Art Deco line bracelet, vintage rhinestone links in a box design.  Eight very oversized links feature an abstract box setting covered on both sides with large hand set crystal chatons, and they are held together by a large box center setting that rest above the profile of the bracelet. The links are open on each end to allow for an oversized connector bar that is also in the shape of a box, that matches the center of the bracelet links, but hold slightly smaller stones.

This bracelet is published in Warman’s Vintage Jewelry Price Guide and Identification Guide, by Leigh Leisner.  The piece measures 6 ½ inches in length and is 5/8 inch in width.  The pot metal setting is extremely clean and has a safety chain attached.  The stones are exceptional and show no real signs of aging.  The bracelet closes with a push shovel clasp that is in perfect working order.  This bracelet is thicker and heavier than most, but each link is articulated and moves freely, allowing it to rest beautifully on the wrist.

Art Deco bangle bracelet with brilliant French Cut sapphire paste stones and crystal chatons.   Six large plaques of bezel set French cut sapphires in groups of five and three.  The plaques are a beautiful representations of the highly skilled craftsmanship from the era.   The plaques are pierced and highly stylized with intricate engravings over the entire surface.  The stones are hand set into diamond shaped mille grain edged settings and each plaques is connected to the next with a fabulous band that is set at the height of the sapphires and feature three hand set crystals.

The bracelet is published in Warman’s Vintage Jewelry and Identification Price Guide, by Leigh Leisner.  The setting is pot metal and it is exceptional clean for the age of the bracelet.  Unlike most pot metal it has been well cared for and has not turned dark.  The stones are brilliant and show no signs of aging.  It has a push shovel clasp closure that is in perfect working order and there is a safety chain attached.  Circa 1920.

Vintage Art Deco rhinestone bracelet composed of ten extraordinary links.  Five large plaques in a asymmetrical square feature a unique geometrical design that enclosed a large brilliant dentelle center stone.  The other five links are exceptional in styling, a double T bar motif set with a diamond setting that holds a large crystal chaton.

The rhodium base is thicker than most, is extremely clean, basically flawless, and the outer edge of each link is covered with a most intricate mille grain edge.  The push shovel clasp is in perfect working order, and assures the continuity of the design.  The safety chain is an adaptation of an earlier paper chain and is believed to be an appropriate replacement.  The stones are also exceptional and show no indication of aging.  Lovely period piece, circa 1920s.

Circa: 1920

Measurements: 7″ L x 1/2″ W

Condition: Excellent Vintage

Hallmarks: None

Art Deco French Paste Bracelet, original 1920s antique.  Deco line bracelet composed of fourteen tailored links that feature a bead set European cut center stone in a diamond edge setting.  Four bead set paste stones embellish the corners of each link. Each link is articulated and is enclosed with an intricate mille grain edge.

Made by some of the most desirable vintage jewelry companies such as, ALLCO, FNCO, Diamonbar, Nov-E-Line, and Diamond Finish, this bracelet is not hallmarked, but there is no reservation in identifying it as an original 1920s antique piece.  These pieces were often copies of real platinum jewelry, and were referred to as “traveling pieces”.

The paste is brilliant; the bracelet has had excellent care over its many years, most often the stones have acquired a dark gray appearance.  The push shovel clasp is in perfect working order, and the setting is almost flawless, with a few tiny spots on the back, visible in photo.

Art Deco rhinestone vintage bracelet in a wonderful geometric design, that helped define the deco era in jewelry history.  The bracelet is composed of seven highly detailed rectangular pierced links, and each component is covered with a finely detailed mille grain edge.  The connector bars are set above the links which adds even more visual interest.  Their goal was to produce pieces that rivaled the real thing, and they succeeded.  The rhodium base is unblemished and the stones are remarkably brilliant.

Circa: 1920

Measurements: 7” L x 5/8” W

Condition: Excellent Vintage

Hallmarks: None

Art Deco paste bracelet, the perfect example of the sleek styles from the height of the Art Deco era, circa 1920s.  Comprised of ten individual links with three European cut paste stones in a square mille grained setting.  The center plaque is an elongated octagon enclosed by a row of hand set stones; the center is inset with three large paste stones that are bead set into individual octagon settings. The bracelet is not hallmarked, but it denotes every quality of the fine bracelets made during the period by Diamonbar. ALLCO, & Fishel Nessler FNCO.  The bracelet is exceptionally clean and the stones are also exceptional for the age of this piece, with no discernable signs of aging.

Circa: 1920

Measurements: 6 ¾” L x ½” W

Condition: Excellent Vintage

Hallmark: None

The fourth photo is of a matching bracelet that be seen here:

http://gildedelegance.com/2011/11/art-deco-french-paste-line-bracelet-circa1920s/

Art Deco bracelet, antique 1920s straight line design with French paste stones.  Twelve individually articulate rectangular square links each with a large European cut center stone, bead set in an octagon mille grained setting. The illusion of an octagon setting with a diamond edge holds another bead set paste stone at each of the four corners.

The bracelet is not hallmarked, but it denotes every quality of the fine bracelets made during the period by Diamonbar. ALLCO, & Fishel Nessler FNCO.  This antique beauty is exceptionally clean and the original stones are brilliant, with no visible signs of aging, a rare find indeed.

Circa: 1920

Measurements: 6 ¾” L x ¼” W

Condition: Excellent Vintage

Hallmarks: None

The fourth photo is of a matching bracelet that can be seen here:

http://gildedelegance.com/2011/11/art-deco-french-paste-bracelet-circa-1920/

ORA vintage rhinestone bracelet uniting intriguing design elements and amazing stones.  Eight dimensional plaques are covered with hand set crystal chatons featuring a French cut square stone center.  The links are connected by a single bezel set stone that is flanked on either side by another that is set into the link.  The rhodium base is exceptional and the stones show no signs of aging. Safety chain attached, hallmarked ORA.

Circa: 1940

Measurements: 7” L x ¾” W

Condition: Excellent Vintage

Hallmarks: ORA

Crown Trifari vintage rhinestone earrings that integrate sophisticated design with incredible stone placement.  Four stems of keystone, baguette and octagon stones form the crown of these stunning earrings.   They are bound together by a double ribbon of pave set crystal chatons, and end with three channel set baguette extensions.   The rhodium base is flawless and the stones are brilliant with no signs of aging.

Circa: 1940

Measurement: 1” H x ¾” W

Condition: Excellent Vintage

Hallmarks: Crown Trifari

Art Deco earrings of emerald green French Cut rhinestones with beautiful crystal chaton accents, circa 1920.   The square stones are arranged into the circular setting at a most intriguing angle.  A semicircle of pave set crystal chatons with a large single hand set chaton completes the center motif.   This lovely setting dangles from a brilliant 8mm hand set Dentelle with a single tiny stone embellishment. The rhodium base features a screw back closure.

Circa: 1920

Measurements: 1” H x 5/8” W

Condition: Excellent Vintage

Hallmarks: None