Vintage Brooches Appraisal

Vintage Black/White Jewelry Lot (Necklaces, Rings, Brooches/Pins & Earrings)

This is a vintage lot of black and white jewelry, primarily consisting of necklaces, earrings, and a few brooches/pins and rings. The collection features various styles and materials common in mid-to-late 20th-century costume jewelry. Physical characteristics vary widely within the lot. There are several long strand necklaces, some appearing to be made of polished black beads (possibly glass, plastic, or onyx simulants), ranging in size from small to medium. One notable black necklace is multi-strand with a textured, possibly faceted, appearance. Among the white items, there are at least two notable pearl-simulant necklaces, one appearing shorter and choker-length with uniformly sized beads, and another longer strand. A distinctive black and white necklace features alternating striped or banded beads. The earrings include various designs: some large black hoop earrings, several pairs of clip-on earrings (including white floral designs, black studs, and black/white patterned pairs), and dangling drop earrings. Brooches or pins are less prominent but include a small black bow-shaped piece and a larger white, possibly mother-of-pearl or shell, multi-tiered floral design. There are also a few rings, though their details are less discernible. Materials likely include various plastics (bakelite, lucite, celluloid), glass, faux pearls, base metals (silver-tone or gold-tone), and possibly some natural materials like shell for the white brooch. The craftsmanship appears to be typical of mass-produced costume jewelry, with stringing, gluing, and simple metalwork evident. Visible condition issues are minimal from the image, but specific wear (scratches on beads, tarnishing on metal, loose settings) would require a direct inspection. No specific maker's marks or signatures are discernible from the image, which is common for unbranded costume jewelry. The style suggests an estimated age spanning from the 1950s through the 1980s, given the variety of designs (e.g., larger hoop earrings and multi-strand necklaces could cross different decades, while clip-ons are often earlier). The items collectively create a cohesive black and white palette, offering versatility for styling. The overall quality appears to be consistent with good-quality costume jewelry, designed for fashion rather than intrinsic material value.