All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1014448 (stock #J1087)
This sterling silver cuff features a design of embossed stylized scrolls and flowers, cast and hand-finished along the edges. There appears to be some hand-incised work around the raised designs on the front as well. An oxidized and lacquered finish completes the look. There are two rough areas along one edge from the casting process and a small surface scratch. An applied strip inside the bracelet indicates a maker, Elias or Elios, Peru and 925...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1293027
This is a beautiful sterling silver overlay bracelet by Hopi silversmith Raymond Sequaptewa. It has a bold geometric design and is in fine original condition. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus a 1 3/8" opening, it is 1 1/2" wide and weighs 90 grams. Signed with Sequaptewa's ear of corn hallmark and the Hopi Guild symbol. A magnificent cuff.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1300553 (stock #26C10)
Miniature mandolin musical brooch pin by Reuge, Swiss, gilded 800 silver and blue enamel. Circa 1970s. Size: 3 inches length. This little gem is fashioned in gilded silver, with blue enamel, in the form of a musical instrument - a mandolin. Beneath the strings, it has a miniature painting of a pianist. The musical clock-work mechanism is entirely mechanical, and, best of all, it is actually a piece of jewelry that can be worn as a brooch...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #826439 (stock #J373)
These charming earrings were made in Israel of .935 silver; only one is marked. They are decorated in multicolored enamels on a lime green background, with a design of stylized fish defined by applied thin strips of metal or silver. Both earrings appear to have some sort of maker’s mark on each clip back. They measure 3/4 inch in diameter.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1444668 (stock #CM-11)
This brilliant vintage squash blossom necklace is anecdotally from the 1950s but stylistically typical of the 1970s (the leaves surrounding the turquoise cabochons were popular at that period.) It is sterling silver and turquoise but unmarked. The 1/4” sterling beads are bench-made. The necklace is 27” in length, with a naja that measures 2 5/8 in width by 3 inches in length. The necklace is set with 17 turquoises...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1444821 (stock #15474/14953)
One of the few female designers of Mexico’s 20th c. Silver Renaissance that we know of, Erika Hult de Corral excelled in the creation of slick abstract and brutalist jewelry. She started creating her own work in Taxco’s “middle period” and continued being active in the post-1980 years as well. Big, bold and beautiful, the result of the artist’s few yet perfectly placed brushstrokes, the dove-shaped pendant at hand conveys that precious sense of elegant, unimpeded motion...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1379592 (stock #TR984)
A prong set 4 ½ X 6 ½ millimeter oval faceted Tanzanite centers this 14Kt yellow gold three stone ring, and the center stone is flanked on either side by a round diamond. The approximate weight of the Tanzanite is 0.55Ct while the approximate total weight of the two diamonds is 0.25Ct. The ring is a size 7 and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1379593 (stock #TR985)
If your dream has always been a marquise diamond engagement ring, than this is your dream come through with this affordable beauty. A 0.85Ct center diamond held in a six prong setting including two V prongs is flanked on either side by a round brilliant cut diamond. The center stone that has I-J color and VS2 clarity and is not certified. The approximate total weight of all three diamonds is 1.15Ct. The ring is a size 7 ½ and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1423737 (stock #TR1073)
A fashionable 14Kt yellow gold and shell cameo bracelet is set with six 10 X 8 millimeter oval shell cameos. The 14Kt rope edged frames are connected by double width C links. The length of the bracelet is 7 3/8” and the width at the widest part is 7/16”.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1357873 (stock #TR843)
Ten hard enameled ladybugs connected by oval links constitute this unusual very well made 10Kt yellow gold bracelet. The length of the bracelet is 7”. The bracelet is marked 10K Italy and 417 (numeral marking of 10Kt) on the catch.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1328250 (stock #7190)
Mexican sterling silver heavy link section bangle bracelet circa 1970s 1980. This modernist sculptural 13/16" wide vintage bracelet is a Castillo design and it consists of fully hinged segments with a tall push-button box clasp. It is stamped TC-117 MEXICO 925 and it weighs an substantial 115.3 grams (3.7 ounces). Nicely finished designer quality. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1318377 (stock #40I05 109)
Tiffany and Co. leaf pendant designed by Angela Cummings in 18K yellow gold, with the tip fashioned in Platinum and set with five round diamonds, suspended from an 18K yellow gold 18 inch chain. The leaf pendant measures 1 1/4 inches in length. Marked on the reverse 'Tiffany & Co. 18K Irid.Plat' Excellent condition. No box.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1384392 (stock #TR1023)
This tailored 14Kt yellow gold ring is set with a 14 X 10 millimeter emerald-cut blue topaz. The sky blue topaz weighs approximately 6 carats. The center stone is flanked on each side by 3 small round diamonds, with the approximate total weight of 0.15Ct. The ring is a size 7 and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1456206 (stock #TR1146)
This is a special charm/pendant, made of 14Kt yellow, pink and white gold. The center heart is pink gold, the frame is yellow gold and cupid in the center of the heart is white gold. The pendant is ¾” wide and ¾” high including the bail.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1437455 (stock #TR1107)
Heart shaped 14Kt yellow gold Guardian Angel pendant with open work border. On the reverse side in gold relief there is the guardian angel prayer. The height with the bail is ¾” and the width is 11/16”
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #1280450 (stock #12942)
Antonio Pineda Mexican silver mod earrings, this is a set that features teardrop amethysts wrapped in stylized bows. Perfect patina, beautiful color in the stones, sweet size (not too short, not too long) and a design not often encountered elevate this set to the level of a true must-have for the dedicated collector. The earrings measure 1 5/8″ long by 11/16″ wide and weigh 17.3 grams (for the set)...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1450207 (stock #RR12167)
Here is a striking ring centered by a navette-shaped lapis lazuli (traditionally a stone of royalty, also signifying truth and inner strength), with specks of pyrite for a bit of sparkle. The stone measures 3/4” N to S, and 1/4” E to W. The setting is made of 14kt yellow gold, in graceful curlicues. It is stamped 14k, and also has a maker’s mark, which appears to be “KBN” and also a dot in a circle. The size is between 5-1/4 and 5-1/2, and it weighs 5.5g...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1376381 (stock #TR936)
This 14Ky yellow gold amethyst and diamond estate earrings are centered by 5 X 7 millimeter marquise shaped faceted amethysts. Each earring is further enhanced by 3 brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate weight of the two amethysts is 1.0Ct, while the six diamonds weigh approximately 0.12Ct.