A collection of antique Ethiopian silver jewels, most of them Coptic Christian crosses. There is also a digit finger ring for a lady, and an ear spoon. Old Ethiopian silver, like these crosses, usually has a very high silver content, but is not hall marked. However, all these items have been tested for a silver content of at least 925 /1000. Altogether they weigh 127 grams. Sizes: largest cross "3 ½ / 9.2 cm and the smallest "1 ½ / 3.7 cm, inner diameter of the ring "3/4/ 18.5 mm...
Copper and silver overlay stickpin and brooch by Heintz, c.1915. Brooch measures 1 1/16" by 5/8". The stickpin measures 1/2" by 5/8" and 3" long. Unsigned as always and in excellent condition.....$8 for insured USA shipping.
True to the basic principles of the Arts and Crafts movement, this silver and sodalite ring brings together careful, honest craftsmanship in an uncomplicated, clear design that respects the nature of the materials used and brings out their natural beauty. I love the deep color of the stone with its veins of black and the spiderweb of white that just makes it through to the surface...
Wonderful hand made applied silver design modernist ring by Catanzaro, c.1950's. Unsigned but from the Catanzaro collection and is size 7 1/2. Measures 1/2" wide and is in excellent condition......$9 for insured USA shipping.
From a Virginia Estate, suburb of Washinton, D.C. this is an ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS SASH PIN and one of the Better Examples one can find. The size is 2 3/8" Wide X 2 1/4" Tall featuring a Bezeled piece of Orange Glass in the Center with a distinct Coral Look. Ca. 1910- 1930 this is a BEAUTY in EXCELLENT Condition
A three-color faceted overlay glass locket in a rolled gold mounting. The glass is cut to show the layers of red, white and blue opaque glass. The back cover is ruby glass dark enough to appear opaque black unless held to the light.
Origin: France, ca. 1875
Condition: excellent, no chips or cracks
Dimensions: 1" x 13/16"
This Hobe pin / brooch is 2" in diameter. It is in excellent condition.
Based on one of Spratling's early designs, this "ring with three cascabeles" was also made in Taxco and wrought in high purity, .980 silver. I believe the motif is the same here as that in the renowned maestro’s tortoise shell and silver "snake" box - the more I look at it, the more I think of writhing serpents with spotted skins. And having sold Spratling’s original in the past, I can assure you the ring at hand is a worthy, very well made alternative...
Very interestingly constructed sterling silver man's ring. The bar linking the ends of the band are topped with a cultured pearl on one side, and a flat black onyx or glass piece on the other. Unmarked. Excellent vintage condition. Size 12.
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 3/8"
Condition: Excellent
Graduated 21" long strand of tiger eye beads. 58 beads measure from 9-11 mm. Beautiful rich varied luminescent colors make for this beautiful necklace. Excellent condition....$8 for insured USA shipping.
This pendant displays a great example of Danish silver jewelry. The artist is Erik Dennung and the piece is manufactured by Buch and Deichmann. Its diameter is 2 1/2". The Scandinavian, abstract, brutalist design sits within a concave disk, of sorts, and is 1/2" in height. This piece has a cool Modernist design and weighs 70 grams - 2 1/2 ounces. It is in excellent condition. The back is marked with the Buch & Deichmann manufacturer's mark (B + D below a circle, flanked by 2 vertical lines)...
Very unique, handmade, and large scale 14k rose gold and red glass LANTERN. Can be worn alone on a chain or as a charm for a bracelet. Measures 2 1/2" tall and the top ring is flexible. Very strong design and lovely. Excellent condition.....$15 for insured shipping.
This is an Unusual ART DECO ERA WINGS Pin with a Faux Banded AGATE.
The size is 4 1/8" long X 7/8". Note the C Clasp that dates this WINGS BROOCH circa first 1/4 of the 20th Century. Unusually NICE WINGS BROOCH...jpgs add more info
A gorgeous Palacios rare find. The flower is backed repousse with 3 warmed turquoise stones. The sweeping leaf below is open backed repousse. The patina is fantastic and the design is sublime. The weight is 20 grams heavy and the height is 2.5in. and width is 1.75in. wide. This brooch has no damage and it is collector quality.
Classic Mayan design sterling ring for very large finger(approx. size 16 - too big for ring sizer), Mexico, c.1949. Heavy gauge, hand made, and massive silver ring(15 gms) measures 7/16" wide. Ring is signed "A.L. STERLING TAXCO 925 3(bellamrk)". Beautiful design, excellent condition......$10 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Early sterling bolo with Mayan design on a brown leather braided thong with the fabulous cactus-design ends, Mexico, c.1942. Hand made of heavy gauge silver, the bolo(1 1/8" long by 1 1/4" wide) shows a framed Mayan figure with a recessed oxydized background highlighting the figure. The two ends are silver cactii(each 1 3/8" long)...
This is a LARGE SIZE DRESS CLIP from a Michigan Estate. Made from Gilded BRASS and Multiple Prong Set CITRINE COLORED STONES the size is
3" x 3 1/2". Quick counted 70+ STONES 5 of which look to have been professionally matched later in this CLIP's life. This is an Amazing piece of Early 20th Century Costume JEWELRY and the Condition is EXCELLENT