Posted 4 years ago
PhilDMorris
(171 items)
Extremely Rare Sherman Bracelet With Opague Jade Rhinestones & Clear and Fuschia Stones. Received March 5, 2018. Sherman Jewellery is set completely with prongs, no glue used. Sherman was started in 1947 in Montreal Canada. On some of my posts I have posted history of Sherman. His main motto was NOT "made to last a lifetime" but rather "Jewels of Elegance" which is imprinted in their beautiful jewellery boxes. He made his jewellery with the best stones and usually a lot of it still looks mint to this day !~
Both the bracelet and the brooch and earring set are signed and in pretty much mint condition.
This bracelet I received from an ebay seller from Toronto. His name is Joseph, so I think of the Andrew Sisters and their song, Joseph, Joseph. I was surpised to see this up as I never have seen this very rare colour combination with the beautiful jade green opague stones. This matches perfectly with the extremely rare large pinwheel pin that Manikin bought for me last year. These pieces make the writers of the book, Sherman Jewellery very envious so they tell me. It was extremely expensive for a bracelet (more than 500US), as for this one there were a lot of bidders even though the price started around 39 dollars. Hats off Mani, this post is mainly thanks to you !!~
Wow!!! SO pretty!
Beautifully colored necklace to add to your former pieces Phil, you have the finest quality Sherman around
Thanks very kindly Andreamw for the comment !
The bracelet is amazing and matches brooch . It is just stunning and I was so happy that I found you the brooch . Your collection would make any Sherman Collector envious . Thank you my friend for the mention of my name in reference to the post . I love it ! xoxo
Wow this is such a beautiful piece of jewelry Phil. Congratulations and it's nice to have friends:)
BEAUTIFUL Phil!! The photos are amazing. I especially love pic #4!!
And so they should be jealous!!! Eye popping!!
WOW! I had no idea I loved this type of jewelry until I saw your photos, Phil! GORGEOUS.
must say i have to agree with laura the piccys of out of this world plus the pices themselves and just super manikin helped what a beautiful place this planet
phild thanks for sharing knowledge & beauty combined plus mega photography !!!!!!!!
Gorgeous! You have completed your set? Mani - how wonderful!!
Incredible pieces!! The colors are beautiful!
The set is spectacular Phil ! Yes, we do have some of the kindest people here on CW. Mani is a "gem" (pun intended)...lol. :)
Phil.... I saw this bracelet and immediately thought of you. I'm so pleased you won the auction. Can you imagine a necklace?!
Did Sherman make one?
I love the opaque stones the best!
So rare and beautiful...
Thanks very much for the comment Jenni, appreciated !
Thanks Mani, you were amazing to find the most beautiful brooch, this set now is very much thanks to you !~
Ms.CrystalShip, Yes Sherman did make a necklace which I was deciding on last year, but I found it rather inconsequential. There was not too much to it compared with the generous stones in the bracelet or the large pin. It came with some nice earrings, but there just was not enough to the necklace to interest me. Hopefully I may run into some nice necklace in the future that is more desirable.
Phil, I was browsing today and came across a Sherman belt.
The owner said these were not intended for retail, but were awarded to models that had completed 50 fashion shows wearing Sherman jewelry. They were awarded by the man himself. He also states he came across a model that had two given to her during her modeling career, and he had purchased both from her. Sold one a decade ago and now has the other up for sale...(four figures)
True or false?
If anyone knows, it's you...
And please call me Eileen :)
I kind of doubt there were ever 50 fashion shows that were for sherman unless a piece here and a piece there, I cannot really answer your question as I would normally have no interest in a belt or a tiara for that matter. I started to collect sherman with an interest in bracelets, since they are the most desirable pieces to collect. Right now there are a number of Sherman Sellers out there wanting astronomical prices for a good piece, while an average piece sits idly, not selling. Some of the highest prices are being asked for some of the best pieces out there. All in all prices are very difficult in a notable collection. Some of the belts sherman made were made in goldtone metal (as talked about), not a rhinestone masterpiece at all. A sale of a belt depends on what level the belt is at. There are no tales as the one you talk about on the internet but then the things I have read on the internet seem to have disappeared !~
Thanks Eileen for the great information !~
I would be somewhat sceptical of anything more than a goldtone belt. When Sherman was selling his goldtone jewellery the fad for rhinestones had already passed. So the story I would think may have been highly exaggerated, and I would be very leery. I have heard some stories of belts but anything I heard did not make me want one. When rhinestones were in demand I might be able to see a runway show but when goldtone metal jewellery had taken over, there would have been no runway shows. As you read the cw description of Sherman, you have to realize also that there seems to be no proof I ever heard of a runway show. Also to note is that Sherman never advertised so a leap to the runway seems highly sketchy, but more easy to imagine than a fight for a belt !~
Thanks Phil....
As I feel the story "sketchy" also, I'm not one for belts either. D & E made a few.
But for the record, the fashion shows were for the designers garments, NOT the jewelry. I should have made it more clear...
If a model wore Sherman as an accessary in 50 shows, she was awarded. Anyway, the belt is all clear stones and quite dainty and beautiful...
Oh I take the descript back...it has black & clear chatons.. And it's signed, but the "S" is half rubbed away (?) on a rectangle cartouche. Hmm?
This is Royally Stunning! Makes me envious, too. Isn't Mani the best? =)
I'm just starting to learn about Sherman jewelry. This piece is stunning! Thanks for all your postings!
Thanks Caperkid, the best to you !~
Thanks jscott0363, very kind of you.
oh man....Your collection is Stunning. A +++++++
Thanks Ken, Efesgirl, betweenthelens and MALKEY for the nice compliments.
So beautiful Phil!
Thank you valentino97, love to you !~
Thanks Broochman, I appreciate !~
Thank you AnnaB, appreciate the comment !~
When I dream about wanted items of Sherman jewellery (those which are impossible to find) ... this is the bracelet that tops my dream list. Gorgeous!
Thanks Daisy, when you brought this up, I had no idea what I paid and I did not want to say the true amount as this site is run by ebay and posting prices is a no-no.
Suffice to say I was shocked but that was 2018, prices had got exhorbitant very quickly, but I had found some wonderful pieces. 800 for some necklaces and I think today they may or may not have been more expensive.