Amethyst stones set off this very large 3.5in. x 2 3/8in. jewel designed by Maestro Horacio de la Parra and is properly hallmarked as shown. This rare piece weighs 16.5 grams and is featured in SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO.

Hans Hansen KGH future line brooch

Sterling Silver

1930's

2 3/4" long

Marked HaH 925s

Excellent vintage condition

A Victorian ornate silver and gold plated watch chain circa 1870s. This antique ornate 13-5/8" watchchain is 7/16" wide and it consists of six nickel plated base metal oblong links with fine engraving. Each link is attached by thick loops. Every alternating link has gold plated engraved inserts held with three thin metal bands. It has a swivel and it is unsigned and unmarked...

A large 10K rotating hair brooch with photo 1860-70. This opulent (typically unmarked but tested) 10k yellow gold rotating or turning hair brooch has a photo on the other side. This mid-Victorian 2-5/8 x 2-3/8" pin features a finely plaited brown and blonde hair display on one side and a hand-tinted albumin photograph of a bearded and bald gentleman on the other. Each side is under glass and the center display rotates freely on its perpendicular pivot...

A Victorian RGP or rolled rose gold plate watchchain with a swivel and t-bar circa 1900. This twist style 12" long open link antique watch chain is 1/4" wide and it has a loop drop from the t-bar (which kept the chain in place by being anchored through the vest buttonhole) for suspension of another decorative accessory, either a gentleman's pocket watch or fob or watch key...

A vintage pair of signed Christian Dior gold plated 1968 striped agate glass clip-on earrings. These 7/8 x 5/8" earrings feature bezel-set rectangular rootbeer coloured glass stones resembling banded agates; they also have a bit of movement similar to tigereyes. This pair is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a tiny flake on the middle of one glass stone (barely visible, and exaggerated under our halogens)...

A Victorian 10k rose gold pink coral cameo pin pendant. This late Victorian pale pink coral hand carved cameo pin pendant is circa 1900. The openwork setting on this 1-1/8 x 15/16" pin has a gatelatch clasp and a fully-functional swing-up rotating loop for wear as a pendant. It is stamped 10K on the pin guard, it weighs 4.8 grams, it has a carved Neoclassic portrait, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A 1970s pewter and glass necklace by Jergen Jensen of Denmark. The 1-7/8" x 1-1/8" pendant is on the 21-1/4" long original chain with a spring-ring catch. The pewter has a soft brushed finish, and the pendant is stamped PEWTER JERGEN JENSEN DENMARK 360 A. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs (please note that the whitish line in the stone is not a crack nor a scratch, it is internal, may be a glass internal mark or a glue line)...

A 12k rose gold shell cameo brooch pendant circa 1870-80. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" pin pendant features a maiden carved out of a yellowish-grey shell; it is bezel-mounted in the gold setting (unmarked but tested (both 12k and 15k gold were used as part of the United Kingdom gold standard until 1932). The setting has a gate-latch clasp and a fully swivelling folding loop for wear as a pendant...

A 10k mourning pin with hair circa 1860-70. This unmarked mid-Victorian 10k yellow gold 1-3/4" x 1-1/2" mourning hair brooch features a (tested) 10k yellow gold setting with either an onyx or black enamel ground in which is inserted a blonde hair arrangement under glass. The hair is curled, with gold wirework and seed pearl decoration. This pin has no inscription, it has a c-clasp (the pin is not gold), and it has an attached gold filled safety chain and pin...

An ornate vintage Edwardian 15K yellow gold brooch with ruby spinels and diamond. This elegant pin is in an ornate banner or ribbon design, and is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1906. This 1-7/8" x 1/2" brooch features two 4 point genuine ruby spinels and a central 2-1/2 point (by gauge) mine cut genuine diamond. It has wirework and ball decoration and the original c-clasp...

A Victorian sterling wirework ball end bracelet bangle from the 1880s-1890s period. This late Victorian (unmarked but tested) bracelet measures 2-1/4 x 1-7/8" across the interior at rest; it is 3/8" wide at the two ball terminals...

A vintage pair of natural Russian chunk amber cufflinks. These cufflinks measure 1-1/8 x 7/8" and they have chunk amber retaining links joined by metal loops. They are unsigned, and they are 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...

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

This substantial sterling silver bangle bracelet features a classic mid-century modernist design of an oblong shape with two flattened sides. The sides, however, are thicker and a little more rounded than the more common interpretation. It is marked inside with the Mexico Eagle 1 and the maker’s initials of ESM. The surface exhibits a nicely aged patina, with a hint of tarnish. Inner dimensions are 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/8 inches. Weight: 33.2 grams

This sterling silver pendant features a ‘space age’ design with a center amethyst cabochon. The surface is textured and oxidized for a whitish patina; there are a few tiny spots of oxidation. The amethyst is securely prong set. The back of the pendant and the bail exhibit a 925 in a cartouche with the words ‘Industria Argentina,’ which roughly translated means Made in Argentina. The pendant, with bail, measures 2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. Gross weight: 8.5 grams

This sterling silver bracelet features six handmade panels constructed of four horizontal bands of sterling. The top band is plain and gilded, and is applied to the second band with a textured surface. The third band is decorated with an applied abstract line of silver with three tiny silver beads, and is attached to a fourth undecorated band. The back of each panel is signed D.K. and 925; the panels are connected by scored hinges. The fold-over clasp is very secure and quite tight-fitting. The ...

Unique and audacious showpiece ring by Jens Asby of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1970s. The design is striking, as is all the work by this famed silversmith. The large, deep blue stone is held by an interesting bracket which is integral to the design. This open-ended sterling silver ring can be adjusted. The large stone (sodalite?) measures approx 1-1/8" by 5/8". The approximage current size is 7. In excellent condition. The inside band is hallmarked with the company logo, JA within a shield, CFWH...

Unique hand-wrought sterling silver studio earrings, circa 1950s. Each measures over 1.25" long. Screw-backs. Excellent vintage condition. Unmarked.

Large and heavy cocktail ring in silver plate, with a large rose quartz cabochon. The top of the ring stands .75" above the thick shank. Maked "J Hull." Currently a size 8, but fully adjustable. In good condition with wear and loss to the silver plating. The rose quartz stone has natural inclusions.

Ca 1940 An early sterling bracelet by Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss. Lovely patina.Marked with the Foss logo, Sterling 116. 7-1/2" x 1/2" ~30.8gr.

Carl Tasha brass crab pendant

1970's

2" x 2 1/4"

Marked Tasha

Excellent vintage condition

An Edwardian pot metal paste bangle 1910-1920. This vintage 5/16" wide paste rhinestone hinged bangle is made of dull grey pot metal (brightened in our pictures), and it has dozens of claw-set antique cut paste rhinestones. Paste of this era was less sparkly than later versions and glinted like antique cut diamonds in low lighting conditions (such as at night). It has a double-button box clasp and it is unsigned, and it measures 2-3/8 x 2-1/16" across the interior. It is in very good conditio...

A vintage sterling silver curb link or chain link charm bracelet. This bracelet measures 7-1/2" long and 1/4" wide c1960-70. The links are solid, it weighs 13.7 grams and it has a spring-ring catch. It is stamped COREL STERL 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. Small packet s...

Art deco necklace

Domed green onyx with black faceted stone spacers set in silver tone metal

Measures 15 1/2" long when outstretched

Each green stone measures 5/8" wide

Very good vintage condition

A 10k opal and garnets ring from the 1950s. This great looking vintage 1950s 10k yellow gold size 6-1/4 ring features a colourful natural opal flanked by two garnets. This ring features a claw-set 11mm x 9 mm. natural opal which measures 3 mm. deep; the Bohemian garnets are also genuine stones and are a wonderful deep red. This ring weighs 3.5 grams, and the opal shows intense green and blue flash with an underlying orange (much more vivid in person than in our pictures); it is stamped 10K ...

A pair of 10k rose gold leaf earrings set with genuine rubies circa 1950s. These vintage custom made screw back earrings are in the form of curled leaves studded with claw-set natural rubies. They are stamped 10KT and GAJ; the rubies are approximately 2 points each by gauge. They weigh 2.4 grams, and they are 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;...

A late Victorian size 9 ring with garnets and diamonds c1890-1900. This ring features three garnets with 4 mine cut natural diamonds between them; this ring measures 11/16 x 5/16" across the top. It is stamped 14K with an unidentified maker's mark and the gold tends towards a rose gold colour. It weighs 3.0 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the garnets. All items are thoroughly and...

This ring made by Miguel Martinez is such a striking creative piece of seeing a stone an letting the rock speak. The band flows from underneath to the front to hold in the stone. The dimensions are 12.4 grams heavy and a size 8.5 which can be sized. The face is 1.25in. long and .75in. wide. This is an early piece of Miguels work and he became the principle designer of Rancho Allegre. Properly hallmarked as show. Fabulous and daring piece.

Alfred Karram sterling silver bracelet

1960's

Face - 1 1/4" x 2 5/8"

Interior dimensions -1 7/8" x 2 1/4"

Marked Karram sterling

Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches and two tiny dings

Oystein Balle sterling and enamel brooch

Norway

1950's

Diameter - 1 3/4"

Very good vintage condition

This handmade abstract pin features a biomorphic design composed of a slice of translucent banded carnelian with an unpolished edge, secured within a biomorphic frame of thick, hand-wrought sterling silver wire. It is unsigned and bears only a sterling mark. A rollover clasp secures the pin. The stone is in lovely condition, and is held in place by small silver bands applied across the front and back frames; there is no adhesive. The pin measures 2 inches by 2 1/2 inches.

A handsome pair of Art Deco Mother of Pearl, Platinum, 14K yellow Gold and Diamond button-form double-sided cufflinks made by Carrington and Company, each cufflink centered with a small sparkling diamond, platinum bezel, yellow gold back, circa 1925, marked 14 within a C and pattern number, antique cased. Weight: 9.4 Grams. Size: 9/16" diameter; Condition is excellent.

Exceptional design for an exceptional person. This is a wonderful pair of vintage 14K white and yellow gold double-sided cuff links, having a stylized rectangular shape, the face designed in white gold with wheel cut ribbed design defined with a stylized diamond pattern, the yellow gold bar marked 14K and makers mark. Weight: 6.1g; Size: 3/4" x 1/2"; Condition is like new.

An elegant 14K yellow gold ruby and diamond ring made in Germany by Igor Faberge for The House Of Faberge, comprising a band of 10 luminous richly colored natural princess cut rubies and 16 brilliant round cut diamonds Wt: 29.0 ct Size 6.5 Condition: Like new

Add some fire to a sleeve with this vintage modern pair of rich ruby red toggle back cuff links made by SWANK, comprising a square translucent deep ruby red plastic cabochon, gold tone bezel set. Size: 1/2" diameter. Signed SWANK on each cuff link. Very good vintage condition. Minor wear to patina.