Sterling silver Danish earrings set with square paua, or abalone, shells which shimmer with iridescent greens and blues.
Each measures approx. 6/8" in diameter. Signed "Denmark, sterling, CGP, Haandarbeide (handmade)." Very good vintage condition. Clip-ons which could be converted to posts.
N.E. From sterling silver brooch
Classic modernist brooch
Denmark
1950
2 5/8" long x 1 1/4" wide
Weight - 12 grams
Marked
Excellent vintage condition
Each earring is composed of two trapezoidal pieces linked by a squared U-shaped wire. The screw backs are original and in good working order. The backs indicate sterling and bear the mark of modernist designer Paul Lobel. The earrings show very few signs of wear. They measure 1 ¾ inches long by 1/2 inch at the widest part. Weight: 7.6 grams total
Lovely silver hand-chased floral design Victorian pin, c.1890. The oval shape measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/4". The hand-chased raised floral work is beautiful and the patina shows the age. Pin is unsigned and in excellent condition.....$9 for insured US shipping.
A sterling silver bracelet from Taxco in a modernist design. Made up of twelve hinged concave links in the style of Antonio Pineda.
Marked Santos, Taxco, 925 for sterling and Eagle #3.
Measures 7" around and 3/4" wide.
Has a tongue and box closure which snaps securely.
Has some tarnish and minor nicks and scratches. Weighs 46 Gr.
Fine work.
Two impressive winged lions with their backs on each other make up the body of this antique yellow and rose gold-filled watch key. Part of a small collection I acquired some time ago that will be presented within the next couple of weeks, it is a very nicely detailed figural "bauble", perfect to be enjoyed alone or added to your neck mess. The watch key measures 1 3/4" tall (including bail and pin) by 1 1/8" wide and it weighs 4.8 grams (for reference only since there is no precious metal here)...
Fabulous aluminum Keith Haring style "running man" bolo with leather thong and aluminum ends. Made in the 1970's in Germany this piece measures 3 1/8" long by 2 1/2" wide. It is in great condition except for some wear lines. Belongs in a museum!....$8 USA insured shipping.
A stunning, top quality rhinestone choker c1950s, made by Schoffel & Co. of Austria. This adjustable necklace ranges from 13-3/4" to 16" and it is 5/8" across; the closed-back rhinestones are brilliant and sparkle wonderfully, with the purple stones being particularly intense. It has the Schoffel crown mark.
This beauty is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All stones remain bright and clear...
Wonderful post modern hand made sterling and gold ring by Novak, c. 1970's. Of very large dimension, the design shows a soaring bird with a gold head flying high above the band. The gold is directly soldered to the silver. The wing span measures 1 7/8" wide and stands 1" above the band and is size 8 1/4. The ring is signed in two places "NOVAK 925" and is in excellent condition. Very exciting and thrilling piece....$8 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A vintage sterling silver and pearl Mid Century Modernist brooch in the brutalist style. Consists of eleven tentacles or rays with flattened ends. Has a large off center grey pearl.
Measures 2" across and 1 1/2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.
Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Pearl has some very minor scuffs.
Well made with a stunning design. Great studio piece.
Here is a lovely necklace of openwork panels, each with a center marcasite, and three prong-set carved carnelians. All are suspended by a white metal chain decorated with embossed links. The beveled carnelians are decorated with carved stylized leaves and stems. The necklace measures 17 1/2 inches; the spring ring clasp appears to be original.
This is an Elegant Brass DAVID from DAVID & GOLIATH PENDANT. Depicted with a Piercing and Determined Glance and Flowing Hair, clutching his Lyre.
Chiseled Features and Beautifully rendered. Size of the Round Bottom Disc is 2.5" in Diameter: length with Chain is 18" overall. There is a mark on the back that reads: C Lounray. Weighty Piece: 135 grams total. BRASS or BRONZE ...viewers who have info or comments regarding this piece are invited to email us...
A vintage Art Deco style sterling silver and marcasite lapel watch brooch by Gotham. Has a wind up mechanism which runs erratically. Marked Sterling and the number 1. Has some numbers scratched on the back of the brooch part. Crystal is in nice condition. Missing one marcasite near the top of the brooch. Rollover clasp holds tightly. Blue enameled hands. Very pretty watch.
Wedgwood blue jasper ware bead pendant. Jasper ware, invented and introduced by Josiah W in the late 18th century, was a success in the neoclassical period around 1800.The extremely finely moulded white ornaments are fixed to unglazed blue stoneware to create a carved cameo effect. The bead is Georgian, from the last years of the 18th century, whereas the silver gilt chain is later, c 1900. It is stamped Sterling and has a Swedish import mark (three crowns in an oval and an S)...
Leaning Tower of Pisa shell cameo gold filled clip-on earrings, c.1920's. They each measure 1 1/2" long by 1" wide. Signed "1-20-12K G.F.". Excellent condition and clip mechanism is tight. Interesting, well executed with detail, and unusual subject matter....$9 for insured USA shipping.
A large curved bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.
Pendant measures 3 3/4" across. Measures 27" long and has a secure hook closure. Nice warm patina.
We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.
Large size really makes it pop.
A 14k black onyx and pearl ring circa 1915 1920. It is really more of an Edwardian transitional piece, but the clean lines predsage the Art Deco design ethic. This antique size 5 ring with an onyx stone and a genuine baroque half-pearl. This ring measures 5/8" x 5/16" across the diamond-shaped onyx; the baroque freshwater pearl is attached to the center...
Three 14k gold charms, including a moveable pair of scissors, c.1950's. The other two are "To My Flower Girl"(and is dated) and a heart(with initials). They are signed "14K" and measure 3/4" each for the scissors and flower girl charm and the heart is 1/2". Cute and in excellent condition.....15 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A vintage hand made long pendant necklace in an abstract design reminiscent of strung seashells in sterling and brass. Signed behind each of the the 'seashells' with a tiny 925, .45 and a Saguaro cactus hallmark. The bottom dangles are just marked 925. We have been unable to identify the artist.
The central pendant is a large sterling clam shell with 13 smaller dangling ones ending in hammered brass circles. Lots of movement.
The necklace measures about 22" around...
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.
Nicely made British Modernist Sterling and Enamel Brooch
Hallmarked D L with lion passant, anchor and O
2 3/8" x 1 1/4"
Weight - 15 grams
Excellent vintage condition
American Modernist Jewelry Copper Musical Notes Pin
Rebajes
c.1950s
Very good condition
3 1/2" x 3"
Description: base metal, thermoplastic,rhinestones.
Condition: Excellent
Hallmark: none, common accepted attribution
Dimensions: 2 3/8" x 1 1/4"
Description: all stones are present and sparkling.
Hallmark: Trifari with crown crown.
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 3/4" diameter
Description:These Alfred Philippe faux oval cabochon ruby jelly belly & faux sapphire chaton open back ( Ajour set)earrings are sterling vermeil with clear pave rhinestones in the upper curves.
Hallmark: Trifari, sterling
Des Pat Alfred Philippe July 1945, 143989
Dimensions: 1" x 1/2"
These Alfred Philippe faux oval cabochon Cobalt jelly belly & faux ruby chaton open back ( Ajour set)earrings are sterling vermeil with clear pave rhinestones in the upper curves.
Hallmark: Trifari, sterling
Des Pat Alfred Philippe July 1945, 143989
Dimensions: 1" x 1/2"
This Art Nouveau sash pin is all original. It is 3" x 2". This particular sash pin is in remarkable condition.
Graceful vermeil (gold plated) sterling eagle brooch, accented with clear rhinestones and a red cabochon eye. Nice heavy casting. Click here to see back. The brooch is marked: "TRIFARI" with a crown and "STERLING". The brooch measures 2 3/4 inches wide.
This pin usually retail for $195.00
This brooch has some wear to the vermiel on the front surface.
This is fantastic piece of 40s figural jewelry. Each of the five links is set with hand painted figural Asia Princess face masks and accented with small faux pearls and a gold headband with tassel drops. Each face has red lips and white eyebrows and eye slits.
This bracelet is 7 3/8" long by 1 3/4" wide set in chunky silver tone. It is possible that this might also be Selro / Selini, too.
This plump silver bow is a classic Los Ballesteros design.
It can be worn as a pendant or a brooch, but either way, this exceptional piece took untold hours to make and finish with such fine precision.
It is marked, "Talleres de los Ballesteros, Taxco, Gro., 925, Hecho en Mexico...
Modernistic mixed media butterfly brooch is marked sterling.
It is 2" x 1 7/8" and weighs 25 grams.
This 14k gold and jade bead necklace is 21" in length ( 10.5 On each side).
This exquisite fruit berries pin was made in Austria almost exclusively for export to the United States. It has a wonderful rich color.
It is made of molded or carved glass, usually transparent or translucent. The glowing appearance of the fruit is enhanced by the fact that the glass is backed with gold foil, making it both richer in color and more light reflective. The leaves and stems of the fruit pale green crystal rhinestone.
This 3 3/4" long x 2" wide Trifari brooch was designed by Spaney in 1941 ( Pat # 129319). It is in excellent condition.
This unsigned heart pin is 2 3/4" tall by 2 1/2" wide. It is in excellent vintage condition. The center stone shows some yellowing. All of the other stones are brilliant in color.
Dimensions: 2" square
Hallmark: Cadoro with C in oval cartouche
Circa: 1950s