Ca1955 A stunning one- of- a- kind floral necklace with matching clip-on earrings.It features a large multi-dimensional flower with rhinestones, pearls and black enamel leaves. A black glass accent is on the necklace. There is very light wear on the black enamel and one small pearl is missing on an earring. The front of the necklace measures 3-1/2" x 2" and is attached to a 17" snake chain.The clip-on earrings are 1-1/2" round and snap shut tightly. All marked CORO.
A retro cool 14k white gold diamonds man's ring circa 1960. This vintage modern design size 7-3/4 ring features textured shoulders and twin brilliant cut diamonds (total .32 ct, SI-2, E-F). It measures 11/16" along the diagonal diamond front. This unmarked but tested ring weighs 8.2 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A vintage and period Art Deco 14k white gold and genuine diamond ring c1920s. This size 4-1/2 ring measures 3/4" along the decorated top and the diamond measures approximately 10 points by gauge. The diamond is an excellent commercial white colour, and very clear. It is stamped with a maker's mark and 14k, it weighs 1.7 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Superb Far Fan story teller earrings. Matches to Story Teller Necklace already listed on my site. 1.5in. tall and 1.5in. across the bottom base of earring. These are for pierced ears.
Signed FBG this over lay is exceptional workmanship and hand carving. The length is a dramatic 26in. and sports hand made chain. The first drop is 3.75in. x 3.5in. and the second is 3in. x 3.5in. The total length is 32.5in. This is a heavy weight at 76 grams. The tear drop shape of these 2 amulets really make this Mayan symbols and deity necklace romantic. No damage just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
A very handsome pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks in a strongly linear, architectural style. The faces are set at one end with iolites cut as sugarloaf cabochons and at the other with bluish-violet chalcedonies cut as triangular cabochons. The use of transparent, intense bluish-violet iolites with softer translucent chalcedonies in the same color family is an inspired choice and really sets these cufflinks apart. The faces are connected by solid bridges to hinged backs...
Over a carat and a half of old cut diamonds surrounding a 2.20 carat natural blue sapphire. All set in a platinum on 14k gold setting. There is a wired frame of tiny seed pearls surrounding the whole thing. It is completely unmarked but all aspects have tested as such.
The two largest diamonds measure approximately .40 cts each. On the GIA grading scale they grade at SI clarity and G color...
Sixteen large old mine cut diamonds set in a heavy platinum setting. The diamonds weigh approximately 3 carats total weight, and grade at VS-SI in clarity and H-J in color. The pin-back is 18k yellow gold and is stamped as such. The brooch measures 1.75" in length and approximately .75" wide. It is in excellent condition and weighs 7.7 grams.
Detailed 14k yellow gold sailing ship framed by 4 peridot stones measuring approximately .40 carats total weight. It measures 1.25" in diameter and the overall weight is 7.4 grams. It is very three-dimensional and in great condition; probably dating to about 1910.
Classic deep natural green jade necklace measuring 21" long with 8 mm beads. Hand knotted between each bead. The clasp acid tests 14 kt.
Description: There are gold tone base metal with green jelly lucite starfish. There is a smaller gold tone starfish applique in the center featuring two round cabs and a scroll design.
Hallmark: Trifari Tm
Dimensions: 1 1/2" diameter
A classic Danecraft circle pin with nicely detailed molded acorns and curling leaves. It has a secure rollover clasp. The pin measures 1 ¾ inches in diameter. Gross weight: 10.6 grams
Composed of delicate, sectional curved bars with ring links. Each piece bears the unidentified maker’s mark of GHS and the sterling mark and Mexico marks; the necklace also has what looks like an eagle 3 mark. Both pieces have secure hook and ring clasps. The necklace is 18 ½ inches long; the bracelet measures 7 ¼ inches long. Weights: necklace, 24.6 grams; bracelet, 10.1 grams
A clever design composed of three forged wires terminating in curls at each end. The bracelet is handmade and quite sturdy. It bears a mark inside one curl of a three-lobed cypher and STG, possibly for sterling. The metal shows a very strong test for silver. The bracelet has a 6 ½-inch internal circumference, which includes a 1 1/4–inch opening; it is ¼ inch wide. Weight: 21 grams
Six silver panels frame embossed, hand-painted porcelain panels, in a style very popular during the 1950s and early 1960s. They depict four chrysanthemums and two orchids, in shades of pink and purple, white, yellow centers all on black backgrounds. The bracelet was made by the Toshikane company of Japan, as marked on the box clasp. The metal has been tested for silver; the ring links between the panels are secure...
This chain is nicely hand-constructed with applied cast curled pieces that are reminiscent of the applied and hand-worked French chains of the turn of the 20th century. This one appears to be a bit later; the beading looks to have been cast with the rest of the elements and connected with hand-formed S-shaped links. It has a hand-formed hook closure, and a substantial feel. There is a partial mark for .800 silver on the hook...
Of hollow construction and graduated thickness, with angular sides. The top surface of the bracelet has been machine-etched in a tight zig-zag pattern. The hinge has a good spring and the bracelet has retained its shape and sits nicely on the wrist. The inner circumference measures 7 inches; the bracelet opens to 1 ½ inches to slide over the hand. It is light and comfortable to wear, with a classic neat look. It has the Italian post-1968 mark for sterling. Weight: 15.6 grams
These brooches are Alfred Philippe designs of Nenette and Rintintin rag dolls. These are not hallmarked Trifari. They replicate Alfred Philippe's Trifari design pat 136,080 of Aug 3, 1943. They are more than 60 years old.
Dimensions: Nenette is 1 3/8" and is hallmarked "ling". Rintintin is 1 1/2" and is hallmarked "Ster".
Description: gold plated base metal, with rhinestones, fruit salads
Hallmarked: Trifari with Crown, Pat Pen. #48 on one earring
Reference: Schiffer, Best of Costume Jewelry p. 117.
Des 150,515 August 10, 1948
Description: sterling vermeil with rhinestones.
Hallmarked: Trifari with crown, sterling, des pat 137,546
Dimensions: 15/16" x 3/4"
Reference: Ball, Costume Jewelers: the Golden Age of Design, p. 112. Also advertised in Vogue in June of 1944.
Description: large Austrian emerald crystal with 3 rows of pave set clear rhinestones accents.
Dimensions: 3/4" x 5/8"
Hallmarked: Mazer, sterling on the sides, sterling on the back of the clip.
Condition: excellent
Description: white washed base metal with rose and clear rhinestones on his sleeves and body. He also has imitation jade stones on his coat.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 3/4"
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"
This Corocraft sterling vermeil double flower was probably designed by Aldolph Katz in the 1940s. The enameling is in perfect condition.
Dimensions:2 7/8" x 1 3/4"
Hallmark : Corocraft, sterling
Condition: Super
This Hattie Carnegie depicts 3 faux coral fishes playing in the seaweed from Carnegie's 'under the sea' theme like her
'animals in the grass'. Textured gold tone base metal, faux pearl water bubbles and clear rhinestone accents in the sea grass.
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 1 1/2"
The necklace is composed of graduated curled elements that drop from the chain. The earrings, which have secure clip backs, are designed with three nesting curls attached to an oblong panel. The pieces appear to have been hardly worn, with the copper surface retaining its original shiny finish...
This sterling bracelet features a sophisticated design influenced by the ancient Americas, composed of rectangular, scrolled links. They are securely connected by curled elements that have retained their shape. The bracelet shows hardly any wear and has a nice heft. The hook clasp is in good working condition and bears an Eagle 1 mark for sterling with a circular mark for Taxco and maker’s intials of MP. The bracelet measures 7 ½ inches long by ½ inch wide. Weight: 26 grams.
Round two-sided cuff links ringed with inlaid cobalt blue enamel in a scalloped decoration and a central engraved grid pattern. They are well made with a nice heft; connecting rings and bridge bars are secure. Some of the grid pattern has worn off, as shown in the photos. Each button measures 5/8 inch in diameter. There appear to be worn marks on the connecting rings; the bridge bars are marked 800 to indicate silver content. Weight: 8.9 grams total
A graceful pendant made from a teardrop-shaped plaque, oxidized and decorated with applied abstract forms. A thick strand of silver is applied at one side and terminates in a loop at the top, forming a bale. The back of the plaque is marked sterling. The pendant exhibits some scratching, primarily on the back; the front oxidation shows some wear but still retains its dramatic contrast with the applied decoration...
This rhodium plated base metal Mazer peacock brooch is unsigned.
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 1/8"
Reference: Hallmarked pin on Ruby Lane ($495.00)where the pave rhinestones are colored as opposed to this one which is clear.
Circa: 1940s
Huge glam vintage circa 1970 long necklace with two tiers, with salmon to red natural undyed Mediterranean coral branches strung with iridescent abalone shell,
with a button close made from carved horn or shell beads. Makes a stunning statement worn long or doubled as shown. Great size -- wearable length is 32
inches and the center drops about 6 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Glam long necklace with black glass faceted beads, rhinestone balls in silvertone metal, prongset, and large white acrylic faux pearls, and matching silvertone
spring ring clasp. 1970s. Makes a great statement on its own; I am listing a very similar necklace which would be great to layer with this one. 43 1/4 inches
wearable length and just under 3/4 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Lovely necklace with black glass beads and groups of dark blue melon beads with pale blue ruffled beads, all wired in dark goldtone metal. Circa 1940, probably
French. 58 inches wearable length. The large melon beads are 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. One of the small light blue flower form beads is missing a petal -- this is very hard to see and does not show when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Lovely unusual glass beaded necklace with two sections of strung peach color faceted glass beads with a slight iridescent finish, and two sections of large
matching peach color glass beads wired with large dark brass filigree stamped caps and large matching filigree stamped beads. The metal elements are
probably French and the glass beads may be as well. Circa 1960 or 1970. This has been professionally restrung for security. 56 inches wearable length. The largest beads are 5/8 inch wide...
Very unusual vintage sautoir necklace in dark goldtone metal with very large double sided green glass faceted glass stones in bezel settings. Circa 1950 or
possibly earlier. 55 inches wearable length. The green stone stations are 7/8 inch long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition with some slight losses on the
edges and points of a few stones. This is pictured but not noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Natural emerald oval cabochon weighing approximately 0.40 ct surrounded by beautiful platinum openwork and four diamonds weighing approximately 0.20 cttw. The ring is a size 6 and the overall weight is 3.1 grams. It is in good condition. It is unmarked but has tested as platinum. Circa 1910.
Beautiful 5.2 carat Rubellite Tourmaline set in platinum with six diamonds. Simple and elegant, the ring is approximately a size 7. The diamonds on the sides are well cut and matched and weigh approximately 0.10 cttw. It is stamped on the inside "10% IRID PLAT". The overall weight is 4 grams.
A vintage sterling silver traditional cross on a 20" later sterling silver rope chain with a lobster claw clasp. The cross measures 2-1/4" x 1-5/8", and is stamped and tests as .925/sterling silver...
A vintage 7-1/2" chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with annual sorority charms. It has a snapover clasp and the heart-shaped BETA EPSILON OMEGA charms include those from 1965-1975 inclusive, plus the WELCOME charm, plus two star shaped charms and a bird charm (total of 15 charms). One star, the bracelet and one heart are marked STERLING and the rest test as sterling. this bracelet weighs 23.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or rep...
A Mexican silver & brass discs sterling bracelet from 1970-80. This really stylish vintage Mexican 925 sterling silver hinged-link bracelet has inserted brass discs. It weighs 40.1 grams and it is 13/16" at its widest and it is 2-3/8" x 1-7/8" across the interior walls. It is stamped EM 925 TA-18, it has a box clasp, 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 note...
A vintage Finnish Scandinavian Modern sterling silver and natural tigereye ring c1970. Made and signed by Kultaseppa Salovaara Ky (Turku, Finland 1950s-1988), this ring has an adjustable band. The stone is mounted on a pin which allows it to spin freely. It is stamped 925 FINLAND with the Finnish and artists marks. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all conditio...
We are offering an Antonio Pineda bracelet with pearl and amethyst set inside the tulip shaped links. The amethyst used are a very translucent, fine quality cabachon and what you see inside the stone is being picked up around it in reflection. The length is 7in. wearable and it is one inch tall. Properly hallmarked as shown with a weight of 102 grams heavy. This is such a beautiful piece and one that is seldom seen. No damage of any kind.
A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings by the well known modernist jeweler, Henry Steig. Abstract sterling shape with an overlay of heavy sterling wire and green cabochons. Great dark patina. Clips hold tightly. Measure about 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Steig Sterling on the backs and Sterling with a patent number on the clips. One of the green stones has a scratch near the edge. Well made. Wonderful organic design.
A fine pair of heavy 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the “horsebit” (“mors de filet”) style. The visible surfaces are covered in rich dark green translucent enamel overlaid with a yellow gold ropetwist motif. When being worn, only the enameled discs are visible. Each cufflink is marked “France/18K”.
Origin: France, ca. 1980. Condition: excellent, one cufflink has a superficial enamel nick visible only under 10x magnification. Weight: 13.5 grams.
A very good pair of 14Kyellow gold cufflinks, the oval faces enhanced with foliate engraving around the edges and centering .25-carat old European diamonds. The torpedo backs are decorated with matching foliate engraving. The diamonds are unusually large for cufflinks of this period and are of excellent quality, graded as I color and VS1 clarity. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: front faces, 1/2” x 3/4”. Weight: 8.7 grams...
A fine pair of double baton cufflinks in 18K yellow gold. Each of the front faces is enhanced with a milgrained platinum band set with single-cut diamonds flanked on either side by square cut rubies. The slightly smaller back faces have a band of platinum-set diamonds, but without rubies. The batons are joined by chain connectors. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold and platinum.
Ca. 1930. Condition: excellent. Size: larger faces, 3/4" long. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: diamond, .28 ct...
Carnegie's King Neptune brooch is gold tone base metal trimmed with rhinestones. The colored pieces are made of molded plastic resin
Dimensions: 2 3/8" x 1 7/8"
Condition: well loved
Circa: 1965
Reference: Classic American Costume Jewelry by Jacqueline Rehmann, 2011, Collector Books,p. 119
I have seen this pin on the internet as high as $940.00. This item is being sold as is!
A fine and very lovely Art Nouveau pendant or brooch worked in platinum and 18K yellow gold, every visible surface is set with old mine cut and old European cut diamonds of various sizes. The design depicts are central flower surrounded by foliage twisted into whiplash curves and sprinkled with flower buds. The construction is very solid and quite heavy, but the openwork maintains a feeling of lightness. The back retains the original pinstem and safety clasp as well as a folding bale so the j...
This is a vintage Mexican silver signed Patino bracelet and necklace set with color changing alexandrite glass stones. When any Patino designs turn up I want them all! The work is always done in exceptionally heavy silver and the details are hand carved. The stones on the bracelet are .50in. high and the link is .78in. wide. The length of the bracelet is 7in. and the weight is 61 grams. The necklace is 17in. long with a hefty weight of 96.5 grams. There is one more link added to the necklace and...
C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling silver brooch
3 1/2" x 2 18"
Very good vintage condition
Taxco Mexican brooch or pin by Miguel Melendez. Pre-Columbian motif of a stylized bird’s head surrounded by a circle with azurite inlay. Fully marked, with maker’s mark (small m inside a C), eagle stamp and 3 = after 1948. Security clasp. Diameter "1½/ 3,8 cm. Condition: fine.
Pretty brooch or pin made in the late 19th century or around 1870. Flower mosaic made up of minimal glass tesserae set in a brass frame. Diameter "1¼/ 3 cm. Condition: fine.
Pretty pin or brooch, made in the late 19th century or around 1870. Flower mosaic made up of minimal glass tesserae set in a brass frame. Diameter "1/ 2,5 cm. Condition: fine.
A massive silver ring by Antonio Belgiorno, Buenos Aires, c 1940-50. The geometric design and the use of oxidizing is typical of Belgiorno, who is one of Argentina’s most well known artists in silver. A solid piece of jewelry that really makes a statement. Marked A Belgiorno, Industria Argentina T27 and 900. Open and adjustable, the inner diameter at present 18 mm which corresponds to size 6 ½. Condition: fine.
Intricate sterling silver 3 panel bracelet designed and signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Sigi Pineda. Measures 1 1/8 inch wide at the center front. Will fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist.
Weighs 71 grams or 2.05oz. The center panel is comprised of a cross hatch shadow box design. The two side panels are hinged with a slide in clasp and safety catch. Fully hallmarked SIGI, TASCO, STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO & eagle assay mark. Beautiful vintage condition with unpolished patina....
This Hattie Carnegie is unsigned. It has her characteristic lucite (resin) ebony body with clear rhinestones set in gold tone. It has a ridged segmented curler body, scales, horn and lower jaw open to expose the openwork metal. It is 2 7/8" x 1 3/4" . Excellent condition.
This Coro 'Geissmann Screech Owl' 1938 is rhodium-plated base metal with black and red enameling and pave rhinestones, depicting a screech owl in the act of swooping down on its prey.
Robert Geissmann was of German origin, and lived in New York. He was probably a freelancer who occasionally worked for Cor and the jewelry sector. He was an inventive designer, with an extremely realistic style which he combined with a touch of irony giving his chosen subject matter an almost fantasy-like app...
This McClelland Barclay "V shaped" necklace is gold and rhodium base metal with rhinestones.
Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay
Dimensions: 16 1/4" overall. central element is 4 3/4" x 1 1/4"
Reference: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry, Brunialti & Brunialti, V.1, p. 247 dated 1939 from advertisement in Glamour, Dec 1939
A stunning French Belle Epoque platinum negligee necklace set with old European and single-cut diamond and calibre cut blue sapphires. The fancy platinum chain, interrupted at regular intervals with natural seed pearls, joins to a gracefully arched diamond-set bar suspending old European cut diamonds leading an asymmetrical pair of semicircular plaques, each finished with a tassel of natural seed pearls. The term “negligee”, technically meaning “careless”, refers to the seemingly carel...
A Utika sterling silver or higher gilt filigree bracelet, probably 1920s 1930. This fine quality vintage sectional bracelet has true Art Deco period design and finish and it is stamped SILVER and UTIKA. We believe it is German in origin, but have been unable to confirm company information. The extraordinarily fine filigree looks like the work that Theodor Fahrner made popular. The gilding is very light.
It is 7-3/8" long and is just under 1" wide with a box clasp with a safety guard loop. It w...