Auction details
Retro Book Pieces and Bakelite: Live Jewelry Auction
Status:
Live auction (12 days to go)
Type:
Live auction with webcast bidding
At:
5451 N Rural St, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46220. USA. tel: (317) 251-5635
Welcome to our exclusive Live Jewelry Auction, where elegance meets legacy, and craftsmanship shines in every piece. We present a carefully curated collection that celebrates master jewelers and design houses from around the world, showcasing the depth and diversity of artistry in fine and collectible jewelry. We begin with our timeless Retro and Vintage category, where we are proud to offer an exceptional selection from some of the most iconic names in 20th-century costume jewelry. These beloved vintage treasures include works by Mazer, Staret, Coro, Trifari, Reinad, Nettie Rosenstein, Boucher, Reja, Ciner, Eisenberg Original, Hattie Carnegie, Schiaparelli, Jomaz, Joseff of Hollywood, Miriam Haskell, DeMario, de Lillo, and VRBA. Rounding out the vintage selection are standout pieces by Schreiner, Juliana, KJL, Selro Selini, and Hobe Sterling each a testament to the enduring glamour of classic design. Next we move into a dazzling lineup in our Designer category, featuring creations from the world's most prestigious and fashion-forward jewelry artists. Included in this elite group are Chanel, Gripoix Paris, Robert Sorrell, MOANS Couture, Iradj Moini, Jarin K, Monies, Timothy Szlak, and David Yurman. Also featured are highly collectible and iconic designers such as Valentino, Askew London, Franoise Montague, Mindy Lam, and Stephen Webster each offering distinctive style, innovation, and global appeal. We continue with the striking and historically significant Mexican and Native American Sterling category. Known for its rich silverwork and cultural resonance, this collection includes creations by Margot de Taxco, Los Castillo, Alfredo Villasana, Judith Roberts, Gerardo Lopez, Fred Davis, Los Ballesteros, and Selena Jake. Each piece reflects a powerful blend of tradition, identity, and artistry in sterling silver. Finally, our Bakelite and Plastics collection brings a vibrant and playful energy to the auction, showcasing the innovation of artists who transformed unconventional materials into wearable art. Featured in this group are a Bakelite Philadelphia bracelet and brooch, Lea Stein, Grissa Bicalho, Dominique Denave, Pavone, Isadora Paris, Tiany Chambard Paris, and Cilea Paris names known for their colorful, collectible, and conversation-starting designs. As we take you through these remarkable collections tonight, we invite you to bid with passion and collect with purpose. Each piece you see is not only a work of art but also a part of design history a treasure waiting to find its next story.
Auction lots (230)
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Lot 101
17
Timothy Szlyk Thorin & Co. bright yellow and...
gunmetal statement necklace with HUGE matching earrings. 21"L x 4 5/8"Drop (necklace). Timothy Szlyk Thorin & Co. bright yellow...
Lot 102
6
Mindy Lam artisan wire wrapped lapel pin...
decorated with vintage rhinestone frog, large aurora crystal, and beaded flowers. 5 1/8"H x 2 1/4"W. Mindy Lam artisan wire...
Lot 103
6
Unsigned Schreiner dimensional smokey...
rhinestone crystal brooch. 1 3/4"H x 2"W. Unsigned Schreiner dimensional smokey rhinestone crystal brooch. 1 3/4"H x 2"W
Lot 104
9
DeLizza & Elster Juliana Demi parure: necklace...
and earrings with spring colored rhinestone crystal florals and matching earrings. 16"L x 1"W (necklace). DeLizza & Elster...
Lot 105
14
DeLizza & Elster Juliana rhinestone crystal...
jewelry group including bib necklace, domed unfoiled crystal brooch, and earrings. 15 1/2"L x 1 3/8"W (necklace). DeLizza &...
Lot 106
8
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Deco inspired art glass...
cabochon and glass leaf drop necklace with plastic green drops. 18 3/4"L x 4 1/2"Drop. Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Deco inspired art...
Lot 107
12
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL enamel snake collar...
necklace adorned with faux turquoise cabochons and art glass faux pearl earrings. 15"Inside circumference. Kenneth Jay Lane KJL...
Lot 108
13
Ciner art glass and faux pearl enamel elephant...
head brooch with Kenneth Lane KJL black enamel art glass elephant brooch. 2 3/8"L x 2 1/4"W (KJL elephant). Ciner art glass and...
Lot 109
14
Selro Selini Selro Corp. pink Noh Face bolo...
necklace and white Noh Face panel bracelet. 7 1/8"L x 1 5/8"W (bracelet). Selro Selini Selro Corp. pink Noh Face bolo necklace...
Lot 110
10
Selro Selini Selro Corp Noh Face white panel...
bracelet and matching earrings. 7 3/8"L x 1 5/8"W (bracelet). Selro Selini Selro Corp Noh Face white panel bracelet and matching...
Lot 111
7
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Art Deco inspired triple...
strand faux pearl necklace with ornate jewel tone cabochon clasp. 18 1/4"L x 1 1/4"W. Kenneth Jay Lane KJL Art Deco inspired...
Lot 112
12
Ciner red matte enamel necklace with rhinestone...
crystal lion pendant and tassels with Valentino earrings. 14 1/2"L x 5"Drop (necklace). Ciner red matte enamel necklace with...
Lot 113
6
Askew London designer brooch with "see no, hear...
no, hear no, speak no evil" monkey motif and Czech glass accents. 3 3/4"Drop x 2 5/8"W. Askew London designer brooch with "see...
Lot 114
9
Askew London designer gilt gryphons brooch...
decorated with emerald green art glass cabochons and tassels. 5"Drop x 3"W. Askew London designer gilt gryphons brooch decorated...
Lot 115
7
Askew London designer bright green cat eye and...
chartreuse rhinestone crystal snake motif necklace. 18"L x 2 7/8"Drop. Askew London designer bright green cat eye and chartreuse...
Lot 116
13
Kenneth Jay Lane KJL openwork faux pearl pear...
brooch with lemon slice earrings and Ciner enamel pear brooch. 2 7/8"H x 1 3/4"W (KJL brooch). Kenneth Jay Lane KJL openwork...
Lot 117
7
Pair of Ciner rhinestone crystal bug brooches...
with bee and butterfly. 2 3/4"H x 1 7/8"W (largest). Pair of Ciner rhinestone crystal bug brooches with bee and butterfly. With...
Lot 118
14
Ciner 2pc group: art glass cabochon Renaissance...
Revival faux pearl pendant brooch with spring colored rhinestone crystal flower brooch. 2 5/8" x 2 5/8" (pendant brooch). Ciner...
Lot 119
5
Fran?oise Montague FM Paris Haute Couture...
necklace with Pate de verre poured glass flowers and faux pearls 42"L x 1 1/2"W. Fran?oise Montague FM Paris Haute Couture...
Lot 120
8
Fran?oise Montague FM Paris intricately beaded...
floral necklace including art glass, crystals, rhinestones, barrel beads, aurora borealis beads and more. 16 3/4"L x 3 1/2"W. ...
Lot 121
15
1940's Hobe sterling silver floral motif...
matching set with unsigned necklace, signed book piece bracelet, and brooch. 7 1/4"L x 1 3/8"W (bracelet). 1940's Hobe sterling...
Lot 122
9
Vintage Hobe sterling silver floral panel...
bracelet with bold purple crystals and vermeil accents. 7"L x 3/4"W. Vintage Hobe sterling silver floral panel bracelet with...
Lot 123
8
Stephen Webster Superstud heavy sterling silver...
jeweled cuff bracelet. 1 1/2"H x 2 1/8"Inner Diameter. Stephen Webster Superstud heavy sterling silver jeweled cuff bracelet. 1...
Lot 124
8
David Yurman sterling silver toggle Figaro...
chain link bracelet. 7 1/4"L x 1/4"W. David Yurman sterling silver toggle Figaro chain link bracelet. Marked 18K but missing...
Lot 125
13
Margot de Taxco sterling silver polychrome...
confetti enamel articulated snake necklace. 16 1/4"L x 1 3/4"Drop. Margot de Taxco sterling silver polychrome confetti enamel...
Lot 126
9
Margot de Taxco sterling silver polychrome...
confetti enamel articulated snake bypass bracelet. 7"Inner Diameter x 1 1/2"W. Margot de Taxco sterling silver polychrome...
Lot 127
10
Margot de Taxco sterling silver polychrome...
confetti enamel snake earrings 2"Drop x 3/4"W. Margot de Taxco sterling silver polychrome confetti enamel snake earrings 2"Drop...
Lot 128
6
Taxco Mexican sterling silver unsigned possible...
Bernice Goodspeed necklace with swirling design. 15 1/2"L x 3/4"W. Taxco Mexican sterling silver unsigned possible Bernice...
Lot 129
7
Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Modernist sterling...
silver pretzel knot bracelet. 7 1/8"L x 1/2"W (bracelet). Los Castillo Taxco Mexican Modernist sterling silver pretzel knot...
Lot 130
8
Alfredo Villasana Taxco Mexican heavy sterling...
silver hinged bracelet decorated with abalone shell. 1 3/4"H x 2 1/4"Inner Diameter. Alfredo Villasana Taxco Mexican heavy...
Lot 131
9
HUGE Judith Roberts "Coleccion" Mexican silver...
plate milagros corazon sacred heart reliquary pendant brooch. 3 7/8"H x 2 7/8"W. HUGE Judith Roberts "Coleccion" Mexican silver...
Lot 132
14
Vintage Gerardo Lopez Taxco Mexican sterling...
abalone shell inlay bracelet with Taxco Mexican sterling carved green onyx mask bracelet. 1 1/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (Lopez...
Lot 133
19
Selina / Selena Jake Navajo Sterling silver...
large MOP pendant, antique Arabic unmarked silver? filigree brooch, and unmarked sterling silver brooch with large malachite...
Lot 134
12
Fred Davis Taxco amethyst tulip brooch with Los...
Ballesteros Taxco abalone bracelet. 6 3/4"L x 5/8"W (bracelet). Fred Davis Taxco amethyst tulip brooch with Los Ballesteros...
Lot 135
14
Mexican sterling silver turquoise pendant with...
large Mexican sterling flower cross pendant necklace. 2 3/8"H x 1 5/8"W (turquoise pendant). Mexican sterling silver turquoise...
Lot 136
11
Native American unmarked sterling silver large...
turquoise cabochon necklace with hollow sterling beads. 25 1/2"L x 2 3/4"Drop. Native American unmarked sterling silver large...
Lot 137
23
Vintage Native American Native American style...
jewelry group with sterling silver money clip, and turquoise earrings, unmarked sterling turquoise pendant and buckle, with HUGE...
Lot 138
12
Selina / Selena Jake Navajo Native American...
sterling silver turquoise statement pendant necklace on turquoise chip beaded chain. 55"L x 4"Drop. Selina / Selena Jake Navajo...
Lot 139
12
Large Native American? red and dyed blue coral...
multi strand necklace. 30 3/4"L x 5 3/4"W. Large Native American? red and dyed blue coral multi strand necklace. 30 3/4"L x 5...
Lot 140
14
Native American / Native American style...
necklaces: heishi and turquoise nugget beaded necklace with chunky bright red coral beaded necklace. 17 1/2"L x 1"W (coral...
Lot 141
14
Lea Stein 3pc group of figural cellulose...
acetate brooches: two turtles and one dog 2 3/4"L x 1 5/8"W. Lea Stein 3pc group of figural cellulose acetate brooches: two...
Lot 142
11
Cilea Paris puffed resin jewelry group...
including bumble bee brooch, flower pot brooch, and poppy flower earrings. 2 1/2"H x 4"W (bumble bee). Cilea Paris puffed resin...
Lot 143
10
Cilea Paris puffed resin fruit bowl brooch and...
accompanying pineapple earrings. 2 7/8"H x 2 7/8"W (brooch). Cilea Paris puffed resin fruit bowl brooch and accompanying...
Lot 144
8
Gissa Bicalho Art Deco style plastic layered...
acrylic 3pc drop earring group. 4"Drop x 1 3/4"W (largest pair). Gissa Bicalho Art Deco style plastic layered acrylic 3pc drop...
Lot 145
17
Dominique Denaive 2pc group with matching...
necklace and earrings with original pouches 19"L x 5 3/8"Drop (necklace). Dominique Denaive 2pc group with matching necklace and...
Lot 146
13
Dominique Denaive 3pc group with necklace,...
bracelet, and earrings, original pouches and card 20"L x 1 3/4" (necklace). Dominique Denaive 3pc group with necklace, bracelet,...
Lot 147
17
Dominique Denaive 3pc group with necklace,...
bracelet, and earrings, original pouches and card. 18 1/4"L x 4 3/4"Drop (necklace). Dominique Denaive 3pc group with necklace,...
Lot 148
6
Marie Christine Pavone Galalith expansion...
bracelet with big red dog motif 2 1/4"H x 2 1/4"Inner Diameter. Marie Christine Pavone Galalith expansion bracelet with big red...
Lot 149
13
Isadora Paris French designer Galalith...
necklaces with Pierrot clown necklace and lion necklace. 19"L x 4 1/2"Drop (clown necklace). Isadora Paris French designer...
Lot 150
11
Pair of Marie Christine Pavone Galalith...
expansion bracelets decorated with ladybugs 2"H x 2 1/4"Inner Diameter (adjustable) larger bracelet. Pair of Marie Christine...
Lot 151
10
Artisan early plastics Tiany Chambard Paris...
carved palm tree brooch with brightly colored fruit salad statement necklace. 20"L x 3"Drop (necklace). Artisan early plastics...
Lot 152
9
Vintage group of Bakelite game dice with pair...
of Bakelite game dice with pair of dice earrings 1 1/8"H x 1 1/8"W (earrings). Vintage group of Bakelite game dice with pair of...
Lot 153
14
Philadelphia bracelet with 5-layer polychrome...
Bakelite fins on butterscotch clamper cuff. 1 1/2"H x 2 3/8"Inner Diameter. Philadelphia bracelet with 5-layer polychrome...
Lot 154
7
Philadelphia Bakelite brooch with five...
polychrome fin bands 1 5/8"H x 2 5/8"W. Philadelphia Bakelite brooch with five polychrome fin bands 1 5/8"H x 2 5/8"W
Lot 155
6
Three tone striped laminated Bakelite bangle...
bracelet with dark green, yellow, and cherry red. 1"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter. Three tone striped laminated Bakelite bangle...
Lot 156
5
Vintage pair of layered black and cream stripe...
Bakelite bangle bracelets. 1 1/8"H x 2 5/8"Inner Diameter (largest). Vintage pair of layered black and cream stripe Bakelite...
Lot 157
7
Vintage 3pc. butterscotch Bakelite heavily...
carved bangle bracelet stack. 5/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (all). Vintage 3pc. butterscotch Bakelite heavily carved bangle...
Lot 158
12
Vintage Bakelite and wooden corner square...
bangle bracelet 4pc stack with opaque and translucent yellow, green, and marbled red Bakelite. 5/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter...
Lot 159
10
Vintage cream, black, and marbled red Bakelite...
bangle bracelets with wood and gilded string accents. 7/8"H x 2 3/8"Inner Diameter (all). Vintage cream, black, and marbled red...
Lot 160
6
CHUNKY cherry red marbled Bakelite brooch with...
large heart suspended by cupid arrow. 3 3/4"Drop x 2 3/4"W. CHUNKY cherry red marbled Bakelite brooch with large heart suspended...
Lot 161
7
Vintage carved chunky cherry red Bakelite...
bangle bracelet with floral micro mosaic inlays. 1 1/4"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter. Vintage carved chunky cherry red Bakelite...
Lot 162
10
Vintage carved green Bakelite bangle bracelet...
with micro mosaic inlays. 1"H x 2 3/8"Inner Diameter. Vintage carved green Bakelite bangle bracelet with micro mosaic inlays....
Lot 163
5
Vintage deeply carved semi translucent Bakelite...
bangle bracelets including large floral marbled bracelet. 1 3/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (largest). Vintage deeply carved semi...
Lot 164
10
Vintage deeply carved Bakelite bangle bracelet...
stack in bright autumnal colors 7/8"H x 2 3/8"Inner Diameter (all). Vintage deeply carved Bakelite bangle bracelet stack in...
Lot 165
6
Vintage deeply carved Bakelite bangle bracelets...
including marbled spinach bracelet. 1/2"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (spinach). Vintage deeply carved Bakelite bangle bracelets...
Lot 166
7
Vintage marbled red brown Bakelite cherry...
dangle necklace on pink celluloid chain. 15"L x 2 1/4"Drop. Vintage marbled red brown Bakelite cherry dangle necklace on pink...
Lot 167
11
Vintage deeply carved and pierced chocolate...
Bakelite brooch with butterscotch deeply carved unicorn horn brooch. 2 1/8"H x 3 1/2"W (floral brooch). Vintage deeply carved...
Lot 168
15
Vintage pair of marbled polka dot inlay...
Bakelite bangle bracelets. 1"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (both). Vintage pair of marbled polka dot inlay Bakelite bangle bracelets....
Lot 169
5
Vintage marbled orange, red, and polka dot...
inlay Bakelite bangle bracelet stack. 5/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (red bangle). Vintage marbled orange, red, and polka dot...
Lot 170
4
Vintage butterscotch and cherry red faceted...
Bakelite bangle bracelets. 1 1/4"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (red bangle). Vintage butterscotch and cherry red faceted Bakelite...
Lot 171
9
Early plastics lady's hand brooch with jewelry...
accessories and cherry Bakelite dress clip. 3 1/8"H x 2 1/4"W (dress clip). Early plastics lady's hand brooch with jewelry...
Lot 172
10
Vintage Bakelite fruit dangle brooches...
including marbled butterscotch leaf and marbled red cherries brooch with black leaf and fruits brooch. 4 1/2"H x 1 7/8"W (Marbled...
Lot 173
11
Vintage pair of chunky apple juice Bakelite...
bangle bracelets with reverse carved and painted flower bracelet and reverse carved pattern bracelet. 1 1/8"H x 2 3/8"Inner...
Lot 174
10
Vintage apple juice Bakelite floral reverse...
carved and painted bangle bracelet with matching brooch. 1"H x 2 3/8"Inner Diameter (bracelet). Vintage apple juice Bakelite...
Lot 175
12
Reverse carved Bakelite jewelry group including...
painted floral apple juice expansion bracelet and brooch with root beer Bakelite starburst earrings. 1 1/4"H x 2 1/8"Inner...
Lot 176
10
Vintage Bakelite and early plastics costume...
jewelry group including intaglio necklace and brooch, floral brooch, and earrings. 24"L x 3"Drop (necklace). Vintage Bakelite...
Lot 177
12
Vintage Art Deco Bakelite jewelry group...
including dress clips and brooches. 3 5/8"L x 1 1/4"W (confetti carved bar brooch). Vintage Art Deco Bakelite jewelry group...
Lot 178
6
Vintage cherry red and black Bakelite bangle...
bracelet stack with deeply carved and pierced bangles. 7/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (black bangle). Vintage cherry red and black...
Lot 179
7
Deeply carved and pierced Bakelite bangle stack...
with tangerine, chocolate, and burnt sienna bracelets. 1 1/4"H x 2 3/8"Inner Diameter (largest). Deeply carved and pierced...
Lot 180
5
Vintage Bakelite bangle bracelet stack...
including vermillion polka dot inlay bangle, faceted cherry red bangle, and plum red bangle. 7/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (polka...
Lot 181
10
Bakelite two tone cast carved cherry red and...
green bangle bracelet depicting hands holding a bouquet of flowers. 1 3/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter. Bakelite two tone cast...
Lot 182
9
Vintage deeply carved Bakelite floral buckle...
maiden bangle bracelet stack including semi translucent tangerine 1 1/8"H x 2 1/4"Inner Diameter (all). Vintage deeply carved...
Lot 183
5
Vintage Bakelite figural violin brooch. 3 1/2"H...
x 1 1/4"W. Vintage Bakelite figural violin brooch. 3 1/2"H x 1 1/4"W
Lot 184
10
Vintage Equestrian horse butterscotch and...
marbled Bakelite brooches. 3 1/8"H x 2"W (largest). Vintage Equestrian horse butterscotch and marbled Bakelite brooches. 3 1/8"H...
Lot 185
11
Vintage two tone cream and root beer Bakelite...
matching zig zag bracelet and brooch. 1 1/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (bracelet). Vintage two tone cream and root beer Bakelite...
Lot 186
5
Vintage pair of two-tone marbled and solid...
sawtooth zig zag Bakelite bangle bracelets. 1 1/4"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (marbled bracelet). Vintage pair of two-tone marbled...
Lot 187
7
Vintage Bakelite two tone green and marbled...
butterscotch zig zag bangle bracelet. 1"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter. Vintage Bakelite two tone green and marbled butterscotch zig...
Lot 188
8
Vintage Bakelite 4pc. group including carved...
fish brooch, pair of two tone carved buckles, and carved two piece turtle buckle. 2"H x 3"W (turtle buckle). Vintage Bakelite...
Lot 189
6
Three tone striped laminated Bakelite bangle...
bracelet with green, cream, and cherry red. 3/4"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter. Three tone striped laminated Bakelite bangle bracelet...
Lot 190
6
Two tone striped laminated Bakelite bangle...
bracelet in bright yellow and green. 7/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter. Two tone striped laminated Bakelite bangle bracelet in bright...
Lot 191
10
Pair of Art Deco Bakelite compacts with carved...
decorative tops featuring cream florals and green dog. 3"Diameter (both). Pair of Art Deco Bakelite compacts with carved...
Lot 192
5
Marbled spinach green and yellow Bakelite sea...
monster deeply carved brooch. 3 7/8"Lx 1 1/4"W. Marbled spinach green and yellow Bakelite sea monster deeply carved brooch. 3...
Lot 193
9
Bakelite two toned cast carved cream and dark...
olive green bangle bracelet with laminated black geometric zigzag pattern 5/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter. Bakelite two toned cast...
Lot 194
6
Vintage Squiggle Bakelite bangle 3pc group with...
pair of black bangles and cream bangle. 5/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (all). Vintage Squiggle Bakelite bangle 3pc group with pair...
Lot 195
8
Pair of deeply carved floral Bakelite bangle...
bracelets. 1 1/2"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (yellow bangle). Pair of deeply carved floral Bakelite bangle bracelets. 1 1/2"H x 2...
Lot 196
5
Vintage deeply carved pair of Bakelite bangle...
bracelets. 1 3/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (largest). Vintage deeply carved pair of Bakelite bangle bracelets. 1 3/8"H x 2...
Lot 197
8
Vintage Bakelite drop brooch with almond,...
Brazil nut and walnut charms. 3 1/4"Drop x 2 1/8"W. Vintage Bakelite drop brooch with almond, Brazil nut and walnut charms. 3...
Lot 198
6
Martha Sleeper? School Days Bakelite,...
celluloid, and wood necklace with charms including ink pen, pencil, chalk, chalk board, and chalkboard eraser. 16"L x 2 5/8"Drop....
Lot 199
6
Vintage deeply carved Bakelite bangle bracelet...
stack with translucent chocolate bangle, deep green bangle, and oxblood floral sucker bangle. 1 3/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter...
Lot 200
6
Vintage burnt umber and chocolate marbled...
Bakelite bangle bracelet stack including deeply carved bangle. 1 1/8"H x 2 1/2"Inner Diameter (carved bangle). Vintage burnt...