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A striking Native American men’s signet ring with an Eagle in flight motif.  The background is done in onyx while the Raptor’s wings are inlaid with turquoise and coral, which really pop against the black setting.  Linear designs on each side complete the handsome display and its sterling silver composition takes it up a notch further. The ring is size 9.75 and is marked “925” inside the band along with other markings. It is in good used condition with a little ....]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:37:28 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/victorian-kilt-hat-pin-from-scotland-w-grouse $75.00
If your call of the wild includes the unusual and unique then consider this Victorian kilt or hunting hat pin from Scotland that’s made of silverplate and sports a horse hair “bouquet”. It also sports a dimensional Grouse in the center with decorative edges above & below as well as a wheel on the side for removal of the horse hair should you wish. The brooch measures approx. 4.5” in length inclusive of the hair and about 5/8” wide. Unmarked with a simple “....]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:09:49 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/vintage-owl-trio-brooch-w-rhinestone-eyes-cute $28.00
Hooters don’t get any cuter than this treed trio of pewter! With rhinestone eyes they enchant and beguile yet remain stoically seated all the while.   Their condition is good, as it should and they have a nice weight for their size, With a roll clasp on back and no marks to attract except for the gleam in their eyes.   They are 2.5” in length with a great metal strength that’s bound to please and delight. Better get’em fast, else they won’t las....]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:32:17 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/vintage-alice-caviness-sterling-owl-pin $40.00
With green cabochon eyes and a body done in sterling silver filigree we can honestly say that this is one handsome Hooter! It’s also a rather famous one for it was made by Alice Caviness of Germany, a jewelry maker known for her daring designs and quality workmanship. This Horned Owl is no exception with its intricate detail, brilliant stones and precious metal measuring 1.5” in length and 1 1/8” in width at the perch area. It’s in good condition for its age although the ....]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:57:06 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/hummingbird-pin-necklace-set $25.00
For habitués of Hummers we offer this fun set that’s a REAL flight of fancy!  Enter this pair of Hummingbirds, one to hang and one to pin, each made of gold toned metal with hand painted blue & green enamels and sporting a clear rhinestone twinkling from their eye.  Both are made exactly the same save for their respective jobs (and a small curve in the necklace’s beak) and are well detailed. Each measures 1.5” tall and has a wingspan of 1”. The chain ....]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:04:47 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/vintage-sterling-silver-parrot-duo-pin $75.00
A pair of friendly Parrots for your purse or lapel who are crafted of sterling silver making them precious in more ways than one. They are shown perched upon a branch and have all eyes upon you which you’ll need to get used to while wearing this fabulous pin. The birds (Amazons, Eclectus?) are stamped from the back to define their detail and and feature a roll clasp to keep them in check (and on cloak!) The brooch is in good vintage condition with an ever so slight bend in the pi....]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 12:38:35 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/sparkling-flamingo-peacock-heron-pin $28.00
Now here’s a bird brooch you’ll REALLY take a shine to! Flamingo, Heron or Peacock, call it what you will but one thing all will agree to call it is dazzling. Made of gold tone metal with stones even at the ankles this beautiful bird pin measures a nice 2 1/8” tall and 2” wide and it is in like new condition with each stone shimmering provocatively.  It has a “c” clasp on the back that works well and is marked with a star within a “C”, a ....]]> Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:35:35 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/shimmering-seagull-pin $18.00
Your spirits will soar as high as this Seagull with this pinned to your person for how could you not experience joy with such beauty and grace so close at hand (or at shoulder, as the case may be….)? Made of polished silver tone metal with blue & green crystals winking in his wings, this Gull is in a quintessential pose of flighted freedom, while his pink eye lifts him from the norm. The pin measures just over 2 1/8” from wing to wing and is 1.5” tall from wing to tail. It....]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:32:14 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/vintage-amber-rhinestone-peacock-turkey-pin $20.00
Awash in amber with green at his wings and red in his eye, this Peacock from the past can’t be accused of having no stones, for every inch of his person (save for his feet) glistens and gleams in abundance. The rhinestones are set in silver tone metal with cut-out areas in his tail for added interest and features a “c” clasp on the back for added security. He measures 1” in length and 7/8” in width but make no mistake – he’ll catch you eye no matter....]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:06:17 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/gorgeous-n-glistening-1950s-peacock-pin $30.00
Certain to make you proud as one of his kin this vintage Peacock pin has a personality that positively *sparkles*. His tail is dazzlingly displayed in a semi-circle of blue and green tear shaped, glass stones while clear rhinestones gleam in between. His body is just as beauteous with more clear stones and wings that blink in pink. All this is set in gold tone metal that is not one piece but two, as the body and tail are connected via a rivet.  Birdie measures 1” long and 7/8” w....]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:40:49 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/1940s-cabochon-rhinestone-peacock-brooch $60.00
A comely confection of cabochons and rhinestones, this 1940’s Peacock pin just goes to prove that they don’t make ‘em like they used to.  Done in gold toned metal with detail par excellence, the Peacock displays his charms via a spread tail awash with orange and green cabochons, golden balls and clear sparkling rhinestones. His body boasts stones as well along with his crest and eye, while his body is rivted to his tail in such a way as to provide a minimum of movement.&nb....]]> Wed, 12 Oct 2011 15:11:11 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/marvelous-marcasite-and-sterling-swan-pin $52.00
If you swoon for Swans then have someone catch you *quick* for this pearl of a pin is certain to sweep you off your feet. Made of sterling silver and adorned with marcasites from head to tail, the pin also boasts an eye of ruby (genuine) and mother-of-pearl accentuating its tail.  Measures 1.5” long, 1.25” high, and features a roll clasp on the back along with a mark of “925”. Best of all it’s in wonderful condition and ready to come winging your way. Let the m....]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:55:47 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/victorian-aesthetic-fan-shaped-pin-w-bird $55.00
Aesthetic, antique and alluring this oriental influenced pin from the 1880’s has it all – an interesting fan shape, exacting detail and a beautiful long-tailed bird & bough engraved in the center. It sports a simple “C” clasp on the back along with a hinged bar and like many Victorian pins the bar will be loose unless worn with heavier clothing as fabrics were thicker 100+ years ago. The pin measures 1.75” across and is 1 1/8” tall. Its condition is good f....]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:14:12 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/1920s--30s-czech-glass-birdie-bunch-pin $45.00
A community of eight glass Birdies to brighten up bag, scarf or dress, each hand blown in Czechoslovakia long ago. They come in vibrant hues of yellow, red and dark blue and are set nicely off against green glass leaves. Crafted in the 1920’s or 30’s the pin is hand made and has a simple clasp which resembles a safety pin that is wrapped with green silk thread topside.  Both birds and leaves are attached via wires, which gives the wearer some say in their placement (although the....]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 14:20:14 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/cockatoo-cutie-pin-w-ceramic-belly $28.00
A ceramic ‘n gold tone Cockatoo cutie who’s willing to be your constant companion be it on your coat, hat, bag, belt or scarf – makes no difference just as long as he’s close to you.  Reminiscent of tie-dye, his ceramic belly is a swirl of browns and golds with a hint of red, while his gold tone areas are well detailed with lines in the feathers and an amber rhinestone twinkles from his eye. He’s nicely sized at 2.25” in length and 1.5” in width at ....]]> Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:54:06 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/sterling-silver-victorian-butterfly-wing-kingfisher-pin $95.00
For Kingfisher kindred and aficionados of antiques we are pleased to offer this gorgeous pin from 1800’s England sporting a Kingfisher under bubble glass. Hand painted and made in part of butterfly wings, the bird is flanked by florals and surrounded by a frame, both of which are crafted of sterling silver, as is the setting. With a small loop at the top and bottom the pin may lend itself well to a dainty chain and thus become a pendant but for purists the simple, slightly out of shape &ld....]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:29:33 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/wwii-faux-marcasite-bird-of-paradise-pin-from-england $35.00
You’ll forgive this Paradise bird his pretense once you view his shimmering splendor and with his elegant lines and oh-so-splendid crest you’ll find he can hold his own among others more precious.  Made in England during the 1940’s when marcasites were scarce (due to WWII) you’ll find that the pin has pin carefully kept and exhibits almost no wear.  It measures a nice 2.75” in length and is just over .75” wide at the tail. It’s marked on the ba....]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:02:15 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/sterling-victorian-fan-tailed-bird-pin $62.00
A Victorian vision from Germany in sterling silver and colorful abalone shell, this fan-tailed bird pin is a fly-in for admiring glances and copious compliments. Besides his shimmering shell he boasts detailed boughs and blooms as well as an enameled red eye that although small will capture your attention nonetheless. The pin measures 1 5/8” in length, is  .75” wide, and is well made and weighty for its size.  It has a simple hook clasp on the back that works well....]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:37:47 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/art-deco-parisian-parrot-pin $65.00
A decidedly friendly Parrot from 1930’s France who will come to you not only with his own perch but with his own feed cup, too (in hopes that you’ll take the hint no doubt....)  Made of gold toned metal that’s heavy and detailed the Parrot is pressed from the back which gives him more depth and sports a chain which gives him more dash. Birdie measures 2” long (2 5/8” if you include the chain) and is 1.25” wide.  He’s in good vintage condition w....]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 14:19:33 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/lg-1950s-castillo-mixed-metals-parrot-pin-pendant $175.00
A splendid (and solid) 1950’s mixed metal Parrot pin ‘n pendant combo from Castillo of Taxco Mexico. Gorgeously rendered in green turquoise, onyx, brass, copper and sterling silver the brooch is a surprising 1 5/8” squared and is thick and heavy for its size. The back has both a loop for use as a pendant and a roll clasp for when wearing as a pin is paramount.  It is marked “Metales Castillo, 63, Hencho En Mexico” on the back and is in wonderful vintage conditi....]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 13:15:33 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/german-bird-in-nest-pin-w-faux-pearls $32.00
Delicate yet dramatic, vintage yet timeless, this unusual pin from Germany is sure to turn heads and garner compliments.  Made of gold toned metal it features a momma bird atop a nest who’s tending to four faux pearl eggs.  The nest is a delicious weave of wire while the bird is solid and detailed and both sit atop a solid setting that features a roll clasp on the back. The pin is in good vintage condition with just a touch of wear to the gold on the high points. It measures 1 1/....]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:12:29 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/sterling-silver-marcasite-english-heron-pin $65.00
You’ll say “hurrah” for Herons when you first unwrap this pin for with its elegant and stately stance it’s truly a pleasure to behold (and be wear!) Crafted of sterling silver and graced with a garnet eye, the Crane or Egret exhibits amazing detail for one so small and boasts both jet and green cabochons on its breast alongside sparkling marcasites. Birdie has flown a long way, baby, as he’ just in from the U.K. and is in good vintage condition aside from a tiny nic....]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 12:46:18 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/pleasingly-pastel-crested-bird-pin $16.00
Cool as a Spring breeze and just as lovely, too, is this pin of a crested creature (possibly a Jay) done in pastel enamels atop a gold tone base.  Both tail, body, and beak swirl outwards giving it a 3-D effect and it is textured on the back underneath a “c” clasp. Measures 2” from head to tail and is in excellent vintage condition. A perfect accent against dark clothing or busy scarves and a perfect companion for vacations, tea parties or weddings…......]]> Wed, 13 Jul 2011 11:47:59 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/radiant-cockatoo-pin-w-ab-stones $42.00
An uncommon Cockatoo pin that’s both glittery and glam with AB (aurora borelais) stones in places both high and low.  The pin will surprise you not only by its extraordinary gleam but by its feathery detail and dimensional design (there’s not one flat area so he’s a REAL stand-out!)  This boisterous beauty is 2” in length from crest to tail and is 1 1/8” wide.  He’s in wonderful vintage condition with a roll clasp on the back and although unmark....]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 16:20:10 GMT http://www.beakchic.com/product/1960s-70s-dancing-cockatoo-pin $30.00
Guaranteed to garner you smiles and to NEVER be taken seriously, this Parrot pin from the 1960’s or 70’s is his own force of nature. Birdie will come to you caught in mid-dance and although we can’t say if it’s the Mamba, Polka, or anything in between we CAN say it’s pretty darn cute! The Cockatoo is done in gold toned metal with painted on details and a red cabochon stone in his eye. He measures 1.75” from crest to (twinkle) toes and is 1.25” wide at hi....]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2011 15:52:03 GMT