Description: An estate collection of vintage costume and heirloom jewelry pieces. The assortment features a sterling silver fraternity signet ring with Greek lettering, a gold-toned cocktail ring holding a large emerald-cut clear crystal, an openwork silver-toned crucifix cross pendant set with iridescent blue and green aurora borealis rhinestones, a faceted pear-shaped purple amethyst glass pendant, a delicate silver-toned link chain supporting a teardrop pendant densely pavé-set with clear rhinestones, a gold-toned stickpin featuring an oval faceted dark ruby-red gemstone in a four-prong setting, an octagonal black enamel screw-back earring centerpiece with a cluster of aurora borealis stones, and a gold-toned sweetheart chatelaine brooch featuring a heart-and-arrow plaque connected by a safety link chain to a miniature key pin.
Dimensions: The teardrop pendant chain measures approximately 16 inches in length. The signet ring features an approximate inner diameter of 0.75 inches (approximate size 7.5 to 8). The gold-toned stickpin measures 2.5 inches in total length.
Markings: The interior band of the Greek letter ring features a stamped manufacturer attribution hallmark reading "LGB STERLING", identifying production by the historic L.G. Balfour Company. The reverse side of the faceted purple glass pendant cap is stamped with a "© ORENA" fashion designer hallmark. The cross pendant and remaining costume items are unmarked.
Condition: Good vintage condition. The L.G. Balfour sterling ring shows authentic age-appropriate surface wear, minor detail smoothing, and dark tarnish lines inside the band. All rhinestones and glass elements on the pendants, earrings, and stickpin remain firmly set and intact. The gold-toned chatelaine heart pin features minor rear finish discoloration and light tarnish along the linking chain. All clasps, pin hinges, and screw-backs remain fully functional.