DeLizza Elster Juliana book piece necklace
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Vintage Designer Jewelry featuring The Cheryl Killmer Collection

Welcome to the impressive assortment of D & E Juliana parure and demi parure sets, many of which are sought-after book pieces along side an array of vintage jewels by acclaimed designers such as Schreiner, Eisenberg, Selro Selini, Alfred Philippe Trifari, Iradj Moini, and more.

Presenting over 170 radiant pieces from the personal collection of Cheryl Killmer, a beloved figure in the costume jewelry-collecting community for her decades long passion for research. Recognized not only for her significant contributions to Juliana/D&E research but also cherished as a friend by many worldwide who have had the pleasure of meeting her and working alongside her at various jewelry conventions.

Join us in commemorating her extraordinary life in this inaugural event of several to come, celebrating the shared passion for vintage costume jewelry that unites us all.

Global shipping options are available, ensuring that these exquisite pieces can be enjoyed by collectors around the world.

For our TRUE enthusiasts, we've included HOW COLLECTORS DISCOVERED THE ROOTS OF JULIANA JEWELRY
By Pamela Siegel who kindly shared this interesting read with us when she learned we were handling the Killmer Collection.
Find it on our Ripley Auctions site under POSTS

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Auction and Contact Information

Location

5564 N Rural Street
Indianapolis, IN 46220

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Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' demilune fuchsia flowering branch pin clip with aquamarine crystal jewels, enamel and rhinestones. 3"H x 2"W

Lot 128

Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' demilune fuchsia flowering branch pin clip with aquamarine crystal jewels, enamel and rhinestones. 3"H x 2"W

Sold: $3,600

 
Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Garden of Eden serpent snake figural necklace with green enamel, pave rhinestones, and dangling emerald crystal pendants., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 15"L x 3 3/4"Drop

Lot 159

Trifari 'Alfred Philippe' Garden of Eden serpent snake figural necklace with green enamel, pave rhinestones, and dangling emerald crystal pendants., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 15"L x 3 3/4"Drop

Sold: $3,200

 
Unsigned 1950s Marvella 3pc. parure with multicolor foiled and marbled glass cabochons surrounded with pastel pink rhinestones bib collar necklace, wide cuff bracelet, and earrings., Provenance: From the collection of Ch

Lot 78

Unsigned 1950s Marvella 3pc. parure with multicolor foiled and marbled glass cabochons surrounded with pastel pink rhinestones bib collar necklace, wide cuff bracelet, and earrings., Provenance: From the collection of Ch

Sold: $900

 
DeLizza & Elster Juliana 4pc. intaglio floral jeweled parure; collar necklace, brooch, bracelet and earrings in green, orange and ab crystal rhinestones., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 16"L x 1 3/8"D

Lot 9

DeLizza & Elster Juliana 4pc. intaglio floral jeweled parure; collar necklace, brooch, bracelet and earrings in green, orange and ab crystal rhinestones., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 16"L x 1 3/8"D

Sold: $2,800

 
Karl Lagerfeld vintage couture runway red resin gold tone radish / beet vegetable brooch, Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 4 1/2"H x 2"W

Lot 202

Karl Lagerfeld vintage couture runway red resin gold tone radish / beet vegetable brooch, Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 4 1/2"H x 2"W

Sold: $900

 
Karl Lagerfeld haute couture runway gold tone resin vegetable brooch with eggplant, tomato, green pepper, and radish., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 3"H x 3"W

Lot 201

Karl Lagerfeld haute couture runway gold tone resin vegetable brooch with eggplant, tomato, green pepper, and radish., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 3"H x 3"W

Sold: $1,100

 
TWO DeLizza & Elster Juliana intaglio floral jeweled brooches in green, orange and ab crystal rhinestones; one with jewel dangle fringe., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 3 1/2"H x 2"W (brooch/pendant w

Lot 10

TWO DeLizza & Elster Juliana intaglio floral jeweled brooches in green, orange and ab crystal rhinestones; one with jewel dangle fringe., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 3 1/2"H x 2"W (brooch/pendant w

Sold: $900

 
DeLizza & Elster Juliana book piece group: "Amazing cat's eye parure...all layered with emerald green and peridot rhinestones. Deep electric blue heliotrope, burgundy, hyacinth and canary yellow veining explode throughou

Lot 16

DeLizza & Elster Juliana book piece group: "Amazing cat's eye parure...all layered with emerald green and peridot rhinestones. Deep electric blue heliotrope, burgundy, hyacinth and canary yellow veining explode throughou

Sold: $850

 
Joseph Mazer crab pin brooch with gold wash, blue cabochon eyes and citrine pentagon crystal jewel belly., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 2"H x 2"W

Lot 125

Joseph Mazer crab pin brooch with gold wash, blue cabochon eyes and citrine pentagon crystal jewel belly., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 2"H x 2"W

Sold: $850

 
Iradj Moini figural duck pin brooch with carved amethyst, jade, ruby red cabochon, and rhinestone details. 2 3/4"L x 1"W

Lot 200

Iradj Moini figural duck pin brooch with carved amethyst, jade, ruby red cabochon, and rhinestone details. 2 3/4"L x 1"W

Sold: $750

 
DeLizza & Elster Juliana 4pc. parure: blue watermelon margaritas with varying shades of blue and aurora borealis navette and chaton jewels, fringe dangle necklace, pair of brooches, and earrings., Provenance: From the co

Lot 27

DeLizza & Elster Juliana 4pc. parure: blue watermelon margaritas with varying shades of blue and aurora borealis navette and chaton jewels, fringe dangle necklace, pair of brooches, and earrings., Provenance: From the co

Sold: $1,200

 
DeLizza & Elster Juliana 4pc. parure green rhinestone and mottled metallic amber and green colored cabochon jewels including necklace, bracelet, pin, and earrings., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 27"L

Lot 3

DeLizza & Elster Juliana 4pc. parure green rhinestone and mottled metallic amber and green colored cabochon jewels including necklace, bracelet, pin, and earrings., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 27"L

Sold: $700

 
Crown Trifari Moghul Jewels of India serpentine loop bib necklace with green and red Gripoix glass cabochons., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 13"L x 3"Drop

Lot 169

Crown Trifari Moghul Jewels of India serpentine loop bib necklace with green and red Gripoix glass cabochons., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 13"L x 3"Drop

Sold: $1,400

 
Staret 1942 iconic "Liberty Torch" large hand painted enamel and pave rhinestone figural hand brooch with aqua crystal jewels., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 4 1/4"H x 1 5/8"W

Lot 144

Staret 1942 iconic "Liberty Torch" large hand painted enamel and pave rhinestone figural hand brooch with aqua crystal jewels., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 4 1/4"H x 1 5/8"W

Sold: $800

 
HAR Dimensional Dragon Figural Hinged Bangle Bracelet With Green Enamel, Gilt Highlights, And Lava And Aurora Borealis Jewels., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 2"H x 2"Diam

Lot 178

HAR Dimensional Dragon Figural Hinged Bangle Bracelet With Green Enamel, Gilt Highlights, And Lava And Aurora Borealis Jewels., Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 2"H x 2"Diam

Sold: $650

 
DeLizza & Elster Juliana brooch with matching earrings, Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 2 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W

Lot 22

DeLizza & Elster Juliana brooch with matching earrings, Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 2 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W

Sold: $450

 
DeLizza & Elster Juliana book piece group: "Highly desirable and rare...japanned brooch in an Art Deco theme with contrasting rhinestones in...Bermuda blue, jonquil, teal blue, and emerald green." with matching earrings.

Lot 23

DeLizza & Elster Juliana book piece group: "Highly desirable and rare...japanned brooch in an Art Deco theme with contrasting rhinestones in...Bermuda blue, jonquil, teal blue, and emerald green." with matching earrings.

Sold: $1,400

 
DeLizza & Elster Juliana book piece peacock brooch, Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 2 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W

Lot 21

DeLizza & Elster Juliana book piece peacock brooch, Provenance: From the collection of Cheryl Killmer. 2 1/2"H x 2 1/2"W

Sold: $600