This sleek deco style pendant is from the 1960's and made of 14Kt yellow gold. It is centered by a bezel set 10 X 12 millimeter caboshon oval lapis.
The pendant measures 1 3/8" in height and 1 1/8" in width. The weight is 8.5 grams which makes this wonderfully cast pendant relatively heavy for its size.
It would look exquisite on any chain as well as on a collar or an Omega necklace.
Lovely green jade butterfly pearls connector studded with 10 diamonds and framed with white 14k on the back with connector, c.1950's. Measures 1 1/4" wide by 1" high and has approx. 20 points(1/5 carat)set diamonds. There are two rings on one side to accept strand of pearls. The other side has open lock ready to accept male-part of lock with other end of pearls. Very lovely piece to greatly enhance strand of pearls. Excellent condition.....$12 for insured USA shipping...
Large 970 silver cave art nude cut-out male and female design cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Mexico, c.1950's. Of good weight and size, they measure 1 15/16" long by 13/16" wide. Signed#1-"ANTONIO TAXCO(in crown)SILVER 970
#2-"HECHO EN MEXICO 17(bellmark)". In excellent condition and have great design. See matching tie bar at ITEM #261687....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Exquisite enamel on silver portrait pin, c. 1880. Very artful painting of a young boy(?) and is in perfect condition and measures 7/8" in diameter. Masterpiece!....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A large 10K rotating hair brooch with photo 1860-70. This opulent (typically unmarked but tested) 10k yellow gold rotating or turning hair brooch has a photo on the other side. This mid-Victorian 2-5/8 x 2-3/8" pin features a finely plaited brown and blonde hair display on one side and a hand-tinted albumin photograph of a bearded and bald gentleman on the other. Each side is under glass and the center display rotates freely on its perpendicular pivot...
A pretty 18Kyellow gold pin in the shape of a salamander from the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. Animal brooches were very popular in the mid-19th century, and reptiles were especially favored. The salamander has a long history in France, and was the personal symbol of King François whose rule began in the late 15th century. This example is beautifully engraved with delicate scales, claws, and eyes. The back is set with a line of alternating seed pearls and Persian turquoise cabochons...
An attractive 1950s 18K yellow gold brooch prong-set with round brilliant-cut chrysoprase. The stones are brighter green than usual—nearly an emerald color—and could easily be mistaken for emeralds except for their translucent quality. The gold setting is reminiscent of a cactus. The gold surfaces are nicely textured. The back retains the original pinstem and trombone clasp with French 18K gold hallmarks.
Origin: France, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, all original...
An elegant Art Nouveau 14K gold enameled honeymoon pin featuring a diamond-set blossom enameled in delicate shades of iridescent translucent rose, yellow and white enamel set against a gold crescent moon. Delicate floral pins of this sort were popular gifts for new brides. In Victorian symbology, flowers could represent honey and crescents, the moon. Thus, honey + moon = honeymoon...
Haglund Studios modernist sterling silver bracelet
Sweden
1945
7 1/2" long x 1" wide
Weight - 52 grams
Marked Haglund Studios, sterling, Sweden with appropriate hallmarks
Excellent condition
Meka sterling silver and red enamel modernist necklace
Denmark
Mid 20th century
15" x 3/4"
Weight - a solid 45 grams
Marked Meka, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
This 95 gram studio mid century Modernist or maybe even Arts and Crafts striking completely studio bench made large bib pectoral necklace is not signed, what a shame.
Weighs 3.3 oz
From the hammered metal in the shape of fox face like pendant pectoral, to the hand formed Raku like multi color iridescent ceramic beads ranging 10 to 14 mm.....
John F. Dreibelbis modernist sterling silver abstract figural brooch
1950
Dreibelbis - Early to mid 20th century American craftsman.
Mr. Dreibelbis studied weaving and silversmithing at
Temple University's Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia and at the Penland School, Penland, NC.
This well crafted and solid brooch measures just under 2" x 1 3/8"
Weight - 23.70 grams
Marked JFD on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Dynamic brutalist sterling silver and banded agate ring
1970
This heavy and well crafted ring stands 3/4" above the finger
Weight - 19.5 grams
Size - 9 1/2
Unmarked
Fine vintage condition
Classic sterling and pearl earrings by American modernist Esther Lewittes, circa 1950s. The sterling silver form folds over negative space, from which a single cultured pearl is revealed. Each earring measures approx. 7/8" x 7/8" at the widest point across the bottom. Clip-ons. Signed "Sterling Lewittes" as shown. Excellent vintage condition.
George Salo American modernist jewelry sterling silver brooch.
Excellent condition.
Measures - 2" x 2".
Paul Miller modernist sterling silver and red agate shadow box ring
1950
New York
Size 8
Weight - 26.12 grams
Well crafted and substantial
Very good vintage condition
C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling and Amethyst ring
1950
Size 8
Weight - 14 grams
Marked - handwrought, sterling, cls in shield
Excellent vintage condition
American Modernist Copper & Steel "KISS" Brooch
Rebajes
c.1950s
Very good condition
stamped Rebajes
2 3/8" x 2"
A classic pair of mid-century 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces comprising gold space-age swoops cradling oval cabochons of nephrite. The toggles are marked "14K" and have an unidentified maker's mark.
Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4" x 9.16". Weight: 12.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 6.38 cts.
The typically Art Nouveau curves of this elegant lavalier are set with seed pearls to accent their lavish beauty. The lavalier holds a large central ametyst—February’s birthstone!—and has an amethyst dropper. The delicate bale is set with more pearls. The lavalier is made of 9 ct gold and is 1 1/8" by 1 1/2" plus the bale. Circa 1900. The 14 k gold 16" chain is new.
A sleek and elegant silver (.900 standard) necklace comprised of 14 fine wheat chain silver strands with 7 round enamel medallions and an enameled medallion closure, high quality Byzantine style jewelry, early 20th century.
Measures 15 1/2" in length, medallions are each just a bit under 1" in diameter, closure is 1 1/8".
Each chain is finely made, and they hang together perfectly, have a slight drape and and have a wonderful silky feel.
Each medallion is decorated with green and blue enamel ...
This is a classic style 14Kt yellow gold pair of earrings with a brushed finish and a rope like frame. The earrings have a combination of posts and omega backs. The diameter of the earrings is ¾”.
This is an elegant platinum and diamond ring centered by an approximately 0.23 carat brilliant cut diamond that has I color and SI1 clarity. The diamond is set in a decorative buttercup style setting with six prongs. The ring dates back to the 1940s and would make a great friendship or engagement ring for a person who appreciates fine old jewelry.The ring is a size 5 1/2 and it can easily be sized.
UnoAerre modernist sterling silver, satin finish, bracelet
Italy
1960 - 1970
Should fit a 7 5/8" wrist
Weight - 67 grams
Marked as pictured
Very good vintage condition, light scattered surface scratches consistent with age
Uno A Erre modernist sterling silver pendant necklace
Italy
c. 1960 - 70
Chain measures 15 1/2" long extended
Pendant - 2 3/8" tall including bale
Fully hallmarked
Very good vintage condition
Opal Lovers, this beautiful stone is center front in a this 14K yellow gold, and diamond ring. The fiery white opal, richly colored with greens and reds, prong set and flanked by two diamonds. It is marked 14K 585. The ring measures 3/8" by 3/4" and is a size 5 3/4". Excellent condition.
#38 Vintage Giorgio Armani Prive Wide Cuff
Vintage Armani Couture wide bronze tone mesh cuff awash with giant, fiery ruby color stones.
The cuff is 1 3/4" (5 cm) wide with a 2 1/2" (6.6 cm) interior diameter and a hair over 1" (3 cm) opening. The stones are all present and brilliant.
From around 1980, the cuff is in excellent vintage condition.
This lovely pendant is beautiful, antique, European, and signed by a famous but mysterious maker--can it get any better?
The Art Nouveau movement revolutionized art and design in the late 1890s and early 1900s across continents. In Germany, the style was called Jugend Stil—Young Style, and many of the better known jewelry makers congregated in Pforzheim...
Danish modernist sterling silver and faceted smokey quartz ring
Mid 20th century
This bold architectural ring is a size 5 1/2
Weight 16.25 grams
Raises 1/2" above the finger
While the artists' mark is obscured, this ring is definitely well designed by one of the leading Danish artisans of the period
Marked 925s, Denmark, with an illegible artist cypher
Very good vintage condition
Hand stamped coin silver belt, Navajo or Dine, pre-1960, good weight with precise stamped designs, unsigned.
Measures 30" x 1", buckle is 1 7/8" x 1 1/4".
Each section is slightly curved both horizontally and vertically.
X shaped spacers connect with rings set into looped bands, and fastener is a simple clip that fits into a loop.
Very lovely soft patina, recessed areas are darkened, adding visual depth and interest.
Belt shows slight wear and abrasions to surface, from usage, no breaks or ...
Mid-century silver and amethyst ring by Mexican Master silversmith Antonio Pineda. One of his very recognizable designs, perhaps you are fortunate and have the necklace, bracelet or earrings that match this ring. It is a size 5 1/2 - 6, weighs 11 grams, and is in fine original condition. There are no chips or cracks to the amethysts. There are inclusions under the surface of the stones as typical of amethyst. Signed as shown. Everything Antonio Pineda created is a masterpiece.
Swedish sterling silver modernist ring
1973
Size - 6
Height - 1 1/8"
Weight - 11.60 grams
Hallmarks - RCN, H in circle, three crowns, S and Y9 [1973]
Very good vintage condition
Sterling pin with cultured pearl by ED WIENER, c.1948. Unsigned. Measures 2 1/8" tall by 2" wide with original finish. Excellent condition......$13 for insured US shipping.
Handcrafted Modernist/Brutalist Brass Necklace
A superb example of hand hammered jewelry from the late 60's or early 70s
Ceramic beads on a brass chain support this gorgeous statement pendant
Pendant measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" including fringe
Chain - 19" with a hook type clasp
Great vintage condition
This vintage Masonic ring is 14Kt yellow gold with a red stone enhanced by one small diamond and the Masonic symbol with a letter G. The top of the ring is 15 X 8 millimeter rectangle. The tapered shank has an art-deco design near the top. The ring is a size 5 ½ and it can be sized.
Jacob Hull silver plate necklace for Buch en Deichmann
Denmark
Late 1960's to 1970's
Neck ring should fit a 14" neck
Center element measures 3 1/2" long
Weight - a substantial 92 grams
Marked on verso
Excellent vintage condition