Formed as a square panel with rounded corners, featuring an incised seaweed-like design enhanced by oxidation, this Joseph Skinger design is called "Pine Needle." The pin has its original rollover clasp, which is quite secure. It is marked sterling and has Skinger’s script signature. Joseph Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. The pin measures a little over 1 3/8 inches square. Weight: 7.5 grams

An Art Nouveau gilt sterling silver rose pin 1890 1900. As was typical of the sterling high relief hollow brooches of this period, the back is flat. This 3/4" across pin closes with a c-clasp, it is stamped STERLING, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, cracks, losses, corrosion, repairs or damage. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

Round braided flower and leaf sterling pin, c.1940's. It measures 1 3/8" diameter and is signed "STERLING". Excellent condition....$7 for insured US shipping.

Brooch of blue ceramic face of Josephine Baker set on a red lucite HEART, c.1930's. Measures 2 1/2" high by 2 1/2" wide. Paint on facial features is chipped.

This beautiful pin measures 1 1/2" x 1 1/4". The two interlocking circles with in fine filigree. The back is marked 1/20 12K G.F. WINARD. It is in excellent condition.

Set in white metal panels with scroll edges, the abalone is carved or incised with modified starburst designs, and exhibits beveled edges. The backs have sturdy findings, with no stress or stretching to the metal. Each button measures about ½ inch square.

These oval cuff links display a well known Mexican relic character (see pictures). They are very well crafted with a copper eye and azurmalachite on obsidian. They measure 1" x 5/8" x 1/8". They are in fine condition. The toggles are marked ALPACA (but the faces are silver).

A Matisse Renoir copper and enamel spiral brooch. This lovely 3" x 1-1/2" pin has a central green, yellow and brown mottled enamel dome and it closes with a safety catch. It is in very good original condition with no dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than two small areas of loss to the lacquer on the copper...

This 1960s-70s wide copper bangle bracelet is unsigned, but nicely designed with four applied discs around the exterior for a clean, modernist look. It is sturdily constructed, thick enough so the shape is intact, and with a quality spring hinge and a small tongue and groove type of feature at the terminals to keep the pieces in place when closed. There are minor areas of discoloration at the edge of two discs; wear to the finish is minimal...

Ca 1950 A wide copper cuff signed Renoir. It measures 2-7/8" in width and the inner diameter is 2" with a bit of give to open.

A vintage brushed silver and clear crystal costume bracelet and earrings set. Length: 7.5 inches.

This mod ring is pewter. It has a slightly tapered, band which is adjustable. The band is surmounted by an applied bezel-set, turquoise blue, art stone. The inside of the band is marked PEWTER Jorgen Jensen (in script) and DENMARK. It is circa 1960's-1970's.

A Scottish sterling silver Celtic penannular cloak pin fully hallmarked for Glasgow 1960. This 1-1/2" pin has a 1-15/16" moving spike for fastening a cloak, and it has the maker`s mark for Robert Allison with a 1960 year stamp. It weighs 13.6 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

An R.C.A.F. Royal Canadian Air Force sterling bracelet 1940s. This 7-7/8" bracelet has a scissors clasp and the central 1-1/2 x 7/8" link has an applied enamelled RCAF crest. It has the monogram HENRY CROSS R-179130 and it is stamped BIRKS STERLING on the back. It weighs 17.9 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a patina of minor wear from age...

A heavy and well-constructed 835 silver European openwork 6-7/8" bracelet. It is 3/8" wide, it has a box clasp with safety loops and it weighs 20.4 grams. It is stamped 835 on the interior of each link (difficult to see), and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

This unusual bangle is very comfortable to wear — the shape of this sturdy bangle makes it easy to slide over the knuckles. The bangle was formed by bending a four-sided sterling silver rod into a square with rounded corners, joining the ends at the middle of one side. The bracelet bears the 925 mark for sterling as well as an unidentified maker’s mark, and dates around 1980. It measures about 8 inches around the inside, and 2 5/8 inches square...

A vintage Art Deco style Rhinestone necklace with tear drop pendant and matching earrings. Size: 20 in. length.

A 14k pearl Victorian stickpin circa 1890-1900. This antique stick pin is 2-1/2" in length and features a fancy claw-set 3mm genuine pearl with a silvery lustre. It measures 1/4" across the claws and pearl and it weighs 1.0 grams. It is stamped 14 K, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and usually have signs of use/patina. tracked parcel to the U.S...

These great clip back earrings measure 1" x 1". They are in gold tone with a textured design. The clip backs aka ear clips are marked bergere. They are circa 1960's and are in excellent condition. They also have good heft.

This smart bar pin features loops on either side of an oval cabochon chrysoprase. It has a nice heft, and the stone is securely bezel-mounted. The back shows a sterling mark, as well as an unidentified maker’s mark of T&B or K&B. The rollover clasp is in good working order, and the stone is very slightly scratched. A well-constructed lapel or shoulder pin of clean, simple design, it measures 2 1/4 inches long by just under 1 inch wide at the center.

Purchased in Peru during the 70's, an ornate filigree chain that measures 68". No clasp.

An eight coin bracelet that features seven Ethiopian coins and a five (5) corona coin, Franz Joseph IV Kaiser Schiede Munze 1858. The 1 Ghersh Ethiopian coins have Menelik II on one side side and the lion of Judah with flag on the other. The Austrian coin is the center coin. The coins show signs of wear appropriate for age.

Description: gold tone metal, rhinestones

Hallmark: Jomaz with copyright

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 1 7/8" x 1"

Reference: Costume Jewelry 202

This turquoise ring is size 7. THE STONE IS 3/4" X 1/2"

A vintage sterling silver 1-1/2" x 1-1/2" pin in the shape of a Scottish Terrier dog, also known as a Scottie. This pin has a safety catch and it is stamped MA (obscured) MADE STERLING. It is flat cut sheet sterling, and engraved. It is in excellent vintage condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than traces of some earlier patination on the front and on the reverse...

A Victorian 14k amethyst seed pearls stickpin circa 1900. This 2-1/4" long late Victorian period stickpin has an offset oval head which measures 7/16" x 5/16" across, it weighs 1.0 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs except for some minor bends to the shaft. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...

This copper bracelet features a double row of linked leaves attached at each end by copper-plated openwork panels, and connected by round copper-plated links. The surface is highly patinated, with only very minimal wear to the plating on the ends. The fold-over clasp is very secure; there is no mark. The bracelet measures 7 1/2 inches long by about 1 3/4 inches wide.

An Edwardian gilt photo locket with a green glass cabochon stone 1910-20. This ornate 1-3/8" locket pendant features two retaining bezels with celluloid windows on the interior and a bezel set deep emerald colour green glass stone, which is surrounded by a raised ornate applied setting. It is in very good original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear on the front showing copper and some spotting on the original lacquered...

This ring has a cool mod design with great texture. It also displays a garnet gem. It is a size 6.5. It is marked ISRAEL STERLING. It is in great condition. It is circa 1960's-1970's.

Silver tie clip with the Hopi figure of Kokopelli, a fertility deity. Made of two silver plaques; one cut through, the other engraved and oxidized. Engraved cipher mark of the native American Indian silversmith, and stamped mark Bennett Pat. Pend. C-31. Bennet was the inventor of this tie fitting mechanism. Height "1 ½ / 4 cm.

These late arts and crafts sterling silver earrings are handwrought and formed as oak leaves with a ‘berry’ at the base. They were made by Albino Manca (1896-1976), an Italian sculptor and metalsmith who lived and worked in both Italy and New York. (There is a statue by him in New York’s Battery Park). The earrings have very secure clip backs, and the mark of A. Manca Sterling is found on the back of one earring. They each measure 1 inch long by 1 inch wide. Gross weight:7.8 grams total

Formed as palm fronds, with one folded toward the back, this simple pin was designed by Gertrud Engel for Anton Michelsen. It bears the ‘Rougie’ mark on the back, which likely refers to the design or the collection line. Engel specialized in naturalistic designs based on Danish coastal flora. This pin has a secure rollover clasp and measures 2 1/8 inches long by 1 inch wide. An identical pin is pictured in Ginger Moro's book "European Designer Jewelry." Weight: 5.3 grams

This lovely brooch has a diameter of 1 1/4". It is gold filled and has a nice floral accent. The scarab gems are bezel set. It is marked CATAMORE 1/20 12K GF. It is in excellent condition.

These Mexican silver dimensional floral earrings show great detail of the open flower. The size is 1.25 inches by 1 inch. Hallmarked as shown by DS and weighing 8 grams. These look like a perfect match to the clamper also listed on my site of the same flower. The presence of the earring on is a beautiful reflection. Condition is perfect.

Bronze clip earrings by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s. Sarpaneva made use of this little flower also in his rings and pendants. Unmarked. Width "1/ 2.5 cm. Condition: fine.

These earrings display a detailed, applied matador and bullfighting (nicer than pictures). Each is marked MEXICO C.F.R .925. They measures 3/4" x 3/4" at widest and longest.