BAKELITE NECKLACE - CARNELIAN COLOUR - FACETED & BARREL SHAPED BEADS

This bakelite necklace is a carnelian colour and has faceted and barrel shaped beads.  There is a full description on my web site - link below.  I love bakelite and do try to have a variety of pieces in my shop at Grays antiques.  Price £120 reference 2879 C9/57

Bakelite Necklace - carnelian colour - faceted & barrel shaped pieces

LEA STEIN BROOCH - PENGUIN - OLDER DESIGN

This is a Lea Stein penguin brooch - the older style designed between 1968-1980.  The body is a salmon pink mottled colour with ivorine and black.  It is a genuine Lea Stein.  There are copies about - please do not buy them.  Full details - and notes on Lea Stein - on my web site (click on link below).  Price £68 reference 2869 C29/12

Lea Stein Brooch - Penguin - older design

MESH BAG WITH PURSE - VINTAGE - SILVER COLOURED

This is a silver coloured mesh bag - similar to those made by Whiting & Davis -but this one is not marked - so I do not know the manufacturer.  It also has the matching small coin purse.  The silver coloured ones are more difficult to find than the gold ones.  

Mesh Bag with purse - silver colouredFull details are on my web site - link below.  Good condition.  Price £88 reference 2866 C10/5

AURORA BOREALIS 5 STRAND VINTAGE GLASS BEAD NECKLACE

This is an aurora Borealis 5 strand necklace with a gilt clasp.  This would probably have been made between the mid 1950s and the mid 1960s.  The clear faceted glass beads have been coated in a process invented by Swarovski.  It was very popular but waned after the mid 1960s.  The faceted beads have a lemon yellow tinge to them.   reference 2865 C23/75

Aorora Borealis 5 strand necklace

LARGE BLACK RESIN BANGLE WITH FACETED COLOURED PIECES

This is a large black bangle with nine faceted coloured pieces inset  It is probably resin. I have no idea of the age of this bangle.  The opening is quite small - 2 1/2 inches - which suggests it has age.  The condition and design are great!  See full description on my website - link below.  Price £65 reference 2864 C29/3

large black resin bangle with coloured pieces

CZECHOSLOVAKIA ART DECO PERIOD BOAT BROOCH ON CARD

This Czechoslovakian boat brooch from the Art Deco period is on its original card.  It is in good condition - but the card has a few marks.  White metal with black galalith boat bottom.  Price £58 reference 2860 C20/30

Czech Art Deco Boat Brooch on Card

LEA STEIN BROOCH - THE PARROT

At this time of year the Lea Stein brooches are just the most popular items.  This Lea Stein parrot brooch will be going into the shop tomorrow.  Great festive colours.  Genuine Lea Stein - marked 'Lea Stein Paris'.  Price £65 reference 2355 C26/27

Lea Stein brooch - the Parrot

MARIE-CHRISTINE PAVONE - CLOWN CLIP EARRINGS

Pavone jewellery is popular in the shop - particularly the cats - which unfortunately I have currently sold out of!  These clown earrings are great, though, and will be in the shop tomorrow.

Marie-Christine Pavone Clown Clip Earrings

OPALESCENT GLASS LONG DROP CZECH. VINTAGE EARRINGS

These earrings have come out of a jewellery shop that has been shut since 1972.  The family owned shop used to buy components from Gablong/Czech and make up items in their workshop.  These earrings have leverback tops, goldtone bows and filigree pieces with opalescent drops.  Full details on my web site - link below.  Reference 2352 YL10.

Opalescent glass drops vintage earrings

MONET - VINTAGE BLACK & GILT OMEGA COLLAR NECKLACE

Love this vintage Monet black and gilt omega chain collar necklace.  Such a useful addition to one's wardrobe!  It would go with so many outfits and could be dressed up or down to suit. Probably 1980's.  Full details on web site - see link below.  Reference 2351 C23/45

Monet - Vintage Black & Gold Tone Collar Necklace

VINTAGE BAT NECKLACE - GOLD TONE METAL & LAPIZ GLASS CZECH BEADS

This is a vintage necklace which has come out of a shop that was closed in 1972 - making it 43 years old.  It has a central panel in gold tone metal depicting a bat.  Please read the full description on my web site - there is a link to the necklace below.  A most unusual necklace!  Price £120.  reference 2348 YL.

Vintage Bat Necklace

MARIE-CHRISTINE PAVONE - GREEN FISH CLIP EARRINGS

A pair of Marie-Christine Pavone clip earrings with green fish in a glittery fish bowl.  Such fun!  Love Pavone's work and her sense of humour.  This pair of earrings is £68 - reference 2347 C26/36.  I have a few pieces of Pavone's jewellery in the shop at the moment - and they liven up the display!  See the link to my web site below.

Marie-Christine Pavone - Green Fish Clip Earrings

GILT MESH, VINTAGE SNAKE BROOCH

Some of my customers love snakes -some hate them - so this is for those who do like them!  It is a vintage gold tone mesh snake brooch with green eyes.  Full description on my web site (see link below).  It is very well made but there is no maker's name -which is a shame.  Price £68.  Reference 2347 C19/22

Gilt Mesh Vintage Snake Brooch

NAPIER GOLD TONE BRACELET - 1989

Have just received my copy of The Napier Co. jewellery book by Merlina Lewis.  This has enabled me to date this wonderful Napier bracelet to 1989.  It is part of the 'Rewriting the Classics' series.  As is usual with Napier, this bracelet is so well made.  The construction allows it to move freely.  This bracelet is in very good condition.  Full details on my web site - see link below. Price £88.  Reference 2847 C26/11

Napier Gold Tone Bracelet - 1989

LEA STEIN BROOCH - THE HORSE

One for the horse enthusiasts!  A Lea Stein horse brooch.  Some of these have the mane standing up and some have it lying on the head.  This one is in mother of pearl colour and brown/gray.  Lea Stein brooches always sell well for X-mas presents so am trying to stock the shop with enough variety!  Price £65 reference 2846 C26/23

Lea Stein Brooch - The Horse

KRAMER SET - DIAMANTE AND RED STONES NECKLACE AND CLIP EARRINGS

This splendid diamante and red stones necklace and clip earrings set is by Kramer of New York. Kramer made good quality costume jewellery between early 1940s and the end of the 1970s.  This white diamante set is on white metal.  Full details are on my web site - www.gillianhorsup - link below.  Price £120 reference 2844 C23/19

Kramer Set - Diamante and Red Stones Necklace and Clip Earrings

VINTAGE BAKELITE BROOCH WITH GOLD TONE LEAVES BY JEANNE

This is a vintage bakelite brooch marked on the back 'Jeanne'.  It is in gold tone metal with two leaves.  I do not know anything about the make 'Jeanne' but see notes and full description on my web site - www.gillianhorsup - see link below.  Price £55 reference 2842 C21/74

Jeanne vintage brooch - gold tone leaves with mottled green bakelite

MARIE-CHRISTINE PAVONE - BLACK CAT CLIP EARRINGS

Marie-Christine Pavone makes her jewellery from vintage galalith - and early plastic from around the time of bakelite.  (See my blog about Pavone on my web site - 'Manufacturers My Blog'.  These are black cats with white outline decoration and pink eyes.  I just love her work - it has such humour.  I have bought a few items by Pavone and will be putting them on the web site as I get to take the photos.  www.gillianhorsup.com (see link below)  Price £65 reference 2841 C21/38

Marie-Christine Pavone - black cat clip earrings

LEA STEIN BROOCH - BALLERINA OR SCARLETT O'HARA - WITH FAN

This is the Lea Stein ballerina - or Scarlet O'Hara brooch.  The colours are wonderful - probably a piece of material has been used for the dress.  The hat has very small mother of pearl square.  The fan is cut in layers - something Lea Stein used to be famous for.  Full description on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - see link below. Reference 2839 C26/20 Price £68.

Lea Stein Brooch - Ballerina or Scarlett O'Hara - with Fan

ART DECO PINK CUT GLASS NECKLACE & EARRINGS SET

This is an Art Deco set comprising a necklace with cerise pink cut glass pieces and clear faceted beads on square gold plated wire.  It has the earrings to match.  I love this set - it is really a beautiful colour.  I do not believe it has ever been worn and it is in very good condition.  Full description on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - follow the link below.

Art Deco Pink Cut glass Necklace & Earrings Set

PAVONE LION CLIP EARRINGS - BLACK & RED

Marie-~Christine Pavone makes her jewellery from galalith.  This is a pair of black galalith clip earrings with a lion's head in red.  See full details on my web site (there is a link below) and also see my notes on Pavone under Manufacturers - My Blogs.  I love Pavone's work - it has such humour.  I hope to be getting some more Pavone earrings soon.

Pavone Lion Clip Earrings

VINTAGE JEWELLERY - GILLIAN HORSUP AT GRAYS ANTIQUES

Grays Antiques is the place for Vintage Jewellery and there is an enormous selection to choose from in The Mews - from a variety of dealers.   (The Mews is a separate building from the main Grays Antiques.)  I sell from the Victorian period right through to a few contemporary pieces (including designers such as Lea Stein and Pavone).  Full details are on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - would love to see you there!

Gillian Horsup Vintage Jewellery

LEA STEIN BROOCH - DECO CAT - GOLDEN YELLOW AND BLACK

I love the Lea Stein deco cat brooch - and particularly like this colour combination.  Such a great design.  Glad to have it back in stock.  I only sell genuine Lea Steins - that have the Lea Stein Paris pin on the back.  Reference 2832 C24/6 price £65.  I usually have a good stok of Lea Stein brooches - although it is getting harder to find the ones I want.

Lea Stein Brooch - deco cat - golden yellow and black

SILVER DIAMANTE BROOCHES - ASSORTED - SMALL

An assortment of small silver diamante brooches.  All are marked in some way.  Some are 800, some are 925 and some have full British Hallmarks.  All are vintage.  I am selling these in my shop at Grays Antiques in central London.  Individually they are £30.  Two are £50 and 5 are £100.  They are for personal shoppers only - as it would be difficult to keep up to date with items sold - and I will replenish where necessary!  They would look good with several being worn together - or individually on a hat!

LES BERNARD INC. - GOLD TONE COLLAR NECKLACE

This is a gold tone collar necklace made by Les Bernard Inc.  This necklace is very well made. It has a wrap over clasp and the pieces are strung on chain.  The Les Bernard company was operational between 1963 and 1996.  See full details on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - price £98 reference 2831 C23/65 - together with more photos.  I usually carry a good stock of gold tone jewellery in my shop at Grays Antiques - it is very popular with my customers.

Les Bernard Inc. - Gold Tone Collar Necklace

LEA STEIN BROOCH - THE RABBIT - BLUE, WHITE, GREY

Haven't had a Lea Stein rabbit brooch for ages!  One of the harder ones to find - for me  - at the moment.  It is in a swirley white and grey pattern and has a turqoise blue trim.  There are a number of fake Lea Stein's about at the moment - please do not buy them.  Unless it is a really early one, it should have a pin marked 'Lea Stein Paris' on it.  This one is £65 and the reference is 2828 C24/7.  Full details on my web site - to which there is a link.

Lea Stein Brooch - The Rabbit - Blue, White, Grey

CELLULOID FLOWERS AND FAUX PEARLS BROOCH

This unusual brooch is made of small celluloid flowers and faux pearls.  It is quite delicate and I am amazed that it has survived all these years.  I wonder who owned/wore it?  Full description on my web site.  Price £75 reference 2826 C15/29

Celluloid Flowers & Faux Pearls Brooch

PAVONE - DOG BROOCH - SITTING - GREY, WHITE AND BLACK

This is a sitting dog brooch by Marie-Christine Pavone.  She used old galalith (which is an early plastic) to make her pieces.  This dog brooch is in grey, white and black with a red collar.  I like her sense of humour.  You can see a description of her on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - under 'Manufacturers - my blog'.  This brooch is £68 reference 2825

Pavone dog brooch - Grey, white and black

EMMONS VINTAGE BRACELET & CLIP EARRINGS SET - GOLD TONE & GLASS STONES

Something a bit different today!  A gold tone, vintage bracelet and clip earrings set from Emmons.  Emmons was the sister company to Sarah Coventry - a little more up market!  It was in production from the mid 1950s until the beginning of the 1980s. It is in a matt gold tone and has cabochon glass stones. It does not look as if it has been used.  Full details on my web site.  Price £95 reference 2825 C21/64.

Emmons Vintage Bracelet & Clip Earrings Set - Gold Tone & Glass Stones

BAKELITE BANGLE, CARVED, CREAMED CORN, WIDE

This is a vintage bakelite bangle in a creamed corn colour.  It has been carved with an attractive pattern and is approx 1 3/10 inches wide.  It has the standard 2 1/2 inches wide opening - that most of the early bakelite bangles have.  Love it and wish I could keep it - but it will be in the shop - at - Vintage Modes, Grays Antiques, in central London.

Bakelite Bangle, Carved, Creamed Corn, Wide

KENNETH LANE - VINTAGE GOLD TONE LARGE CLIP EARRINGS WITH MAUVE DROPS

My customers love large pairs of clip earrings!  Lucky to get this pair of Kenneth Lane gold tone clip earrings with mauve glass stones and mauve plastic drops.  They are certainly large!   Over 4 inches in length and more than 2 inches across.  They look as if they are unused - they are in such good condition.  I always have a reasonable selection of gold tone earrings in the shop. Reference 2823 C21.98 Price £75 www.gillianhorsup.com

Kenneth Lane - Vintage Gold Tone Large Clip Earrings with Mauve Drops

TRIFARI - VINTAGE RED PLASTIC HOOP CLIP EARRINGS

This is a pair of vintage Trifari earrings.  They are a beautiful red colour, plastic hoop earrings, with gold tone clip fittings - holding a red ball.  They are in good condition and are £58.  Reference 2822 C19/20

Trifari - vintage red plastic hoop clip earrings

ASSORTED BAKELITE BANGLES - PLAIN - VARIOUS COLOURS

Here's my latest addition to my stock of Bakelite bangles.  They are all plain - these are very popular in my shop at Grays Antiques.   Various widths are prices - which range from £35 - £65.  All test positive with Simichrome cream.  Love them - and find it hard to part with them!

Assorted Bakelite Bangles - Plain

SUNDAY TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE - 6.9.2015 - ORANGE CRUSH

Lucky to get lots of pairs of my orange plastic 60s style earrings in the Sunday Times Style Magazine.  'Orange Crush' was photographed and the set designed by Elena Rendina.  The Fashion Stylist was Lucy Ewing.  All the earrings in the shoot were mine - at £30 a pair - except for a pair of Miu Miu - which were £2,070 - so I was in good company!

Sunday Times Style Magazine - 6.9.2015 - Orange Crush

CZECH ART DECO PERIOD LAPIZ GLASS LONG EARRINGS

I have a passion for the Art Deco period Czech jewellery.  I just love these lapiz glass drops earrings.  They are quite long - approx 3 1/2 inches.  It is amazing they have survived intact - so many have drops that are damaged.  Yes they are a little expensive - at £145 - but I cannot buy them - and really have to pay to get them!  Full details, as usual, on my web site.  Reference 2820 BB

Czech Art Deco Period Lapiz Glass Long Earrings

LAURA BIAGIOTTI GILT & DIAMANTE CLIP EARRINGS

Here's a pair of Laura Biagiotti gilt and diamante clip earrings - probably from the 1980s.  Laura Biagiotti is on of the biggest fashion houses in Italy and had her first fashion show in 1972.  These gilt clip earrings still have the original hang tag and are unworn and in good condition.  They are a little more gold coloured - and not so coppery - as they have come out in the pictures.  Full details on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - reference 2819 C9/5

Laura Biagiotti gilt & diamante clip earrings

1950's HOLLYWOOD/HOLLYCRAFT VINTAGE JEWELLERY SET - NECKLACE, BRACELET & BROOCH

Just got this wonderful Hollywood/Hollycraft set - a vintage necklace, bracelet and brooch, with copyright date 1950.  It has the original tags with Hollywood on one side and Hollycraft on the other.  It is on antiqued gilt metal with pastel stones.  There is a full description on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - price £180 reference 2819 C14/20

Hollywood set - 1950's - necklace, bracelet, brooch

GIRL WITH BAG PENDANT - GOLD COLOURED WITH DIAMANTE

This is not what I normally sell - but it appealed to me.  I do not think it is very old - have seen more modern versions of the dolly - but this one has quite a nice diamante dress and a handbag.  It is not so twee as some I have seen.  Most of my jewellery is vintage but I do make exceptions - and this is one of them!  It is on a long chain and it measures approx 4 inches.  Love it!  reference 2818 C16/19 price £35.

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VINTAGE JEWELLERY - GILLIAN HORSUP AT GRAYS ANTIQUES

If you haven't been to my shop selling vintage jewellery at the Mews in Grays Antiques, it is so easy to get to - 2 minute from Bond Street Tube Station.  Am busy dusting and cleaning my vintage gems.  Usually I have so many press loans to do in a week, that it leaves little time for the basics.  Have been creating a display

of pastel colours.  Lots of early plastic jewellery - in lovely muted summer colours.  Take a look at my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - and you will find details of the vintage jewellery - and how to get to my shop.  www.gillianhorsup.com

VINTAGE BRACELET IN BRASS FILIGREE WITH GREEN, GOLD & BLACK CABOCHON GLASS STONES

This bracelet has cabochon glass stones in green, gold and black and brass filigree linked pieces - which may have been gilded.  I do not know if it is Czech.  It is unusual and in good condition for it's age - which would have been in the Art Deco period.  Full details are on my web site.  Price is £88 and reference 2817 B140/57

vintage bracelet in brass filigree with green,gold and black cabochon glass stones

LEA STEIN BROOCH - SAXOPHONE PLAYER - RED AND BLACK

This is one of the more difficult to get Lea Stein brooches - the saxophone player.  This one is in green and red with black hair and ivorine skin.  One of my favourites - especially as the sax player is female!  The colours are good on this one too - especially the red sax.  It will join my selection of Lea Stein brooches in my shop at Grays Antiques Mews.  Reference 2816 B139/56 price £78.  See it on www.gillianhorsup.com

Lea Stein Brooch - Saxophone Player - Red and Black

RED BAKELITE CARVED VINTAGE CLAMPER BRACELET/BANGLE

This is a red Bakelite hinged/clamper bracelet or bangle from the c1930's when bakelite was very popular.    It is a lovely opaque red colour with cut decoration on the front and a plain back.  It is in very good condition and the hinge works well.  So please to get it - bakelite is much more difficult to find here in the U.K.  Price £175 reference 2814 C14/8.

Red Bakelite Hinged Bangle

ART DECO JEWELLERY

Have been tidying and dusting the shelves in my shop at Grays Antiques.  Have so many to do that when I have finished it is time to start again!  Here is one that has been done today.  Lots of Art Deco pieces in this cabinet.

VINTAGE JEWELLERY - BLUE

Here are some of my favourite items in that lovely deep blue color.  A lot of Art Deco glass jewellery was made in this colour.  Do e-mail me about any of these pieces because they might not be in the shop.  You can contact me from my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - or by ringing the shop - 02074998121.

ART DECO BROOCH - GREEN & BLACK GLASS PIECES ON SILVER

Not absolutely sure if this was made in the Art Deco period or in an Art Deco revival period.  There are no clues that I can see!  It is simply made of two semicircles of glass - black and green - on a silver back with silver tubes.  As it is marked 925 - I cannot sell it as silver without a Hallmark.  Nevertheless it is a very stylish brooch - in very Deco colours and would be easy to wear.  Full details on my web site - www.gillianhorsup.com - price £75 reference 2812 C5/9

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