Dragon's breath stones are often represented as jelly opals or fire opals in error as those are natural semi-precious gemstones rather than manufactured glass, but describing them as Mexican opal glass (as found on vintage packaging) stones is less misleading. 4.5 out of 5 stars 183. Originated as a natural gemstone cut later copied by stone manufacturers and fashioned of glass or plastic. These are most often cabochons (see above) in round or oval shapes which are unfoiled and transparent, but some faceted examples were used in mid-century costume jewelry. From shop RusticBucketsSouth. Amazon's Choice for Vintage Costume Jewelry. They were also used in pieces Marner made (referred to as "jobbing" in the jewelry business) for other brands such as Kramer, Hobe' and Hattie Carnegie. The most sought-after 1940s jelly bellies were set in sterling silver due to war rations of other types of metals. Aurora borealis stones are still being used in costume jewelry manufacture although those incorporated in mass-produced imports are not usually of the high quality exhibited in the Swarovski originals. These have a flat bottom which allows them to be glued into a jewelry setting, but they are often prong set in costume jewelry as shown here. You'll find new or used products in Vintage & Antique Costume Jewelry on eBay. Photo by Jay B. Siegel for ChicAntiques.com, Vintage Costume Jewelry Identification and Value Guide, Vintage and Collectible Costume Jewelry Marks, Classifying Antique, Vintage, and Collectible Jewelry, Napier Costume Jewelry From the 1920s and Early 1930s, How to Identify and Date Old Brooch Styles, Comparing Pietra Dura, Micromosaic and Mosaic Jewelry, Types of Colorful Glass Used in Vintage Kitchenware, Swarovski Crystals and Swarovski Elements, Identifying Pearls Used in Antique and Vintage Jewelry. Mid-century costume jewelry made during the 1950s and early '60s uses similar stones that were named Sappharine by manufacturers. Learn more. These were called "Marguerite" stones by collectors for many years, but original Swarovski packaging of vintage stones denotes the name, Margarita. Variations may be slightly flattened, but they are always smooth on top. Click on a letter to view store names that begin with that letter. These clear cabochon stones are made by backing a piece of domed glass with the foil of varying colors. November Vintage & Costume Jewelry Auction Part 1 General Property Online Tag Sale. FREE Shipping on your first order shipped by Amazon. The name refers to stone with a pointed top and facets all around rather than the color, which can vary from examples exhibiting a range of hues to solid colors. They come in varied shape such as oval, round, and pear. Well you're in luck, because here they come. 58 Items. The color in both saphiret and sappharine stones was derived by adding a small amount of gold to blue glass during its manufacture, and color can vary from batch to batch. Free shipping on selected items. Click here to join our mailing list. Saphiret is a type of glass stone with a blue-brown hue used in Victorian jewelry. There is no local pickup available. Looks like you already have an account! Later Jelly Belly jewelry was set in base metal rather than silver. Vintage costume jewelry containing unusual stones can be very valuable, so it is wise to identify them correctly. Unlike the rivoli stone (shown below), these are drilled in the middle and often set with a decorative rhinestone-tipped pin inserted through the center. Correctly identifying stones used in vintage costume jewelry can help both buyers and sellers research, value, and catalog their collections. Note: Some of the nicknames collectors have given stones over time might be more commonly used, but sellers of replacement stones may describe their wares based on what's listed on vintage packaging rather than using these more casual monikers. Juliana (DeLizza & Elster), Hollycraft, and Hobe, along with other manufacturers, used “cat’s eye” foiled cabochons in their mid-century jewelry designs. See above for high dome variation. In turn, buyers can more readily find these items when searching online if familiar terminology is used, which benefits both sellers and the collectors seeking vintage pieces. A collector's nickname for stones made of glass mixed with metals to induce a bi-color effect ranging from red to blue with an overall bright blue or purplish cast. The name for this type of foiled rhinestone with pink in the center and green on the outer edge references the color rather than the shape. 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