Gugliemo Cini founded his company in 1922 and
production continued until 1970. Cini jewelry was primarily sterling
pieces reflecting classical and renaissance influences, and it is considered
some of the finest among American made sterling jewelry. Visit the Cini article in the
Reference section for more information. |
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Cini Birds & Urn Brooch
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Ornate flowing design of this scrumptious brooch
depicts an urn flanked by 2 birds and oodles of draping flora.
Marked:
G. Cini Sterling |
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Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery
Treasures, p. 85, 90 |
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3 by
1¾” |
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SI021 |
$230 |
Cini Curvy Swan Brooch
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This rare swan brooch
is full of curves and swirls to demonstrate the bird's gracefulness.
Fun, fanciful and of generous size. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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2¾ by
2¾" |
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SI025 |
$190 |
Baroque Aqua Rhinestone Bracelet
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Each curved link of this
spectacular bracelet has a large aqua rhinestone flanked by ornate
scrolls. This is one of the few Cini designs featuring stones.
Exceptional condition. Marked:
Cini Sterling |
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Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery
Treasures, p. 86 [matching brooch] |
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6¾ by ⅝" |
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SI032 |
$285 |
Cini Sterling Tall Basket Brooch
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An elegant design,
this brooch depicts a tall basket brimming with flowers and adorned with
a bow on the handle. Wonderful detail; excellent condition. Marked:
Cini Sterling |
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2¾ by 1⅞” |
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SI027 |
$180 |
Cini Sterling Dramatic Faces
Brooch
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Intricate detail and dramatic expression
give this small brooch a big impact. Both seem more tragic than
the usual comedy/tra\gedy masks so they may have historical or mythical
significance. Ca. 1963.
Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery
Treasures, p. 84 |
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1¾ by 1½" |
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SI033 |
$155 |
Dogwood Blossom Brooch
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This immense floral
brooch really attracts the eye. The dogwood flowers are gracefully
arranged and nicely detailed. See item SI016 for the matching set.
Marked:
Guglielmo Cini Sterling |
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3½ by 2½"" |
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SI029 |
$250 |
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Cini Hibiscus Bracelet
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An earlier piece, this
vivacious hibiscus design is as desired by collectors as it is beautiful.
Solid, weighty construction with a wide hook clasp commonly found on
1940s sterling pieces. Marked: Cini |
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Reference: Schiffer, Silver Jewelery
Treasures, p. 84 |
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7¼ by 1⅛" |
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SX164 |
$295 |
Cini Sterling Picture Frame Brooch
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This unusual and realistically ornate
brooch will actually hold a photo or picture. The kick-stand on
the back folds out so it can sit on a flat surface to display your photo. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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1¾ by 1½" |
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SI014 |
$130 |
Cini Sterling Della Robbia Swag Brooch
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Scrumptious detail is
seen in this brooch with a swag of juicy looking fruits: pineapple,
pomegranate, grapes, pear, plum, etc. Such an expression of abundance.
Marked: Cini Sterling |
|
Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery Treasures,
p. 88
[matching earrings] |
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2½ by 1½" |
|
SI028 |
$160 |
|
Cini Crowned Eagle Brooch
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Stunning and dramatic
with spread wings, this crowned eagle actually looks more regal than
fierce. A powerful and commanding figural brooch! Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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2½ by 2" |
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SX227 |
$190 |
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Cini Sterling Apples Brooch
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This weighty and beautifully made sterling
brooch depicts two plump apples, ripe for the picking. The curve
of the stem and leaves is graceful yet realistic. A rare find! Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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2½ by 1¾" |
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SX210 |
$235 |
Loose Floral Spray Brooch
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The design of this
lovely floral spray from the 1940's exhibits a French influence with the
curling leaves and pretty bow. Exceptional condition. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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3½ by 1⅝" |
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SI031 |
$195 |
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Cini Aqua Leaflet Wreath Brooch
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This circular brooch has large oval aqua
rhinestones nestled in layers of leaves. Perhaps this is a laurel
wreath denoting victory or praise. Jewelry with stones was
produced from 1941-1963 by this quality sterling jewelry maker. Marked:
Cini Sterling |
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Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery Treasures, p. 86 |
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2" diam. |
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SX214 |
$185 |
Dogwood Blossom Bracelet, Brooch & Earrings
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It's often difficult to find matching
vintage pieces, so what a delight to have this bracelet, huge brooch and
clip earring set. All feature lovely and realistic dogwood
flowers. Excellent condition. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Bracelet: 7
by 1"; Brooch: 3½ by 2½"; Earrings: 1 by ⅞" |
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SI016 |
$550 |
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Cini Baroque Domed Brooch
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Modest in size yet substantial in weight, this
intricate brooch has a baroque feel and a deeply domed center.
This rare, older piece is cast silver with a safety clasp that opens
straight up (rather than to the side), ca. 1930s. Marked:
Cini Sterling |
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2⅛ by 1" |
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SX228 |
$130 |
Cini Sterling Columbine Brooch
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This early Cini brooch
portrays a columbine blossom, adeptly showing the dimensional nature of
this lovely woodland flower. Ca. 1940, exceptional condition.
Marked:
Guglielmo Cini Sterling |
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2 by
1½” |
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SI024 |
$150 |
Cini Mythical & Regal Bracelet
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Each panel of this
rare bracelet has detailed figures with mythical and regal themes:
griffin, Medici crest, fleur-de-lis, etc. Marked:
G. Cini Sterling |
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Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery
Treasures, p. 85, 90 |
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6¼ by
1” |
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SI022 |
$285 |
Swirling Floral Round Brooch
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Swirling leaves, delicate berries and a
central blossom combine into a flowing circular sterling brooch.
An earlier piece in excellent condition. Marked:
Guglielmo Cini Sterling |
|
1½"
diam. |
|
SI018 |
$125 |
Ribbon Bow Brooch
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This sterling silver brooch depicts a
graceful and casual bow with all the dimension and classic elegance of a
real ribbon bow. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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2⅝ by 1½” |
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SI017 |
$170 |
Cini Ivy Leaf Brooch
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Simple and charming
this single ivy leaf brooch has wonderful detail with texture provided
by the veins in the leaf. Ivy is the symbol of growth, renewal and
friendship.
Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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1⅝ by 1½" |
|
SI030 |
$98 |
Cini Dove Brooch & Earrings
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With a Scandinavian
influence, this charming dove brooch has flowing lines and swirls within
the oval frame. Each clip earring is a graceful wing.
Exceptional condition; ca. 1960's. Marked:
Cini ©
Sterling |
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Brooch: 2⅜
by 1¼”;
Earrings: 1¼ by ⅝” |
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SI026 |
$265 |
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Cini Ornate Key Brooch
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This rare and beautiful sterling silver
piece is an ornate skeleton key made in 1941. The design
incorporates a central shell and stylized dolphins with other elegant,
regal details. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery
Treasures, p. 91 |
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3⅜ by
1½" |
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SX201 |
$195 |
Lavish Floral Basket Brooch
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This detailed sterling brooch depicts a
basket brimming over with blossoms. It's a classic design,
beautifully rendered. Marked:
Guglielmo Cini Sterling |
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2⅝ by 2⅛" |
|
SI019 |
$150 |
Cini Mythical Harpy Earrings
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The rather fierce
looking figures depicted in these ornate earrings are harpies.
The name harpy means 'snatcher' and these bird/woman creatures are from
both Greek and Roman mythology.
Marked:
Cini Sterling |
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1¼ by ⅞" |
|
SI020 |
$125 |
Sterling Feather Brooch
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Simple and elegant,
this slender feather brooch has lovely detail. Excellent
condition; ca. 1963. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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3½ by 1" |
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SI015 |
$135 |
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Cini Cherubs & Urn Brooch
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This divine brooch is
a shining example of
the earlier intricate designs and solidly made sterling that makes Cini
so collectible. Two cupids sit among acanthus leaves and swirls on either
side of an urn. Marked: Guglielmo Cini Sterling
[w/ shield] |
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Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery
Treasures, p. 85, 90 |
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2¾ by 2¼" |
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SX219 |
$195 |
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Cini Trillium Brooch & Earrings
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Bold in size, this set depicts lovely
woodland trillium flowers using texture to great advantage.
The brooch has a pendant hook to wear on a chain or to dramatically
sweep a string of beads or pearls to one side. Earrings are clip
style. Marked: Cini Sterling |
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Brooch: 2⅞ by 2⅝", Earrings: 1½ by 1½" |
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SX216 |
$195 |
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Cini Regal Shield & Dragons
Brooch
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The central focus of
the brooch is the Medici crest, a decorative crown topped shield, but
it's protected by flanking dragons. A fabulously ornate and
fanciful piece, in nicely cast sterling. Marked: Sterling by
Cini |
|
Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery
Treasures, p. 89
[similar pieces] |
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3⅜ by
1¼" |
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SX185 |
$185 |
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Cini Mythical Beasts Brooch
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Fanciful but friendly beasts face each
other on this ornate sterling brooch. With pheasant-like heads,
wings and dragon tails, they've been identified as basilisks or
cockatrices. Marked: Sterling by Cini |
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2½ by 1¾" |
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SX220 |
$190 |
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Cini Grapes Brooch
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Chardonnay or Cabernet? Either way,
these grapes look delicious in sterling silver. Beautiful
construction and a lovely realism to the underlying grape leaf. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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2⅜ by 2⅛" |
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SX179 |
$120 |
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Cini Small Ornate Key Brooch
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A lovely example of Cini traditional
European styling, this smaller key brooch is still ornate and detailed with
scrolls and a central shell. See item SX201
for the larger key brooch. Marked: Cini Sterling |
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1⅝ by ¾" |
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SX265 |
$100 |
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Cini Circular Floral Brooch
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Substantial in weight and impact, this
circular brooch has an intricate design of leaves, flowers and berries
peaking with a central button. Marked: Guglielmo Cini [w/
shield] Sterling |
|
Reference:
Schiffer, Silver Jewelery
Treasures, p. 84
[similar pieces] |
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2⅜"
diam. |
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SX217 |
$160 |
Aries Zodiac Brooch
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Aries, the ram, is known for independence and confidence. This is well
depicted with this bold design with the ram facing life head-on.
[more than one available]
Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates:
Mar 21 - Apr 19 |
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2 by 2" |
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SI001 |
$130 |
Taurus Zodiac Brooch
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Taurus, the bull, is said to show
perseverance and dependability. This fellow sure looks like he's
traveling with determination and has a friendly expression. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Apr 20 - May 20 |
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2 by 2" |
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SI002 |
$130 |
Gemini Zodiac Brooch & Earrings
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This ornate design of Gemini, the twins,
incorporates cornucopias filled with fruit as the cherub twins play
flutes for your amusement. The details are lovely in this brooch
and clip earring set. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: May 21 - Jun 20 |
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Brooch: 2¼
by 2"; Earrings: 1 by ⅞" |
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SI003 |
$210 |
Cancer Zodiac Brooch
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Cancer, the crab, may look a bit hard on
the outside, but has a kind, soft heart within. This is a very
realistic representation of this sign. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Jun 21 - Jul 22 |
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2¼ by 2" |
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SI004 |
$130 |
Leo Zodiac Brooch & Earrings
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Leo, the lion, looks very regal in this
brooch and clip earring set. One can sense the leadership and
vitality in these figurals. The rarely seen earrings have great
detail. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Jul 23 - Aug 22 |
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Brooch: 2
by 2"; Earrings: ⅝ by ⅝" |
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SI005 |
$210 |
Virgo Zodiac Brooch
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Virgo, the maiden, is shown as a cherub
gathering flowers and feathers, symbolic of gathering information for
analysis and for service. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Aug 23 - Sep 22 |
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2¼ by 1¾" |
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SI006 |
$130 |
Libra Zodiac Brooch
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Harmonious and balanced, the design for
Libra is an elegant set of scales with scrolls and ribbon flourishes. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Sep 23 - Oct 22 |
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2 by 2" |
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SI007 |
$130 |
Scorpio Zodiac Brooch
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This Scorpio figural looks realistic and a
bit fearsome, but it represents a sign that is passionate, energetic and
loyal. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Oct 23 - Nov 21 |
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2 by 2" |
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SI008 |
$130 |
Sagittarius Zodiac Brooch
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Sagittarius, the archer, is shown here as
a charming cherub taking aim in the woods, displaying the optimism and
independence of this sign. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Nov 22 - Dec 21 |
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2 by 2" |
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SI009 |
$130 |
Capricorn Zodiac Brooch
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Capricorn, the goat, is known for being
steady and motivated. This brooch is gold plated, a rarity for the
pieces in the zodiac series. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Dec 22 - Jan 19 |
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2¼ by 2¼" |
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SI010 |
$130 |
Aquarius Zodiac Brooch
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This sweet and ornate Aquarius brooch has
a classic design with the cherub pouring water from an urn.
Friendliness and a desire to do something meaningful goes with the sign
and design. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Jan 20 - Feb 18 |
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2½ by 2" |
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SI011 |
$130 |
Pisces Zodiac Brooch
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Compassionate Pisces is depicted as a
swirling pair of fish that seem to be creating a water ballet with each
other and the streamers displaying the sign. Marked:
Sterling by Cini |
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Sign dates: Feb 19 - Mar 20 |
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2⅛ by 2" |
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SI012 |
$130 |
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