Coming Soon ! 4th Vol.-BEST Of COSTUME JEWELRY TRILOGY

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The Fourth Volume-BEST OF COSTUME JEWELRY TRILOGY

By: Eleanore McMillan & Ehab Saif

Open up those bureau drawers, you are bound to find one of those unbelievable creations of costume jewelry listed in Eleanore Sue McMillan’s  3 definitive volumes on collecting serious costume jewelry.  You don’t have volumes 1,2,or 3 ?  Pas de Problème !  Soon Eleanore Sue McMillan will be publishing volume # 4 which is a compendium of the “BEST” of costume jewelry in the previous 3 volumes.

“One should Either Be A Work Of Art, Or Wear A Work Of Art” Oscar Wilde

In all 4 publications, Eleanore Sue McMillan has elevated collectible costume jewelry to a higher art form.  Eleanore’s publications are not “coffee table” books but vast informational guides to collecting costume jewelry.

You can read all about Eleanore Sue McMillan’s accomplishments as a serious collector, fine art and antique appraiser and auctioneer to name a few.  Clive’s Unique Jewelry seriously believes that what she has accomplished in these 4 volumes will be very hard for others to duplicate.  As Eleanore says…..”It’s Jewelry To LIVE For“.

You may order the books directly from Eleanore McMillan.  She may be reached at:

212-737-9134

Lawrence Vrba Signed Rare Floral Brooch & Earring Set

Surfacing from Clive’s private collection is this rare Lawrence Vrba signed floral brooch with a special made to order matching earrings. This rare set appears in  pink  in Eleanore McMillan’s difinitive book Volume 1 Icons Of Costume Jewelry (page 139).  Vrba’s designs are nationally and internationally known for their unbelievable uniqueness and creativity.   This three dimensional floral design measures  5″ in height and  3 1/2″ at its widest point.  The understated button style earrings measure about 1″ in diameter. The set consists of  sparkling blue and white crystals accented with moon glow blue/white thermoplastic stones.  To the verso, the brooch as two metal stamps. One Marked Lawrence Vrba and the other Made In The USA.  This rare magnificent set would make a high point to your costume jewelry collection. 

Item #: 5870      $ 950.00

As usual shipping & insurance costs are free.

For a closer look, please click on photos below.





Siman Tu Designer Yellow & White Cubic Zirconia Earclips

Siman Tu…..World renowned Haute  Couture jewelry designer since 1989 . What you are looking at is a prototype design that was created for rare one of a kind jewelry.  Just recently acquired, we are proud to present these ear clips for purchase.  A variation of these earrings appears in Eleanore McMillan’s definitive book, Icons of Costume Jewelry ( page 250).

The earclips consists of a cluster of yellow and white Cubic Zirconia stones in a myriad of shapes and sizes. The earrings measure approximately 2″ in height and about 1/2″ at the widest point.  The stones are of excellent quality and catch the light exquisitely. The earclips are brass with Rhodium Plate.  Siman Tu famous for creating luxurious  statement jewelry.

Item #: 5868      $350.00

As usual shipping & insurance costs are free.

For a closer look, please click on photos below.

 





Carlos Sobral

About Carlos Sobral

One of Clive’s favorite jewelry designers, Carlos Sobral began his career as a designer in Rio de Janeiro creating leather handbags and sandals from recycled materials in the 1960’s.  In 1976 Sobral stumbled across a new material-polyester resin- that would prove to be a turning point in his career.  After a great deal of experimentation he created a line of resin and acrylic jewelry unique to his designs.  His jewelry represents bright and vivid colors yet to be duplicated.  Each piece is one of a kind. By the 1980’s Sobral was running a multi million dollar company.  He continued to grow in size and popularity throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s, earning recognition and respect throughout the jewelry and fashion industries worldwide.  In 2007, legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld commissioned Sobral to create jewelry for the Lagerfeld Summer 2008 Collection. Today Sobral has stores in New York City, Paris , Rio de Janeiro,  and 14 other world wide locations.  Many years ago Clive became interested in Sobral’s creations  and successfully sold his jewelry at Antique shows etc.  Currently Clive still presents Sobral’s jewelry both vintage and new creations.

(source: Wikipedia)

Costume Jewelry Trilogy By Eleanore Sue McMillan

The art of reference books and costume jewelry collecting has just been raised to an even higher level than ever before.  Eleanore Sue McMillan has published three huge definitive books on costume jewelry.   Volume I : Icons Of Costume Jewelry, Volume II: Costume & Fashion Vintage Jewelry and Volume III: Costume Fashion Jewelry Unsigned-Orphans Of Beauty. 

Clive’s Unique Jewelry has obtained all three volumes and believe us when we say that Eleanore’s collective is absolutely dazzling.  Each photo is a delight to the eye.   Each piece takes your breath away and all of this collection whether signed or unsigned has been elevated to a higher art form.  These are not coffee table books, but vast informational guides to collecting costume jewelry.

You can read all about Eleanore’s accomplishments…….serious collector, home sales, consulting, fine art appraiser, auctioneer….the list is  as long as two arm lengths.  What she has achieved in these three volumes will be very hard to duplicate.  As Eleanore says….It’s Jewelry To Live For” !

 You May Order The Books Directly From Eleanore Sue McMillan. She May Be Reached At :

212-737-9134

Volume I: Icons Of Costume Jewelry 

Volume II: Costume & Fashion Vintage Jewelry

Volume III: Costume Fashion Jewelry-Orphans Of Beauty

For a closer look, please click on photos below.