Langani Green Glass Floral Necklace & Earring Set
Elaborate runway-style glass floral choker necklace & clip earrings by German designer langani. A real work of art, this is a very special set. Flower clusters of green "poured glass" petals are set with colorful kid beads, imitation pearls and miniature pink glass flowers in the center. Each cluster is wired to a metal backing which is in turn covered by a smooth metal disc. Double-strung silvertone chain with green seed-beaded slide-in clasp. (Back of clasp is signed.) There are also glass dangles in the center. 15" length with flowers going all the way around. Matching clip earrings measure 1 1/4" diameter. Excellent condition. Close-up View View of Earring View of Clasp
- $2000
Bijoux Couture ! Runway 8-Strand Faux Jade and Lapis Glass Bead Necklace This is an outstanding runway-type necklace, unmarked but clearly one of the top designers such as Hobe. The previous owner told me that it belonged to a runway model who wore it to the London opening of the musical "Hair," a performance given for the royal Family.
EIGHT strands of glorious faux jade and lapis glass beads, rhinestone rondelles, with a stunning clasp that is meant to be worn in the front. Clasp is done in a floral motif using the same lapis and peking glass stones, accented with tiny crystals. A heavy, substantial and beautifully-made piece. Measures 18 1/2" with 1 1/2" square centerpiece. Mild plating wear on back of centerpiece; otherwise overall excellent condition. - $385
Ugo Correani Red Glass Flower Brooch
1 5/8" diameter floral motif brooch by renowned Italian designer UGO CORREANI. Bright ruby red glass set into goldtone. Centerpiece is a brushed goldtone "starburst" with a center large rhinestone. Trombone-style clasp. Excellent condition. - $95
LANGANI Pink & Clear Glass Bead Bib Necklace
Spectacular signed LANGANI bib necklace circa 1960's features glass kid beads in pink, clear and "crackle glass" strung on invisible "floating" nylon string. Six strands total, 17 1/2" length with slide-in clasp decorated with strands of pink seed beads. Marked "langani" in script and "Hand Made in Germany" in both English and German on back of clasp. Excellent condition. - $450
Ugo Correani White Multi-Strand Sead Bead Necklace
Multi-strand necklace of tiny white glass seed beads, finished with gold thread-wrapped balls, golden braid neck ties and tassels. By Ugo Correani (affixed tag reads U. Correani / Made in Italy). The beads and gold ball ends alone measure approximately 12 1/4" so with the tie lengths, wearer can easily adjust to fit. Condition is excellent with no sign of wear. - $145
Andree Bazot Blue & White Enameled Bracelet
This achingly beautiful bracelet is a rare find, by Paris designer Andree Bazot. Her pieces are extremely difficult to come by in the U.S., and this one features a fabulous sky blue and white color scheme, with traces of gold color. The background is foiled, and there are raised clear swirls and irisdescent blue bubble clusters. Measures 8 1/2" length with push-slot clasp, safety chain. Condition overall is excellent, with enameling intact. There are some traces of plating wear on the metal connectors between the links. - $550
Andree Bazot Necklace ~ Pink & Yellow Enameling
Stunning and rare French enameled necklace by Andree Bazot of Paris features triangular-shaped links, each corner a flower shape. Bazot's technique of enameling over foil, and the application of raised "cookies" are utilized here with translucent yellow and pink border. Raised metallic gold paint outlines the pink coloring. Signed Andree Bazot on reverse. 20" total length; fit can be adjusted with hook and chain closure. Excellent condition. Another View Another View - $950
Miriam Haskell Gray Baroque Pearl Necklace This signed Miriam Haskell choker style necklace features two strands of imitation gray baroque pearls and is an absolutely fabulous example of her work. This necklace has a good heft to it. The top row is strung with smaller (5/16") elliptical-shaped beads, and the bottom row has larger rounds (3/8"); all are slightly irregularly shaped so as not to appear identical. Each bead has silvertone floral caps. Strands are attached to beaded filigree flowers, one of which has the Miriam Haskell mark in block letters in an oval cartouche; clasp is a hook (also with block letter mark) and beaded chain for adjustable fit. Measures up to 16" length. Beautiful condition with no peeling to pearls, no sign of verdigris. Another View - $350
ORNELLA Glass Bead Torsade Necklace ~ Ornate Clasp Breathtaking beaded glass necklace by ORNELLA of Italy features nine strands of irregularly shaped semi-translucent glass beads, alternating with tiny turquoise blue seed beads. Each strand is finished with more tiny turquoise blue seed beads at each connecting end. The ornate clasp is indicative of classic Ornella, studded with tiny faux seed pearls and turquoise blue glass beads. The clasp hook lies discreetly underneath, allowing decorative clasp to be worn in front if desired. 16 1/2" lenght. Excellent condition apart from a few of the clasp seed pearls that have lost their nacre. Marked ORNELLA ITALY on clasp. - $850
French Glass Beaded Bib Necklace ~ Raspberry, Blue & Faux Pearl This French beaded bib necklace is very similar to one pictured in Fabulous Fakes (Carole Tanenbaum). Strands of glittery raspberry glass lozenges and rounds, swirled blue glass rounds, iridescent aurora borealis beads, and imitation pearls are attached to rows of faux pearls and interlocking goldtone chains. Very complex and full piece, with beads going all the way to the decorated slide-in clasp. 14 1/2" length. Excellent condition. - $1200
SCHREINER Parure in Pinks This unsigned Schreiner parure is just gorgeous and a Pink Princess's dream . . . pink pink pink!! Rows of chatons and emerald-cuts in bright pink, pale peachy-pink and aurora borealis pink, set in gunmetal gray. Collar necklace measures 3/4" wide and 16" length, with hook and stone-set chain for adjustable fit. Little tabs connect each individual stone which creates a very fluid, flexible piece that lays beautifully across the neckline. Cuff style bracelet is comprised of five rows; 1 1/4" wide, 7 3/4" width. Slide-in clasp and safety chain. Clip earrings are 1" diameter; they have the reinforced construction and donut-hole clip (marked Pat Pend.) Excellent condition with all stones present and in good color.
Another View - $1200
Ugo Correani Chrome Earrings with Cabochons
Fabulous clip earrings by Italian designer UGO CORREANI have an Arts and Crafts look. Irregularly-shaped rectangle of chrome with beveled cut edges are set with colorful cabochons in raised "cups," like little volcanoes. 1 3/8" height; excellent condition. Marked "Ugo Correani / Made in Italy" in raised plaque on reverse. - $165
SCHIAPARELLI Red & Fuschia Necklace & Earring Demi-Set Spectacular, hard-to-find Schiaparelli set in red, fuschia and shocking pink. Segmented choker length necklace features open-backed smooth red glass cabochons, molded "carnival glass" like glass leaves with an iridescent reddish-violet sheen, fuschia glass marquises with iridescent finish, shocking pink rhinestone chatons -- all set in goldtone metal. The red cabs just glow like embers, and the other stones sparkle brilliantly in this piece. Necklace measures up to 15 1/2" with hook and chain; fit can be adjusted smaller if desired. Chain end is finished with characteristic little dangle charm.
Matching 2 1/4" drop earrings features a large blood-red glass cabochon at the ear, with a drop of clustered stones that match the necklace arrangement. Earring clips are marked with script Schiaparelli; necklace is unmarked. Apart from a couple of stones having a tiny spot blemish on the iridescent finish, condition is excellent and set appears to have seen little use, if any. This is truly a spectacular set, with RED Schiap becoming harder to find these days. - $1200
SCHIAPARELLI Collar Necklace ~ Glowing Red Glass Cabochons Oh, be still my heart . . . a fantastic vintage Schiaparelli collar necklace in that wondrous of colors, deep wine RED. Can you picture wearing this to your dressy festive holiday events? My photographs just could not do this piece justice, as the 1/2" diameter domed and foil-backed cabochons just reflect like crazy. The cabs are set in clusters at the center portion of the necklace, with one cab sitting atop a grouping of four and each cluster linked so the necklace is flexible. Setting is goldtone metal, with very sturdy construction. Prongs and rounds are integrated into the visual design. Hook and chain closure for adjustable fit. Total length is 17 1/4". Condition is excellent, with no sign o - $1200
