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Theater Silvery Metal Bracelet with Rhinestones
Theater Silvery Metal Bracelet with Rhinestones

Theater Silvery Metal Bracelet with Rhinestones

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Theater - Silvery metal bracelet set with rhinestones. Jewelry from drama performances. Additional

Category

Vintage 1920s Link Bracelets

Theater Drama Rhinestone Short Necklace
Theater Drama Rhinestone Short Necklace

Theater Drama Rhinestone Short Necklace

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Theater - Short metal necklace set with rhinestones. Jewelry from drama performances. Additional

Category

Vintage 1920s Choker Necklaces

Glass Paste Necklace with Silvery Metal and Rhinestones, 1930s
Glass Paste Necklace with Silvery Metal and Rhinestones, 1930s

Glass Paste Necklace with Silvery Metal and Rhinestones, 1930s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Glass paste necklace with silvery metal and rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1930s. Additional

Category

Vintage 1930s Choker Necklaces

Silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1970s
Silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1970s

Silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1970s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Silvery metal clip-on earrings ornamented with rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1970s. Additional

Category

20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Dior Bow Brooch with Blue and Rhinestones, 2000s
Dior Bow Brooch with Blue and Rhinestones, 2000s

Dior Bow Brooch with Blue and Rhinestones, 2000s

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Dior - Dark-silvery metal brooch representing a bow enameled with blue and rhinestones. Jewelry

Category

Early 2000s Brooches

Dior chain bracelet
Dior chain bracelet

Dior chain bracelet

By Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal chain bracelet with rhinestones. Jewelry from the 2000s

Category

Early 2000s French Chain Bracelets

Christian Dior earrings
Christian Dior earrings

Christian Dior earrings

By Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - Silvery metal articulated hanging earrings topped with big rhinestones. Jewelry from the

Category

1990s French Clip-on Earrings

Yves Saint Laurent Necklace wIth Blue Rhinestones, 1980s
Yves Saint Laurent Necklace wIth Blue Rhinestones, 1980s

Yves Saint Laurent Necklace wIth Blue Rhinestones, 1980s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - (Made in France) Golden metal necklace ith blue rhinestones. Jewelry from the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Chain Necklaces

Yves Saint Laurent Bracelet in Golden Metal with Rhinestones
Yves Saint Laurent Bracelet in Golden Metal with Rhinestones

Yves Saint Laurent Bracelet in Golden Metal with Rhinestones

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent -Golden metal bracelet paved with rhinestones. Jewelry of fashion show, not

Category

Vintage 1980s French More Bracelets

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dark-silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1980s
Dark-silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1980s

Dark-silvery Metal Clip-on Rhinestone Earrings, 1980s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions

Category

20th Century Hoop Earrings

Vintage Silvery Metal Earrings, 1950s
Vintage Silvery Metal Earrings, 1950s

Vintage Silvery Metal Earrings, 1950s

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Unknown - Silvery metal earrings set with rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1950s. Additional

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20th Century Stud Earrings

Chanel Byzantine necklace
Chanel Byzantine necklace

Chanel Byzantine necklace

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Long golden metal chain necklace with glass paste charms and rhinestones

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Earrings in Golden Metal, 1980
Chanel Earrings in Golden Metal, 1980

Chanel Earrings in Golden Metal, 1980

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - Earrings in golden metal, blue glass paste, and Swarovski rhinestones. Jewelry from the

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel glass paste brooch
Chanel glass paste brooch

Chanel glass paste brooch

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

rhinestones. Jewelry from the late 1980s- early 1990s. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 5 cm x 5

Category

1990s French Brooches

Materials

Gilt Metal

Yves Saint Laurent Pendant Necklace with Articulated Pendant, 2010s
Yves Saint Laurent Pendant Necklace with Articulated Pendant, 2010s

Yves Saint Laurent Pendant Necklace with Articulated Pendant, 2010s

By Yves Saint Laurent

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Yves Saint Laurent - Golden metal necklace with an articulated pendant ornamented with rhinestones

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Chanel Golden Metal 'Bow' Brooch Haute Couture
Chanel Golden Metal 'Bow' Brooch Haute Couture

Chanel Golden Metal 'Bow' Brooch Haute Couture

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Chanel - (Made in France) Golden metal 'bow' brooch set with Swarovski rhinestones. Jewelry created

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Chanel charm necklace
Chanel charm necklace

Chanel charm necklace

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1985s-1990s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Dior silvery necklace
Dior silvery necklace

Dior silvery necklace

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

DIOR - (Made in France) Silvery metal openwork necklace with a tiny chain and rhinestones. Jewelry

Category

Early 2000s French Choker Necklaces

Chanel pendant necklace 1985-1990
Chanel pendant necklace 1985-1990

Chanel pendant necklace 1985-1990

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1985s-1990s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel green pearl necklace
Chanel green pearl necklace

Chanel green pearl necklace

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

rhinestones. Jewelry from the late 1980s-early 1990s 2cc3 collection under the artistic direction of Karl

Category

Vintage 1980s French Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel articulated necklace 1985-90
Chanel articulated necklace 1985-90

Chanel articulated necklace 1985-90

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

CHANEL - (Made in France) Short articulated golden metal necklace with Swarovski rhinestones

Category

Vintage 1980s French Choker Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Chanel Turquoise Clip-on Earrings, 1960s
Chanel Turquoise Clip-on Earrings, 1960s

Chanel Turquoise Clip-on Earrings, 1960s

By Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

turquoise topped with a rhinestone. Jewelry from the 1960s. Additional information: Condition: Very good

Category

Vintage 1960s French Clip-on Earrings

Chanel cc necklace
Chanel cc necklace

Chanel cc necklace

By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1985s-1990s under the artistic direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condition: Very

Category

Vintage 1980s French Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gilt Metal

Jean-Louis Scherrer Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1980s
Jean-Louis Scherrer Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1980s

Jean-Louis Scherrer Golden Metal Clip-on Earrings, 1980s

By Jean-Louis Scherrer

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

and ornamented with rhinestones. Jewelry from the 1980s. Additional information: Condition: Very good

Category

Vintage 1980s French Clip-on Earrings

Dior Bow Comb with Bakelite, 2000s
Dior Bow Comb with Bakelite, 2000s

Dior Bow Comb with Bakelite, 2000s

$908

W 2.76 in L 5.12 in

Dior Bow Comb with Bakelite, 2000s

By John Galliano for Christian Dior

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

rhinestones. Jewelry from the 2000s. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions

Category

Early 2000s Other

Eisenberg Vintage Gold Plated Modernist Abstract Pin Or Brooch
Eisenberg Vintage Gold Plated Modernist Abstract Pin Or Brooch

Eisenberg Vintage Gold Plated Modernist Abstract Pin Or Brooch

By Eisenberg

Located in North Miami, FL

most unusual work of the outstanding jewelry company that specialized in fabulous rhinestone jewelry

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modernist Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Engel Bros Sterling Silver Rhinestone Pendant and Earrings Set
Engel Bros Sterling Silver Rhinestone Pendant and Earrings Set

Engel Bros Sterling Silver Rhinestone Pendant and Earrings Set

Located in Washington Depot, CT

was a manufacturer of Art Deco rhinestone jewelry, usually rhodium plated sterling silver from 1930

Category

20th Century Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Extraordinary Hourglass Sculpture with Meticulous Artistry
Extraordinary Hourglass Sculpture with Meticulous Artistry

Extraordinary Hourglass Sculpture with Meticulous Artistry

Located in Hopewell, NJ

, rhinestone jewelry, bits and pieces from vintage metallic purses, handmade labels from a cigar box, and more

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rhinestone Chrysoprase and Pearl drop Necklace
Vintage Rhinestone Chrysoprase and Pearl drop Necklace

Vintage Rhinestone Chrysoprase and Pearl drop Necklace

Located in Kailua Kona, HI

plentiful collection with bespoke, treasured finds. The Rhinestone jewelry within the line is a nod to old

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Chrysophrase, Rhodium, Sterling Silver

Vintage Weiss Rhinestone and Pearl Tassel Necklace
Vintage Weiss Rhinestone and Pearl Tassel Necklace

Vintage Weiss Rhinestone and Pearl Tassel Necklace

Located in Kailua Kona, HI

a plentiful collection with bespoke, treasured finds. The Rhinestone jewelry within the line is a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Gold-filled

Vintage Weiss Rhinestone Chrysocolla Necklace
Vintage Weiss Rhinestone Chrysocolla Necklace

Vintage Weiss Rhinestone Chrysocolla Necklace

Located in Kailua Kona, HI

Rhinestone jewelry within the line is a nod to old Hollywood glamour. Each Rhinestone piece is made with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Chrysocolla, Sterling Silver

Pearl Tassel Earrings
Pearl Tassel Earrings

Pearl Tassel Earrings

Located in Kailua Kona, HI

plentiful collection with bespoke, treasured finds. The Rhinestone jewelry within the line is a nod to old

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Artisan Dangle Earrings

Materials

Moonstone, Pearl, Silver Plate, Sterling Silver, Base Metal

Schreiner New York Aurora Borealis & Topaz Rhinestone Brooch and Earrings
Schreiner New York Aurora Borealis & Topaz Rhinestone Brooch and Earrings

Schreiner New York Aurora Borealis & Topaz Rhinestone Brooch and Earrings

By Schreiner of New York

Located in New York, NY

A stunning 1950s rhinestone brooch and earring set by famous rhinestone jewelry company Schreiner

Category

Vintage 1950s American Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Opal Pearl and Carnelian Ring
Opal Pearl and Carnelian Ring

Opal Pearl and Carnelian Ring

Located in Kailua Kona, HI

bespoke, treasured finds. The Rhinestone jewelry within the line is a nod to old Hollywood glamour. Each

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Artisan Cocktail Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Opal, Pearl, Gold-filled, Base Metal

Hobé Rhinestone Earrings
Hobé Rhinestone Earrings

Hobé Rhinestone Earrings

$235

H 1.5 in W 1.25 in

Hobé Rhinestone Earrings

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Alford, MA

Hobé earrings featuring clear, sapphire, and ruby crystals in a goldtone metal paisley shaped frame. Signed "Hobe" on interior of ear clip.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Clip-on Earrings

1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Italian Brooch
1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Italian Brooch

1930s Art Deco Costume Jewelry Rhinestone Italian Brooch

Located in Aci Castello, IT

quality of the rhinestone work speak to the artistry prevalent in Italian costume jewelry of the period

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Brooches

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Dangling Earrings Circa 1960s
Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Dangling Earrings Circa 1960s

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Dangling Earrings Circa 1960s

$1,225

H 2.25 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 2.25 in

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Dangling Earrings Circa 1960s

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

their jewelry and their approach to life. Pennino jewelry is crafted with high-grade rhinestones set in

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Dangle Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage R.O.M. Jewelry Co. Multicolor Rhinestone Wreath Brooch
Vintage R.O.M. Jewelry Co. Multicolor Rhinestone Wreath Brooch

Vintage R.O.M. Jewelry Co. Multicolor Rhinestone Wreath Brooch

Located in Milford, DE

A radiant mid-century brooch by R.O.M. Jewelry Co., crafted in a shimmering silver-tone setting and

Category

Mid-20th Century Retro Brooches

Materials

Crystal

2 flower brooch, signed MAZER , enamel, pink rhinestone and many small, US 1940s
2 flower brooch, signed MAZER , enamel, pink rhinestone and many small, US 1940s

2 flower brooch, signed MAZER , enamel, pink rhinestone and many small, US 1940s

By DuJay Jewelry

Located in Stuttgart, DE

2 flower brooch in the typical fine detailed work Not the large leaf, a rhinestone vein in the

Category

Vintage 1930s American Brooches

Materials

Crystal, Enamel, Rhodium

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's
Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's

$1,125

H 1.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.5 in Dm 1.25 in L 1.25 in

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960s. So realistic looking. One for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's
Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's

$1,225

H 1 in W 1 in D 0.25 in Dm 1 in L 1.25 in

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960's

By Pennino Jewelry

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Pennino Rhinestone Diamante Cornucopia Earrings Circa 1960s. So realistic looking. One for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

Gilded Leaf Rhinestone Earrings by Hobé, Signed circa 1950s
Gilded Leaf Rhinestone Earrings by Hobé, Signed circa 1950s

Gilded Leaf Rhinestone Earrings by Hobé, Signed circa 1950s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in McKinney, TX

crystals. A truly beautiful addition to your vintage jewelry collection. Hobé was founded by goldsmith

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

Smoked Topaz and Emerald Rhinestone Dome Earrings By Hobé, 1960s
Smoked Topaz and Emerald Rhinestone Dome Earrings By Hobé, 1960s

Smoked Topaz and Emerald Rhinestone Dome Earrings By Hobé, 1960s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in McKinney, TX

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the mid-century - Each earring measures 1

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Clip-on Earrings

W.  Hobè of NY Sterling Silver Bracelet with aqua cut rhinestones, USA 1940s
W.  Hobè of NY Sterling Silver Bracelet with aqua cut rhinestones, USA 1940s

W. Hobè of NY Sterling Silver Bracelet with aqua cut rhinestones, USA 1940s

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Stuttgart, DE

cut aqua rhinestone. Worked in silver, signed Hobè on die claps in the 1940s USA. Measurements

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Link Bracelets

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

1990s Costume Jewelry Gilded Brass and Rhinestones Italian Clip-on Earrings
1990s Costume Jewelry Gilded Brass and Rhinestones Italian Clip-on Earrings

1990s Costume Jewelry Gilded Brass and Rhinestones Italian Clip-on Earrings

Located in Aci Castello, IT

faceted, large clear crystals (or high-quality rhinestones) set in chunky, richly textured gold-tone metal

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Retro Stud Earrings

Materials

Brass

Viintage Rhinestoned Necklace with Rhinestones
Viintage Rhinestoned Necklace with Rhinestones

Viintage Rhinestoned Necklace with Rhinestones

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Unknwon - Silvery metal short necklace with rhinestones. Not signed. Additional information

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Vintage 1960s Link Necklaces

Rhinestone brooch
Rhinestone brooch

Rhinestone brooch

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

ANONYMOUS - Silver plated metal brooch with rhinestones. Condition: Good condition Dimensions

Category

Vintage 1980s French Brooches

Vintage 1960's Yellow daisy and rhinestone clip on earrings 1960s jewellery
Vintage 1960's Yellow daisy and rhinestone clip on earrings 1960s jewellery

Vintage 1960's Yellow daisy and rhinestone clip on earrings 1960s jewellery

Located in Nashville, TN

This beautiful pair of statement 1960's floral clip on earrings, with gold toned rhinestone centres

Category

Vintage 1960s Retro Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Mixed Metal

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1980s Richard Kerr Art Deco Rhinestone Fringe Earrings
1980s Richard Kerr Art Deco Rhinestone Fringe Earrings

1980s Richard Kerr Art Deco Rhinestone Fringe Earrings

By Richard Kerr

Located in Houston, TX

opulence. Richard Kerr is known for his oversized, extravagant, disco-ball like rhinestone jewelry! His

Category

Vintage 1980s American Dangle Earrings

Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Costume Crystal Necklace Laguna
Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Costume Crystal Necklace Laguna

Marilyn Monroe Memorabilia Personal Costume Crystal Necklace Laguna

By Laguna

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

founded by Royal Craftsmen Inc.,NY in 1944 producing simulated pearl and rhinestone jewelry. Laguna

Category

Vintage 1950s American Beaded Necklaces

Vintage Verified Delizza & Elster Rhinestone Cameo Brooch / Pendant
Vintage Verified Delizza & Elster Rhinestone Cameo Brooch / Pendant

Vintage Verified Delizza & Elster Rhinestone Cameo Brooch / Pendant

By Delizza & Elster

Located in Easton, PA

white marquise rhinestones and round pink/blue aurora borealis accents brooch with security clasp. It

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

Jomaz 1960s Green Glass Floral Design Vintage Earrings
Jomaz 1960s Green Glass Floral Design Vintage Earrings

Jomaz 1960s Green Glass Floral Design Vintage Earrings

By Jomaz

Located in Wigan, GB

earrings measure 6cm x 2cm. A Short History... Glamourous and affordable rhinestone jewellery was still

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Materials

Base Metal

Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Book Piece Rhinestone Necklace
Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Book Piece Rhinestone Necklace

Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Book Piece Rhinestone Necklace

Unavailable

H 0.4 in W 6.38 in D 0.4 in L 7.25 in

Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Book Piece Rhinestone Necklace

By Alexis Kirk

Located in Easton, PA

. They are known for their glitzy rhinestone jewelry which was worn in operas.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Choker Necklaces

Kramer 1960s Blue and Green Rhinestone Vintage Jewellery Set
Kramer 1960s Blue and Green Rhinestone Vintage Jewellery Set

Kramer 1960s Blue and Green Rhinestone Vintage Jewellery Set

By Kramer of New York

Located in Wigan, GB

and affordable rhinestone jewellery was still prevalent in the 1960s, even though the post-war

Category

Vintage 1960s American Clip-on Earrings

Weiss Floral Bouquet Basket Brooch
Weiss Floral Bouquet Basket Brooch

Weiss Floral Bouquet Basket Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.75 in L 2 in

Weiss Floral Bouquet Basket Brooch

By Albert Weiss

Located in Mastic Beach, NY

he worked for Coro. Weiss jewelry designs include beautifully designed clear and colored rhinestone

Category

Vintage 1950s Brooches

Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Rhinestone Belt, 1977
Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Rhinestone Belt, 1977

Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Rhinestone Belt, 1977

Unavailable

W 3 in D 0.4 in Dm 15 in L 35 in

Vintage Delizza & Elster for Alexis Kirk Rhinestone Belt, 1977

By Alexis Kirk, Delizza & Elster

Located in Easton, PA

, Alexis Kirk, Weiss, Hobe and Kramer. They are known for their glitzy rhinestone jewelry which was worn in

Category

1970s American Belts

Huge Rhinestone Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Huge Rhinestone Earrings, Costume Jewelry

Huge Rhinestone Earrings, Costume Jewelry

Unavailable

W 1.75 in D 0.75 in L 4.25 in

Huge Rhinestone Earrings, Costume Jewelry

Located in Stamford, CT

Prong set rhinestones in large drop earrings.

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Vintage 1980s American Baroque Revival Chandelier Earrings

"Gold" Rhinestone Clamp Bracelet, Costume Jewelry
"Gold" Rhinestone Clamp Bracelet, Costume Jewelry

"Gold" Rhinestone Clamp Bracelet, Costume Jewelry

Unavailable

H 1.13 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

"Gold" Rhinestone Clamp Bracelet, Costume Jewelry

By Juliana

Located in Stamford, CT

Three large creamy beige cabochon stones surrounded by aurora borealis rhinestones and four

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Vintage 1950s American Clamper Bracelets

HOBE Rhinestone and Goldtone Clamshell Bracelet
HOBE Rhinestone and Goldtone Clamshell Bracelet

HOBE Rhinestone and Goldtone Clamshell Bracelet

Unavailable

H 1.88 in W 7 in D 0.5 in

HOBE Rhinestone and Goldtone Clamshell Bracelet

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Stamford, CT

Striated goldtone double clamshell style bracelet with aurora borealis rhinestones.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Link Bracelets

1950s Hobé Multicolor Rhinestone and Gold tone Hummingbird Brooch
1950s Hobé Multicolor Rhinestone and Gold tone Hummingbird Brooch

1950s Hobé Multicolor Rhinestone and Gold tone Hummingbird Brooch

By Hobé Jewelry

Located in Houston, TX

adorned with a colorful assortment of red and pink set rhinestones! It's wings & body are made out of

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Vintage 1950s American Artisan Brooches

Smokey "Silver" Rhinestone Necklace and Earrings, Costume Jewelry
Smokey "Silver" Rhinestone Necklace and Earrings, Costume Jewelry

Smokey "Silver" Rhinestone Necklace and Earrings, Costume Jewelry

Located in Stamford, CT

Prong set rhinestones attached to a twisted metal mesh rope necklace with matching earrings

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Drop Necklaces

Schreiner 1950s Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Vintage Floral Earrings
Schreiner 1950s Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Vintage Floral Earrings

Schreiner 1950s Rhinestone and Faux Pearl Vintage Floral Earrings

By Schreiner Jewelry

Located in Wigan, GB

round and navette clear rhinestones and faux pearls. All of the stones are faceted and claw set

Category

Vintage 1950s American Clip-on Earrings

Large Rhinestone Brooch
Large Rhinestone Brooch

Large Rhinestone Brooch

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Gorgeous glamorous 1950s glass brooch. Unmarked. Nice quality, with two stones that have fine greying to the edge. The rest are vibrant and clear. 2.25" wide x 3" long. Could be hook...

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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Christian Lacroix Rhinestone Brooch
Christian Lacroix Rhinestone Brooch

Christian Lacroix Rhinestone Brooch

Unavailable

W 3.38 in L 1.38 in

Christian Lacroix Rhinestone Brooch

By Christian Lacroix

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ornate brooch from Christian Lacroix is made out of various shaped, faceted rhinestones in clear

Category

Late 20th Century French Brooches

1960s Rhinestone Flower Brooch
1960s Rhinestone Flower Brooch

1960s Rhinestone Flower Brooch

Unavailable

W 2 in L 3.5 in

1960s Rhinestone Flower Brooch

Located in London, GB

A very beautiful of fine quality rhinestone brooch on silver depicting a flower stem with two

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Modern Brooches

Vintage rhinestone fish brooch
Vintage rhinestone fish brooch

Vintage rhinestone fish brooch

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage goldtone fish brooch with rhinestones.

Category

Vintage 1970s Brooches

Richard Nixon Rhinestone Brooch
Richard Nixon Rhinestone Brooch

Richard Nixon Rhinestone Brooch

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is quite an unusual find, a Richard Nixon rhinestone brooch. I don't think that I have ever

Category

Vintage 1970s American Brooches

Rhinestone showgirl earrings
Rhinestone showgirl earrings

Rhinestone showgirl earrings

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Rhinestone rocker or showgirl earrings. From our new showgirl earring collection. Extra long

Category

2010s American Dangle Earrings

Kramer Rhinestone Necklace
Kramer Rhinestone Necklace

Kramer Rhinestone Necklace

Located in Topanga, CA

Kramer rhinestone necklace. Adjustable. Kept in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

Czech Clear Rhinestones Brooch
Czech Clear Rhinestones Brooch

Czech Clear Rhinestones Brooch

Located in Austin, TX

Period: 1950 Hallmark: - Condition: perfect Dimensions: H 2 Inch Materials: base metal, crystals Free worldwide shipping.

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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Clear Rhinestone Belt
Clear Rhinestone Belt

Clear Rhinestone Belt

Unavailable

W 33 in

Clear Rhinestone Belt

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is an eye-catching, clear rhinestone belt, 1980's vintage, guaranteed to add drama to any

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Vintage 1980s Unknown More Jewelry

1950s Rhinestone Collar
1950s Rhinestone Collar

1950s Rhinestone Collar

Unavailable

W 2 in L 15 in

1950s Rhinestone Collar

Located in Litchfield County, CT

1950s rhinestone collar, unsigned, but has a bit of that Juliana style scroll metal detailing

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Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces

Chanel Gold CC Rhinestone Brooch
Chanel Gold CC Rhinestone Brooch

Chanel Gold CC Rhinestone Brooch

By Chanel

Located in Irvine, CA

Chanel gold CC rhinestone brooch with gold-tone hardware, CC logo with rhinestones, and pin closure

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21st Century and Contemporary Brooches

Vintage VALENTINO Snail Rhinestone Brooch
Vintage VALENTINO Snail Rhinestone Brooch

Vintage VALENTINO Snail Rhinestone Brooch

By Valentino

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage VALENTINO Snail Rhinestone Brooch Measurements: Height: 2.60 inches (6.6 cm) Width: 1.81

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50s Rhinestone Necklace
50s Rhinestone Necklace

50s Rhinestone Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Amber and grey toned glass necklace with details similar to that of Schreiner NY, but the metal is a bit different in my opinion. These characteristics are also countess Cis in style...

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Vintage 1950s Choker Necklaces

Rhinestone Feather Earrings
Rhinestone Feather Earrings

Rhinestone Feather Earrings

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Designed by Sara of Sarara Couture, the new line has been featured in magazines and on celebrities. Made by hand in the USA. Swarovski stones and cruelty free Ostrich shed feathers....

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21st Century and Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Vintage Schoffel Rhinestone Snowflake Brooch
Vintage Schoffel Rhinestone Snowflake Brooch

Vintage Schoffel Rhinestone Snowflake Brooch

Unavailable

W 1.78 in L 1.78 in

Vintage Schoffel Rhinestone Snowflake Brooch

Located in London, GB

rhinestones. Marked: Crown insignia

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Brooches

Materials

Rhodium

Vintage Rhinestone Bracelet, 1950s
Vintage Rhinestone Bracelet, 1950s

Vintage Rhinestone Bracelet, 1950s

Unavailable

W 0.4 in L 7.75 in

Vintage Rhinestone Bracelet, 1950s

Located in Boca Raton, FL

rhinestones. A gorgeous example of costume jewelry from this era. A beautifully crafted piece with a design

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Vintage 1950s More Bracelets

1930s Rhinestone Vintage Bow Brooch
1930s Rhinestone Vintage Bow Brooch

1930s Rhinestone Vintage Bow Brooch

Unavailable

W 2.37 in L 1.58 in

1930s Rhinestone Vintage Bow Brooch

Located in Wigan, GB

measures 6cm x 4cm. A Short History... During the 1920s and early 1930s, jewellery was influenced by the

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Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle
Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 8 in

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Very important, extremely rare massive Chanel bangle with chain detail and orange rhinestones on

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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle
Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 8 in

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Very important, extremely rare massive Chanel bangle with chain detail and orange rhinestones on

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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle
Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 8 in

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Very important, extremely rare massive Chanel bangle with chain detail and orange rhinestones on

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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle
Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 8 in

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Very important, extremely rare massive Chanel bangle with chain detail and orange rhinestones on

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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle
Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 8 in

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Very important, extremely rare massive Chanel bangle with chain detail and orange rhinestones on

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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle
Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 8 in

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Very important, extremely rare massive Chanel bangle with chain detail and orange rhinestones on

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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle
Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 8 in

Chanel Massive Rhinestones Bangle

By Chanel

Located in Chicago, IL

Very important, extremely rare massive Chanel bangle with chain detail and orange rhinestones on

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Vintage 1980s French Cuff Bracelets

Headlight Rhinestone Clamp Bracelet
Headlight Rhinestone Clamp Bracelet

Headlight Rhinestone Clamp Bracelet

Unavailable

H 2.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in

Headlight Rhinestone Clamp Bracelet

Located in Stamford, CT

One giant brilliant cut rhinestone decorated with faux pearls, and orange and purple stones. A

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Vintage 1950s American Clamper Bracelets

Vintage 1950s rhinestone bracelet

Vintage 1950s rhinestone bracelet

Located in San Francisco, CA

1950s elaborate rhinestone bracelet. Silvertone with clear stones.

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Vintage 1950s American Retro Bracelets

Dramatic Rhinestone Lariat Necklace
Dramatic Rhinestone Lariat Necklace

Dramatic Rhinestone Lariat Necklace

Unavailable

W 4.5 in L 12 in

Dramatic Rhinestone Lariat Necklace

Located in Topanga, CA

Dramatic lariat style rhinestone necklace with adjustable length closure.

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Vintage 1960s American More Necklaces

Rhinestone Round Pendant Necklace
Rhinestone Round Pendant Necklace

Rhinestone Round Pendant Necklace

Unavailable

W 3 in L 19 in

Rhinestone Round Pendant Necklace

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Vintage unsigned rhinestone necklace with clear and sapphire blues stones, very "Casino" 1970s

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Vintage 1970s More Necklaces

French Metal and Rhinestone Parrot Brooch
French Metal and Rhinestone Parrot Brooch

French Metal and Rhinestone Parrot Brooch

Unavailable

H 3.75 in W 1.19 in D 0.2 in

French Metal and Rhinestone Parrot Brooch

Located in Antwerp, BE

A costume jewellery brooch made of metal inset with faux pearls and rhinestones with a bit of

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Late 20th Century French Brooches

1960s Vintage Rhinestone Necklace
1960s Vintage Rhinestone Necklace

1960s Vintage Rhinestone Necklace

Located in New York, NY

and baguette shaped rhinestones. It is designed in a silver tone setting and measures 15”. The

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Vintage 1960s Drop Necklaces

Pink Rhinestone showgirl earrings
Pink Rhinestone showgirl earrings

Pink Rhinestone showgirl earrings

Located in Litchfield County, CT

Rhinestone rocker or showgirl earrings. From our collection. Extra long shoulder duster style

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2010s American Dangle Earrings

Chanel Rhinestone Logo Necklace
Chanel Rhinestone Logo Necklace

Chanel Rhinestone Logo Necklace

Located in North Miami Beach, FL

Adorned with Chanel's noticeable logo, rhinestone necklace beautifully showcases Chanel

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Sparkling Vintage Rhinestone Weiss Bracelet
Sparkling Vintage Rhinestone Weiss Bracelet

Sparkling Vintage Rhinestone Weiss Bracelet

By Weiss

Located in Jacksonville, FL

jewelry. Elevate your style with the Vintage Rhinestone Weiss Bracelet and let its radiant charm light up

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20th Century Charm Bracelets

Vintage Juliana Iridescent Rhinestone Demi Parure
Vintage Juliana Iridescent Rhinestone Demi Parure

Vintage Juliana Iridescent Rhinestone Demi Parure

Located in Houston, TX

jewelry before 1967 and used paper tags. The Juliana brooch is adorned with iridescent rhinestones and

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Brooches

Vintage Blue Rhinestones Bow Brooch 1950s
Vintage Blue Rhinestones Bow Brooch 1950s

Vintage Blue Rhinestones Bow Brooch 1950s

Located in Austin, TX

​Year: 1950 Hallmark: - Materials: base metal, rhinestones

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Vintage 1950s Brooches

Materials

Base Metal

1960's Unsigned Juliana Rhinestone Brooch
1960's Unsigned Juliana Rhinestone Brooch

1960's Unsigned Juliana Rhinestone Brooch

By Juliana

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Presented here is a beautiful rhinestone brooch from the 1960's. This brooch is adorned with

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Vintage 1960s Brooches

Large Topaz and Clear Rhinestone Brooch
Large Topaz and Clear Rhinestone Brooch

Large Topaz and Clear Rhinestone Brooch

Located in Oradell, NJ

This is a large and exquisite topaz and clear rhinestone brooch measuring approximately 2" in width

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Vintage 1960s American Brooches

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Find the Right Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry for Your Jewelry Box

Thanks to its affordability, vintage rhinestone jewelry can be part of anyone’s collection, adding sophisticated elegance or glitz — or both.

Rhinestones have defined glamour since as far back as the 13th century, when Austrian jewelers first incorporated the sparkling quartz unique to the Rhine river (hence the name) into their designs, adding brilliance and luminescence to everything from tiaras to necklaces to rings. With their high lead content, the original Rhine stones had a diamond-like quality so alluring to the wealthy that the river was eventually depleted, leaving jewelers searching for an alternative.

Enter Alsatian jeweler Georg Friedrich Strass, who in the late 18th century began coating glass with a metal powder to refract the light (in many European languages, rhinestones are called strass). Some 50 years later, Bohemian glass blowers went even further: They found that by varying the metal backings, they could transform these glass “stones” into replicas of virtually any gem, including rubies, emeralds, morganites, sapphires and colored diamonds.

But it was legendary Bohemian gem cutter Daniel Swarovski who, nearly a half-century later, elevated rhinestones to their best and brightest, creating coated glass-crystal gems that are almost indistinguishable from diamonds. He also invented the electric cutting machine, which allowed rhinestones to be manufactured not only in the smallest, pinpoint sizes but also as cabochons.

Since then, designers have produced effects with rhinestones that would be nearly impossible with precious gems — effects that have been appreciated as much by jewelry lovers like Elizabeth Taylor, Madeline Albright and Queen Sophia of Spain as by fashion designers like Christian Dior, Givenchy, Yves St. Laurent and Coco Chanel, who loved costume jewels but couldn’t resist designing with diamonds.

To avoid damaging your rhinestone jewelry, store it carefully. Piling pieces on top of each other can scratch the metal backings or, worse, the glass itself. Clean the jewels gently with mild baby soap and water using a toothbrush or soft cloth, advises Ciner’s Kris Ciulla, adding, “If the craftsmanship and materials were worthy from the beginning, they can last forever.”

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