Vintage Jewelry Signed ART

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This dazzling beauty is one of the nicest creations I've seen by ART(c). The goldtone plating is so interesting with the combination of polished and engraved textures, and the three dimensional stacking of layers is just right for this piece. Light and medium topaz crystals topped with golden beads twist here and there as if going straight for the sun. Accented by AB crystals in little dewdrop cups on the leaves and among the flowers is is endearing. The brooch is 2 3/8" x 1 7/8" and is in Excellent condition. Would make a great gift for the redhead in your life. $45

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ART Ethnic Revival Asian Motif Pendant Necklace

This exquisitely designed pendant is styled to suit your most exotic mood, with the look of painted porcelain along with the 1960's style for ethnic jewels. The scenic transfer on white glass shows a man and woman dressed in colorful kimonos, enjoying an outing among the rolling hills beneath the cherry blooms. In the background there appears to be a waterfall. The glass oval is set within a goldtone bamboo motif frame stationed with pagodas, and the bale is also in the form of a pagoda. This desirable pendant signed ART(c), is 3 1/2" tall from the top of the bale x 1 7/8" wide. The jewel swings from a and hangs from a 20" gold tone chain that clasps with a foldover. Excellent condition. $78

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Blue & Green Enameled Bunny Rabbit Pin Signed Art + Wee Butterfly

I couldn't separate these adorable pins, so here they are together to make someone happy. Blue, green are the colors of Springtime, and this bunny rabbit is from a series of ART(c) figurals with similar designs. The butterfly is an unsigned beauty, with golden pronged setting with turquoise navettes for wings and faux moonstones for antennae; the body is milk glass. Bunny is 2 1/2" tall and fairly flat, the 1 5/8" butterfly is comparatively chunky. Both are in Excellent condition. Bunny rabbit is signed in back of an ear ART(c) .$38

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Double Star Flowered Filigree Brooch Signed ART

Circa 1960. This unusual stacked jewel is from a line of ART jewelry with little flowers imposed over antique goldtone filigree. This one is a bit harder to find, with one 5 pointed star applied over another, making 10 points, the symbol of woman and her spiritual well being as well as living in harmony with the nature, and love of animals. The filigree, dotted with small green painted flowers and hot pink flowers as well as tiny faux pearls, would look fab with light or neutral colors. The jewel measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" and is signed on the back, ART(c). It is in Very Good condition. $35

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Brightly Painted Grasshopper Pin Signed ART

Look how gussied up this guy is, ready for a date with beautiful you! Those sparkling light green rhinestones on black antennae mean paying close attention, and look at his well-kept spring green body and golden textured legs. I'll bet you can't do that with your legs! He's topped off with a fine crimson collar above a set of wings glazed in goldenrod and orange. His bright little topaz rhinestone eye is watching all that goes on, so he can whisper in your ear. Signed ART(c) in back, this great pin is 2 1/2" long and in Excellent condition, with bright stones and little to no enamel wear. $40

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