All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #269207 (stock #T 681)
Early sterling silver SB earrings attached to a card that reads: Original Jewelry by Frances H. Boothby, then Art Shop Munson - Williams - Proctor Institute, then Utica, New York without a zip code making this pre 1960's.
The original box also has the Art Shop info sticker. The mark of "fhb" could be under the screw back findings which are marked Sterling and are identical to others on FHB earrings...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1110155 (stock #J1781)
This 1950s necklace has a very clean and classic design, and is well constructed with secure, rope-like chain. The central part of the necklace evolves into a thicker but elegantly entwined chain and tapers off toward the ends. It has the original spring-ring clasp. The jump ring bears an 835, indicating silver content. The necklace measures 17 inches long. Weight: 20.4 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1434909 (stock #3723)

Nicely made British Modernist Sterling and Enamel Brooch⁠

Hallmarked D L with lion passant, anchor and O ⁠

2 3/8" x 1 1/4"⁠

Weight - 15 grams⁠

Excellent vintage condition⁠

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1445100 (stock #JJ4008)
A vintage large sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in the shape of a five pointed star.

Made from thick sterling wire. Unsigned, as were most of his star brooches. We believe this one is the larger version.

Measures 3 1/8" across and 2" high.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There may be a slight bend on the long arm, may be original to the piece. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1239408 (stock #Maskaguilars)
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$1,650.00
Full Set LAYAWAY AVAILABLE
Signed by Hector Aguilar this "Mask" parure is known to be designed by Valentin Vidauretta. When you look at two links side by side they form a mask. The link is 6/8th's inch tall with the parure weighing 91 grams. The silver is thick and speaks volumes with it's sleek presence. The bracelet is 7in. long, necklace is 16.25 in. long and the earrings are 1.25in. long. No damage or flaws and this is collector, museum quality. Exceptionally scarce, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1108088
This signed and dated Hollycraft 1955 bracelet has soft pastel colors. The rhinestones are in ovals, rounds, baguettes and navette cuts. The bracelet measures 1/2” x 7” inches long. The stones are all present bright and clear...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1488608 (stock #530)
Two Silver Doves
$1,800.00
This amazing bracelet is one of Antonio Pineda's most important and impressive designs and is often referred to as the "Cage" Bracelet. Crafted in Antonio's favored 970 grade silver it is a massive piece measuring 7 1/2" long by 1 1/2" wide at the front tapering to 1" at the back and it weighs an impressive 134.4 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown mark, 970, Hecho en Mexico, with the eagle 17 and the design number ZZ679...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1451214 (stock #JJ4082)
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish silversmith, Palle Bisgaard in a tiered curved shape. His torque necklace, part of this same line is included in the permanent collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This is the widest version of this cuff, with an extra tier at the bottom edge.

Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1" and 3/4" at the widest. There does not appear to be much give so it is better for an average to slender wrist.

Signed P...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1472762
A collectible Scandinavian gold and amethyst pin by Kippittan Kulta of Finland. The pin is stamped with the anvil mark 585 Finland and measures 2 1/4" x 1-1/4". Weight 3.6gr.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1960 item #800945
This Czechoslovakia wooden beads bouquet is 2 7/" long by 1 5/8" wide by 1" deep. It is a wonderful pin.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1316821 (stock #3470)

Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver brooch

1950's

4" x 1 3/16"

Weight - 26.34 grams

Marked R.H. Pearson, sterling on verso

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #710541 (stock #hask212L)
Fantasy Jewels
$550.00
Classic Haskell--great design and top quality material--this brooch was probably designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell. Glowing, translucent red stones, red and purple rhinestones, clear rose montees and molded turquoise glass stones comprise this beautiful piece. Double level filigree back with oval signature plate. 3 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high and very chunky.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1393287 (stock #3448)

Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver ring

1950s

Size 5 1/2

Weight - 10.6 grams

Unique biomorphic form

Marked Pearson, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1960 item #1072287 (stock #6480)
A large 10k gold shell portrait cameo pendant pin from the 1950s. This 2-1/8" x 1-1/4" hand carved shell portrait cameo is mounted in 10k yellow gold. This cameo features a ribbon-twist border, a safety catch, and it is stamped 10K and BK on the inside of the mount near the pin (mark not shown and difficult to photograph)...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1181204 (stock #2687)

David Andersen - Uni modernist ring

Designer - Marianne Berg

Sterling silver and crystal

Dramatic raised faceted crystal

Size 8

Weight - 12+ grams

Crystal stands 5/8" above finger

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Latin American : Pre 1960 item #1475942
Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver bracelet by Bernice Goodspeed of Taxco, Mexico; hand crafted silver cuff bracelet with pre-Columbian motifs featuring masterful and deliberate incision and oxidation. Dimensions: up to size 8 x 1 1/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1365607 (stock #3816)

Henry Steig modernist sterling silver necklace

1950

Choker style

Should fit a 13 1/2" neck

Jump rings can be added to increase size if needed

Center element measures 6 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 45 grams

This solid and well crafted necklace is signed Steig, sterling on reverse

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1457855 (stock #JJ4214)
An exceptional vintage large copper pendant with blue and green stone inlay depicting a horse and woman by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from the original leather cord.

The pendant measures 5" across and 3 1/4" at the widest. Has blue and green crushed stone inlay and turquoise colored beads in the woman's earrings. Great contrast of verdigris and copper...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1415105 (stock #201801)
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$2,600.00
Layaway Available
Absolutely stunning on with a length of 7 inches and a weight of a solid 68 grams. Hallmark correctly shown for Antonio Pineda. The presence is sleek at just under 1 inch. Each moonstone is framed with two caviar balls. The moonstones glow a beautiful blue and there is no damage or repairs. There is some patina but not heavy leaving to buyer to decide for their own personal taste. Clasp is tight and closes with a click. An excellent example from the Mexican Silver Renaissance.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1136320
This Weiss pin was sold on a card marked Weiss.The brooch is not signed anything. It is 2 1/2" by 1/2". It is a 3-D pierced 14K brushed gold with 2 sprays of marquise hand set stones.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1085955
This is an 18K Yellow Gold w Diamonds Bracelet ca. 1950 to 1970. 70 Plus Grams of 18K Gold and 16 Diamonds approximately 2/3 Carat TDW. Valuable Piece of Jewelry
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #686788 (stock #1013)

Miguel Melendez, Taxco sterling and amethyst earrings.

1 5/8" x 1 1/4".

Condition - excellent.

Marked with Melendez cipher.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1100598
This rare vintage sterling silver and sodalite necklace and earrings was designed and signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Comprised of 14 sterling silver bezel set links each holding a deep blue stone veined with pink to cream to gold calcite accents. Necklace measures 15 1/2" wearable length and 5/8" wide. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Screw back earrings are 1 1/2" long and designed with the same open silver platform backing as the necklace...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #993684
This Hollycraft multi stone multi color rhinestone pin is 2 1/4" x 2". It is in excellent vintage condition. It is hallmarked Hollycraft and copr 1955.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1469281
A substantial and heavily oxidized sterling bracelet by Jose Luis Flores. An apprentice of Spratling, Flores also worked in the ateliers of Hector Aguiar,Miguel Martinez and Emma Melendez. Signed Miguel in script, Taxco,Sterling JLF along with a slightly obliterated number. There are faint scratches. The bracelet measures 7-1/4 x 1-3/8 and weighs 80.7gr.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1960 item #1481474
A pretty 14K yellow gold brooch designed as a cluster of leaves, each accented with a collet-set round ruby. The leaf surfaces have stippled and Florentine finishes for nice contrast. The back is marked “14K” and also has an illegible maker’s mark.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1960
  • Condition: excellent, all original
  • Dimensions: 1-7/8” x –1-1/8”
  • Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .15 carat
  • Weight: 6.0 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #983494 (stock #J991)
These handmade, two-sided cufflinks each feature a square piece with an incised geometrical design connected by a figure-8 to a dome-shaped piece. The links are very securely soldered to each side; there is a tiny ‘ding’ to one dome. The squares measure about 5/8 inch and are marked Sterling and Taxco. Weight: 8.1 grams total
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1960 item #1011029 (stock #6370)
A large Art Deco silver plated bracelet circa 1930. This retro Industrial design conversation piece consists of six 1-1/4" wide and 2-1/4" long slightly conical panels all together. The panels have semi-circular arches standing 1/4" above the surface of the links. Amazingly this fine piece of work is unsigned, it has a safety chain with a snap-over clasp...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1386343 (stock #180409)
This signed Matilde Poulat necklace lays beautifully and is a statement maker at 1.5in. tall and 17in. wearable length. This is a pre-1960 signage with patent, registration, Matl and Mexico no eagle. The quality workmanship is further demonstrated with a weight of 131 grams. Matl lovers should include this in their collection, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1470168 (stock #4182)

Miguel Melendez sterling silver and faceted amethyst brooch and earring set

Mid 20th century

Taxco, Mexico

This solid and well-crafted set weighs a total of 30 grams

Brooch - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Earrings - 1" x 1 1/2"

Melendez apprenticed in William Spratling's studio in the 1940s before working at Los Castillo and later branching out on his own

Marked M in a circle, Taxco

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1960 item #1329219 (stock #JJ2051)
A beautiful Georg Jensen USA Laurence Foss designed brooch in a classic Arts and Crafts pineapple style. Brooch measures 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/4" across. Has a teardrop moonstone cabochon. Marked with U.S.A. Georg Jensen, Inc., 480 and Sterling. Has a roll over safety clasp which holds securely. Nice patina and weight. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Wonderfully made.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #769258 (stock #2093)

Maxwell Chayat, sterling and enamel American modernist brooch.

1 5/8" x 2 1/8".

Excellent condition.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1275759 (stock #3052)

Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver and coral earrings

1 1/4" long

Unmarked as these generally are

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1960 item #1208365 (stock #J1723)
Bedell & Co.
$6,500.00
Beautiful 5.2 carat Rubellite Tourmaline set in platinum with six diamonds. Simple and elegant, the ring is approximately a size 7. The diamonds on the sides are well cut and matched and weigh approximately 0.10 cttw. It is stamped on the inside "10% IRID PLAT". The overall weight is 4 grams.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #816866
Atwood & Sawyer of England are producers of copies of 18th & 19th century precious jewelry. They have been in business since 1956 producing many jewels seen on Dynasty and Dallas TV series.

This pin is hallmarked A & S.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1428290 (stock #3686)

Sam Kramer modernist banded agate and sterling silver kinetic pendant necklace

Mid 20th century

NYC

2 1/2" x 1 5/8"

The pendant is composed of two elements that hang separately allowing free movement

Weight - 21+ grams

Marked with the appropriate hallmark [see photo]

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1164272 (stock #180967932405)
This is a super Ciner brooch featuring a full figure jeweled camel. There red (maroon) enamel decoration is rimmed with rhinestones dotted scalloped borders. There are three movable tassels dangling from the edge. His hump is a large carnelian. On top of his head there is a crown with a glass carnelian.

This pin is 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" . It is highly dimensional at 3/4" thick.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1425067 (stock #202505d)
Some might say this Margot de Taxco pectoral is her defining work since leaving Los Castillo. The length is approximately 17in. Weight is 96 grams of masterful repousse technique. It spans 3.25in. across on the drop and 2.5in. at the widest point for the height. Design #5184 is seldom seen now and this one has a warm natural patina. No damage or repairs, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1368949 (stock #9681)
A Vintage 18k white gold diamonds cocktail ring from the 1950s. This attractive and flashy size 5-1/2 ring is in 18k white gold, and the genuine modern brilliant cut diamonds include a 19 point SI-2 J-K center stone with 40 single cut diamonds (70 points total, VS-2 to I-1, G-H-I). It weighs 7.8 grams, it is stamped 18K with an obscured maker's mark, and it has a fairly recent conservative independent gemological appraisal in the amount of $4500 Canadian...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #768727 (stock #2092)
Auerbach and Maffia
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Art Smith modernist brass necklace

Unique and rare custom designed object

6 1/2" x 8 1/2", center drop: 5" x 1 1/4"

Excellent vintage condition

Marked twice

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #762708 (stock #0830)
Gamut Plus Jewelry
$85.00
FREE US STANDARD S/H
I have some new information about and pictures of this rare, Coro. I will add all as soon as possible. This 2-piece set is beautiful. The necklace / choker measures 16 1/2" long. It has an adjustable hook closure (marked Coro in script)...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1960 item #1414812
A particularly nice mid-century 14K yellow begging poodle pin, the eyes, nose and tongue set with bright cabochon rubies. The dog is completed with a white gold collar set with diamonds. The gold has a Florentine finish to represent the clipped areas of fur. The brightness of the rubies and the perky attitude sets this poodle pin apart. The clasp is marked "14K."
  • Origin: America, ca. 1950
  • Condition: excellent, all original
  • Dimensions: 1-3/4” x 1”
  • Weight: 11.0 g...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #184980 (stock #md0334)
carol lane
$225.00
Large hand made silver modernist necklace with a green moss agate and green turquoise stone, c.1960's. Constructed of silver wire(5 1/2" long each side) forming the rear part of the necklace followed by flat silver disks(5" long each side) that form around the front of the neck and a 4"long by 1 3/4" wide center section including three suspended disk sections. Extremely interesting piece that makes a major statement. Excellent condition and unsigned. Very beautiful.....$9 for insured USA shippi...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #78552 (stock #md0202)
carol lane
$295.00
Sterling bangle by California silversmith, Allan Adler, c.1960's. Handmade and of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 3/8" diameter and is 3/4" wide. This very substantial piece has a decorative braiding on each side of the sheet silver. It is signed "ALLAN ADLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. It is rare to find Adler's jewelry as his body of work is mainly holloware. Simple and bold design.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1466755
ANDREA FATELL
$895.00
Magnificent large, vintage sterling pin by Matilde Poulat. This handmade piece features a pair of repousse polomas (doves) flanking a bezel set center turquoise cabachon complimented by coral beads, turquoise beads and 5 silver and turquoise dangles. This pin is 3” long and 3” wide at the widest point and weighs 28 grams. All original and in beautiful condition with no repairs and no missing stones. The clasp is tight and secure. Hallmarked on the back as shown. The registration number alo...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1960 item #982911 (stock #J988)
This 1960s-70s wide copper bangle bracelet is unsigned, but nicely designed with four applied discs around the exterior for a clean, modernist look. It is sturdily constructed, thick enough so the shape is intact, and with a quality spring hinge and a small tongue and groove type of feature at the terminals to keep the pieces in place when closed. There are minor areas of discoloration at the edge of two discs; wear to the finish is minimal. The bangle measures 1 5/8 inches wide, with an oval op...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1387163 (stock #JJ3172)
A vintage pair of kinetic figural screw back earrings by Ex-pat Ken Beldin in copper, silver and patinated brass. Measure 2 3/4" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Ken Beldin etched on the back of the brass part, hard to read. Screw backs hold securely. Fine example of his work.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1391901 (stock #3432)

Sigi Pineda modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet with green gemstone

Taxco, Mexico

Mid 20th century

Interior circumference - 7 1/4"

2 1/4" x 2 1/2"

1 1/2" at tallest point

Fully hallmarked

Excellent vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1192349 (stock #29335401043)
Dimensions: 2" square

Hallmark: Cadoro with C in oval cartouche

Circa: 1950s

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1153667 (stock #150849072447)
The Noh mask is of an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom. The Noh Samurai warrior/devil face used on this bracelet is one of the most common Selro faces. While the white faces typically represent exotic cultures, the color of the stones used in this bracelet are more associated with Tudor royalty of Britain. This humorous contrast of styles gives the piece interest. The white face is in stark contrast with the warm gilt metal and the dark stones..

This mid-1950 Selro "Samura...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1284129 (stock #150202)
We are offering an Antonio Pineda moonstone bracelet with early hallmarks. This design is one of his best and I love his older works the best. I have shot the photos trying to poise the moonstones at different lit angles for you to see the colors in the moonstones. There are no chips or damage and all are clear. They exude a blue hue that dances in the moonlight. The bracelet has a warm, natural patina and weighs 85 grams heavy. Fits up to a 7 in. wrist. The height is 1.25in. tall and with a com...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1260783 (stock #oldmagueybra)
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$1,200.00
Layaway Available
Hector Aguilar and his old maguey bracelet is a must for every collector. At 1.25in. tall and 95 grams of weight the design has a commanding presence. It is thick and the higher content of silver makes it's rounded edges feel silky smooth. Appropriately hallmarked as shown with eagle and a pin closure. The length is 7in. wearable. No repairs or damage of any kind.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1181344 (stock #1964 / 1151)
PlanetGlass.net
$700.00
Scarce design from Denmark's Hans Hansen, circa 1950s. The sterling silver bangle bracelet holds a dangling amethyst sphere. Bracelet measures just over 2.5" wide and 5/8" at the thickest. Fully marked as shown. Very good vintage condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1460779 (stock #4136)

Rebajes sterling silver with a gold wash, turquoise and pearl ring

1950

Size 5

Weight - 23 grams

Marked Rebajes, sterling

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1154389 (stock #1950 / 1080)
PlanetGlass.net
$270.00
Fabulous long sterling earrings by American modernist Phyllis Jacobs, circa 1950s. Each earring has a single faux earring which moves freely along a bar. Each earring measures approx. 2" long. Signed "Phyllis sterling" and hallmarked as shown. Very good vintage condition. Screw-backs.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1101119 (stock #J1709)
This whimsical midcentury sterling silver bracelet features large, novelty charms on a thick chain, all marked Mexico; it was probably made for the tourist trade. The charms consist of a ewer, a replica of an Aztec calendar stone, a bell, what looks to be a cooking utensil or pot, a sandal, a sombrero and a jug. All show very little wear. The bracelet’s box clasp is marked Castelan, a Taxco maker, and has marks for Mexico and sterling, including an eagle 15. The bracelet measures 7 inches long...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #625487 (stock #832)

Hans Hansen modernist sterling brooch.

Dimensions - 3 1/4" long x 5/8" at widest point.

Condition - excellent.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #991404
These Trifari earrings are a gold plated base metal with red blue and greens enameling with pearl drops. They are hallmarked Trifari with a crown C. circa 1955-1960 They are 3 1/8" long by 1 1/4" wide.

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All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1163100 (stock #390451689928)
This is a signed pair of Selro Corp red Okina mask earrings. It is the mask of an older male with long white beard expressing wisdom. They are 1 1/2" x 1 1/8". They are hallmarked: Selro Corp.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1960 item #1419913 (stock #AE7-482)
Period Pieces
$40.00
The Green man is an ancient symbol of nature, rebirth, spring, etc. These earrings are a vintage homage to the ancient legends, for someone who appreciates the unusual. Each earring is ~1" by 1". The age is unknown, probably 1940-50s.