One of Antonio Pineda's most spectacular bracelets and highly sought after by collectors is his "Spheres" bracelet. Also known as the Ball Bearing or Saturn design it's a book piece featured on page 52 in Silver Seductions and was also included in the Fowler museum exhibit. Measuring 7" long by 1" wide, it weighs a hefty 125.3 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, and the eagle 208. It is in good condition with no damage noted only slight wear and tarnish...

A signed Courreges Paris gold plated flower pin. This great looking 2-5/8" x 1-1/4" gold plated brooch from the 1960s is signed Courreges Paris, from the French fashion house of Andre Courreges. This attractive pin has a safety catch and two triangular closed-back triangular cut rhinestones stones. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

One of the best Sigi Pineda's for a collection is this outstanding bracelet of silver brushed "pearls" and a concave black niello background that goes half the way around. Sigi's silver brushed pearl look was achieved by making a cutting of a tight spiral onto the bead balls. It is evident in the close up photography. From a look to your arm when worn it gives a satin finish effect. The quality of the thickness of the silver and bead work shows off the heft of 80 grams...

A one of a kind 14Kt white gold cultured pearl and diamond bangle bracelet for a special occasion, or just for the love of beautiful things. The bracelet is set with nine cultured pearls graduating from 5 millimeter to 2 millimeter from the center to either side. Two bezel set diamonds flank the center pearl, and sixteen single cut diamonds add to the splendor of this great bracelet. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.90Ct.

A vintage modernist necklace with a textured and polished silver pendant on what looks like the original chain by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin. Has 5 dangles suspended from the bottom and a central polished concave disk dangling from the center.

The central pendant measures 1 1/4" across and 2 1/2" long with the large bales and dangles. The chain measures about 25" long and has a secure hook closure...

Outstanding bracelet by Tortolani. Huge and heavy with three dimensional carving of zodiac signs. Combination of silver and pewter colored metal Truly a collectors piece, rare and beautiful. 2" high in front, 1" in back. 2 1/4" by 2" inside dimensions, 5/8" at deepest.

Lovely vintage sterling triangle link necklace number 319 designed by Bent Gabrielsen in the 60's for the Hans Hansen company. It measures 15" long and the links are 1" by 1/2". The clasp is an invisible hook, so the necklace looks continuous when on the neck. It is in fine original condition and weighs 74 grams. Signed as shown. This will become your go to necklace. Wear it with anything and go anywhere, with style.

Industria Argentina modernist sterling silver bracelet

Argentina

Mid 20th century

7" long x 3/4" wide

Weight - 56 grams

Marked Industrian Argentina, sterling silver, v38 and H within a halfmoon

Excellent vintage condition

Giles Vidal modernist abstract bracelet

Made from Vidal's unique metal combining pewter and base grade silver

7" x 1 1/4"

Marked with artist's stamp

Very good vintage condition

Being offered is a circa 1963 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts silver per 1000 parts) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, attractive modernist piece; curved silver links supporting jade cabochons; tongue and box clasp with security chain. Dimensions wearable 6 1/2"; 1/2" at its widest. Marked. In excellent condition. Nice heavy weight!

It has been a while since I offered jewelry from Peru and this is the first in a series I will be presenting in the next few weeks. Very reminiscent of the style of Graziella Laffi, the so-called “Spralting of Peru”, the figural combination brooch / pendant at hand is adorned with polychrome enamel, hand-chased details and oxidation. The colors are vibrant and the workmanship of very high quality,...

This Sandor Co. blue fish with red hot lips pin / brooch is in very fine condition. She is in 2 1/4" in length. A very fine catch indeed!!!

Vintage 1960s necklace with topaz glass strands and centerpiece with topaz prong set rhinestones layered with matching wired glass beads, with matching clip earrings, all mounted in goldtone metal. The necklace terminals are openwork cast goldtone metal. With hook clasp and extender chain. The earrings are hand wired. The necklace has a plate on the back of the rhinestone center. The design and hand made construction of this set have a very French look...

A great looking Mexican sterling silver Metales Casados pin c1950s-60s. This anamorphic 2-1/4" X 1 3/4" pin has a black resin stylized bird on a silver, copper and brass ground; the silver backing to the black resin is stamped HECHO EN MEXICO 925 and it has a safety catch. It weighs 15.9 grams and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish silversmith, Arne Johansen in an open spiral shape. Wraps around your wrist. Can be worn with the opening front, back or side and with the longer end up or down.

Measures 7' around and 3 1/2" wide. Slightly adjustable due to the open nature of the design.

Signed AJ, 925, and Denmark. Hand crafted, you can see the hammer marks on the inside.

Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches...

Industria Argentina modernist 900 silver bracelet

1960's

Interior circumference 6 1/2"

3/4" tall

Box tongue clasp

Very good vintage condition

Hand-hammered silver links shaped like concave elongated pyramids overlaid with 18k figural gold appliques make up this impressive 1950s Peruvian bracelet by Industria Peruana. Crafted in silver first and then covered in 18k gold sheet the appliques are inspired by ancient Inca motifs and show birds, temples and gods...

These wondrous bumble bees are a Margot de Taxco signed creation. She is known for her fantastic enamel work. The earring clamps work and are the thickest best working clampers I have put on. The enamel is PERFECT. These are a published design in the Penny Morrill books on the Mexican Silver Renaissance.

A handsome pair of 9K yellow gold toggle-back cufflinks, the faces depicting fox heads encircled by horseshoes. The foxes have citrine eyes. All elements are very nicely detailed. The backs are stamped with 9K gold hallmarks, the maker’s mark for Cropp & Farr, and the date mark for 1966.

• Origin: England, 1966
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: faces, 5/8” x 9/16”
• Weight: 9.6 grams

A massive, amazing vintage bracelet in 970 silver with 6 cabachon amethysts by Antonio Pineda. The randomly placed stones are deeply set into the silver and appear to be almost floating. The cuff measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/2" opening...

A fabulous modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Designed by Jorma Laine. Looks like rows of little people standing in windows.

Measures 7 1/2" long and 1" across.

Has an intricate very mid century design. Has a slide in pin clasp with a safety catch. Very well made.

Marked with the flying hammer for the maker, Crown for Finland, 830H for the silver standard, Finland, and the marks for Turku and 1970.

Nice weight and condition, warm patina. ...

Vintage Modernist Sterling Brooch Pendant

Oswaldo Guayasamin

Very good vintage condition

Sterling silver w/synthetic rubies

3 1/4" x 1 1/4"

Oswaldo Guayasamin, was born in Quito, the capital of Ecuador, on July 6, 1919. He graduated from the School of Fine Art in Quito as painter and sculptor. He carried out his first exhibit when he was 23, in 1942. He achieved in his youth all National Awards, and was credited, in 1952, at the...

This is a REBAJES SIGNED LEAVES NECKLACE....... just in TIME for the AUTUMN. HARD TO FIND......

A modernist sterling silver pendant with a central rough textured brutalist design by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson of Iceland. Has a thick smooth band of sterling surrounding the central design. Signed JENS and 925S.

Pendant measures about 1 5/8" long and 1" across at the widest. Thick sterling. Currently on a sterling silver 18" chain that closes with a secure spring clasp. Clasp is marked sterling.

Interesting contrast of smooth and textured surfaces.

Fine example of Sca...

Modernist silver [900] kinetic pendant necklace in the manner of Oswaldo Guayasamin

Ecuador

1970

Pendant - 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Chain extends 19"

Weight - 24.25 grams

Marked Ecuador, 900

Very good vintage condition

Being offered is a circa 1960s .970 silver (better than sterling) bib shaped necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, links resembling a crescent moon with bezel set onyx stones; tongue & box closure. Dimensions size 16 necklace wearable . Marked. In excellent condition. Terrific weight, almost 6 ozs.

This silver bracelet is composed of a complex series of interwoven links, some cast to appear as wound with wires. The tongue-and-groove clasp is quite secure, and there are jump rings for connecting a safety chain if needed. The back of the clasp is marked Argentina with an obscured lozenge mark that most likely indicates silver content, likely .900. The bracelet shows a strong test for silver. It measures 7 ½ inches long by about ½ inch wide. Weight: 26.4 grams

Choice of two modernist cast sterling silver brooches; one in a stylized bird design and the other in a stylized scorpion design with a pearl by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). They are both signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The 'bird' measures 2" long and 1" across. Has a three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Has so...

This lovely necklace measures just under 17" long. It consists of 10 links of beautiful leaves. It is in the Danish design. DANECRAFT STERLING and is in excellent condition.

Being offered is a fine one of a kind and a circa 1960 plateado silver necklace by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, comprising a collar necklace supporting a three tiered pendant with malachite & azurmalachite inset cabochons. Dimensions: 15". The horizontal sections are 1 3/4” deep by 4”, 5” and 6” long. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. To call this necklace a statement piece, denigrates the pure beauty and importance of this exquisite piece of art!

Set with nine square, faceted faux garnets mounted in closed-back settings. The pin features an openwork silver frame nicely detailed with molded flowers and beads. The silver retains a light layer of gilding; the glass pieces are in lovely condition with points substantially intact. On the reverse are some indentations that may be obscured marks and signs of a removed watch hook. The C-clasp is quite sturdy and secure. The brooch measures 1 ½ inches across. The dating is conservative.

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.

This triangular pin features a cabochon pink quartz set in a recessed bezel mount. It bears the mark of Danish maker N.E. From and the sterling mark. Deep patination on the front enhances the stone. The rollover clasp is very secure. The pin has a small nick to the edge on the back, shown in the detail photo; it is not viewable from the front. Each side of the pin measures 1 ½ inches long.

Jan Brunk modernist sterling silver and stone necklace

Sweden

Mid 20th century

Necklace should fit a 15" neck

Weight - 38 grams

Marked BRU, 925 and Swedish hallmarks

Excellent vintage condition

An eye popping set of cufflinks, these love knots are brushed yellow gold with toggle backs, each crowned with a sparkling round brilliant-cut diamond. Superbly crafted in weighty 14 karat yellow gold. Marked 14K and Makers Mark. Measurements: 3/4" square. Mint condition.

This unique bracelet measures 7 1/2" long. It consists of 6 hinged panels, of needlepoint flowers, embroidered yarn on canvas, set in brass. Each colorful panel measures 1 1/4" 3/4". The bracelet has a V-spring catch and is in excellent condition: circa 1950's. It also has good heft.