1941 Rice-Weiner Chinese Water Carrier Pin. "American Costume Jewelry" by Brunialti and Brunialti, page 241.  [larger view]  Courtesy of Antiquing On Line.

Chinese Water Boy Brooch.  "American Costume Jewelry 1935-1950" by Carla & Roberto Brunialti. Page 241.  It is also on page 233 of "Collecting Rhinestone and Colored Jewelry", 4th Edition, by Maryanne Dolan.  [larger view]  Courtesy of Milkyway Jewels.

Eisenberg multicolor fur clip.  Maryanne Dolan's, "Collecting Rhinestone & Colored Jewelry", 4th edition, p. 373.  [larger view]  Courtesy of Emerald City.

Japanese Toshikane necklace depicting the Seven Immortals, a match (though not quite exact) for the bracelet on the front cover and page 183 of "Collectible Silver Jewelry" by Fred Rezazadeh, who notes that "this type of Japanese jewelry is extremely rare."  Porcelain and sterling silver (marked "MADE IN JAPAN / STERLING).  [larger view]  Courtesy of Joan Munkacsi. NFS

Found on page 60 in yellow of Leigh Leshner's, "Vintage Jewelry - A Price and Identification Guide 1920-1940's".  Rhodium brooch with clear rhinestones and yellow (aqua) open back r/s.  The owner's piece is marked sterling.  [larger view] [back view]  Courtesy of Linn's Collection at Rainbows End.  NFS

The Har Chinaman. A de-lightful personality from the 1950s. He can be found in several books: "Fun Jewelry" by Shiffer on page 100; "20th Century Costume Jewelry" by Angie Gordon on page 185; and "Costume Jewelry First Edition" by Harrice Simons Miller on page 157.   [larger view] [back view]  Courtesy of Treasures From Yesterday.

Trifari King of Cards pin & earrings set in the owner's private collection.  The pin is on page 115 of "Costume Jewelry The Great Pre-tenders", third edition by Schiffer Books & the pin is  valued between $275-375.   [larger view]  Courtesy of Estate Goodies.  NFS

Trifari King and Jack with the matching earrings.  [larger view] [another view]  Also, the king was reworked by Trifari in 1996.  Not in any books that the owner is aware of, but it is interesting how the design was enlarged and changed for cheaper production. [view]   Courtesy of Emerald City.  NFS

Gold Tortolani zodiac bracelet.  "Warman's Jewelry", 2nd edition by Christie Romero.  Page 190.  [larger view]  Courtesy of Milkyway Jewels.

Rare massive Tortolani zodiac gold-plated bracelet & earrings. The set is shown in Marcia Brown's book, "Signed Beauties of Costume Jewelry",  Page 225.  [larger view] [side view of bracelet] [back view]  Courtesy of 3 Jacks Vintage Costume Jewelry.

Silver Tortolani zodiac bracelet.  "Warman's Jewelry", 2nd edition by Christie Romero.  Page 190.  [larger view]  Courtesy of Milkyway Jewels.

" Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry", Ball and Torem.  Schreiner watermelon drop is on page 164.  [larger view]  Courtesy of Evelyn Yallen.  NFS