour. Condition: Excellent. Chain is not included. Size: Total length is 2 1/2”, 7/8” wide, 1/4” deep.	$160.00
JJ180	VINTAGE EXOTIC NUBIAN FACE BRACELET: My guess is that this antiqued silver tone link bracelet is from the 1950’s. It is a fine example of the Hollywood style of exotic faces from exotic places. Three detailed Nubian faces feature turban-like headdresses and dangling hoop earrings. Two of the links have faux carnelian deep rust rectangular insets with pearl surrounds. All of the links are framed in a twisted rope setting and there is a snap box closure. This stylized exotic type jewelry brings to mind sultans & harems, Arabian Nights, the Thief of Baghdad and Tales of Scheherazade. Pure fantasy and fun. My mother used to wear a bracelet like this and I thought it was the most glamorous thing in the world! Condition: Excellent. Small pearls show some wear. Size: Full length when clasped is 6 3/4". This will fit a small wrist. My wrist, over the bone, is 6 1/2" and it fits me perfectly. Each link is 1 5/8” high, 1” wide, 3/8” deep.	$25.00
JJ169	*VINTAGE CHIPITA* JASPER EARRINGS:** I wear a lot of Chipita earrings and they never fail to elicit compliments. This clip-on pair is made of art glass, Austrian crystals, metal dangles and set at the ear with lovely squares of Jasper. The metal abstract shapes are a matte brown tone and the jasper is a deep chocolate brown with flecks of black. Accent beads are brown, bronze, deep red and greenish yellow. As with all Chipita earrings, these are hand stitched on a leather background. The clip backs are hallmarked “Chipita” and these beauties were purchased in the late 1980’s. Brown continues to make a strong fashion statement and these earrings look great with green, blue, crème and even black. Step out in the timeless style of dangling earrings. Women want them and men love ‘em! Condition: Excellent. These are clip earrings. Size: 3 1/2” long, Jasper squares 3/4”.	$55.00
JJ161	ZEKE & MARTY STERLING SILVER RING: I love the ethnic inspired work of these two Texas jewelers and bought this unique hand crafted ring from Zeke & Marty at a craft show in Dallas about 10 years ago. A multi - layered large and dramatic ring, it uses the technique of oxidized steel to provide the brown surface behind the antique carnelian bead at the center. A wonderful design in Sterling Silver that mixes a contemporary look with African tribal influences. Easy to wear, the wide ring band currently fits a ring size 8. It can be sized. The back is signed “Z & M, SS”. Zeke & Marty say “Our work is the materialization of our imaginations.” It couldn’t be more true. Condition: Excellent. Size: Ring face is 1 1/2” high, 1 1/4” wide, 1/2” deep. Ring band is 3/8” wide. Ring size is 8. Remember that a wide band fits a bit tighter that a narrow band so you 7 ½ ladies will be fine.	$150.00
JJ159	JASPER, DRUSY & SMOKED TOPAZ PENDANT: Very much in the style of “Amy Kahn Russell” and “Echo Of The Dreamer”, this Sterling Silver pendant will delight you with its elegant fall colors. The mottled brown Jasper has a rich milk chocolate brown piece of Drusy under it and a faceted bezel set Smoked Topaz drop suspended from its center. All made of Sterling Silver, the wide bale at the top will accommodate a thick chain, neck ring or an omega necklace. The textures and detail make this pendant a pleasure to hold, touch and wear. It is fabulous on a multitude of warm and cool colors. A design piece that shows wonderful character and fine workmanship. Condition: Excellent. Size: 3 3/4” long including bale, 1 1/2” wide, 1/4” deep. Drusy portion is 1 1/2” long, suspended topaz is 5/8” long.	$110.00
JJ155	AMY KAHN RUSSELL FROG BRACELET: I love frogs! You will see several items from my frog jewelry collection being posted in the future. This delightful AKR bracelet will bring a smile to your face every time you look at these amazing tiny creatures. Six hand carved bone froggies, embellished with green body details and jet black eyes, will keep you entertained. The frogs are all bezel set in Sterling Silver and hallmarked “AKR”, “Sterling”. The six pieces are held together by ring links so that the bracelet is flexible and easy to wear. There is a toggle & ring closure – much easier to put on alone than the spring ring style fastener. Frogs are disappearing from the earth, so grab these guys. Condition: Excellent. Size: 7” in length, each frog is 1 1/2” high, 1” wide. Will fit a medium wrist. My wrist is 6 1/2” over the bone and it fits me perfectly. Remember that you must have some slack to fasten the toggle.	$165.00
JJ158	VINTAGE CHARM BRACELET OF SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES: When I was young, the dreaded “car trip” came with every summer. One year, when I was about 12, we “did” the West in 9 days. It remains a blur except for the fact that at every stop I purchased these beautiful nuggets that my mom made into a very special charm bracelet. I was the envy of all my female schoolmates. There are 20 different nuggets in all, including – bloodstone, rock crystal, unakite, tiger’s eye, amethyst, carnelian, jasper, agate and obsidian (also called “Apache tears”). I just don’t remember all of the others, but each one was chosen after great deliberation. “Can’t you hurry up?” The chain link bracelet is gold filled and has a fold over clasp. The bracelet is light and comfortable. Fifty years later I realize that I was on my way to becoming a jewelry diva at 12! Mixing colors, textures and memories – this nugget bracelet is indeed charming! Condition: Excellent. One tiny chip was all I could see after examining each stone. Size: Bracelet length is 7”, stones average 1 1/4” long.	$75.00
JJ157	LUNCH AT THE RITZ CALLA LILY EARRINGS: Glamour & Glitz from Lunch At The Ritz! These spectacular retired clip earrings titled “Lily Whites” were made when LATR was producing its most complex and lavish pieces. (c. 1995) A large green enamel and gold leaf sits atop 3 hanging white enamel Calla lilies. Enfolded in the middle of each flower is a gold center and a touch of rosy pink or green. They are so elegantly feminine and swing on your ears like tropical blossoms in the breeze. All LATR jewelry is a heady mix of Austrian crystals, Czechoslovakian glass, resins and brass topped with a thick coating of 24KT gold electroplate. The clip ear backs carry the LATR trademark and have foam pads for comfort. There is no menu card available. These “Lily Whites” will never be available again, so if you are a LATR collector or just love these exotic blossoms, here is your chance at a rare pair. Bon Appétit! Condition: Excellent. Size: 3 3/8” long, leaf at top is 1” high, 1 1/4” wide.	$125.00
JJ150	SEAN BROWN CERAMIC CAT FACE PIN / PENDANT: This dramatic ceramic jungle cat face pin is a small work of art by Colorado artist Sean Brown. Each design is hand cut from clay. The piece is then hand painted, glazed, overglazed with 22 Karat gold and fired multiple times. Gold wire spirals and beads have been incorporated into the sides of the cat face. This wild jungle cat has been endowed with its own unique personality! Impressed into the back is the designers hallmark “Sean Brown” in script, the date “© 08” and the symbol of a hand. You have the option to turn the pin into a pendant by purchasing the tubular slide on the gold tone pendant converter with a bale for a chain. Once you have this pendant slide it can be used on many of your own pins. (For a larger pin you need to add some round beads to each side to balance the converter.) This puss will certainly get lots of attention pined on your lapel or worn round your neck. Bring out the tigress in you!! Condition: Excellent. Size: 1 7/8” high, 1 3/4” wide, 1/4” deep. Pendant converter is 1 1/4” long. The bale loop flips up or down. The pendant converter is not for sale alone.	Pin: $90.00 Pin & Slide: $105.00
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
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.	$50.00
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.	$110.00
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