Sterling silver pendant with a large rock crystal, by Finnish designer Salovaara. Designer’s mark for Salovaara: an ice bear, 925, A for the city of Abo (Finnish: Turku) where Salovaara had his workshop and U7 = year mark for 1972. The back of the loop with the mark for import to Sweden (three crowns in an oval an S). To the underside there is an engraved date, probably for the time of presentation to a former owner...

A wonderful pair of 18K yellow gold barbell cufflinks, each spherical end cast in a sort of alligator hide pattern studded with round brilliant cut blue sapphires. The sapphires, though small, have fine coloring and brilliance, as would be expected of Van Cleef. One cufflink is fully marked "Van Cleef & Arpels/12V12-4/18K" and the other is marked "18K."

• Origin: America (NY), ca...

Jeweled clasp bracelet made from amazing very big and heavy Lucite beads in a pale amber color which shades for a fabulous ombre effect. The designer Ugo Correani has had his own label since the 1970s, and also has designed jewelry for Valentino, Fendi, and Versace, as well as Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix. Hand knotted with matching heavy cord. Marked CORREANI and MADE ITALY...

A handsome pair of 18K yellow and white gold cufflinks set with diamonds and sapphires fromthe Coera Collection by Lunia. The rectangular faces are divided assymetrically into a matte-finished hammered yellow gold section studded with calibre cut sapphires, and a white gold section pave-set with round diamonds. The gemstones are of fine quality (sapphires medium-dark blue and diamonds I/VS1). The faces are connected by chains to baton backs finished in the matte hammered style...

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.

Incredible original hand made ANGEL pendant by Joseph Gourdji, NYC, c.1970's consisting of copper, paste or rhinestones, and enamel. The design is an enamel face with blonde hair surrounded by paste/rhinestones angel wings all on copper base with a ring at the back for a chain. This pendant shows exquisite hand work by this very talented NYC designer who works in all metals and materials in a completely creative and original way...

A very handsome pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks by Tiffany & Co. The oval faces are inlaid with onyx and mother-of-pearl in a checkerboard design surrounded by a band of opaque blue champlevé enamel. The reflective, iridescent nature of the mother-of-pearl is particularly attractive against the black onyx. The connectors are stamped with the maker’s mark for Larter & Co., one of Tiffany’s primary suppliers of better men’s jewelry throughout the 20th century...

A De Pasille-Sylvestre copper enamel fish necklace. This attractive signed 1-1/4" across copper and red and green enamel fish pendant is on its original 18" copper chain. Made and signed by de Passille-Sylvestre (Micheline de Passille and Yves Sylvestre of St. Adele, Quebec c1960s-70s), this necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A handsome pair of cufflinks, worked in 19K yellow gold and featuring oval carved bloodstones enhanced with gold bead centers. The bloodstone has a nice deep green color with minute flecks of red. The gold setting behind the bloodstone is formed as a decorative floral design. The torpedo backs are connected by chains. The backs are stamped with Portuguese hallmarks for 19.2K gold.

Origin: Portugal, ca. 1985. Condition: mint. Size: 9/16” x 7/16”. Weight: 6.0 grams.

A stylish, wonderfully tailored 14Kt yellow gold men’s ring set with a 6 millimeter round faceted synthetic emerald. The ring is a size 7 ¾ and it can easily be sized.

A handsome pair of 18K yellow gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks from the "Bvlgari Bvlgari" collection by Bvlgari. The faces are set with round lapis lazuli plaques surrounded by a gold border engraved with the jeweler's exclusive logo. This design was made with several stones, including onyx and mother-of-pearl, but lapis is the most difficult to find. The cufflinks are finished with toggle backs. Each is marked "750" for 18K gold and with Bvlgari's "2337AL" hallmark.

Origin, Italy, ca. 1990...

A very handsome 14K yellow dress set comprising cufflinks and four shirt studs. The faces are formed as slightly arched rectangular faces with canted corners and ropetwist borders. Each face is centered by an oval blue star sapphire, and the cufflinks also feature a pair of gypsy-set diamonds on each side of the star sapphire. The faces have a matte Russian finish that contrasts handsomely with the highly polished rope borders...

An eye catching, substantial gold plate bracelet marked SAL. A thick chain attaches each section and there is light wear (spotting) on the back of the bracelet.The bracelet does not lie perfectly flat and measures 7" x 1/2".

A very stylish 14Kt white gold oval shaped sapphire and diamond cluster ring. The center of the ring is an approximately 1.40ct bezel set natural blue oval faceted sapphire. The center stone is encircled by 12 single cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.36Ct. The ring is farther enhanced by 20 round natural blue sapphires prong set on the outer edge. The approximate weight of all sapphires is 2.10Ct. The ring is size 8 ½ but can easily be sized if needed.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Anna Greta Eker for Norway Designs Studio Plus in the ball or jester design. Made from 5 interlaced prongs with balls at the ends.

Marked with ND, AGE, +, Sterling 925S, and Norway. Currently about a size 6 1/2, but can be adjusted a little. In nice condition with minor nicks and surface scratches. Thick sterling.

A fine example of this popular modernist design.

Are you bold enough for this ring, with it's huge, sparkling grey druzy stone? The crystal measures approximately 1.5" when measured from its longest point. It is pale grey, which sparkling gold inclusions (pyrite?) layering the top. Set in sterling silver. The band is adjustable, currently size 7. Marked with an unknown hallmark, "Taxco 925."

This gold tone brooch / pin is a great depiction of a large terrier, a Komondor, also known as Hungarian Komondor and/or Hungarian Sheepdog. I personally think it even looks like Sheepdog, a Wheaton Terrier, etc. It measures 1 1/8" from tail to snout x 1 1/8" tall. Regardless, it is in excellent condition and has a good heft. The back is marked NAPIER with the copyright symbol.

Real amethyst crystals surrounded by chunky gold plate. Brooch has gold leaf pattern with prong set clear rhinestones, 2" by 1 3/4". Clip earrings have gold nugget look, 1" by 3/4".

Amazing big heavy vintage 1970s or 1980s necklace with graduated beads in dark amber Lucite spaced with matte goldtone round beads and with a matching goldtone lobster clasp. The beads alternate between more opaque and more translucent. There are groups of matching faceted beads toward the ends of the necklace. 34 inches wearable length and the largest beads are 1 1/8 inches wide...

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Anton Michelsen, from Denmark. This three dimensional brooch has a raised 'sun' in the center surrounded by 7 stars.

Measures 2 5/8" across and 2 5/8" high. Weighs 20 gr. The surfaces of the stars and the center of the sun have a light gold wash for an interesting effect.

Marked with the AM under a crown hallmark of the silversmith and Sterling Denmark.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Silver has a warm patina. The brooch has a ...

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...

A fine pair of lapis lazuli cufflinks mounted in 18K yellow gold. The front faces are panel-cut lapis spheres and the backs are round lapis tablets set in twisted rope borders. The lapis is fine quality with just a tiny smattering of glittery pyrite. The faces are joined by chains. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

Ca 1970

Condition: excellent.

Dimensions: front faces, 7/16" diameter

Weight: 8.4 grams

A modernist pair of pierced earrings in sterling silver, Calliope, designed by Zoltan Popovits for Lapponia Finland in 1978. These earrings feature an organic plant like design. The polished edges are in contrast to the textured surfaces.

They measures about 1 1/2" long and about 3/8" at the widest.

They are marked Lapponia, 925 and what looks like the town mark for Helsinki on the backs. The clutches are marked the same way. They hold securely.

Fine condition with minor surface ...

This handmade runway neck piece has a center of long, narrow red marquis rhinestones, flat back, rose color, faceted rectangular stones & hand carved rose color drops. These stones are surrounded by many fuchsia & clear rhinestone accents. Everything is attached by hand to a deep rose silk satin panel that ties in a bow in the back. Spectacular! Center part of the neck piece is 7" ((18 cm) x 3 3/8" (9 cm) deep. The partly beaded ribbons extend 15 1/2" (39.5 cm) on either side. Please Note: ...

An elegant 14Kt yellow gold ring that is diagonally channel set on top within 21 full-cut diamonds in seven rows. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.45Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¼ and it can easily be sized.

Gorgeous vintage 1970s link bracelet in the stylized Byzantine or barbaric popularized by Robert Goossens for Chanel. Probably French. In heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal with a slight pale pinkish enameled decoration. With foldover clasp. I am also listing the coordinating necklaces from the same estate. With original inventory tag and never worn. 7 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This "Starlight" cuff bracelet by Kenneth Jay Lane has a black enameled background with jeweled stars. This bracelet is February 1975.

This bracelet is 1 3/4" wide, 7" in circumference with a diameter of 2 1/8".

Reference: Fabulous, Kenneth Jay Lane Jewelry and accessories by Nancy N. Schiffer 2007, page 203.

A pair of modernist pendants in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus Ky of Turku Finland. May be purchased together or individually.

The larger pendant, made up of interconnected circles with a curved in central disk, measures 2 3/4" long including the bale and 1 5/8" wide. Looks like a stylized cross. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland.

The second pendant which is also made up of connected circles measures 2 3/4" long and 1 1/2" at ...

An iconic "Lentils" necklace crafted in hematite by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Cummings began designing with lentil-shaped beads in late 1980 and it became one of her hallmarks. This hematite necklace is punctuated with a single platinum lentil pave-set with round brilliant diamonds (G/VS1). The brilliance of the diamonds is particularly nice against the dark color of the hematite. The clasp is signed "Cummings", "T&Co." and "IridPlat".

Origin: America, ca. 1985. Condition: excelle...

A modernist sterling silver brooch with a baroque pearl by Sigi Pineda. Design number 81. Measures 3" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a place on the front edge where you can feel the hallmark stamp from the back. It was stamped too close to the edge. Not really noticeable, but wanted to call it. A very ...

#38 Vintage Giorgio Armani Prive Wide Cuff Vintage Armani Couture wide bronze tone mesh cuff awash with giant, fiery ruby color stones. The cuff is 1 3/4" (5 cm) wide with a 2 1/2" (6.6 cm) interior diameter and a hair over 1" (3 cm) opening. The stones are all present and brilliant. From around 1980, the cuff is in excellent vintage condition.

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant by Erik Granit with two layered lobes that curve towards the center. Made in Finland. The pendant is marked on the inside of the bale with the conjoined EG logo, Crown, 925, and U7 for 1973. Also marked with 925 again, Sterling and Finland. Additionally it is marked E Granit & Co. Design Jewellery.

Measures 2 1/2" tall with the long bale and 1 7/8" across. Also is 3/4" thick.

Currently strung on a 19" sterling chain that has a secure...

This brooch was designed by Kenneth Jay Lane with many colored crystals in green, red, clear, light blue and a single dark blue diamond cut crystal at the top. It is hallmarked "KJL" . It is 1 3/4 x 2" in excellent condition.

An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold and amber earrings, the square cabochon amber simply set in the gold frame. The prongs holding the amber become an important part of the overall design. The amber has fine, even coloring with a tinge of red, and superb clarity. The backs are stamped for 18K and with the maker’s mark for Laboratorio Ruber, Milan.

Origin: Italy, ca. 2000. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 3/4" wide; 1-5/32” long to top of wire. Weight: 15.4 gr.

Frederick Prete sterling silver and jasper pendant necklace

1970

Pendant - 2 3/4" x 1 5/8"

Chain - 23" long

This well crafted folded form weighs a solid 38 grams

Etched signature on verso

Excellent vintage condition

A choice of a pair of vintage earrings or hook bracelet from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis in hammered sterling silver. May purchase individually or together.

The screw back earrings measure 1/2" across. They hold securely. Marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist on the back of the screw part. You can see the hammer marks that the artist is known for.

The bracelet measures almost 8" around and 3/4" at the widest. Weighs 9 gr. The bracelet has a da...