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Unsigned - Unfoiled Retro Rhinetone Brooch - Personal Collection Sterline "Pink" Belly Rhinestone Fish Brooch - Personal Collection Unsigned "Reja or Deja - Rose Fur Clip - Personal Collection

I think the pin stems, hinges and clasps are later additions to what was a belt buckle, so it could be worn as a brooch. The modern "safety catch" was developed in the 1920s.

Welcome to the VFG, Linda. We are thrilled that you discovered the old thread about your "Lonia" label and found us. We look forward to learning and hearing about your exciting incredible journey - and seeing your visual art.

Trifari "Parklane" Parure - Personal Collection - Based on a late 1930's design it was produced in this form in 1948 called "Parklane." Judd - Late 1940s Jacket - Personal Collection

I didn't see the nylon zipper until I zoomed "way" in - sorry. I thought the buttons were functioning not decorative. I agree with later.

I wonder if it could actually be '50s The label matches the label in the VFG Label Resource. There's more information about the firm on our website: https://vintagefashionguild.org/resources/labels/?_az=P&_paged=2#resource_items-13 Could you take a close up photo of the label underneath...

Mari for I. Magnin. (also found with Suzy Perette label) - Personal Collection (in my closet!) Some Floral Enamels from My Personal Collection: Unsigned (Déja) or Réja or DuJay Fur Clip: DuJay Brooch Trifari Fur Clip Pot Metal Enamel Floral Brooch - Unsigned Coro Brooch - I...

The links don't look like Celluloid to me but you can test them by running it under hot water. Celluloid has a distinctive smell - like camphor.

It looks like molded plastic to me. Plastic is lighter and warmer than metal. When you tap metal with your teeth it will make a higher pitched sound and will feel cold to the touch. Plastic will make a dull or a "clunking" sound if you tap it with you teeth - and will feel warmer to the...

Marvella C. 1950s Nautical Themed Bracelet - Personal Collection

It looks good to me, too. It is not in any of my books, but it looks just like other photos of the "Bambi" Martha Sleeper brooches that are online, except for the extra dot. Looks like it's in wonderful condition!

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Bakelite Bangle - Personal Collection Cay Artley Navy and White Polka Dot Dress (belt added) - In My Closet C. 1950s Aqua and White Polka Dot Apron - Personal Collection

That is my understanding of Jelly Belly, too. The stone could be glass or it could be plastic. Glass stones are heavier, and cooler to the touch and make a different sound when you click them with your teeth.

I agree with Regina (Vintorious) that the earrings are '50s - they might be late '50s. The prong set stones surrounding the yellow stone are aurora borealis coated rhinestones. That process was introduced in the mid-50s. The design and the type of clip back are '50s not '40s. Do you...