A handsome pair of 14K gold double-sided cufflinks, the faces set with dark green jasper plaques. The gold has a soft “bloom” sometimes seen on jewels from the late 19th century. The jasper plaques are deeply colored, appearing nearly black except in bright light when the green comes through. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
- Origin: America, ca 1930
- Dimensions: faces, 19/32” x 9/16”
- Condition: excellent, all original
- Weight: 11.8 grams
Signed Fred Davis Amethyst brooch measuring approximately 3.25 in. tall and at the widest point across 3.25 in. also. No cracks or damage to stone or silver. Natural patina making it a warm and stunning piece. I use these larger brooches to hold a shawl together for a magnificent look. Davis designed his with work with a wind swept flow making it very lifelike.
We are offering a very rare Antonio Pineda Onyx diamond necklace. This signed treasure is featured in the book SILVER SEDUCTION. The necklace lays perfectly balanced with a length of approximately 17 inches. There is no damage to the stones or the silver and has been a very well kept treasure. There is a natural patina to the finish and you can shine it if desired. The Antonio Pineda silver is always 970 pure and marked as such...
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and resin kinetic brooch
This early and rare brooch measures 3 1/4" x 1 5/8"
Weight - 17.10 grams
Marked Cooke
Excellent vintage condition
Rachel Gera modernist brutalist brass, garnet and pearl necklace
Israel
1970
Should fit up to a 14" neck
Main pendant element measures 61/2" long x 2 1/4" wide
Excellent vintage condition
Unmarked
Unique Brutalist brass and citrine ring
1960 - 1970
Size 4 - 4 1/2
Weight - 15 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Unmarked
A vintage modernist sterling silver rare buckle by Hans Hansen, Denmark.
Measures about 2 1/4" across and 1 3/8" tall. Marked with the fancier HaH, and 925S. Mark dates from 1937-47. Also inscribed on the back with the date 23-5-41. In fine condition with a warm patina, very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.
Well crafted. Have not seen another example like this.
This Los Castillo early hallmarked necklace was designed by Margot Van Voorhies when wed to Antonio Castillo. Together they started the shop Los Castillo. This is one of the most stunning designs in the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The length is 18 inches long and a fraction over 1.75 inches tall. The weight is 239 grams being hand made balls in the centers and hand chased swirls to the tops. The end piece of the swirl is repousse giving it a unique depth to the design...
Carl Tasha silver pendant necklace
1970s
Provincetown, MA
Pendant measures 1 1/2" long
Chain - 20"
Weight - 17 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Unmarked
Natural Coral Cabochon and 14K Gold Ring, 1960's vintage, size 8, heavier 14 K Gold mounting.
A 14Kt yellow gold mid-century butterfly broach is decorated by three oval faceted stones, a 6X4 millimeter amethyst, an 8X6 millimeter citrine and a 9X7 millimeter blue topaz. The broach was made in Italy probably in the 1960-s, and it measures 1 ¾’” high and 1 3/16”wide.
An unusual 14Kt yellow gold and jade ring is this large dome consisting of green and butterscotch jade pieces. The center has a yin-yang design that is surrounded by eight pear shaped stones. The top of the ring is a 1” by 1 1/8” oval. The ring is a size 6 ½ and can easily be sized.
Yesteryear's treasure is this fine 18Kt white gold and diamond dinner ring from the 1920-s. The masterfully decorated open-work ring is set with three great quality old-mine diamonds. The center stone is an approximately 0.10Ct diamond while the two side diamonds weigh approximately 0.08Ct each, which brings the approximate total weight of all diamonds to, 0.26Ct. The top of the ring is 1” long and ½” wide. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and can easily be sized.
Angel skin Coral bead necklace, graduated, the clasp with little glittering marcasites and silver standard mark 835. With two natural spots, and striped in mildly orange to pink shades. Length 46 cm, largest bead measuring 12 mm. Condition: fine
A vintage modernist silver necklace with three large charms suspended from a rectangular bar by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin.
The central pendant measures 4" across with the charms hanging 2". The chain measures 20" long and slides over the head. The center charm is marked with the stylized Guayasamin on the back. The charms are heavy and solid. Fine condition. There are minor scratches to the rectangular bar.
Interesting piece.
A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulti Oy, Turku Finland. Has a three dimensional Shadowbox design with three curved links.
Measures about 3 1/8" long including the bale and 7/8" across.
Marked with the Anvil, and 925S and Finland on the back. Also looks like there is a stamp 'S1B' which we don't know the reference to. Has some very minor surface scratches...
A wonderfully crafted 950 Sterling Silver cuff bracelet by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. The bracelet has a large sphere at one end and a smaller one at the other. It tapers towards the wire wrapped ends.
Measures 6" around with a 1" opening. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Signed Janiyé Japan 950 and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches.
This bracelet is from her estate. Provenance available. Amazing work from a talented artisan.
A classic pair of Art Deco 18K gold and lapis cufflinks by Gaetan de Percin, the jeweler responsible for most of the classic Hermes jewelry designs in the 1930s and 40s. This design is from that era. The ends of the batons are set with lapis cabochons in the deep violet-blue color sometimes referred to as "Afghan". The connectors are slightly arched to draw the cuffs close together. Aside from Hermes, de Percin created jewelry for Carter, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany, Chanel, Dior and Boucheron...