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IMAGE	JEWEL DESCRIPTION	SHOPPING OPTIONS
	Don't you just love this cute cat head pin by Warner? It is made of silver tone metal with prong set blue and black rhinestones and measures a darling 1 1/8" long by 1" wide. It is in very good vintage condition with some faint clouding to some of the blue rhinestones - still plenty of sparkle to enjoy.  $38.00 Item#FF 1207-001
	By Goldette, this charming basket pin is adorned with a bee and has four simulated stick pins in floral and heart shapes. In addition to the wonderful detailing, it is bejeweled with green, simulated garnet and fuchsia rhinestones as well as simulated pearls, coral and turquoise (all plastic). It measures 1 3/4" long by 1 3/8" wide and is in excellent vintage condition.  $54.00 Item#FF 0204-016
	Cultivate your spring fashions with either (or both) of these signed J.J. beetle pins. Each measures 1 3/8" wide by 1 ¼" long, is made of gold tone metal and enameled in green/white and black/white. Both are in excellent condition and are priced at $40.00 each, the pair for $72.00 Item#FF 0598-088 (Green/White) and Item#FF 0398-021 (Black/White)	(Green/White) (Black/White) (Both Pins)
	By Capri, this mushroom pin measures 1 7/8" long by 1 ¾" wide and is a lovely depiction. It is made of gold tone metal with a Florentine finish and is adorned with clear rhinestones and simulated turquoise cabochons (glass and plastic). It has riveted construction, substantial weight and is in very good vintage condition. Please note that there is a bit of glue showing on the larger cabochons. Take this terrific toadstool home for $64.00 Item#FF 84-61 Side view, another front view
	This simply wonderful vintage necklace features three dancing ladies of 875 silver with genuine amber 'drop' skirts and amber bead cascades. Each lady measures 2" long by 1 3/8" wide (the amber drops are 1 ¼" long by ¾" wide) and the total necklace length is 24" Two of the ladies are marked "875" (see photo below) while the third bears the 875 mark along with the letter "P" and a star with hammer and sickle, indicating that it is of Russian make. There are additional 875 marks on some of the jump rings. An unusual and very pretty piece in very good vintage condition.  $195.00 Item#FF 0104-041 Back of the necklace, close-up #1, close-up #2, close-up #3, view as worn, P Star 875 mark, 875 only mark
	I adore the blue and purple hues of butterfly wing jewelry and this 1950s pin is a lovely example. It measures 1 ½" long by 1" wide and is made of silver tone metal with a painted desert scene on a butterfly wing background, under a plastic dome. Excellent vintage condition and a nice departure from the palm and beach motif.  $36.00 Item#FF 0209-013 Close-up
	This very large pin (6 3/8" long by 2" wide) harkens back to a more dapper time with its top hat, feather, cane and two dangling chains. It is made of gold tone metal and is in very good vintage condition. Some wear to the finish is visible along the brim of the hat.  $38.00 Item#FF 0100-029
	Here's a snazzy 60s beetle pin to jazz up any outfit. It sports a white ceramic body with gold tone dots on a gold tone metal frame. 1 5/8" wide by 1 ¼" long and in very good vintage condition.  $32.00 Item#FF 63-19
	This whimsical poodle chatelaine pin measures 1 ¼" long by ¾" wide and is made of gold tone Florentine metal with cut accents. It is connected to a 1/18" wide bar pin with cultured pearl by a 2 3/8" long chain. Excellent vintage condition and adorable!  $54.00 Item#FF 0608-003
	Start your spring or summer in style with this wonderful gold tone metal bee pin. It has floral wings in green and yellow enamel with clear rhinestone accents and measures 1 5/8" wide by 1 3/8" long. Excellent vintage condition, beautifully made and a top pick at $68.00 Item#FF 82-6
	Looking cute as a button and oh-so-stylish in his top hat, this bird pin by Florenza is made of gun metal with trembler wings, aurora marquise and a midnight blue round rhinestone. At 1 ¾" wide by 1" long he's small but sure to please. Very good vintage condition.  $35.00 Item#FF 0309-016
	Delight in the combination of darker hues and bright millefiori flowers of this 1960s turtle pendant. It is made of a dark copper tone metal with a dark blue art glass shell and measures 2 ¼" long by 1 3/8" wide. It hangs on a matching 28" chain that has no clasp (by design). Very good vintage condition.  $38.00 Item#FF 1002-046
	This fancy egg pin by Carolee is made of gold tone metal with metallic, soft pink paint under laminate, and bow, star and clear rhinestone accents. It measures 1 3/16" long by 13/16" wide and is a more contemporary piece in very good condition. A dainty dazzler with all the look that Carolee is known for.  $32.00 Item#FF 0307-024
	Here's a lavish lizard pin by Grossé © that features blue enamel sides, black enamel eyes and a clear rhinestone spine. It is made of gold tone metal that is textured as scales and measures 3" long and 3/8" wide. Excellent vintage condition, circa 1970s-80s.  $76.00 Item#FF 0309-100
	This classy arachnid by CAROLEE is a limited edition pin from 1992. Made of gold tone metal with blue glass cabochon eyes, simulated pearl body (glass) and clear rhinestones on its legs, it measures 2 ½" wide by 1 5/8" long and is in excellent condition. Quite a lot of weight and even more look.  $96.00 Item#FF 0908-103
	By PELL, this fancy 1960s feline is made of gold tone metal with topaz rhinestone rounds and baguettes, and green rhinestone eyes. It measures 1 ¾" long by 1" wide and sits with proud posture and an expression that's all cat. Excellent vintage condition.  $42.00 Item#FF 0303-010
	I love the details in this boot pin with simulated sticks pins. It is made of gold tone metal with many embellishments and the boot even has treads and 'nails' on the heel. Each 'stick pin' is equally well done. It measures 1 ½" long by 1 ¼" wide and is in excellent vintage condition.  $46.00 Item#FF 0608-016
SOLD	Made in Germany by GROSSE and dated 1961, this utterly charming rabbit pin is beautifully depicted in gold tone metal rope work with a clear rhinestone eye, green glass or natural stone cabochon body and a flower in his mouth. 2 1/8" wide by 1" long and in excellent vintage condition. A high quality, lovely piece from a top-notch company! Item#FF 1008-300
	This wonderful STERLING BY LAMPL leaf with watch brooch measures a nice big 2 7/8" long by 2 5/8" wide. The wind-up watch mechanism (gold tone metal) is marked "Swiss" and "Lampl" on the dial and is in good working order. It is monogrammed "NL" and is in excellent vintage condition. The Walter Lampl name is much sought-after and this pin is a lovely example of why that is.  $165.00 Item#FF 0107-005 View the back, close-up of the watch
	From the 1960s, this bird in nest pin is typical of the quality designs by CASTLECLIFF. It is made of detailed gold tone metal and is quite a heavy weight for its 1 3/8" wide by 1 ¼" long by 1 1/8" tall size. The leaves upon which the nest sits create an angle when worn that allows you to peek inside at the three simulated pearl 'eggs'. A wonderfully executed design that's in very good vintage condition.  $54.00 Item#FF 0908-011
	Take your fashion from a whisper to a roar with this statement-making necklace. It features a 2 ½" long by 2" wide lion head with doorknocker ring and a woven bib of dark wood beads that measure 10 and 13mm. It is approximately 14 ½" long by 1 7/8" wide and the beads are very tightly woven on filament. A newer piece (post 80s I believe) and in excellent condition. For small necks only.  $48.00 Item#FF 0804-052 Close-up, view the necklace in full
	By GERRYS, this adorable puppy pin (60s-70s) is made of a weighty metal with gray and yellow enamel and a white-coated back. He measures 1 5/8" wide by 1 1/8" long and is in excellent vintage condition. Just the cutest!  $28.00 Item#FF 0608-005
SOLD	It's pizzazz times two with this snazzy pair of 1960s cat pins. They measure 2" long by 7/8" wide and are made of silver tone metal with a clear coating on the front and the sparkle of aurora rhinestones on their tails and bow ties. Very good vintage condition with some small marks on each. Item#FF 0405-014
	You can't help but smile when you see this delightful pin by KIRKS FOLLY. It joyfully wiggles when worn, due to the rhinestone chain used for the arms, legs and body. Fixed chains of black rhinestones are used for the hair and black marquise (open/unfoiled) serve as the feet. It measures a very sizeable 4 ¼" long by 2" wide and the stones are prong and French prong set in silver tone metal. In very good vintage condition with some faint clouding to some of the clear stones. Fun, fun, fun!  $135.00 Item#FF 0908-105
	Date 1979 and marked "Paradise Dreams", this ceramic roller skate pin takes me right back to those days of roller rinks and disco tunes. It has a very lively neon green shade to the wheels and laces and measures 2 ¾" wide by 1 7/8" long. It is in very good vintage condition with minor crazing to the glaze on the toe and heel.  $16.00 Item#FF 0908-106
	Here's a wonderful articulated kangaroo pin by AVON. She is made of gold tone metal with brown rhinestone eyes and the "Joey" moves when his mother's tail is raised or lowered. 1 5/8" long by 1 ½" wide and in excellent vintage condition.  $32.00 Item#FF 1006-002
	Bring some warmth to your winter wear with this adorable 1960s penguin pin. Featuring a turquoise plastic body, it measures 1 ½" long by ¾" wide and is made of gold tone metal. So darn cute and in excellent vintage condition.  $36.00 Item#FF 1008-001
	From the early 20th century, this sublime pin features a beautiful transfer on porcelain with a painted gold tone border and hand painted accents (pearl necklace/earring and dress). The oval is prong set on a brass backing with a *c* clasp and it measures 2" long by 1 ½" wide. It is in good vintage condition, please note that there is wear to the gold tone trim and a chip to the porcelain on the bottom edge (see photo below).  $54.00 Item#FF 0608-014 Close-up of the transfer, view the chip and wear
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