Two very cool brooches in brass by Peggy Miller, an American studio jeweler who worked in Baltimore in the 1950's -60's. May purchase as a pair or individually.
The fish brooch measures 2" across and 1 1/2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Signed Peggy Miller on the back. Has some tarnish.
The stylized owl is made from two layers of overlapping brass. Measures about 1 5/8" high and 7/8" across. Also marked Peggy Miller on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely...
A heavy weight 14Kt yellow and white gold pendant that has a fluted oval and bow design, and which is centered by a prong set 9 X 7 millimeter oval cabochon opal. The pendant comes with a 16” 14Kt yellow gold cable chain.
A very tailored and stylish pair of 14Kt yellow gold door-knocker earrings with hammered finish and a combination of post and clip backs. The earrings are 1 7/16” high and ¾’ wide at the widest part.
Circa mid-century, here is a Margot de Taxco zodiac pendant bracelet with Taurus the Bull. It's her design #s 5310 and 5233, and it's collector quality.
It's a heavy, chunky, absolutely beautiful bracelet and one which shows up beautifully on the wrist.
Closed wearable length is 6 5/8". Taurus charm/pendant measures 1 13/16 to the top of the bale, 1 9/16" wide.
Weight is 97 grams...
Fabulous vintage French black lucite necklace in pristine condition. This is definitely a statement piece with the largest cat disk measuring 3" x 2 1/8" and the smaller disks measuring 2" x 1 1/2". Necklace measures 27".
Carl Tasha modernist brass belt buckle
1970
4" long
2" wide
Signed and numbered on tail fin
Very good vintage condition
Robert Larin - modernist sculptural pewter necklace.
Pendant - 4" long. Necklace 5" x 5 1/2" in diameter.
Condition - excellent.
A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Lysgards in Denmark. Pendant has a brutalist texture with a rough cut amethyst geode. Marked Made in Denmark, Lysgards Design, Tin and 93. Measures 4" long to the top of the bale and 1 7/8" across. Original chain is a paper clip style with a toggle clasp. Measures 24" long. In nice condition with some minor tarnish and scratches. Cool mod design!
A wonderful and rare pair of patinated copper modernist earrings by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. The spiral design incorporates small raised circles for added texture.
These screw back earrings measure 1" long and 3/4" wide. Both are signed with the 'Art Smith' script signature.
In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. They are opposites so frame the face when worn...
This is a pair of stylish 14Kt white gold and diamond openwork hanging earrings. Each earring is set with a larger diamond and three smaller diamonds. The approximate total weight of all eight diamonds is 0.60Ct. The earrings have posts, and measure 1 3/8” high and 7/16” wide.
A fine large 18K yellow gold Venetian Etruscan fob, bracelet charm or pendant set with oval amethysts and pearls in a crown shape. The gold surfaces are enhanced with twisted wire, rosettes and beading. The amethysts have very good, even coloring in an appealing medium-violet shade. The pearls have nice luster and rosy overtones that compliment the color of the amethysts. The bail is marked for 18K gold.
Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent...
This is a very stylish 18Kt yellow ring depicting a snake with its twists and turns moving out of the coiled position. The snake has two diamond eyes. The size of the ring is 5 ½ but it can be sized.
GeWe, Sweden
Large sterling silver amethyst modernist necklace
1966
Pendant - 4" long
Chain - 15 - 16"
Weight - 33 grams
Excellent condition
This stunning retro-style find features a hand carved authentic Italian 18x 24 millimeter oval pink shell cameo. The intricate portrait carving is set in a 14 karat yellow gold ring. The ring is accompanied by a small authentication brochure from jewelry designer Amadeo Scognamiglio. The Scognamiglio family has been carving cameos since 1857.
This 14Kt yellow gold starfish charm/pendant could be a great addition to your charm bracelet, or can be worn as a pendant as well. The diameter of the charm is 15 millimeters (9/16”).
Knud V. Andersen modernist sterling bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
This heavy and well crafted bracelet, referencing deeply cut topographic configurations, measures 7" long x 7/8" wide
Weight - 68+ grams
Marked KVA, Michelsen hallmark, 925s, Danmark
Excellent vintage condition
This great ring is adjustable in size. It features a central, 18 karat gold Mexican character, surrounded by sterling silver and a colorful Mexican motif in enamel. The top is slightly convex and measures 1" x 3/4". It is marked 18K and 925. It is in excellent condition.
One of the most elusive pieces designed by Danish modernist Hans Hansen, this sterling silver neck ring has been in my collection for a long time. The idea was to get a pendant by the same designer so as to complete the necklace but it never happened and I decided to give that same opportunity to someone else out there. So if you have been looking for a Hansen neck ring and have not been able to find one, here is your golden chance...