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JUST JEWELRY: eBay Vintage Jewelry Auctions


Check out these fab eBay vintage jewelry auctions ending soon including items by Betty Cooke, Christian Dior, Jakob Bengel, Kay Denning and Pauline Rader. Be sure not to miss the Selro noh mask ring, the Art Deco acorn ring, the vintage 1940s William Spratling brooch necklace, the antique c. 1800s rose cut diamond earrings and the Navajo sterling chief bracelet.

vintage selro white noa mask ringvintage ysl heart necklacevintage unsigned hattie carnegie dragon broochvintage salvador teran sterling crouching man necklace

antique chinese filigree coral braceletvintage zuni sterling turquoise earringsvintage art deco jakob bengel necklacevintage ciner glass and rhinestone earrings

vintage miriam haskell art glass necklacevintage emilio pucci coiled snake braceletvintage monet necklacevintage navajo turquoise silver ketoh bracelet

vintage paul lobel mid-century modern sterling earringsvintage persian turquoise 14k necklacevintage pauline rader necklacevintage art deco 5 carat topaz and diamond ring

vintage navajo silver braceletvintage 1970s christian dior cuff braceletantique c. 1800s rose cut diamond earringsvintage 1980s chanel cuff bracelet

vintage betty cooke modernist sterling earringsvintage art deco sterling marcasite onyx broochvintage art deco 18k acorn ringvintage chinese sterling silver filigree jade enamel bat bracelet

vintage christian dior boutique earringsvintage 1960s juliana rhinestone necklacevintage 1950s huge wide rhinestone cuff braceletvictorian white and red coral necklace

vintage 1960s kenneth jay lane necklaceantique 19th century chinese silver gilt ceremonial court necklacevintage 1960s kay denning enamel braceletvintage 1940s william spratling silver amethyst brooch necklace

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Vintage Selro Noh Mask Ring (zimbalist) | Vintage YSL Heart Necklace (absoluteestates) | Vintage Unsigned Hattie Carnegie Brooch (wchii6907) | Vintage Salvador Teran Sterling Crouching Man Necklace (nadtzmaru10) | Antique 1900s Chinese Bracelet (coral*antiques) | Vintage Zuni Turquoise Silver Earrings (villarose27) | Vintage Art Deco Jakob Bengel Necklace (sanderhoff) | Vintage Ciner Chandelier Earrings (lalaantiquejewelry) | Vintage Miriam Haskell Glass Necklace (tb_58) | Vintage Pucci Coiled Snake Bracelet (willowbrookantiques) | Vintage Monet Necklace (jedcas99) | Vintage Navajo Turquoise Silver Ketoh Bracelet (nativo-arts) | Vintage Paul Lobel Sterling Earrings (ephemerare) | Vintage Persian Turquoise 14k Necklace (klausjewels) | Vintage Pauline Rader Necklace (atticplums) | Vintage Art Deco Blue Topaz and Diamond Ring (clares1225) | Vintage Navajo Chief Bracelet (charleswalters6060) | Vintage 1970s Christian Dior Bracelet (plasticplanet) | Antique c. 1800s Rose Cut Diamond Earrings (estatejewelrybymichael) | Vintage 1980s Chanel Bracelet (willlowbrookantiques) | Vintage Betty Cooke Earrings (mljestates) | Vintage Art Deco Sterling Marcasite Onyx Brooch (art*decor) | Vintage Art Deco 18k Acorn Ring (torcm33) | Vintage Chinese Jade Enamel Filigree Bracelet (oxfordjewel) | Vintage Christian Dior Boutique Earrings (the_divination_station) | Vintage 1960s Juliana Necklace (mallgirl1954) | Vintage 1950s Huge Wide Rhinestone Bracelet (oxfordjewel) | Victorian Coral Necklace (ladygately1) | Vintage 1960s Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace (papillonsforever) | Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceremonial Court Necklace (rhj5002) | Vintage 1960s Kay Denning Bracelet (scrap*queen) | Vintage 1940s William Spratling Brooch Necklace (outside1) | (Disclosure: Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network however these editorial selections are made without direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers.)

PLEASE NOTE that Zuburbia does not endorse the use of fur, feathers, coral, leather or animal skins in fashion. These selections are offered only as more thoughtful and eco-friendly alternatives for contemporary fashionistas who have not yet eliminated animal products from their wardrobes or for collectors purchasing for preservation.

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Written on March 28, 2013 by Mary Kincaid in costume jewelry, ebay, Just Jewelry, vintage, Vintage Jewelry
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JUST JEWELRY: eBay Vintage Jewelry Auctions


Check out these fab eBay vintage jewelry auctions ending soon including items by David Andersen, Hobe, Niello, Charles Horner and Enid Collins. Be sure not to miss the vintage Paco Rabanne mummy necklace, the vintage de Passille and Sylvestre mermaid necklace and the Victorian handpainted porcelain brooch.

vintage de passille and sylvestre mermaid necklacevintage chinese carved cinnabar lacquer necklace, bracelet and boxvictorian handpainted 14k cherub broochvintage opal doublet and diamond 18k ring

vintage niello siam sterling segmented braceletvintage multicolor bakelite necklacevintage painted wooden necklacevintage walter arnesen denmark silver amethyst modernist cuff bracelet

vintage pirate ship necklacevintage wooden phillipines necklacevintage trifari necklacevintage 1970s david andersen sterling pendant necklace

vintage 1960s trifari lotvintage 1960s enid collins paper mache owl pinvintage mikimoto cultured pearls in original boxvintage 1930s bakelite clamper bracelet

vintage 1930s hobe broochvintage 1960s rare paco rabanne mummy pendant necklacevintage 1968 christian dior faux turquoise pendantvintage 1990s chanel gripoix pendant brooch necklace

vintage charles horner art nouveau enamel necklacevintage bakelite pinvintage genuine baltic butterscotch amber necklacevintage georgian enamel hair locket ring

vintage lanvin necklacevintage juliana rhinestone braceletvintage kenneth jay lane articulated bird pendant necklacevintage givenchy necklace

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Vintage de Passille and Sylvestre Necklace (rhinestoneflamingo) | Vintage Chinese Carved Cinnabar Set (recycledtreasures4u) | Victorian Handpainted Porcelain Brooch (ebb) | Vintage Opal Doublet and Diamond Ring (clares1225) | Vintage Niello Siam Bracelet (hardrich62) | Vintage Bakelite Necklace (chenellenumber1) | Vintage Painted Wooden Necklace (cobrichino) | Vintage Walter Arnesen Silver Amethyst Bracelet (oxfordjewel) | Vintage Pirate Ship Necklace (vintagemermaid4u27) | Vintage Wooden Phillipines Necklace (mrsbalance1) | Vintage Trifari Necklace (pickerchick) | Vintage 1960s David Andersen Necklace (randy2034) | Vintage 1960s Trifari Lot (the_vintage_kind) | Vintage 1960s Enid Collins Paper Mache Pin (lilac_gardenia) | Vintage Mikimoto Cultured Pearl Necklace (harringtonantiques) | Vintage 1930s Bakelite Clamper Bracelet (auntieanne6) | Vintage 1930s Hobe Brooch (howlathemoon) | Vintage 1960s Paco Rabanne Necklace (willowbrookantiques) | Vintage 1968 Christian Dior Faux Turquoise Pendant (ambersparklything) | Vintage 1990s Chanel Necklace (willowbrookantiques) | Vintage Charles Horner Art Nouveau Necklace (enamel1900) | Vintage Bakelite Heart Pin (morgankayak) | Vintage Baltic Amber Necklace (cologne*vintage-style) | Vintage Georgian Enamel Hair Locket Ring (voguesparkle) | Vintage Lanvin Necklace (zebroncie) | Vintage Juliana Bracelet (househunters918) | Vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Necklace (pickerchick) | Vintage Givenchy Necklace (floblu14) | (Disclosure: Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network however these editorial selections are made without direct promotional consideration from Bay sellers.)

PLEASE NOTE that Zuburbia does not endorse the use of fur, feathers, leather or animal skins in fashion. These selections are offered only as more thoughtful and eco-friendly alternatives for contemporary fashionistas who have not yet eliminated animal products from their wardrobes or for collectors purchasing for preservation.

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Written on January 31, 2013 by Mary Kincaid in costume jewelry, ebay, eBay Roundup - Jewelry, jewelry, Just Jewelry, vintage, Vintage Jewelry
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JUST JEWELRY: eBay Vintage Auctions


Check out these fab eBay vintage jewelry auctions including pieces by Mazer, Kay Denning, Alice Caviness, Givenchy, YSl and Hobe. Be sure to view the Peking glass necklace with the convertible miniature portrait brooch clasp, the gorgeous silver enamel quartz bracelet and the beautiful Art Nouveau enamel diamond pearl flower necklace.

vintage givenchy logo enamel braceletvintage trifari lucite earringsvintage victorian vulcanite and silver buckle braceletvintage ysl potato pearl necklace

vintge miriam haskell white glass necklacevintage sterling siam cuff braceletvintage art deco coral diamond earringsvintage ysl bracelet

antique chinese gilt silver enamel quartz braceletvintage 1930s art deco dangle earringsvintage 1950s hand carved and painted bakelite broochvintage 1950 vendome topaz crystal fob chain bracelet

vintage 1930s carved broochvintage alice caviness bib collar necklacevintage 1985 gerda lynggaard for monies wood and shell necklacevintage 1970s gilt bronze pendant necklace

vintage 14k coral diamond emerald foo dog ring 1980svintage art nouveau enamel diamond pearl floral necklacevintage christian dior faux pearl rhinestone earringsvintage collection 1980s acme pins

vintage czech broochvintage czech glass red white blue necklacevintage filigree cinnabar braceletvintage italian micro mosaic dangle earrings

vintage glass cameos braceletvintage hobe necklacevintage juliana necklace and earringsvintage katz for coro tulip brooch

vintage lot bakelite bangle braceletsvintage mazer bros rhinestone necklacevintage mexican copper brass face cuff braceletvintage kay denning enamel bracelet

vintage sterling and turquoise navajo braceletvintage selro happy buddha earringsvintage trifari interchangeable necklace set with boxvintage peking jade glass necklace with removeable portrait miniature clasp brooch

Ready, Set, BID!

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Vintage Givenchy Logo Bracelet (jewelcollect01) | Vintage Trifari Earrings (lindys4sale) | Vintage Victorian Vulcanite and Silver Buckle Bracelet (theearlybird!) | Vintage YSL Pearl Necklace (willowbrookantiques) | Vintage Miriam Haskell White Glass Necklace (tb_58) | Vintage Sterling Siam Cuff Bracelet (509st.john) | Vintage Art Deco Coral Diamond Earrings (sugapea) | Vintage YSL Bracelet (greenappleprincess) | Vintage Silver Enamel Quartz Bracelet (piupiudo) | vintage 1930s Art Deco Earrings (anield52) | Vintage 1950s Carved Bakelite Handpainted Brooch (marciakile) | Vintage 1950s Vendome Bracelet (forgetmenot*) | Vintage 1930s Carved Brooch (jools7758) | Vintage Alice Caviness Necklace (perfumemel) | Vintage 1985 Gerda Lynggaard for Monies Necklace (timesupshop) | Vintage 1970s Gilt Bronze Necklace (cpkapty) | Vintage 1980s 14k Coral Diamond Emerald Foo Dog Ring (willowbrookantiques) | Vintage Art Nouveau Enamel Diamond Pearl Necklace (sugapea) | Vintage Christian Dior Earrings (parksquare) | Vintage 1980s Set of Acme Pins (bakeymcbakealot) | Vintage Czech Brooch (clinestuff101) | Vintage Czech Glass Necklace (lancer4224) | Vintage Filigree Cinnabar Bracelet (suzetiques) | Vintage Italian Micro Mosaic Earrings (serenizm) | Vintage Glass Cameos Bracelet (maxsmom77) | Vintage Hobe Necklace (suzque) | Vintage Juliana Necklace and Earings (mommylovesmichaela) | Vintage Katz for Coro Brooch (desdemona1013) | Vintage Lot Bakelite Bracelets (9tara9) | Vintage Mazer Necklace (zenaide2004) | Vintage Mexican Copper Brass Face Bracelet (lancer4224) | Vintage Kay Denning Enamel Bracelet (buttercuponline) | Vintage Turquoise Sterling Bracelet (rockyriver195) | Vintage Selro Happy Buddha Earrings (asiya*bint) | Vintage Trifari Interchangeable Necklace Set (westcoastpickers) | Vintage Peking Glass Necklace with Miniature Portrait Clasp Brooch (coutequecout) | (Disclosure: Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network but all editorial selections are made by Zuburbia without direct promotional consideration from featured Bay sellers.)

PLEASE NOTE that Zuburbia does not endorse the use of fur, feathers, leather or animal skins in fashion. These selections are offered only as more thoughtful and eco-friendly alternatives for contemporary fashionistas who have not yet eliminated animal products from their wardrobes.

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Written on March 29, 2012 by Mary Kincaid in art deco, art nouveau, Caviness, Christian Dior, coro, costume jewelry, ebay, ebay - jewelry, Givenchy, hobe, Juliana, Kay Denning, Miriam Haskell, Trifari, Vendome, vintage, Vintage Jewelry, YSL, Yves Saint Laurent
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VPOD: Vintage Beetle Charm with the Beatles Inside!


vintage beetle charm closed

vintage beetle charm with beatles inside

Do you like surprises?

Not the kind that leave you reeling but the kind that make you squeal with delight?

Things like secret compartments, hidden pockets, or pieces that can do double duty — say presto-change from a watch into a bracelet or some other marvelous feat.

If so, you’re sure to be charmed by today’s VPOD.

This delightful piece of memorabilia from 1963 features a rather ordinary beetle charm that opens to reveal…the Beatles!

Obviously playing off the homophone of beetle/Beatle, inside you’ll find the whole gang of John, Paul, George and Ringo along with an inscribed “Yeah, Yeah, Yeah.”

And while this poor little beetle does happen to be missing the tip of one of his legs, I suspect that won’t be a deterrent for true Beatles fans or for gals who may harbor a still-secret crush on this ultimate boy band.

Yes, this is a super-charming find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Blazertrail Vintage and Antique.

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Written on June 30, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in 1960s, costume jewelry, vintage, Vintage Jewelry
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VPOD: Vintage YSL Statement Necklace and Understanding Jewellery


vintage ysl carnelian and agate necklace

I’ve recently been spending my evenings with David Bennett’s and Daniela Mascetti’s irresistible tome, Understanding Jewellery. It’s 496 pages of pure jewelery delight written by two Sotheby’s experts and filled with 919 of the most drool-worthy pictures of jewelry you’ll find anywhere.

And get this: each image has been taken to show the piece of jewelry at its actual size. Now THAT is what I call attention to detail!

This reference work for dealers and collectors worldwide is like a crash-course on gemstones, explaining where they come from, testing methods to identify precious from semi-precious stones and tips for assessing quality and detecting fakes. Then it takes us on a trip through jewelry history from the late 18th century right through the end of the millennium.

People often ask me how to develop their “eye” for quality vintage pieces. I truly believe that poring over reference books like this one, which highlights some of the finest jewelery pieces ever handled by Sotheby’s, is a sure-fire way to hone your style-detecting muscles.

While the cost of these pieces puts them out of reach for most collectors, studying them and ingraining their qualities into your own style DNA will help you make better selections among the pieces you CAN afford to add to your collection.

And, of course, you need not always purchase pieces with actual gemstones.

While I adore the elegant and sparkly genuine gemstones that adorn the pieces depicted in this book, I much prefer to wear costume treasures like today’s VPOD.

This vintage statement necklace by Yves Saint Laurent features synthetic carnelian and faux banded agate. Sure, it’s still not cheap, but it packs a way bigger style punch than ten less expensive necklaces combined.

And that makes it a simple choice for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Easterbelle’s Emporium. | Discovered at TheFind.com.

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Written on June 29, 2011 by Mary Kincaid in Books, costume jewelry, Necklace, Necklaces, vintage, Vintage Jewelry, YSL
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