Here is a stunning example of California maker Francisco Rebajes’ jewelry designs. The necklace is constructed of stylized leaves linked by folding the top of one over the next, to produce a sinuous movement. The silver-plated finish is brushed to soften the patina, and shows some tarnish. The tongue-and-groove clasp is in good working order, and bears the Rebajes mark. The necklace measures just under 16 inches long by 3/4 inch wide.
This is a signed JVC for Emma 3 piece PARURE with eagle. This bracelet is published in the book Mexican Silver by Morril and Berk. The silver base of the design is a whopping 3mm thick. The links to all the parure are .75in. wide. The bracelet is 7.5in. long and the necklace is barely under 16in. long. The weight is an incredible 130 grams. This is a striking design on and a sleek alternative for every day wear. There is no damage or repairs...
These quirky figural sterling silver pins and earrings are formed as separate head. While the faces are similar in their prominent features, one head wears a tall, pointed headdress, while the other wears a turban-like headpiece. The pins show marks on the surface from being hammered into the mold; they are finished with applied backs. Each earring is formed to match the face of one of the pins...
Sterling silver Danish earrings set with square paua, or abalone, shells which shimmer with iridescent greens and blues.
Each measures approx. 6/8" in diameter. Signed "Denmark, sterling, CGP, Haandarbeide (handmade)." Very good vintage condition. Clip-ons which could be converted to posts.
This bracelet is unmarked, but tests as silver, probably .800. It is a very high quality early marcasite and silver piece, set with amethysts and dated conservatively from the 1930s. All marcasites are intact and the faceted amethysts show no wear or damage. The bracelet has a secure tongue and groove clasp; the silver safety chain is also very secure, with an unusual S-hook closure. The bracelet measures 8 1/4 inches long by a little over 1/2 inch wide. Gross weight: 26.9 grams
An attractive 1950s 18K yellow gold brooch prong-set with round brilliant-cut chrysoprase. The stones are brighter green than usual—nearly an emerald color—and could easily be mistaken for emeralds except for their translucent quality. The gold setting is reminiscent of a cactus. The gold surfaces are nicely textured. The back retains the original pinstem and trombone clasp with French 18K gold hallmarks.
Origin: France, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, all original...
This Hollycraft 1952 bracelet and earrings have light and dark amethyst colored rhinestones. The stones are a mixture of navettes and chatons. The bracelet is 7" x 9/16". The earrings are 1". Excellent condition.
Paul Lobel sterling silver modernist brooch
3 1/4" x 1 3/8"
Marked Lobel on verso
Very good vintage condition
An attractive pair of mid-20th century cufflinks the faces designed as clusters of baroque freshwater pearls overlaid with gold bands centering rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. The pearls have lustrous surfaces, but their craggy shapes give them a more masculine appeal. The gold bands are enhanced with stippled engraving for added texture, and the small diamonds add a little sparkle without being overwhelming. The cufflinks are heavy and are very well constructed...
Large obsidian and sterling brooch constructed so that the two materials marry flawlessly by LEDESMA, Mexico, c.1955. Pin measures 2 3/4" by 1 14/" and is signed "LEDESMA MEXICO TAXCO 925SF 280 (bellmark)3". Obsidian and silver in excellent condition.......$14 for insured US shipping.
American Modernist Sterling Necklace Pendant w/Stone
Hurst Kingsbury
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 2 1/2" - (pendant alone)
A pair of vintage modernist earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet in copper and brass.
According to published reports Winifred Mason Chenet was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. She believed that each piece should be unique and distinctive.
These earrings have two parts, the top is smooth polished copper and the bottom has a coiled brass overlay...
This nifty, solid charm is 3D and stands 7/8" tall. The diameter of the bottom is 3/8". It has a great likeness to the decorative bottle of the smooth, dry, red wine. It is marked (what looks like) J2 AR and 800.
N.E. From sterling silver brooch
Classic modernist brooch
Denmark
1950
2 5/8" long x 1 1/4" wide
Weight - 12 grams
Marked
Excellent vintage condition
This 7 ¼ millimeters cultured pearl ring enhanced on either side of the pearl by a single-cut diamond. The 10Kt yellow gold ring from the mid 20th century is a size 7 and it can easily be sized.
These petite earrings feature central disks of faux turquoise set in pinwheel-like frames, reminiscent of southwest U.S. or Mexican design. They have working screw backs and can be easily converted to posts. The screws are marked sterling with a capital F in circle, possibly for George H. Fuller & Son, Pawtucket, RI. (The mark may apply to the fittings only.) They measure ½ inch in diameter.
Mette and Finn modernist pewter necklace
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Solid bars connecting 5 split spheres
Displays some movement and sound
30" long
Marked Mette and Finn Denmark
Very good vintage condition
Glistening crystal clear rhinestones in both channel and pave settings, this Marcel Boucher set is typical of the elegant style produced by that company. The choker links are arched giving a rich three dimensionallook to the piece. The pieces are rhodium plated and signed Boucher.The necklace is 15" end to end and is 5/8" wide, the bracelet is 7" by 3/4", and the clip earrings are 1 5/8" by 5/8".
This beauty is signed Nestor who was a little known Taller but is known for their own original designs. This necklace was crafted somewhere around the early 50's and is properly hallmarked as shown. 2in. x 2in. is the height and span of the purple stone drop. The Stone is 5/8th in. across and is without chips. The stone is not a color changing synthetic as it stays true in color and with a flood of light shows a pink cast underlying the purple...
Woven figure eights set off design # 5625 - A by Margot Van Voorhies. The bracelet is just under one inch and the earrings are 1 3/8th's long. The silver is thick and has 70 grams combined weight. This is a very rare design with a rich presence and a soft touch to the silver. All pieces properly hallmarked for Margot de Taxco Taller. Margot was a premier designer in the Mexican Silver Renaissance and certainly the most accomplished female artist.
From a Virginia Estate, this is a pair of LOS CASTILLO METALES EARRINGS. Signed on the back: LOS CASTILLO MEXICO (on the screw backs)/ 63 METALES CASTILLO/. Size of the Plaque front: 7/8" X 7/8". Circa 1960- 1980 in Excellent Condition. ADD to the Mexican Designer Collection.
A magnificent vintage platinum brooch formed as a floral bouquet featuring three primary blossoms tied at the bottom with a ribbon, and set with a mix of old single cut, old Swiss cut, old European cut, old mine cut, early modern brilliant round cut and French cut diamonds and round brilliant cut sapphires. The center flower features a .83-carat, old mine cut diamond of fancy cognac color and SI2 clarity; surrounded by sapphires...
Signed as shown this Lotus necklace is dramatic, made of thick silver repousse and does command an audience when gazed upon. It is also Mona Lisa's favorite as you see her in it. the drop is 4.5 inches across and 4.5 inches down. For size the 4.5in down is also part of the wearable of 17 inches. No damage anywhere. All collections need one of these. Looks great with a white button front shirt that can go anywhere you do. A go to piece, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Decorated with curled thick silver wire within rectangular frames. The frames are connected with curved flat panels; the frames are decorated with small nicks to imitate tool marks. The back of each frame is marked sterling; two have the complete maker’s mark of a conjoined JM, for New York jewelry artisan Joseph Masaniello. The bracelet measures 8 inches long by 5/8 inch wide. Weight: 34.5 grams
These Trifari Crown sapphire and clear rhinestone earrings are hallmarked Trifari with C. They are after 1955. They are 2 1/8" x 3/4". They are in excellent condition.
Circa mid-century, this Salvador Teran bracelet features a large amethyst cabochon set within a sterling silver ribbon and bow design. At least - that is my interpretation. I believe it to be a very rare piece and have not seen this design before...
This stunning bracelet by Antonio Pineda features oval cabochon Moonstones set at the center of 970 silver links. It measures 7" long by 3/4" wide and weighs 45.4 grams. No damage noted. Secure box clasp and attached safety chain. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, Hecho en Mexico along with a partial stamp along the edge that can't be read. A lovely bracelet with timeless elegance and style.
This Norwegian necklace is composed of gilded sterling silver panels decorated with guilloche work under ivory-colored enamel and edged with black enamel and embossed flowers along the rim. The necklace clasp is in good working order, and bears the mark of Ivar T. Holth, of Oslo. The box part of the clasp is marked 925 for sterling; the tongue is marked for .830 silver. The enamel is intact, showing no losses or cracks. The necklace measures 15 inches long by 7/8 inch wide. Weight: 66.6 grams
A hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet circa 1940s 1950. This vintage retro bangle measures 7-1/4" in circumference, 2-1/16" x 2" across the interior wall, and it is 3/8" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It has never been monogrammed, it is unsigned except for an 8 on the tongue of the clasp and it weighs 12.2 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than three small shallow de...
Meka sterling silver and red enamel modernist necklace
Denmark
Mid 20th century
15" x 3/4"
Weight - a solid 45 grams
Marked Meka, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
Circa 1960 mid 20th century modernist fan rectangular station copper bracelet signed REBAJES for Frank Rebajes, the most successful modernist jewelry manufacturer of the mid century. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1907, he came to New York in 1923 to seek his fortune, establishing his own factory in 1932, and his own Fifth Avenue store in 1942.
Possibly a custom order at 7 X 1 5/8"
2.2 Oz or 65 Grams.
Bold bracelet for the petite frame.
Rich vintage patina. Super secure pus...
A Mexican sterling silver and amethyst cabochons bracelet circa 1930s 1940 This 7-3/8" length and 5/8" wide bracelet is a classic Mexico design, and the gem stones are genuine. This bracelet is stamped STERLING 925 TAXCO with a 3 eagle mark. It weighs 18.2 grams, it has a box clasp, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but there is a tiny triangle shape gap on one amethyst. It doesn't appear to be a chip from damage. ...
This is a 14K Gold Abacus charm from a Midwest, USA Estate. The size is 9/16" X 7/8" and the frame is 1/8" across. Unmarked this Abacus has been tested and is guaranteed 14K Gold. Dating ca. 1950 to 1975 the Condition is Excellent
An impressive, opulent and high quality 16-1/4" rhinestone necklace on sterling silver c1950s, made by JayFlex. This necklace has claw-set flashy rhinestones in teardrop, baguette and round cuts and it has a hook end. The central 3-1/2" wide trefoil central drop is layered, giving a three-dimensional aspect to this fine necklace; it hangs 2-3/8" down from the line of the necklace. It is signed JAY FLEX STERLING and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, co...
Modernist handmade large-scale necklace by WIGGERS, DENMARK, c.1960's. The applied top layer of modernist design is handmade silver and tiger eye and are atop two squares of silver-plate. The hand made heavy gauge silver chain is 30" long. The top plaque measures 1 1/2" square and the lower plaque measures 1 3/4" by 1 12/". When worn, the necklace is 18 1/2" long. Very strong design and signed "WIGGERS HANDMADE DENMARK" and is in excellent condition........$10 for insured USA shipping.