Turquoise Double Strand Necklace 14 Karat Yellow Gold Antique Mary Lou Daves

This is an absolutely exquisite large natural Angel Skin Coral Branch Brooch Pin in 18 Karat Gold from the estate of Hollywood Legend Mary Lou Daves. Ms. Daves' jewelry exemplified her exquisite taste. Her jewels were unique, dramatic and elegant. She loved exquisite coral exemplified by this fabulous jewel. The dramatic and large natural Angel Skin Coral Branch Brooch has magnificent color and fabulous shape and is a wonderful 3.5 inches tall and 3 inches wide. The clasp is 18 Karat Yellow Gold. The brooch dates to the Art Deco to Hollywood Regency period. Provenance: The coral brooch is from the Bel Air estate of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves where a who's who of Hollywood legends (Cole Porter entertained guests at the piano) were entertained. Their love story began on the set of the 1938 film, "Professor Beware." As a successful contract writer for Warner Bros., Delmer Daves wrote the screenplay and wanted to visit the set to see how things were going. 19-year-old, Mary Lawrence was cast as the Bride. He was instantly smitten. "So you're playing the bride? I wish you would marry me," he quipped. "I shall answer you with the same spirit you asked me. Of course I will be yours forever." The two were married for 39 years, had three children and a lifetime of adventures. His career spanned 40 years during which he wrote and/or directed 80 movies including: Love Affair (1939), Destination Tokyo (1943) , Hollywood Canteen (1944), Dark Passage (1947), Broken Arrow (1950), Birds of Paradise (1951), The Last Wagon (1956), An Affair to Remember...

THIS IS A SPECTACULAR ANTIQUE JADE PENDANT NECKLACE WITH A WONDERFUL CARVED JADE MEDALLION DEPICTING A DRAGON OF GREAT BEAUTY WITH JADE B...

This is a fabulous Multi-strand Multicolored Bead Torsade Necklace with eleven strands of amethyst, peridot, citrine & aquamarine beads with a 14 Karat Gold clasp. The stunning Mult...

THIS IS A SPECTACULAR AND RARE ANTIQUE 750 CARAT SMOKY TOPAZ AND LARGE CARVED JADE BEAD PENDANT NECKLACE FROM THE ESTATE OF HOLLYWOOD ACTRESS MARY LOU DAVES WITH AN ABSOLUTELY EXTRAORDINARY MONUMENTAL EMERALD CUT 750 CARAT SMOKY QUARTZ. THE SMOKY TOPAZ HAS INCREDIBLE COLOR AND CLARITY AND IS A MAGNIFICENT GEM. THE GEM IS 62MM (2.5 INCHES) LONG, 47MM WIDE AND 39MM DEEP. THE GEM IS SET IN GILT STERLING SILVER AND HANGS FROM A MAGNIFICENT CHAIN OF LARGE CARVED NATURAL JADE BEADS. THE JADE BEADS ARE 1 1/8 INCHES (28MM) IN DIAMETER. THE JADE CARVING IS DEEP AND VERY FINE. THE CLASP IS STERLING SILVER WITH A GOLD WASH. THE NECKLACE IS ONE OF THE MOST DRAMATIC AND EXTRAORDINARY PIECES WE HAVE SEEN. IT IS A STATEMENT NECKLACE OF GREAT IMPACT, STYLE AND DESIGN. This is an absolutely exquisite monumental 750 carat smoky topaz and natural carved Jade Necklace from the estate of Hollywood Legend Mary Lou Daves. Ms. Daves' jewelry exemplified her exquisite taste. Her jewels were unique, dramatic and elegant. Provenance: The necklace is from the Bel Air estate of Delmer and Mary Lou Daves where a who's who of Hollywood legends (Cole Porter entertained guests at the piano) were entertained. Their love story began on the set of the 1938 film, "Professor Beware." As a successful contract writer for Warner Bros., Delmer Daves wrote the screenplay and wanted to visit the set to see how things were going. 19-year-old, Mary Lawrence was cast as the Bride. He was instantly smitten. "So you're playing the bride? I wish you would marry me," he quipped. "I shall answer you with the same spirit you asked me. Of course I will be yours forever." The two were married for 39 years, had three children and a lifetime of adventures. His career spanned 40 years during which he wrote and/or directed 80 movies including: Love Affair (1939), Destination Tokyo (1943) , Hollywood Canteen (1944), Dark Passage (1947), Broken Arrow (1950), Birds of Paradise (1951), The Last Wagon (1956), An Affair to Remember...

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Wonderful multi-strand necklace made at the beginning of the 2000s composed of many strands of citrine barrels adorned with a magnificent blue flower as a central breastplate on whic...

Introducing this magnificent five strand statement necklace, a true masterpiece of artistry and elegance. This stunning piece combines the beauty of pearls, turquoise, lapis lazuli, ...

Over one hundred natural coral beads with beautiful soft blush tones drape to create this outstanding 18 inch twin strand beaded necklace. Freshly restrung with silk and hand knotte...