Coro "Rose" 1940.  Designed by Adolph Katz.  The brooch was inspired by a Fulco Della Cerda Duke of Verdura design and was photographed in the Sears catalogue for the summer of 1944.  Brunialti's "Tribute to America" on pg. 70 & 71.  [larger view]  Courtesy of Kattslair.

Unsigned piece from p. 171 of Fred Rezazadeh's book, "Costume Jewelry - A practical Handbook".  The owner's has amethyst rhinestones in place of the turquoise beads but it is the same bracelet.  [larger view]  Courtesy of Luda Tovey.

Art pear set, page 210.  Christie Romero's "Warmans Jewelry 3rd Edition."  [larger view]  Courtesy of Jazzle Dazzle.

Eisenberg original bracelet. Deco style, heavy metal, large emerald cut rhinestones, book price $500.00-$700.00.  "Costume Jewelers -The Golden Age of Design" by Joanne Dubbs Ball.  Page 71  [larger view]  Courtesy of Bridget Bond.

CoroCraft "Regency" set. Ettinger's, "Forties & Fifties Popular Jewelry", page 75. There is also an ad on that page also.  [larger view]  Courtesy of Emerald City.

Boucher lily pin, page 193.  Christie Romero's "Warmans Jewelry 3rd Edition."  [larger view]  Courtesy of Jazzle Dazzle.  NFS

Coro retro flower brooch.  Page 145 of "Collectible Costume Jewelry" by Cherri Simonds.  Valued in the range of $350-425.  The one shown here is unmarked and is slightly different (stamens are not rhinestoned and the back of the 2nd leaf is not rhinestoned as the book version is.)  [larger view] [back view] [comparison]  Courtesy of Ann's Gems.

"Overview of Siam Sterling Nielloware," by Charles Dittell.  Page 152.  Fan design Siam sterling Niello necklace, not rare, but in high demand.  [larger view]  Courtesy of The Siam Sterling Nielloware Site.

Designed & patented by Alfred Philippe, this Trifari fur clip was patent dated & advertised in 1946. Special thanks to N&N at trifari.com for the patent & ad info.  It is found on page 75 of Harrice Simons Miller, "Official Price Guide to Costume Jewelry", 3rd edition.  Trifari dress clip: simulated rubies, vermeil, signed Trifari with crown over the "T" on the clip and Sterling Pat. Pend, 2 1/4" high.  [larger view] [back view]  Courtesy of The Junkyard Jeweler.  NFS

Page 148 of "Costume Jewelry" by Fred Rezazadeh. Flower head brooch made of opaque white glass petals, rimmed in gold metal trim with opaque beads in the center.  Signed Trifari with the Crown over the "T". [larger view] [back view]  Courtesy of Linn's Collection at Rainbows End.

These earrings are on page 66 of Fred Rezazadeh's book, "Costume Jewelry: A Practical Handbook and Value Guide". Made by Cohen and Rosenberg, better known as Coro, these vintage earrings are squarish, with silvertoned metal and bright blue/purple aurora borealis rhinestones. Clipbacks, they measure 1 1/8" and are signed Coro in script on the clips.   [larger view]  Courtesy of Yesterdays Jewels.

 Staret hand holding floral spray pin, page 193.   Christie Romero's "Warmans Jewelry 3rd Edition."[larger view] [back view]  Courtesy of Jazzle Dazzle.