Bidspirit auction | Large Assortment of Vintage and


Large Assortment of Vintage and Contemporary Costume Jewelry and Accessories - A large collection of assorted costume jewelry and fashion accessories featuring a range of mid-20th century to contemporary styles. The group includes several long strands of faceted black glass beads, clear faceted glass beads, and mixed earth-tone beads. Other necklaces featured are a strand of peach-colored round beads, a strand of off-white shell or mother-of-pearl heishi-style beads, and a double-strand necklace with two large turquoise-colored cabochons. Included is a pair of silver-tone heart-shaped stud earrings on a blue card with a printed label reading THE PURE ALLURE CRYSTAL COLLECTION, MADE WITH SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS, and HYPO-ALLERGENIC. Documentation is present on a paper card titled THE FORBES COLLECTION BY VIVIAN ALEXANDER, which provides information on the collection's inspiration from Peter Carl Faberge. Metal accessories include a gold-tone articulated collar-style necklace with rectangular links, a wide etched gold-tone bangle bracelet with floral and scroll patterns, and a silver-tone bracelet set with clear rectangular rhinestones. Additional pendants include a silver-tone square filigree-style charm and a gold-tone circular pendant featuring an embossed crown motif. The collection also contains various loose pins and brooches, such as a silver-tone cross, a floral spray with red stones, an enameled pumpkin, and a witch on a broomstick. A cluster of black beaded fringe tassels is also present. The items are constructed from base metals with gold-tone and silver-tone plating, molded and faceted glass, plastic, rhinestones, shell, and enamel.