1940s Elzac Bunky the Monkey with Pink Lucite Tail Pin From the 1940s, when wartime meant innovative jewelry designs from alternative (non-metal) materials like ceramic and lucite. This whimsical ceramic monkey (advertised as Bunky the Monkey) by Elzac has handpainted facial features, a little cap and curly pink lucite tail. 2 1/2" x 2 3/4". Metal c-clasp and plastic pinback is glued onto back. Very good vintage condition, apart from mild surface crazing. - $200
FLYING COLORS Pink Hearts & Roses Necklace 17 1/2"
This is a breathtaking and romantic piece by FLYING COLORS, circa 1980's. Molded pink roses are attached to mint green hooks, accented with mint green cup-like leaves. Pink heart beads and white rounds are strung on sturdy wire filament; mint green rounds and rectangular white signature bead are located near the metal screw-barrel clasp. If you want a departure from the larger bold whimsical pieces, this is it! We have several of these necklaces in slightly different lengths. This one is 17 1/2"; excellent condition. - $130
Flying Colors Ceramic Bunny Rabbits & Carrots Necklace
This ceramic bunny rabbit necklace by Flying Colors is perfect for Spring or Easter -- and we have some pins listed separately that would go well with these! Four ceramic rabbit pendants come in different colors and carrot-theme wardrobe; these measure approximately 2 1/2". Accentuated with pink tubular and round beads, and white with carrot motif tubular beads, all securely strung on nylon filament. Screw-barrel metal clasp. One bunny is marked Flying Colors on reverse. 22 1/2". Excellent condition. - $240
Parrot Pearls Sitting Tiger Pin
Parrot Pearls ceramic pin features a sitting tiger. Really nice painted details (even the bottom shows his toe beans!) 1 1/8" height. Maker's mark stamped on reverse; glued-on metal pinback. Excellent condition. - $30
FLYING COLORS Counting Sheep at Night Pin on Card
Adorable! This old store stock handcrafted ceramic artisan pin features three jumping sheep against a night sky. On original FLYING COLORS card; wonderful gift for an insomniac. - $60
FLYING COLORS Ceramic Crayon Pin on Card
2" blue ceramic crayon pin by FLYING COLORS is on its original card backing; great gift for a teacher and would go well with the FLYING COLORS crayon necklace we also have available. - $35
Parrot Pearls Ceramic Candy Theme Necklace
Parrot Pearls ceramic bead choker-lnegth necklace features a variety of fun candies: caramel, M&Ms, gumdrops, candy corn, jelly beans, peppermint, chocolate kiss, hearts, caramel toffee. So very cute, and fun for Halloween. 15" length. Condition is excellent. - SOLD
Ruby Z / Candace Loheed Ceramic Sailor Necklace
Blue and white ceramic necklace by artist Candace Loheed of the former Ruby Z company features five 2 1/2" sailor pendants, accented with white tubular and blue round beads, two blue-and-white-striped tubular beads, Signature bead is located near metal screw-barrel clasp. Condition is good overall, with some (typical) surface crazing to the white areas, and an edge chip to one of the tubular white beads. Approximately 21 1/4" length. - $260
Flying Colors Ceramic Pennsylvania Dutch Style Beaded Heart Necklace
Vintage Flying Colors necklace features "spatterware" style ceramic tubular beads and 1 1/2" wide heart pendant with red rounds for contrast. Approximately 18" length with elements securely strung on nylon filament, metal screw-barrel clasp closure. Excellent condition. - $130
Flying Colors Ceramic Red Cherries & Black Bead Necklace
Love this 1940s look, in a more contemporary (1970s/80s) ceramic cherries and leaves necklace by Flying Colors. Clusters of irregularly shaped "cherry" beads dangle at the centerpiece, flanked by two pale green leaves, and accented with black and black-and-white-polka-dot rounds. Signature bead is located near metal screw-barrel clasp. 18" length; excellent condition. - $120
Ceramic (Flying Colors?) Football Necklace
Vintage ceramic necklace features painted brown football beads alternating with small tan- and golden-colored rounds. Unmarked, but possibly attributable to Flying Colors. Approximately 17 1/4" length with metal screw-barrel clasp. Excellent condition. - $100
Parrot Pearls Ceramic Blue Cockatoo Bird Necklace Luscious shades of powder blue and a paler blue-green in this ceramic bead necklace by artisan jewelry Parrot Pearls. Four hand-painted cockatoos sit on each side: 2 1/4" and 2" (love birds?). 24" length; excellent condition. This is a substantial piece with good heft. Elements are securely strung on nylon filament; metal screw-barrel clasp closure. - $280
ELZAC California Pottery Ceramic Cow Pin
Fantastic 1940's ceramic cow has a sleepy goofy expression. Unmarked Elzac, a California Pottery company that produced a number of these whimsical figural animal and people pins. This little gal has painted facial features and um, other features . . .and a tuft of fringed "hair" on top of head. 3" height. Excellent condition apart from very light surface crazing; pin back appears to be a replacement and is heavily glued though secure. - $100
RUBY Z Ceramic Allsorts Licorice Candy Necklace
This terrific whimsical ceramic necklace by Candace Loheed's RUBY Z features the pastel Allsorts style licorice candy "sandwiches," accented by white and pastel-colored rounds, polka dot and striped tubular beads, black discs and more. Wonderful color scheme is predominantly black and white, with pastel accents. I love the center beads, a large disc with white and black spirals! Nice length, at approximately 25". Beads are strung on wire and secured with a metal screw-barrel clasp. Signature bead is located near the clasp. Excellent overall condition, apart from some light surface crazing to some of the white beads and a few very small scrapes to square corners (observable only upon close inspection). - $250
Flying Colors Ceramic Easter Bunny & Basket Pin
1970s/80s vintage ceramic pin by FLYING COLORS features a cartoon-like bunny in a beribboned woven basket. 2 1/2". Glued-on metal pin. Perfect for Spring or Easter accessorizing, and in like-new condition. We have other ceramic spring/Easter theme necklace as well. - $60
Ruby Z Ceramic Cup and Saucer Pin (Slight Defect)
Caffeine, please! Black with white raised polka dots ceramic cup and saucer pin by Ruby Z (Candace Loheed). 2 1/4" across. Slight chip to one of the handle dots (can be seen in the enlarged photo, but is not obvious from normal viewing distance). Stamped Ruby Z on reverse; glued-on pinback. - $25
Flying Colors Ceramic Christmas Gift Necklace
Vintage FLYING COLORS ceramic bead and pendant-bead necklace features a trio of Christmas packages, handpainted and accent with metallic silver. Accent beads are black ceramic and silver-metal rounds. 18 1/2" length, with elements securely strung on nylon filament. Metal screw-barrel clasp. Excellent condition. - $180
Colorful Ceramic Flying Colors Crayon Necklace
What fun! Predominantly red ceramic round and tubular beaded necklace features seven crayon pendants in different colors, and matching complimentary round beads. Unmarked FLYING COLORS. Crayons measure 1 3/4"; total necklace length is 18 1/4" with screw-barrel clasp closure. Beads are strung on secure nylon filament. Very good condition with just a few small fleabite nicks to the paint along the ridges of the beads -- not noticeable to the normal observer. - $140
Flying Colors Ceramic School Bus Pin
Vintage Flying Colors ceramic pin depicts a yellow school bus, with handpainted details. Driver and children peek out of the windows. This would go well with similar "school days" theme necklaces produced by this and other ceramic jewelry artisans. 2 1/4" across. Maker's stamp on reverse; glued-on metal pinback. Excellent condition. - $35
Ruby Z Ceramic Pink Domed Earrings (Pierced) on Card
1 1/4" diameter ceramic post earrings for pierced ears are domed rounds with a pastel pink hue. Plastic clutchbacks; on original card. - $30