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Boucher Window Girl Brooch
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There's such wonderful detail and an air of mystery about this design.
Is she opening the shade, closing it, or signaling to someone?
This piece is goldtone with a silvertone shade and sapphire cabs for
flowers; ca. 1950. Marked: Boucher 3250. |
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1½ by 1¼" |
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SB043 |
$245 |
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Pink Enamel Bow Brooch
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This beautiful, floppy bow brooch has
pretty pink enameling with sprinkles of rhinestones and a large faux
pearl at the knot. Exceptional condition; ca. 1939. Marked:
MB (w/ Phrygian cap),
Pat. Pend. |
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Reference:
Click here for the
patent.
Brunialtis', American Costume
Jewelry, p. 193, 194 |
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2¼ by 2" |
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SB079 |
$260 |
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Parisina Art Moderne Sterling Bracelet
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Bold and dimensional, this rare Boucher piece has curving links and a
saucy flair. For a brief time in the early 1940s, Boucher had
silver jewelry produced in Mexico under the name Parisina. This
piece repeats a motif seen in some Boucher fur clips from that time
period. Marked: Parisina, Sterling |
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7½ by 1¼" |
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SB057 |
$375 |
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Sapphire Blue Baguette Ribbon
Brooch
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This
large brooch is either an abstract swirl or a gently folded ribbon of
pavé rhinestones and sapphire blue baguettes. Very dimensional and
graceful! The finish looks silvertone to the eye but is seen to be
a very pale goldtone on the back. Marked:
Boucher © |
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2¾ by 1½" |
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SB084 |
$155 |
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Checkerboard
Necklace/Bracelet Set 
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The
checkerboard pattern of light blue and emerald green stones, along
with the X-es of pavé stones, make this set as fun as it is gorgeous.
A clever and unusual design with rhodium plated setting. Note:
there is some aging to the blue stones and a few of the crystal ones.
Padded box included; ca 1950. Marked: Boucher, 5460
(choker), 5461
(bracelet) |
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Reference: Ettinger, Forties & Fifties
Popular Jewelry,
p. 119
[matching furclips and earrings] |
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Necklace:
adjusts to 16", 1" wide; Bracelet: 7¼ by ¾" |
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SB023 |
$465 |
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Golden Open-work Swirl Brooch
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Like a gracefully swirling ribbon, this
goldtone brooch has open areas and pavé rhinestone adornments for
textural interest. This lovely piece is a variation of the pavé
and baguette fur clip. Marked: Boucher 5741 |
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Reference:
Click here
to see the patent from 1950. |
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2 by 1½" |
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SB083 |
$145 |
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Faux
Sapphire Baguette Earrings
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These glamorous clip earrings are unmarked Boucher pieces, but
were identified from the patent and from marked pieces (also marked
with style #5492). Rhodium plated with curving clear
chatons and sapphire blue baguettes. Delightfully real looking!
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Reference:
Click here to see the
1953 patent. |
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1
by ¾" |
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SB053 |
$88 |
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Ruby Floret and Lacy Leaf Pin
Clip
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This
exquisite pin clip (or fur clip) is a late 1940s Boucher piece of superb
construction and weight. The ruby colored stones are an unusual
trapezoid shape and the flower is layered atop the open-worked baguette
trimmed leaf. Marked:
MB
(w/ Phrygian cap),
2863 |
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2¾ by 2½" |
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SB085 |
$250 |
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"Peter" Ballet Dancer Brooch
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This charming fellow exhibits the power
and grace of a real ballet dancer and was part of a series of ballet
pieces from 1949-1950. You can see him and his partner "Sonia" in
the ad linked below. Superb condition and ready to dance into your
heart. Marked: Boucher, 2977M |
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Reference:
Click here for the 1949
patent. Click here
for the 1949 ad. Brunialtis',
American Costume
Jewelry, p. 205-206. |
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2 by 2" |
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SB082 |
$185 |
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"Diamond"
Swag Choker
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Like
a softly draped swag, the central portion of this necklace drapes on
the throat. The rhodium plated setting contains both baguettes
and round rhinestones with a fold-over clasp. See item
SB035 for
complimentary earrings. Marked: Boucher, 3340 |
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14½"
long; 1½" drop |
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SB034 |
$165 |
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Emerald
Nosegay Brooch
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Edged
with golden lace, this bouquet of crystal and emerald green flowers
resembles a bridesmaid's nosegay with ribbon streamers. The
center is mounded and dimensional on this 1950s piece.
Marked: © Boucher |
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2¼ by 1½" |
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SB039 |
$112 |
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Parisina Fan Shaped Earrings
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These
alluring clip earrings show the elegance of Boucher designs in a sleek
and modern execution. The curved fan shape is enhanced with oval
dark blue stones simulating sapphires. Marked:
Parisina Sterling Mexico |
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1¼ by 1" |
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SB077 |
$98 |
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Ruby Retro Bow Brooch
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Like many
of the 1940s pieces, this vermeil brooch is graceful and feminine in
styling. An arc of unfoiled ruby rhinestones provides lovely
coloring in this beautifully made piece. Marked:
MB
(w/ Phrygian cap),
Sterling |
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2¾ by 1¼" |
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SB086 |
$165 |
Baguette Tassel Choker
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Fluidity meets asymmetry in this lovely
rhinestone choker. The central focus looks like a loosely knotted
ribbon with tasseled ends —
all in glittering rhinestones. Note: mild to moderate wear to the
finish and mild aging of the rhinestones in the chain portion, reflected
in the pricing. Marked: Boucher, 5198 |
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Reference:
click here for the
1950 ad for matching earrings. |
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15", 2½"
drop |
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SB081 |
$195 |
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Layered Floral Brooch
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The
layered, airy construction of this brooch adds to its charm and the
sense of movement in the petals. The lower layer is pavé
rhinestones in rhodium plated settings, while the upper is goldtone with
a rhinestone studded center. Marked:
Boucher, 9027P |
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1¾" diam., 5/8" deep |
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SB080 |
$150 |
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Oval Cabochon Bracelet
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Luscious colors! The large oval cabochons and sprinkling of
rhinestones are in red, pink art glass and amethyst color art glass.
The goldtone setting twines about the stones like a ribbon. In
pristine condition, this special bracelet is circa 1950. Marked:
Boucher 3490 |
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7" by ¾" |
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SB052 |
$235 |
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Petite Aqua Swirl Brooch
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Like a stylized shell or cornucopia, this graceful brooch swirls from
its pavé point to a opening with aqua colored rhinestones. A
lovely lapel pin in excellent condition; ca. 1948. Marked:
MB (w/ Phrygian cap), 2956 |
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1¼ by ¾" |
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SB069 |
$92 |
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Lacy Leaf Parure
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Due to the
mastery of the designer, this fabulous set easily combines elegance with
a touch of whimsy. The open, lacy leaves are tipped with
rhinestones as they flow through the pieces. The clip earrings are
so fun
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the clip back holds a leaf so it peaks from behind the ear. Note:
the necklace back shows solder repair, not seen from the front and
reflected by the price. Set condition is excellent otherwise; ca.
1953. Marked:
Boucher, 5735
[necklace],
5739
[brooch],
5861
[earrings] |
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Necklace: adjusts to 16½", 1¼" wide;
Brooch: 2½ by 2"; Earrings: 1¼ by 1¼" |
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SB074 |
$275 |
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Parisina Sterling Floral Brooch
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Representing an exuberant peony or rose, this lovely floral brooch is
very dimensional. The swirling leaves were also used in other
Parisina pieces. See items SB040
and SB064 for the matching bracelet
and earrings. Marked:
Parisina, Sterling, Mexico |
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3 by 2½" |
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SB067 |
$265 |
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Golden
Maple Leaf
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Glowing
with life, this goldtone maple leaf has a florentine finish and is
adorned with a "vein" of pavé rhinestones in rhodium plate.
Circa 1960s. Price reflects slight wear to finish.
Marked: Boucher © |
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2¾
by 2½" |
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SB038 |
$90 |
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Sapphire Fantasy Flower Brooch &
Earrings
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Dating from
about 1953, this brooch and clip earring set depicts an dazzling fantasy
flower with exuberant stamens. The dimensional design is curving,
but enhanced by the use of linear baguettes. marked: MB
(w/ Phrygian cap)
5270 [brooch],
5280 [earrings] |
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Brooch: 2
by 1¾"; Earrings: 1¼ by 1" |
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SB070 |
$250 |
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Parisina Sterling Ribbon Bracelet
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This sterling, Mexican-made bracelet is bold,
dimensional and geometric, yet still graceful. The Parisina pieces
designed by Boucher in the 1940s are rare and special treasures, and
this one has an interesting sliding spring clasp. Exceptional
condition. Marked: Parisina, Sterling, Mexico |
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7¼ by 7/8" |
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SB061 |
$295 |
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Amethyst Ballerina Brooch
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Made in Mexico in the 1940s, this graceful ballerina
brooch has that typical Retro styling
— one huge amethyst pear shaped
stone — and wonderful dimension. Gold plated over base metal. Marked: Mexico. |
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Reference: Brunialti, American Costume
Jewelry,
p. 201-202.
Click here to see
one of the 1944 ballerina patents used to attribute this piece to
Boucher. |
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3½ by 2" |
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SB063 |
$165 |
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Knotted Baguette Earrings
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Like a ribbon of baguettes in a soft knot, these dazzling clip earrings
with pavé curves are sophisticated and elegant. See item
SB054 for the matching fur clip.
Marked: Boucher, 6306 |
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1½ by 1" |
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SB059 |
$98 |
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Faux Jade Grapes Brooch
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Suspended
from a golden bow, these grapes have the look of a good Sonoma County
Chardonnay. The brooch is very lively since the glass, simulated
jade grapes sway and move. A very fun piece in excellent
condition; ca. 1960s. Marked:
Boucher ©, 1055P |
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2½ by 2" |
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SB076 |
$96 |
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Spiral Dangle Brooch
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Fluidity and sparkle combine in this lovely design. The spiral
radiates out to graduated rhinestones with two free floating dangles
ending in pear shaped stones. Note: one pear stone is
slightly aged, as reflected in the price. Ca. 1950. Marked:
Boucher, 3363 |
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3 by 1½" |
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SB062 |
$145 |
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Sea
Grass Brooch & Earring Set
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Like
waving sea grass or feathers, these pieces feature graceful sprays of
pavé rhinestones and emerald green baguettes. So elegant!
Rhodium plated settings; earrings are clip earrings. Circa 1958.
Marked: Boucher, 8129 |
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Brooch: 2½ by
1½" |
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SB037 |
$185 |
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Wheelbarrow
Brooch
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Adorable
wheelbarrow brooch is brimming with molded stone melons in amethyst
and turquoise, with rhinestone accents. And - the wheel even
turns! Exceptional condition and a rare find.
Marked: ©Boucher, 5906 |
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2 by 1½" |
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SB026 |
$158 |
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Marboux Molded Melon Stone Earrings
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Lovely lavender and marbled pink molded stones are paired with pavé
rhinestones and faux pearls in these clip earrings. The Marboux
mark was used on mid-range items produced by Boucher after 1955.
See item SB026 for a similar Boucher
marked piece. Exceptional condition. Marked:
Marboux ©, 460 |
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1 by 1" |
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SB065 |
$72 |
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Baguette
Swirl Fur Clips & Earrings
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Baguettes
are fanned out in a graceful swirl like a ribbon in this radiant set
of 2 fur clips and clip earrings. Timeless elegance in rhodium
plated settings. Original paper hang tag is included.
Marked: Boucher, 3365, Pat. 161287
(clips),
MB (w/ Phrygian cap), 5155
(earrings) |
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Reference: Click
here to see the patent from 1950. |
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Clips: 1
5/8 by 1½"; Earrings: 7/8" diam. |
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SB029 |
$260 |
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Blueberry & Leaves Bracelet
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Yummy deep blue cabochons are nestled in golden
leaves with pavé rhinestone accents in this delightful bracelet.
The cabs are the high domed type giving them extra depth in color.
Note: there is moderate wear to the finish which is reflected in
the price. Still a very wonderful and wearable piece!
Marked: Boucher |
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7¼ by 5/8" |
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SB045 |
$75 |
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Melon Shaped Baguette Fur Clip
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Stunning is the best word to describe the clever use of baguettes in
this rounded and dimensional two-pronged fur clip. Rhodium plated, the
overall shape of this piece is like an eggplant or melon, or perhaps
just an abstract design. Exceptional condition, ca. 1953.
See item
SB059 for matching earrings. Marked: Boucher 5527 |
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2 by 1¼",
½" deep |
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SB054 |
$195 |
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Parisina Holly Leaf Earrings
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Light and
airy, these rare open-work sterling earrings appear to be holly leaves.
This is a very unusual design for Parisina pieces and look lovely when
worn. Clip mechanism. Marked: Parisina,
Sterling, Mexico |
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1 3/8 by ¾" |
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SB071 |
$78 |
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Marboux Double Swirl Brooch
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Accented with linear Montana sapphire
baguettes, this graceful brooch features dimensional swirls or swooshes
pavéd in crystal rhinestones. The setting is a pale goldtone;
exceptional condition. Marked: Marboux ©, 360 |
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Reference:
Carroll,
Costume Jewelry 101, p. 129 |
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2 by 2" |
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SB087 |
$98 |
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Baguette Swish Brooch
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Gently
curved and full of fire, this stunning brooch has an abstract swish or
swirl motif executed with navettes, baguettes and pavé rhinestones.
Rhodium plated setting; superior condition. Marked:
Boucher © 8063 |
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3 by 7/8" |
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SB072 |
$165 |
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Gilded Pansy Brooch
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This lovely pansy brooch is goldtone with pavé
rhinestone petal edges and a glowing simulated pearl center. The
open work of the petals is light and airy, letting underlying fabric
color show through; ca 1950. Marked:
Boucher 3453 |
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Reference: Brunialti, American Costume
Jewelry,
p. 205; Ball, Golden Age of Design, p. 90
[earrings] |
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2 by 1¾" |
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SB042 |
$170 |
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Ruby
Baguette Parure
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Lavish
and luscious, this 1950s parure demonstrates the genius of Marcel
Boucher's designs -- so realistic. Ruby colored baguettes wind
their way through the faux diamonds, all in a rhodium plated
setting. This rare set is in exceptional condition.
Marked: Boucher, 5020
(necklace), 5081
(bracelet), 5027
(screw-back earrings) |
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Necklace: adjusts to
17", 2½" drop; Bracelet: 7"; Earrings: 2" long |
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SB030 |
$525 |
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Pearl & Swirl Brooch
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Centered with a luminous faux pearl, the silvertone design of this piece
is a radiating swirl that crosses over itself. The open work
allows fabric behind it to peek through. Marked: Boucher
© 8580 |
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1¾ by 1½" |
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SB066 |
$90 |
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Retro Scarf/Hat Clip
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Unique
and lovely, this pierce work clip has a very unusual structure.
The front part, forming a loop, lifts up via a hinge mechanism.
Beneath the pavé ball is a prong. A scarf holder or hat clip
perhaps? Marked: MB
(w/ Phrygian cap), Pat.
Pend., 2649 |
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Reference: Click here
to see the 1948 patent for a similar design. |
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1¾ by 1¾" |
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SB021 |
$155 |
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Sparkling Waves Choker
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Like a wash of
glittering waves or streamers, this stunning necklace flows over the
throat when worn. Alternating sections of baguettes and pavé
rhinestones give subtle texture. Rhodium plated settings; ca.
1954. Note: slight aging to some of the stones is reflected in the
price. Marked: Boucher © 5874 |
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Reference:
Ball,
Costume Jewelers: The Golden Age of Design,
p. 91 |
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13½" long, 1" drop
[extension can be added for extra length] |
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SB073 |
$265 |
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Curling
Leaf Earrings
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Gracefully
curving and full of life, these clip earrings have pavé leaves
overlaying softly florentine goldtone leaves. Exceptional
condition; circa 1960. Marked: Boucher ©, 7945E |
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1¼
by 1" |
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SB036 |
$74 |
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Dainty Bow Spray Brooch
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Such a sweet little pin. A pretty pavé bow ties up the spray of
navettes for a sparkling delight. Circa late 1940's. This
would be lovely paired with the swirl earrings, item
SB035. Marked: MB
(w/ Phrygian cap), 2817 |
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1¼ by 1¼" |
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SB051 |
$82 |
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Retro
Leaf Fur Clips
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Dramatically
shaped, these Retro Moderne fur clips have a mass of amethyst and
crystal rhinestones in their centers and pave edges. Circa 1948
and in exceptional condition.
Marked: MB (w/ Phrygian cap), 2666, Pat. Pend. |
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Reference: Brunialti, American Costume
Jewelry,
p. 203-204
[similar pieces];
Click here to see the
patent. |
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Each
is 2¾ by 1¼" |
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SB027 |
$325 |
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Leaf & Pearl Berry Brooch
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This captivating floral brooch has a central pavéd leaf surrounded by
simulated pearl berries and emerald baguette stem. The setting is
rhodium plated. this piece is a testament to the elegance of
Marcel Boucher's designs. Marked: Boucher, 3105 |
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2¼ by 2" |
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SB046 |
$188 |
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Pavé
Swirl Earrings
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Echoing
the shape of an ear, these lovely clip earrings combine both straight
line and curving elements in a perfect design. Rhodium
plated. See item SB034 for complimentary choker.
Marked: Boucher, 5758 |
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1¼" long |
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SB035 |
$65 |
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MB
Retro Leaf Pin
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Heart shaped leaf
brooch of rose-gold plated sterling has a delightful cluster of large blue unfoiled,
open backed rhinestones. A lovely Retro piece with quality Boucher construction.
Slight wear to plating on the back and one small spot on the front is reflected in the
price. Marked MB
(w/ Phrygian cap), Sterling |
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2½ by 1¾" |
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SB013 |
$125 |
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Boucher
Ribbon Necklace/Earrings
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Graceful
stylized ribbon or bow is made of clear baguettes and pavé rhinestones all set in
rhodium. A very pretty and timeless set with that real-look.
Clip earrings. Necklace marked Boucher,
5539 |
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Necklace adjusts to 15½, 1½ drop; earrings: ¾ by ½" |
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SB011 |
$195 |
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1940s Lacy Fur Clip
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Gracefully swirling design has cut-outs
with heavy gold wash. Central "ball" and accents of pavé stones are
silvertone (rhodium backed). This beautifully constructed Retro fur clip
is so wearable. Marked: MB
(w/ Phrygian cap),
2593 |
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Reference: Click here
to see the 1948 patent for a similar design. |
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2¼" by 1¼" |
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SB003 |
$150 |
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