posted on April 12, 2006 03:20:22 PM new
The earings of this set are signed Pennino, they are clip on. No missing stones in the set, but there are two dead ones on one earring.
The necklace is not signed & there are no other markings, it weighs 1.3 oz.
The back very shiny & smooth & the front not.
Is a good set or just cheap costume?
The 4th picture is probably shell pieces because I can see slight rainbow colors & it is heavy, 2.7 oz. The box says From The Shores of The Sea of Galiee.
I would certainly appreciate opinions & Ralphie's opinion would be welcome too.
Although I've never heard of them, Messr. Ralphie, the "Dipsy Diamond Doggy" pulled the following info out of his impressive memory bank (the vacuum between his BIG ears) & notes the following fur yer listening pleasure:
PENNINO: 1926 - 1961:
"Frank Pennino founded the Pennino Jewelry Company NYC in 1926 making watch cases and fine costume jewelry using quality Austrian rhinestones and crystals and had the look of actual gemstones that were mounted in 14k gold plate or in sterling silver. It is possible that some of the Pennino jewelry was not marked. Mark: "Pennino" in script and sometimes "Pennino with a Pat. Pen. mark". The jewelry was designed with heavy plating and intricate design work. Some of the jewelry also contained bows and tassels. It was also known for using flat unfoiled rhinestones with metal framed around the stones. The company jewelry was very popular in the 1940s, is known for its fine designs and workmanship through the years, and ranks as one of the very best costume jewelry company’s of the past. The company ceased operations in 1961."
posted on April 12, 2006 04:24:10 PM new
Ralphie, it's not mine, I blew it, I could have had it, but chose the white shell necklace instead.
My 94 year old next door neighbor offered me a choice & I chose the shell necklace.
It was after I chose it that I saw the signature on the set, but even then I thought it was junky costume with no value.
I told her that I would take it home & post pictures & get some expert opinions & then return it to her with an idea of it's value which I thought would be around 2.00
I really don't feel bad though, she is a very sweet lady & a good friend & now that I know it has value had I chosen it I would have returned it to her. I don't think she would have taken it, but I certainly would have let her know it was valuable. Now I wonder how valuable.
posted on April 12, 2006 04:32:28 PM new
McJ - There is a goldtone necklace and earring set in the same design that recently went to $42 (but did not meet sellers reserve) if that helps.
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posted on April 12, 2006 09:03:34 PM new
The one thing I'd caution is that costume jewelry that's missing some stones is a very tough sell--but maybe not in all cases. I sold an ornate rhinestone necklace a while back, from family stuff, with probably 300 or more stones, and one was missing. I didn't see that, sold it, and then had to refund the money.
