Vibrant red coral stones in these vintage sterling clip back earrings and matching pin. Unsigned, but in the style of Frank Patania, Thunderbird Shop. The earrings measure 1 1/8" by 3/4" and weigh 15 grams total. The pin measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/8" and weighs 13 grams. Fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the beautiful coral stones. A great set!
A very fine Edo period Japanese mixed-metal brooch depicting a crane standing underneath flowering cherry trees alongside a rushing stream. The gold and silver details glisten against the coppery background. The back retains the original extended pinstem and c-clasp.
This type of work, sometimes mistakenly called “shakudo”, derives from the decorations used for samurai armor...
A delicate necklace of double rows of green and white enameled flowers on gilded sterling, from the 1960s. There is an unidentified maker’s mark on the tongue and groove clasp, which is also marked sterling and Norway. The necklace measures 14 ½ inches long and ¾ inch wide. Weight: 64.4 grams
A lovely late Victorian 2" x 1-1/2" brooch in 10k yellow gold c1880. This pin features a 5/8" x 1/2" hand cut facetted stone (a white sapphire or possibly a spinel); it is unsigned and it has the original c-clasp. It has a loop for pendant wear, and it weighs 6.4 grams; it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A collection of four pair of hand made modernist sterling earrings with various stones by the NYC jeweler, Max Nass. May be purchased individually or in any combination.
JJ3615 Long teardrops with red beads. Measure 2" long including the screw backs. $125.
JJ3613 Curved dangles with coral colored beads. Measure 2" long with the screw backs. $125.
JJ3612 Fish shaped dangles with black beads. Measure 2" long with the screw backs. $125...
A heavy Danish sterling ring designed by Kim Buck that is marked with the round Jensen logo, 447, 925S Denmark. Size 6. Very light wear.
Vintage, stylish, organic shaped sterling clip earrings with oxidized areas by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. Measuring 1 1/2" by 1 1/4", they weigh 14 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Interesting and unusual.
Fabulous French glass beaded necklace in transparent chartreuse, opaque pink, opaque light green, and glass faux pearl beads. Not marked but probably by the French maker Louis Rousselet, who produced jewelry for many French couturiers. Circa 1960...
A vintage modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Seppo Tamminen for Hopeajaloste Oy of Helsinki, Finland. Unusual to see this in silver, he worked mostly in bronze.
This abstract pendant features thick silver with three dangles. It measures 2 3/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest.
Pendant is marked Seppo Tamminen Finland. Also marked with HGL for Hopeajaloste Oy, the national mark, 830H for the Finnish silver standard, town mark for Helsinki and T7 for 1972...
Early Mayan design clip by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. It measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2" and is signed "WS". Excellent condition. See item #596625 for a larger, heavier, and more intricate version, made as a brooch.....$12 for insured US shipping.
A 14k custom made diamond ring from the 1960s 1970s era. This size 5-3/4 ring features a solitaire diamond which appears to be 13 points by gauge however it is high mounted with a closed bottom setting so an accurate calculated size estimate is impossible. The shank is comprised of two attached rings and this ring is stamped 14K with some obscured maker's words one of which appears to be BLUE...
A rare sterling silver and caged raw purple stone brooch by noted jeweler, Arthur King. Probably amethyst. Marked on the back, Sterling King. Measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/8" tall. There is a light gold wash on the silver. Has a rolling safety clasp that holds tightly. There is a small area on the edge of the stone that is a little rough, may be original. Classic Arthur King design.
A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped glass orb. Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 4 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to wear snuggly so the orb doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/8" at the widest. Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish. The glass looks like a large drop of water...
A fascinating Victorian brooch set in 14K yellow gold. The octagonal plaque with canted corners appears to be made of opaque black glass and is inset with an ornate glass design worked in the pietra dura method. The translucent design is backed with gold foil to create a subtle glittery effect. The setting is very simple and does not detract from the more important enamel work. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: Europe, possibly Switzerland, ca. 1850...
James Frappe modernist sterling silver and carnelian cuff links and tie bar
These heavy and solid sterling links weigh a
hefty 54 grams
Beautiful and rich deep carnelian cabochons
Links - 7/8", tie bar - 1 1/2" long
Marked Frappe, sterling
Very good vintage condition with original patina
Matti J. Hyvarinen for Sirokoru
Finland
1976
Modernist sterling silver and faceted stone ring
The top of the ring measures about 7/8” per side, with a rise off the band of about ½’
Weight - 13.75 grams
Size 7 with an adjustable band
Marked - SIROKORU, MADE IN FINLAND, MJH, 925, Turku city mark, Y7 [1976]
Very good vintage condition
This large exotic rhodium plated pot metal gryphon bird brooch is encrusted with multitudes of clear rhinestones. It is 3 1/2" x 3 1/4". It is in excellent vintage condition. It is circa 1937-1940.
Ref: Warman's Vintage Jewelry by Leigh Leshner on page 65.
Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 by Julia C. Carrol, page 24
Fabulous Fakes by Carole Tanenbaum, p. 133.
I have owned this item before with the MB Phrygian helmet marking) This one is unmarked.
This brooch is a legendary cr...
A very attractive pair of Victorian 14K yellow gold bean-back cufflinks finished in the softly bloomed “Russian” finish popular in pieces from the Art Nouveau era. The oval faces are simply finished with a beaded border and are star-set with small round brilliant cut rhodolite garnets. The stones have a very pleasing strongly purplish-red hue, easily mistaken for ruby. The backs are marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4” x 9/16”. Weight: 6.8...