A fascinating pair of Edwardian 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces set with square rock crystals. The crystals have concave circles in the center and the edges are finished with an oxidized surface that gives the impression of hematite. The clear circles reveal quirky, almost cartoon-like portraits of dogs that have very rigid demeanors like those often seen in 19th century portraits of people. These are not to be confused with reverse-carved Essex crystals...
A fabulous vintage Chinese sterling bracelet with large jade cabochons and beautifully detailed figural decorations executed in a layered shadowbox technique, with an openwork panel over a backing panel. Each of the four figures are different. Marked MADE IN CHINA in a diamond shaped cartouche, with an illegible word before the word China. Tests positive for sterling silver. Circa 1900 - 1930. Very substantial at 3.1 ounces/88 grams and drapes beautifully because of its weight...
Beautiful heavy and drapable rope necklace with graduated rose quartz beads carved with Chinese motifs. The clasp tests positive for 10KT gold.
Circa 1925. The beads vary from very translucent to mostly opaque, and the color is a lovely pink which is warmer than the photos depict. It has been
professionally restrung for security. The beads range in size from 14 mm to 6 mm in diameter. 35 inches long and 1/2 inch wide in the center. Excellent
condition...
Fabulous heavy vintage coral necklace of graduated barrel shaped beads in soft pink and salmon colors, warmer than the photos show. Circa 1960 or 1970. The coral is natural and undyed. Great to wear alone or to layer with other
similar necklaces. It has been professionally restrung on a fine flexible gold finished wire, with a new gold filled filigree clasp. Substantial at 75 grams. Wearable length is 24 inches. Just under 5/8 inch
wide at center...
Lovely vintage natural undyed Mediterranean coral necklace in a medium red or dark salmon color, with two sizes of carved rounded beads, and a silver filigree clasp. Circa
1950. It has been professionally restrung on softflex wire which drapes beautifully. 41 inches wearable length and 1/4 inch wide. The larger beads are about
6mm by 5mm. It weighs 54 grams. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This is a fabulous pair of vintage Tiffany and Co.14k yellow gold rectangular shape toggle back cuff links featuring a raised center channel of five rich-hue sapphires set on a diagonal grooved background. Each marked Tiffany & Co, 14k and makers mark ANG. Weight: 16.7g; Size: 3/4" x 1/2". Condition is excellent
Lovely vintage 1930s or 1940s genuine butterscotch egg yolk honey amber necklace with graduated oval beads and silvertone spring ring clasp. All the beads are about half opaque and half translucent. Professionally restrung on silk cord. The clasp has an early collar opening, without the thumb tab. It weighs 24.5 grams. Guaranteed genuine amber. Wearable length is 19 1/2 inches. The largest center bead is 18mm by 7mm. The smallest end beads are 10mm by 7mm...
A superb pair of late Victorian or Edwardian 14K yellow gold double-sided cufflinks, the faces set with reverse-carved and painted Essex crystals depicting a cockfight. Cufflinks depicting a cockfight are quite rare. The workmanship in this pair is outstanding. The carving is deep and the painting is expertly done. The mother-of-pearl backing is particularly lustrous with fine iridescence...
The coral beads 19th century or earlier, the silver caps mid 20th century
Genuine undyed natural coral with 0.925 silver caps
Length (from clasp to clasp): 50 cm / 20 in
From a Illinois, USA collection
Weight: 59.266 grams
Very old Chinese salmon red natural coral beads had been re-stranded in the mid-20th century and fitted with sterling silver caps to make this lovely necklace. The beads have a charming age-worn appearance and looks very old...
Fabulous lush vintage circa 1940 or 1950 red coral necklace, natural and undyed, in graduated very large branches, with a dark silver spring ring clasp. It weighs
92 grams. 23 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
This is a vintage pair of round gold tone abalone toggle back cuff links having a twisted rope border, the shell with beautiful coloration in shades of magenta and green, marked inside connector PAT. 2.149.132; Measures 3/4 in long, 1/2 in. dia. Condition is excellent.
Art Nouveau period 18k yellow and white gold brooch set with rosecut diamonds and one seed pearl surrounded by square-cut natural sapphires. Tiny loops on back used for wearing as a pendant.
All original, excellent condition
Width: 1 3/8"
Length: 1 1/4"
Weight: 3.8 grams
Stunning vintage natural undyed pale salmon angel skin coral and black onyx 9 strand beaded necklace with a goldtone, probably gold plated, slide clasp with
with a large onyx cabochon. Circa 1970. The clasp has a flip safety catch. 30 inches wearable length and about 1 1/4 inches wide. It weighs 123 grams. The
larger coral beads are 3/8 inch long by 1/8inch wide or 6mm by 4mm. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Gorgeous 1970s vintage six strand torsade necklace with genuine natural undyed angel skin pink salmon coral beads with a goldtone metal box slide clasp with a matching genuine coral cabochon. It weighs 75 grams. The coral beads are 3mm. Wearable length is 27 1/4 inches and the width is about 3/8 inch. Best representation of color is the photos on the mannequin. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Fabulous heavy vintage coral necklace of carved graduated rounded beads in soft pink and salmon colors, warmer than the photos show. Circa 1930. The coral is
natural and undyed. Great to wear alone or to layer with other similar necklaces. Substantial at 78 grams. Wearable length is 16 1/2 inches. 5/8 inch wide at
center. The largest bead is 15 mm by 11 mm and the smallest beads are 11 mm by 7 mm. Goldtone spring ring clasp. Excellent condition. Display form is life
size. Photos enl...
Sumptuous vintage necklace with two strands of graduated oxblood red undyed Mediterranean coral spezzati, or branches, with a gold washed silver clasp. The color is a true red and darker than the
photos depict. Best representation of color are the photos on light background. Circa 1940. The clasp is not marked but tests positive for at least 900 silver. 18 1/2 inches wearable length on the
inside strand. It drops 3 1/2 inches in the center. Excellent condition. Some wear to gold wash on ...
This set consists of a spectacular, large bracelet with matching earrings. Each onyx stone is bezel set. The bracelet measures 6 3/4" x 1" x 3/8" and has a V-spring and Box Clasp. The earrings are screwbacks and measure 1" x 3/4" x 3/8". The back of the bracelet is marked DEL RIO 0.925 HECHO EN MEXICO STERLING. The bracelet has good heft, weighing just about over 85 grams (3 ounces). The set has a beautiful design and is in excellent condition.
An extremely attractive pair of 14K white gold cufflinks by Carrington. Each round face is set with a mother-of-pearl disc engraved in a laurel wreath pattern, surrounding a center round diamond and bordered with 24 rose cut diamonds. The diamonds are very good quality, graded as I/J color and SI2 clarity. The faces are attached by chains to heavy torpedo backs. The back of each face is stamped with Carrington’s hallmark.
Origin: America, ca. 1915. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: face...
An Art Deco graduated facetted rock crystal necklace c1920s. This 16" necklace has rock crystal beads measuring from 5/16" to 1/2"; the silver plated over brass slide clasp is stamped JAPAN. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some loss to the clasp's silver plating. Surface shipping starts at $5 (to the US - other spots may vary) - insured is higher, and mandatory on items over $85 if paid with a credit card. We do ship...
An extraordinary gentleman's dress set comprising two double-sided cufflinks and three shirt studs, all worked in 18K yellow gold and set with cabochon cut blue sapphires. The design is very simple and sophisticated. The sapphires are of unusually fine quality to be cut en cabochon. Using the Gemological Institute of America's grading system, they are medium-dark, vivid strongly violetish-blue with excellent symmetry and polish, and very good clarity. The set was retailed by Cabochon Jewelle...
A very fine pair of double-sided cufflinks by Seaman Schepps. Each of the faces is made from a single emerald that has been tumbled rather than faceted, and then set in a framework of curling gold wirework. The setting is substantial, yet its delicacy allows the rich green color and internal characteristics of the emeralds to take center stage. Schepps was among the earliest of American jewelry designers to use cabochon and tumbled stones as primary gemstones. Even after 50 years, his colorf...
Stunning statement vintage 16 strand necklace of undyed natural Mediterranean salmon to red coral beads, with a large goldtone metal sliding element with cannetille
wirework, and a matching goldtone metal hook clasp. Circa 1940. 17 1/2 inches long and about 1 inch wide. It weighs 126 grams. The beads are about 1/8 inch
wide or 5mm by 4mm. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Beautiful vintage necklace of large round beads made from genuine natural translucent cherry amber. Probably circa 1930. Hand knotted with the original pale pink silk cord. Guaranteed genuine
vintage amber. Three of the beads have small inclusions but most of the beads are clear, which is considered very desirable. The color is dark reddish brown under white photo lights. Under yellow
incandescent light it is a warmer more red color. The beads have a beautifully aged patinated finish. 4...
A vintage 26-1/2" necklace consisting of individually knotted graduated round Chinese serpentine jade beads. The beads range from 9/16 to 17/16" across, and this necklace features a gilt sterling silver box clasp (marked SILVER). This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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...
Early 20th century
Art deco period
Genuine natural cognac Baltic amber
Length (clasp to clasp): 40.5 cm
Weight: 43.096 grams
From a Laguna Beach, CA estate
A wonderful antique amber necklace, with perfectly round beads of cloudy, warm cognac brown. Beads range from 24.5 mm (largest) to 8.7 mm (smallest).
Condition report: Good antique condition, with minor age wear to amber surface
A nice pair of Edwardian double-sided cufflinks worked in platinum over 14K gold. The hexagonal faces are decorated with ornate engine-turned engraving and are set with French-cut blue sapphires with a strongly violet tint to the blue. The backs of the faces are marked "Plat on 14K" and the connectors bear a maker's mark.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 1/2" diameter. Weight: 5.9 grams. Approximate Total Sapphire Weight: .21 cts.
A handsome pair of Art Deco 14K yellow gold double-sided cufflinks, the faces featuring citrines cut en cabochon. The color is a deep amber instead of the more usual brownish-yellow. The cufflinks are tested and guaranteed 14K gold and are signed by George O. Street & Sons.
Origin: America, ca. 1925. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 1/2" diameter. Weight: 10.7 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 22.72 carats.
These earrings are clipbacks. They display a beautiful design with large, pink, quartz cabochons. Their diameter is just over 3/4" and protrude 3/4". They are marked SILVER and have a Chinese hallmark. They are in excellent condition.
A nice pair of Victorian double-sided 14K yellow gold dumbbell cufflinks set with oval cabochon almandine garnets. The stones have nice, rich red coloring that picks up on the slightly rosy tint of the gold. The cufflinks are marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 7/16” x 5/16”. Weight: 4.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 12.0 carats.
Lovely antique necklace of carved round coral beads in dark salmon. Circa 1920 - 1940. The coral is undyed Mediterranean. Continuous strand with no clasp. The
beads are 3 to 4 mm in diameter. 52 inches long and long enough to wear doubled as shown. Great to wear alone or layer with other similar necklaces.
Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A nice pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the stirrup (”étrier”) style popularized by Cartier in the late Art Deco period. The cufflinks are formed as a sharply arched pierced flat band. The hinged closure is decorated with engraved concentric circles at each end. The closure is hidden inside the cuff when the cufflinks are being worn. Each cufflink is fully stamped with French 18K gold hallmarks and with an unidentified master goldsmith’s mark.
Origin: France, ca. 1950. Conditi...
Gorgeous vintage translucent rich dark genuine cherry amber necklace with graduated round beads. 1930s. Tested with acetone. It weighs 27 grams. The largest center bead is 13mm and the smallest beads are 6mm. Wearable length is 19 1/8 inches. 1/2 inch wide at center. Excellent condition. It has been professionally restrung with the original matching amber screw barrel clasp. One bead has a small depression, pictured. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A fine pair of vintage 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Van Cleef & Arpels. Each of the faces is designed as seed cluster similar to a thistle or the middle of a black-eyed Susan. During the 1960s, VCA excelled in naturalistic motifs interpreted in finely worked gold. These were a reaction to the glamorous diamond and gemstone-encrusted creations of the 1950s. Understated designs worked in yellow gold, which had not been widely used since the 1940s, were embraced by the leading French joailliers...
A very attractive pair of 14K yellow gold Victorian cufflinks, the faces bezel-set with round brilliant cut amethysts. The stones have a beautiful, rich color with nice brilliancy. Amethysts used in cufflinks of the period were more frequently cut en cabochon rather than fully faceted as are these. The gold surfaces have a the soft matte “bloomed” or “Russian” finish sometimes seen on jewels from the Art Nouveau period. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Con...
Of the thousands of cufflinks we’ve handled over the years, this is the first pair of Art Nouveau bean-back cufflinks we’ve ever seen that have a matching design worked on both the primary face and the bean back. The 14K yellow gold links are worked with a repousse design of a maiden wearing an ornate headdress filled with the scrolls and whiplash curves typical of Art Nouveau design. The connectors are hallmarked by Krementz and are marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Conditio...
A very fine vintage pair of double-sided cufflinks and three matching shirt studs by Tiffany & Co. The classic design features round brilliant cut sapphires surrounded by a wide, flat gold border finely incised with lines radiating outward toward the edges. The sapphires have the most desirable color (B6/6--medium dark vivid blue) and have eye-clean clarity. The stones show no indication of heat or other treatment. Each piece is marked "Tiffany & Co." and "14K".
Origin: America, ca. 1940. ...
A very fine pair of platinum, diamond and aquamarine earrings in a classic Art Deco style. The brilliant round-cut diamonds graduate from .20 ct at the top to .30 ct at the bottom. The diamonds are finely matched at H color, VS1 to VS2 clarity, with good to very good cut. The brilliant oval-cut aquamarines have fine color color, very good brilliance and SI clarity. The aquamarines are unheated. Each gemstone is set in a fully articulated mounting with a pierced gallery. The earrings have screw ...
This is a STERLING PETIT POINT TURQUOISE NATIVE AMERICAN BROOCH from a DC Suburb Estate. 1" diameter in Excellent Condition hand crafted ca. 1970- 1985
This quality bracelet in sterling silver and 14K gold measures 6 1/2" x 1/2". Each link is slightly convex and has a floral design. The back is marked SYMMETALIC STERLING + 14K. It is in excellent condition.
A very handsome pair of Victorian cufflinks, the faces fashioned from carved bloodstone discs centered with gold fox’s heads. The bloodstone, carved with a concave surface, is finely colored in a strong green with noticeable red flecks. The fox heads are beautifully detailed. The faces are connected with chains to decorative torpedo backs. Tested and guaranteed 18K.
Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: very good, each bloodstone disc has a small rim nick visible under magnification, bu...
A beautiful pair of Art Deco double-faced cufflinks, the faces decorated in checkerboard fashion with diamonds and sapphires. The round brilliant-cut diamonds are estimated at I color, VS1 clarity. The sapphires have medium tone and are vivid slightly violetish-blue in color. The gold surfaces are treated in the matte Russian finish. The faces are connected by chains. The backs of the faces are signed “A E Betteridge”, a luxury jeweler in Connecticut since the late 19th century, and are...
A very good pair of Victorian 14K yellow gold cufflinks, each face in the form of an owl's head complete with bright ruby eyes. The gold is finely detailed and the rubies are natural and of high quality. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent. Size: 1/2" x 1/2". Weight: 6.7 grams.
A pair of vintage sterling silver bangle bracelets c1930s-40. They measure 2-3/4" across the interiors and they are 3/16" wide and they are both stamped STERLING but they have different maker's marks although both have the same diamonds finish. They each weigh 12.9 grams, and they are in excellent vintage 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...
Gorgeous big statement vintage 1970s or earlier Santo Domingo Native American necklace with large graduated turquoise nuggets spaced with small shell
heishe beads, and with heishe beads at the ends, and with small silver wire hook clasp. It weighs 191 grams. 25 inches wearable length and the largest bead is
1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition with some discoloration of the turquoise stabilizing material on a few beads toward the ends, not noticeable at a short
distance. (Please no...
This bracelet is quite sought after. It is the Silpada sterling silver "Cha Cha" Toggle bracelet. It measures 7 1/2" long. It's marked 925 and stamped with the Silpada maker's mark. It's in excellent condition.
A very nice pair of Retro 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the stirrup (“etrier”) popularized by Cartier. During the war years, even the most exclusive European jewelers frequently used synthetic rubies and sapphires because natural material simply wasn’t available. The square cut stones are channel set along the sides of the cufflinks, and a single stone is collet-set at either end of the closing mechanism. When being worn, the band of rubies goes fully around the outsides of the shirt cuf...
This is a handsome set of 14K gold and onyx square shaped cufflinks, the brushed gold face so finely made that it appears to look like a glimmering piece of raw silk, with a thin black onyx border, toggle stamped 14K and makers mark and 14K stamped on back. Wt: 14.7 g. Measurements: 10/16 in diameter, Condition is excellent.
A handsome pair of classic Art Deco double-sided 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces enhanced with engine-turned engraving and opaque navy blue champlevé enamel bands. The connectors stamped with the maker’s mark for Irving Heidelscheimer (Newark, NJ).
Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage. Dimensions: 9/16†diameter. Weight: 5.7 gr.
An outstanding, oversized pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks fashioned as lengths of bamboo by Cartier. The surfaces are worked in the Florentine finish popular in mid-century jewelry. The "notches" in the bamboo are polished for nice contrast. The back faces are hinged. The cufflinks are marked "Cartier/18K/Italy" and have the serial number "26464".
Origin: Italy, ca. 1970. Condition: excellent. Size: front faces, 1-5/16" x 5/8"; back faces, 15/16" x 5/16". Weight: 23.3 grams.
A fine pair of French Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the form of sinuously curved griffins. Mythological creatures such as griffins and dragons were a particularly popular subject matter for French jewelers of the era. The creatures are finely worked with excellent detail to the scales and other features. The chain connectors are fully hallmarked with French 18K hallmarks and with an unidentified maker's mark.
Origin: France, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent. Size: 9/16" x 7/16". ...
This ship's wheel is a great charm. It is sterling silver and works well. The dial is under a glass top and moves accurately. The back is marked STERLING. The charm has good heft and is in excellent condition.
An extremely rare pair of period Art Deco 18K gold cufflinks by Cartier in the "Trinity" pattern. This is the same pattern now more frequently called the "rolling ring". The design is made up of white, yellow and rose gold bands that seem to intertwine. The cufflinks have a hinged closure that's invisible when they're being worn. Although the "Trinity" design is still one of Cartier's most popular designs, the line was created in the 1920's and the cufflinks haven't been in production since ...
a vintage 1930s sterling silver hand engraved heart photo locket on chain c1930s. This 1-1/4 x 1-1/8" locket has fine hand engraving on the front (the back is undecorated), and it has two retaining bezels with celluloid windows. The 19-1/2" link chain has a hook and eye clasp, each piece is stamped STERLING, and this necklace weighs 14.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively gra...
A handsome pair of double-sided 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the round faces featuring an ornate pattern of woven gold “threads”. The faces are joined by chains. Each cufflink is fully hallmarked with French 18K gold marks and with an unidentified maker’s mark.
Origin: France, ca. 1980. Condition: excellent. Size: 17/32” diameter. Weight: 9.0 grams.
A nice pair of vintage 18K yellow gold stirrup cufflinks. Unlike most stirrup cufflinks that have a rounded triangular shape, this pair has a severe angled shape that heightens the Art Deco appeal of the design. This type of cufflink was first popularized by Cartier in the late 1940s and remained popular in France through the mid-century. The surfaces are decorated with bright-cut engraving. Each cufflink is fully hallmarked with French "tete d'aigle" hallmarks for 18K and with an unknown ma...
A vintage enamelled sterling silver class ring from the High School of Commerce, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (merged 1966, now closed). This size 5-1/4 ring features the 5/8 x 7/16" enamel crest, and it weighs 2.5 grams. It is unmarked but tests as sterling and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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...
Stunning vintage hinged bangle in openwork silver, with an angelskin coral carved rose surrounded by turquoise cabochons. The silver is worked in beautiful dimensional flower and foliate designs. Marked CHINA, and STERLING. Circa 1930. With a slide clasp and safety chain. The silver has a dark aged finish and appears to have a gold wash. The color of the coral is warmer and brighter than the photos depict. A rare Chinese piece, outstanding and very wearable.
Great size -- 1 3/4 inches wide ...
This lovely, sterling silver, heart pendant is adorned with a bluish, green stone. The blue / green stone cabochon is the Eilat Stone, also known as The King Solomon Stone and is the National stone of Israel. The pendant is slightly convex and measures 1" x 1". The bail is marked ISRAEL 925.
A vintage sterling silver money clip in the form of a dollar sign. The reverse is hallmarked by R. Blackinton & Co.
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-3/4" long. Weight: 10.9 grams.
This is a RARE STERLING THOMAS JEFFERSON MEMORIAL STANHOPE CHARM from a Washington, DC Suburb's Estate. This CHARM does provide a viewable image, couple of scenes. Size: 3/4" X 7/16" X 1/2". jpgs provide MORE info. ADD this desirable STANHOPE Charm to the Collection