A particularly nice mid-century 14K yellow begging poodle pin, the eyes, nose and tongue set with bright cabochon rubies. The dog is completed with a white gold collar set with diamonds. The gold has a Florentine finish to represent the clipped areas of fur. The brightness of the rubies and the perky attitude sets this poodle pin apart. The clasp is marked "14K."

• Origin: America, ca...

RARE OFFERING:Presented for sale is a historic place card holder for James Hagerty at a meeting between President Eisenhower and Lopez Mateos in the Hotel El Mirador on Feb.19,1959, hand made by Los Castillo, Mexico,1959. Hagerty was the Press Secretary for Pres. Eisenhower. The placard reads:"CENA PRESIDENTES LOPEZ MATEOS-EISENHOWER EN EL HOTEL EL MIRADOR ACAPULCO,GRO. 2-19-59 SR.JAMES C.HAGERTY". Signed, "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO" on the bottom, the piece is in excellent condition...

This Victorian uniquely round-shaped shell cameo broach is set in 18Kt yellow gold. Depicting a masterfully carved classic woman’s face, the frame is further enhanced by a rope circle and six “roundels” with some black enamel accents. The cameos circumference is 30 millimeters and the overall diameter of the broach is 38 millimeters.

This unique piece of jewelry dates back to the 1940's or early 1950's. The top is a pink and yellow gold geometric design broach that holds the rectangular watch. The watch has a pink face and marked "BLACK STARR & GORHAM". The movement is a 17 jewel GIRARD PERREGAUX. The watch is in working condition. Total weight of the watch with the movement is 9.4 grams. The safety clasp on the pin and the inside of the watch case are both marked 14Kt.

On sale from $2250. Offered on consignment........... Circa 1948-1953, this Antonio Pineda bracelet is spectacular in every way. It's an early piece, signed with his "Silver by Tono" hallmark, and it's extremely weighty at 151.6 grams. A gorgeous bracelet which can be worn by either a man or woman. Composed of seven thick and solid square panels, each with a highly polished bezel-set onyx stone...

Joachim S'Paliu modernist sterling silver and amethyst necklace

Spain

1970

14" choker

Pendant measures 4" long

Weight - 40 grams

Marked S'Paliu

Excellent vintage condition

Napier silver plate over brass, c1955, necklace & earrings with talon like ends holding coral ceramic balls that are 3/4" (2.2 cm) in diameter. The necklace is a hair under 18" (46 cm) including the hook and extender. The drop in the front from the center round beads is 4 5/8" (12 cm) for the long one and 3 3/4" (9.9 cm) for the short. The earrings are clip back and are a hair under 2 1/2" (6.7 cm) long and about 5/8" (2 cm) in diameter at the bottom...

An early Art Deco 14k white and yellow gold watch chain with slip knot shape long links circa 1920. This vintage 15-1/4" long watchchain is unusual, each link has a slip-knot in the center. The links alternate between white and yellow gold. The spring-ring is a replacement, as unlike the rest of the chain which is 14k, it is 10k. The chain is stamped 585 (14K) on the loop near the swivel. The swivel is a moveable one, with s what appears to be an anchor...

An elegantly tailored design is evident in this 14Kt white gold and diamond ring. Three blue and three white, brilliant cut diamonds are channel set across the top of the straight line design. The ring is very versatile because it can be worn by men or women alike. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.36Ct. The ring is a size 8 ½ but it can easily be sized if needed.

A 12 X 7 millimeter oval cabochon opal with vibrant colors centers this great 14Kt yellow gold 1960-s cluster ring. The center opal is surrounded by 17 prong set round faceted natural rubies. The approximate weight of the opal is 1.25Ct, while the approximate total weight of all rubies is 0.85Ct. The overall measurement of the oval cluster is 18 X 12 millimeters. The ring is a size 9, but it can easily be sized.

This simple yet elegant 14Kt yellow gold jade signet ring can be worn by men and women alike. The 12 X 8 millimeter oval cabochon jade is bezel set. The ring measures 19 millimeters across on top and tapers down to 3 millimeters on the bottom of the shank. This beauty is a size 10 and it can be sized.

An Edwardian 10K Birks carved green jadite ring from the 1910 to 1915 era. This Arts and Crafts size 5-1/4 or 5.75 ring measures 3/4" x 5/8" across the claw-set genuine jade gem stone, which appears to be carved with a pomegranate or peach and a pear or fig. It has ornate engraved shoulders which owe a bit more to the Edwardian era. It is stamped BIRKS 10K with the Birks crown mark and a sideways pear stamp. The gold tends towards a light rose gold colour...

William DeLillo garnet color crystal necklace from the DeLillo archive. Designed by Robert Clark in the late 1960's, the beads start as four strands at the clasp & then become 8 graduated strands with rhinestone rondelles & gold beads interspersed. On either side is an 1 1/2” gold, crystal, rhinestone & pearl motif. Unworn, the necklace is 16” long (or 32” around the longest strand.) Signed DeLillo on the clasp. It has never been worn...

An elegant pair of Edwardian 14K yellow gold, platinum and mother-of-pearl cufflinks by Carrington. The round, slightly concave mother-of-pearl faces are centered with small natural pearls and enclosed within engraved platinum borders. Both the mother-of-pearl and the pearls have very nice luster and color overtones. Each face is hallmarked by Carrington, one of the leading American manufacturing jewelers at the turn of the 20th century.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent...

Figural sterling snail pin by famous NYC modernist Bill Tendler(1924-1981), c.1955. Snail has original oxydized finish with applied silver dimensional coiled shell measures 1 3/4" wide by 1" long. Of good weight, pin is signed "TENDLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Charming piece made with a sense of humor by a famous silversmith......$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel...

Pair of beautifully hand made sterling ash trays by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. The design has 5 crimped edges each with a silver ball. Each measures 4" in diameter and is signed with appropriate marks. Excellent condition.....$17 for insured US shipping.

An exceptional 18k yellow gold Victorian diamond and genuine sapphires ring dated 1890. This wonderful survivor features an oval rose cut diamond measuring 20-22 points by gauge flanked by four genuine cornflower blue sapphires. It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1890-91 and it has the English registry cipher mark (unsual to find on jewellery). It weighs 3.6 grams, it has an A.A maker's mark. It would make a unique wedding band for those who would like more than diamonds. It is...

Very unusual and stylish is this 19Kt pink gold Retro broach. It is complimented by two circles with a flower and the flower is centered by an approximately 0.10Ct old-mine diamond. The length of the broach is 2” and the width at the widest part is 15/16”.

A lovely and unusual Retro 14K yellow gold floral pin, the flower set with a large round moonstone cabochon surrounded by round cut rhodolite garnet petals. The bouquet is tied together with a collet-set round cut citrine. The gemstones are of very fine quality. The moonstone has excellent blue adularescence and the rhodolites have intense raspberry red coloring. Rhodolite garnets are not often seen in Retro jewels. The clasp is marked “14K”.

Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: exc...

Unique modernist design 14k and stone ring. The square faceted stone is a bit less than 1/2 carat, and is assumed to be an almondine garnet, but could possibly be another gem stone. It is signed "14K" and is size 8. Excellent condition. Very interesting and unusual design....$25 for insured US shipping.

A beautiful Art Deco period 18k white gold filigree and genuine diamonds lady's ring circa 1920. This lacy basketweave size 5-3/4 or 575 ring has three diamonds, including a 20 point antique brilliant cut diamond and two ~5 point brilliant cut diamonds (all VS clarity, G-H colour). This more ornate design of ring was a hold-over from the Edwardian era. The ring weighs 2.1 grams and it is in mostly excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs ot...

Intricately constructed 980 sterling silver and amethyst pin or brooch designed and hallmarked (c.1930) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 2 5/8" X 2 1/4". Oval amethyst cab surrounded by raised Aztec figures and applied silver beads. Excellent vintage condition. No chips, or cracks to the stone. No dents or dings to silver. Pin back and safety work perfectly. Pictured-spratlingsilver.com and SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE by Phyllis Goddard.

Scarce design from Denmark's Hans Hansen, circa 1950s. The sterling silver bangle bracelet holds a dangling amethyst sphere. Bracelet measures just over 2.5" wide and 5/8" at the thickest. Fully marked as shown. Very good vintage condition.

We are offering a signed M. Altamirano large Cuff studded with onyx stones and finished on the ends with a big swirl. The height is 2.5in. tall and it currently has a gap of 1 inch. The diameter is 2.25in. and this can be sized by a professional silver smith. From end to end it measures 5.5in. and the weight is 70 grams heavy. The bezels are well executed and there are no chips to the stones or damage of any kind to the silver. Altamirano was a maestro for Hector Aguilar during the Mexican Silve...

Large pendent of amber from the west coast of Denmark, of irregular tridimensional rhombus shape. Made by simply polishing a lump of amber! It has the best deep honey color with some more intense red spots. It comes with a silver necklace. Danish Amber is highly appreciated for the quality and colour, washed ashore on the west coast of Jutland. Weight: 30 gr. Size: 6 x 5 x 2.2 cm Great patina from age and use. Probably found around 1950. Condition: some wear on the back side (see last pictu...

Heavy gauge sterling necklace by MARGOT DE TAXCO, Mexico, c.1948. Made of riveted links(see back closeup photo), this beautifully constructed necklace is in excellent condition. Never seen this interesting leaf-type design before. It measures 15" long by 1/2" wide and is signed "MARGOT DE TAXCO A 5612 bellmark".......$20 for insured US shipping.

We have a Matl Salas, gold wash, and snake bracelet to match a Matl snake necklace also listed on our site. The length is 8in. long but fits like a 7 in. bracelet because of it's width of .75in. and depth of the weave. The hallmark shown has a worn S and M and is also photographed on it's curved surface. These snakes are a time consuming work as they are hand woven with silver wire. All coils are present and beautifully spaced. The weight is 76 grams heavy.

A genuine George III English Spade Guinea coin pendant dated 1791 and made of 22K gold. This is a genuine antique Georgian period gold coin from the UK - it was only in production from 1787-99. It measures 1" across and it has been soldered to a 14k or 15k mount with an attached loop for wear as a pendant or as a watch fob. This coin shows considerable wear (high carat gold was very soft and wore easily) however the subject matter and date is clearly visible. This pendant weighs 8.4 grams (i...

Vintage Mediterranean Coral, 6 Strand Red Coral Beads Bracelet with 2 spacers and 4 larger corals on safety catch. Weighs: 41 grams. L. 17 cm ( end to end). From 1950 ca. Perfect condition.

Unsigned and astonishing on. Tested for sterling and then some. The S swirls are repousse and large at 1.75in. long. The total weight is 81 grams heavy. The silver feels buttery soft and it has a dark natural patina that defines how wonderful this old work of art is. All hand made and follows a Patania Sr. feel when on. Because it is unmarked I have to put into a category to list. I believe it is either Old Mexican or an old Southwestern necklace. Just fabulous, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A very long and versatile genuine cultured pearls necklace with a 14k yellow gold clasp and gold beads. This necklace can be worn long, doubled or even tripled as a choker; the 131 pearls range in size from 5-6.5 mm. and the seven 14k yellow gold beads range from 3.5-7 mm. The ornate clasp is stamped 14KT, and this strand is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition i...

I am listing another stunning Mexican Silver clamper bracelet produced by Gerardo Lopez who was renown for beautiful vintage repousse in Taxco, Mexico. Made of thick silver weighing 71 grams and having a 3 inch tall presence this bracelet fits most with a 2 3/8th inch inner diameter. Bears a deep natural patina. No dents or damage and also has a strong spring. Definitely a collectors jewel.

An elegant 14k yellow and white gold large Mabe pearl and diamonds pendant necklace on a 14k chain circa 1970s. The 3/4" across (sans bale) octagon shape pendant features a 13 mm. genuine Mabe pearl with pink and green lustre surrounded by 24 round brilliant cut genuine diamonds (1 to 1.5 points each). The diamond part of the setting is white gold. The 16-1/8" long 14K yellow gold chain is a double-serpentine style and has a spring-ring clasp. Both the chain and the pendant are stamped 14 K. ...

This wonderful 14Ky yellow gold and opal bracelet has the signs and design of an old-world craftsmen’s touch. The richly decorated open link bracelet is farther enhanced by three fiery 9 X 7 millimeter oval cabochon bezel set opals. The 7 ¼” long and 10 millimeter wide bracelet has a very unique decorative clasp.

Wonderful rare silver ring by Hector Aguilar, Mexico, c.1940. Intricate design, the center measures 3/4" tall by 5/8" wide and is size 5 3/4. Beautiful signature behind front of ring is simply "HA". Excellent condition......$13 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.