Wearable Wounded


This section features vintage jewelry that shows its age, has suffered a bit with the passage of time and previous ownership, has been repaired, or could use a little TLC (tender loving care) and understanding.

The flaws, repairs or defects are described completely; in most cases these pieces are still wearable and/or can be restored. They are still beautiful and are offered at substantially lower prices than if they were in otherwise good to excellent condition.

This is a great opportunity to own lovely vintage jewels at bargain prices if you can live with less-than-good condition. Please read the condition notes carefully as items in this section are sold 'as is'.



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Picture Title Description Bargain Price
Rhinestone Necklace rhinestone necklace
#104458
Lovely vintage clear rhinestone necklace, the center section a pattern of clear rhinestone teardrop trios around rhinestone rectangle with round stones between. The chain is alternating individually set round and baguette rhinestone with dog tooth prongs. Condition: Missing rhinestone extender chain, it's a little short. $24.00
Miriam Haskell Brooch miriam haskell brooch
#103775
Early unsigned Hess design with what once were dangling faux pearls in fancy cups on chains hanging from a trio of textured gold tone leaves. Condition: Most of the pearl nacre is gone leaving the milky white glass beads behind. $45.00
Lucite Banjo Brooch lucite banjo brooch
#103632
1940's lucite banjo brooch, the body is transparent red lucite with painted detail, the neck is opaque black lucite with four gold cord strings. Condition: Missing the bridge $40.00
Juliana Flower Brooch juliana flower brooch
#102687
Feminine rhinestone flower with light amethyst thin navette petals around a pink rhinestone surrounded by lavender rhinestones center on a lavender rhinestone stem. The light amethyst and pink navette leaves are on a wire that wraps around and over the stem, a classic D&E design feature. Condition: Rhinestone floret that would have wrapped over the leaves on the stem is broken off. $36.00
Green Bead Floral Brooch green bead floral brooch
#102139
Large gold plated floral with a big textured leaf in front and the stamens of the floral and the flower bud are decorated with green aurora crystal beads. Condition:Missing one bead inside one flower $32.00
Art Glass Bead Earrings art glass bead earrings
#102852
Two dangling strands of clear art glass bead nuggets and white swirl over clear art glass beads and blue aurora rondelles are connected with a clear rhinestone set bar. Condition: Blue auroras missing from one rondelle on one earring. $18.00
Laminated Plastic Bangle laminated plastic bangle
#101136
Great looking black and butterscotch laminated saucer shaped plastic bangle. Looks and feels like bakelite, but does not test with either testing pads or smell, so I'm just calling it plastic. Condition: Pinned on the inside and a thin hairline crack along outside edge $40.00
Coro Duette Brooch coro deco duette
#102620
Very striking duette, a silver plated Art Deco geometric design set with clear rhinestones and four opaque black square rhinestones in the middle, two on each clip. Condition: One clip missing, can be worn only together as a brooch $50.00
Schoffel Necklace schoffel necklace
#102761
Beautiful necklace from Austrian maker Schoffel, a rarely seen name. Lovelt green swirled glass beads hand from a row of emerald cut clear rhinestones. Double loops pave set with clear rhinestone are at the sides of the center sections which is attached to clear rhinestone chain. Click for close-up view. Condition: One bead missing right side near loops
Juliana Blue Green Leaf Brooch juliana leaf brooch
#101742
Popular DeLizza & Elster leaf design, this example is done with layers of bright Capri blue and emerald green navettes anchored by a huge round green rivoli surrounded by tiny capri blue rhinestones. Condition: Chips in 2 stones.
Juliana Navettes Brooch layered navettes brooch
#101741
Characteristics of DeLizza & Elster, aka Juliana, this leafy brooch has layered navette stones in a pastel palette of colors; crystal, Bermuda blue and pink auroras; clear, green and pink rhinestones and one bumpy art glass navette as well. Condition: Chips in 3 stones. $32.00
Jonne Earrings jonne earrings
#100266
Long dangling white milk glass bead earrings, the last stone a big art glass freeform shape. Condition: One earring as one small bead missing, see arrow. $18.00
Jeanne Rooster jeanne rooster
#100185
Collectible rooster figural, shown in several books. Gold plated outline of the bird with red and clear rhinestone accents.
Condition: Pin stem is missing.
$18.00
Coro Figural Brooch coro brooch
#100895
Cute little critter made with a variety of colorful rhinestones includinglarge aqua ovalbody, enerald round head and pink oval cab legs.
Condition: Pink rhinestone teardrop ear incorrectly replaced by clear rhinestone, setting and prongs bent in the process.
$26.00
Regency Brooch regency brooch
#98453
A dramatic combination of red aurora navettes, red teardrop rhinestones and pink aurora rounds surround four large rosy pink pearlescent finshed ovals. Gun metal setting
Condition: Finish worn on large rosy pink stones
$29.00
Rhinestone Duet rhinestone duet
#97947
Pair of clips, deco folded wide ribbon design edged in clear rhinestones. Originally a duet.
Condition: Gold wash has been removed from front, pin mechanism gone.
$54.00
Boucher Fan Brooch boucher fan brooch
#98315
An earlier Boucher piece marked on the back with MB and the Phygrian cap. A Deco styled fan motif set with clear rhinestones. Late 30's.
Condition: Originally a clip now coverted to a brooch.
$76.00

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