All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #723589 (stock #DS0044)
carol lane
$225.00
Sterling and cornelian floral pin by CARL RUOPOLI, designer for Black, Starr & Gorham, c.1930's. Signed "BY C. RUOPOLI" with an artful signature, the pin has a Georg Jensen Scandinavian feel. Measures 2" by 1 1/4", of good weight, and is in excellent condition....$10 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1940 item #90155 (stock #5024J)
Fantasy Jewels
$235.00
set
Huge royal blue and tiny clear rhinestones. This set is stunning! Dramatic brooch is 4 1/2" wide, 4" long. Clip earrings are 1 3/4" long, 3/4" wide.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #36142
Very nice 14 karat yellow and rose gold brooch in the Retro Modern style, set with a single deeply lustrous 4.5mm pearl. The circle is rose gold, and the leaves are a slightly green-tinted yellow gold. The interplay of gold colors is a signature of period Retro Modern jewelry. The back is marked by the jeweller, A. J. Hedges & Co.

Origin: Newark, NJ, circa 1935. Condition: virutally mint, all original. Size: 1-11/16" x 1-1/8".

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #1348689
Global Ceramics
$110.00
An impressive cast and gilt brass buckle bangle from the 1930’s, probably French. Relief decoration of bamboo and Japanese / Chinese characters. Inner diameter "2 ½/ 5,8 cm. Condition: fine. A brooch of the same design is being offered in another GC listing.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #639163 (stock #MX0288)
carol lane
$725.00
Pair of beautifully hand made sterling ash trays by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. The design has 5 crimped edges each with a silver ball. Each measures 4" in diameter and is signed with appropriate marks. Excellent condition.....$17 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #901833
This Norma sterling jelly belly grandma duck is 1 7/8" x 1.75" . It is hallmarked sterling,Norma and pat pend. It appears that Peninno worked for Norma. Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #1159053 (stock #221050830417)
This Eisenberg sterling figural fur clip 2 3/4" square. The leaves and stem are covered in rhinestones. The center stone is 1 5/8" x 1 3/8" and has a yellowish tint to it.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1940 item #1276800 (stock #TR762)
An exquisitely made antique platinum diamond and ruby ring that is centered by an 8 X 6 mm oval cabochon natural ruby which has the approximate weight of 1.0 Ct. The center stone is surrounded by twelve old-mine diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.60 Ct. The top of the ring measures 13 X 11 mm.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #914004 (stock #01566)
A vintage c1930s-40s Mexican sterling silver double or sweater pin with two donkeys joined by a chain. They measure 2-3/4" x 1-1/4" and 2" x 1-1/8"; the brass chain is 1" long. Each donkey features a large claw-set natural malachite cabochon stone and each pin has a safety catch. It weighs 26.6 grams, it is stamped MEXICO SILVER with a joined NF maker's mark, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1940 item #1262211 (stock #J1864)
Bedell & Co.
$21,000.00
Beautiful Art Deco three-stone design in Platinum totaling 2.93 carats. The Old European Cut center diamond measures approximately 1.20 carats and grades on the GIA scale as L color and VS2 clarity. The Old European Cut diamonds on either side measure approximately .80 carats and .93 carats and grade as VVS2-VS1 Clarity and K-M color. The ring is in excellent condition and is currently a size 6.75.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1485748 (stock #15995)
An iconic Mexico City design from the Deco years, the "peyote flowers" is rendered here in fleshy repoussage that is further enhance with oxidation and the warm patina of time. Graduated in size the floral links are adorned with vibrantly colored turquoise cabochons and connected with "hidden" pin hinges which allow the bracelet to effortlessly conform to the wrist's moves...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #710955 (stock #01142)
A gilt sterling silver crystal large coat pin from the 1930s. This 4" x 2-3/4" coat pin has golden-honey facetted and unfoiled crystal stones. It has a safety clasp, it is stamped STERLING with an unidentified maker's mark (it may be a C with an arrow, possibly either Whiteside and Blank or an incomplete Carl-Art mark). It weighs 16.7 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #744813 (stock #5673)
A beautiful, vintage Art Deco period Industrial-style chrome and celluloid necklace c1930. Made in Germany by Jakob Bengel, this high-style beauty has a 19" split rod-link chain with a springring catch with tortoiseshell celluloid spacers. The 2 x 1" pendant has fine stepped chrome trim with a large tortoiseshell celluloid center with a chrome accent...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1940 item #293463
Ca1930 A sterling set with small marcasites and cultured pearls by German designer, Theodor Fahrner. One tiny marcasite is missing on an earring. The screwback earrings hang 2.25"; the pin measures 2" round. Each are marked 925 along with the TF logo.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1489785 (stock #560)
Two Silver Doves
$2,800.00
Known as the "V Motion Cuff" Bracelet and one of Spratling's most important and rare pieces it is a work of art with thick heavy silver and deep purple Amethyst Stones. It is massive measuring 5 1/2" long with an opening of 1/ 1/2" and 2 1/4" wide with a weight of 135.6 grams. Hallmarked "Spratling Made in Mexico" in a circle with the SW mono along with an additional mark of "Made in Mexico"...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1476451 (stock #393)
Two Silver Doves
$1,900.00
This Silver Necklace by Fred Davis is a rare and seldom seen piece created in the 1930's. Featuring silver bands that are slightly curved to fit around the neck. It measures 1 1/2" wide by 15" long with a three hook closure. Nice and heavy at 137 grams. Marked with the joined FD, Sterling, Mexico. Light age related tarnish but no other damage. A truly fabulous and highly collectible piece.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1940 item #137820 (stock #obj453LE)
Fantasy Jewels
$2,200.00
Unbelievable tiara! It might be an early Masonic piece. It has a sword and a human figure (Egyptian?) and large glistening various shape rhinestones. It is in excellent condition.A wonderful collector's piece. It is adjustable from 20" to 24" circumference, approximately. I am not sure of its age but believe it may be from the 1930's.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1940 item #1061448 (stock #TR655)
Authentic 1920-s period platinum and diamond ring. The openwork top is decorated by nine old-mine diamonds. The approximate weight of the center diamond is 0.25Ct, while the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.15Ct.The ring is in great condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1334690 (stock #7318)
An Art Deco 14-18k white and yellow gold diamonds row ring from the 1930s. This vintage size 7-1/4 or 7.25 ring has three diamonds in a row and all are approximately 9 points in size (calculated and by gauge). The ring weighs 2.5 grams and it has a knife-edge band (the shank tapers to a point). It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. It is stamped 14-18K with a V&A maker's mark...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1214439
Davis designed this Art Deco sterling & amethyst bracelet in the 1930"s. Signed FD SILVER MEXICO the bracelet is 6 3/4" long X 1" wide. Both silver and stones are in beautiful condition. Clasp is tight and secure. Fred Davis designs are included in the 20th century Mexican silver collection at Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Penny Morrill has written about and featured Fred Davis works in several of her books on Mexican silver including WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1200906
Rare, sculptural 3 dimensional sterling silver pin or brooch signed (circa 1930's) by Taxco, Mexico artist Frederick Davis. Hand hammered, formed and assembled piece by piece this wearable work of art measures 3 inches across X 2 1/2 inches high. Pin weighs 1 oz., 28grams. No dents dings or repairs. Pin back and safety lock work perfectly. Signed on the reverse FD SILVER MEXICO.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #1342070 (stock #7417)
A large horseshoe shaped shell cameo from the 1930s or 1940s. This unusual New Old Stock NOS unset cameo measures 2-1/8 x 1-3/4" and it is well carved and it is from the stock of a former Toronto jeweller. It would make a great pendant or insert for your next project. It is in excellent condition with no chips, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #129697 (stock #mx0149)
carol lane
$750.00
Fabulous wide sterling collar necklace with intricate design by Far Fan, Mexico, c.1947. The intricate hand cut design is brilliantly engineered so that one piece fits perfectly into the other. Quite wide, it measures 1 3/8" and is approx. 16" around the neck. It is signed "FAR FAN HECHO EN MEXICO DF 925 bellmark#13". Excellent condition and so very beautiful. One of the best Mexican designs by a very interesting early maker...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #545497 (stock #0686)
An attractive signed Lang brooch and earrings set in sterling silver c1930s. This set consists of the the 1-3/4" brooch with safety catch and the 1-1/8" x 1" screwback earrings. They are in the form of layered Dogwood flowers, and this set is in excellent condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1378900
A striking Retro floral pendant worked in 18K yellow and rose gold and platinum, set with diamonds, amethysts and synthetic rubies. The pendant is designed as a large flower blossom with diamond encrusted petals surrounded ruby stamens. A spike of purple flowers is suggested by the oval brilliant cut amethysts to one side. The gemstones are of good quality with strongly saturated coloring and good clarity. The rubies are synthetic as is expected of pieces from the Retro period...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1940 item #1486474
Deco period dangle earrings, mother of pearl, Rhinestone and silvered metal. Around 1930, American? Length in total "1 ½ / 4 cm. Condition: fine.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1487321 (stock #16004)

There are not many cases in which "massive" is an understatement in the description of a piece of jewelry and even though Mexican silver is in general bold and beautiful, bracelets like the one presented here are worthy of special mention! Green dyed calcite was often used by the early maestros in Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance yet here the carved central "mask" is of monumental proportions. Teased out of a big chunk of stone that has been carved in the back to conform to the shape of th...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #951511
Intricately constructed 980 sterling silver and amethyst pin or brooch designed and hallmarked (c.1930) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 2 5/8" X 2 1/4". Oval amethyst cab surrounded by raised Aztec figures and applied silver beads. Excellent vintage condition. No chips, or cracks to the stone. No dents or dings to silver. Pin back and safety work perfectly. Pictured-spratlingsilver.com and SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE by Phyllis Goddard.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1940 item #399552
This is a selection of some of Our GOLD with Larger Stone(s) Rings. Price ranges here $200. to $795. Items posted here subject to prior sale.... posted primarily for our DC Metro WALK IN Clientele; however, we will always attempt to answer your online questions. Find these ringa @ Jantiques: 10429 Fawcett St; Kensington, Md 20895 301 942 0936 Others avaiable also
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1940 item #1259735 (stock #JHfisharticu)
June Hastings
$350.00
A fine articulated gold vermeil (14K gold over sterling silver) green enameled fish. In excellent condition, it measures 3" long and 2" across its fantail. Dates circa 1930's.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #843450
This pin was orginally designed by Mexico artist Frederick Davis in the 1930's. This piece is signed MEXICO SILVER but without the FD mark. Measuring 3 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 wide. 8 cab amethyst stones guard a large faceted amethyst in the center. Pin back works perfectly. Tiny flea bite in the center stone that can be felt but not seen. No dents, dings or repairs to silver.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #734185 (stock #MX0304)
carol lane
$425.00
Early LOS CASTILLO("#1" design) modernist mixed metal and obsidian bracelet, Mexico, c.1940. Beautifully constructed, there are two curved brass arms that connect to a circular piece of obsidian that turns freely. The brass arms are attached to the sterling locking ends. The obsidian stands 1 1/8" high and forms a very unusual and majestic modernist design. The bracelet measures 7 1/2" around. It is signed "LOS CASTILLO HECHO EN MEXICO 1 (eagle mark)15" and is in excellent condition. Very unusua...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1940 item #386066 (stock #dc0079)
carol lane
$850.00
Period retro rose and yellow gold brooch and hanging Swiss lapel watch by MICRON, c.1940. Unfortunately, the two color golds do not show on the photos. The brooch is made of YELLOW gold and has two 5-point diamonds and four 5-point rubies. Not certain if rubies are genuine, which was common during this period. The flexible braided part and MICRON watch are made of ROSE gold. The inside of the watch is marked "MICRON WATCH CO SWISS SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS UNADJUSTED RASF" and the inside of the watc...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1940 item #846827 (stock #J922)
Here is a lovely necklace of openwork panels, each with a center marcasite, and three prong-set carved carnelians. All are suspended by a white metal chain decorated with embossed links. The beveled carnelians are decorated with carved stylized leaves and stems. The necklace measures 17 1/2 inches; the spring ring clasp appears to be original.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1940 item #844596 (stock #TR613)
This charming eight prong platinum setting is holding an approximately 0.35Ct brilliant cut diamond that has H color and I2 clarity. The design and the mark indicate that this beauty was made in Europe. We lowered our price by 30% on the ring from $ 950 to $665.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Period : Pre 1940 item #655480 (stock #5371)
An attractive Eastern or Indonesian sterling silver 18" necklace with 5 fringed 1-1/2" triangular drops c1920-30. This unsigned necklace tests as high grade silver (.800 grade silver or higher, mark obscured), it weighs 24.1 grams, it has 1/4" loop-linked segments and a slightly more recent silver plated spring-ring catch, the triangular drops have beaded flower-like designs and twisted-wire dangly fringe; it is at least 65 years old and may be older. It is in excellent original condition with...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1940 item #644916 (stock #0972)
A c1930 Victorian Revival gilt brass 15-3/4" unsigned necklace, consisting of four gilt twist braided rope swags and a fine mesh collar with embossed brass mounts. It has a slide catch, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor losses to the gilding on the mounts and clasp. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle u...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #850456 (stock #T 1670)
Mystery maker. Unsigned unmarked silver coral ring. Ornate foliate shank and applied silver leaves at the shoulders. 1 1/8" top.
Cabochon gemstone is 20mm and bezel set
The ornate shank is original to the piece. This foliate design has been seen on some signed Peruzzi; the Italian one using 80% or 800, while the American using 925 sterling.
Is it European or Chinese?
The genuine salmon coral with lighter shading is often seen in continental jewelry. There is applied rope arou...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1940 item #1173842 (stock #T 1745)
Vintage butterfly wing earrings in lush blue morpho lavender hues encased under a convex glass dome. The aqua to brick color change is the reason these are often erroneously referred to and sold as saphiret glass! 5/8" gold star in the center. Just under 1 7/8" across with perfectly working turn wheels. Appear to have been barely worn.

$9 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free with your USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified test...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1940 item #34658 (stock #gj0012)
carol lane
$595.00
Very unusual early and large Georg Jensen sterling pin. It is a variation of the famous dove pin made as a large horizontal pin, measuring 3 1/2" long by 1 1/8" wide. The piece is signed "GJ(stylized) 925 STERLING DENMARK #136" and is in excellent condition. Completely original from Jensen....$17 USA insured shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1940 item #432971
This is an unusual 14K HORSESHOE BROOCH wSEED PEARLS & SAPPHIRES from a Virginia Estate, suburb of Washington, DC. This unusual piece is 2 3/4" long X 1 1/4" wide. Makers mark on the back still being researched and tested 14K
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1940 item #522137 (stock #0576)
A vintage 1930s silverplated large coat pin in the form of a finely detailed flying eagle. This unsigned 3-1/2" x 3-1/4" pot metal brooch has a safety catch and a red rhinestone eye, and it is in excellent original condition with no scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted. Small packet surface shipping to the U.S. is $6.75 (other spots may vary, air is slightly higher) - insu...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1940 item #1475541 (stock #JJ4559)
A vintage sterling silver necklace, #27 designed by Georg Jensen in a delicate floral pattern. Signed with the GI mark in a dotted oval used from 1915-32. Also marked with Sterling Denmark, and 27 for the design number. The style number is double stamped.

Measures 16" long and 1/4" wide. Has a hidden clasp and a safety catch.

In fine condition with a warm patina. Great example of Georg Jensen's classic work. Hard to find design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #880235 (stock #6145)
An impressive vintage late 1930s sterling silver coat pin in the form of three bundled daisy-like flowers with gilt centers. This 4-5/8" x 2-7/8" brooch is stamped STERLING SILVER, it has a simple c-clasp holding a 2-1/2" pin, and it weighs 26.7 grams. This item is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1405497 (stock #190108b)
LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
$1,300.00
Layaway Available
This is an old Mexico City folk necklace that is simply stunning. Approximately 17in. wearable length. The pectoral is 4.5 in. across and 2in. tall at the center. There is no damage and the silver is greater than 925 silver and has a beautiful color. The stone has a beautiful scalloped bezel with the stone in perfect condition. The repousse is puffy and has no splits and is quite thick with a weight of 65 grams. The links are smaller at 1in. long and the center is .25in. Fantastic on just, LOOK ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1940 item #1245899 (stock #J1831)
Bedell & Co.
$900.00
Circa 1930, 7 diamond band set in 18k white gold. Each diamond weighs approximately .02ct for a total weight of .14cttw. All are prong-set and well matched in color and clarity. The width of the top portion of the ring is 2.5 mm. It is marked "18k" on the inside and is in very good condition. It is a size 7 but could be sized easily by a competent jeweler.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #652035 (stock #MX0293)
carol lane
$325.00
Sterling tie bar or money clip by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1938. Measures 2 1/4" long and is signed "SPRATLING SILVER MADE IN MEXICO". Has original gold wash which can be polished off. Excellent condition......$11 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1940 item #551437 (stock #0713)
A Native American tribal sterling silver bar brooch circa 1920s-30s. This unsigned 2-1/2 x 3/8" pin is in the style of Fred Harvey, and it features a natural green turquoise cabochon stone and symbolic engraving, with snakes, arrows and the sun. It has a simple c-clasp and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; al...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1940 item #1087513 (stock #01969)
An Art Deco 1930s brass bells necklace and matching earrings set. This nifty vintage set consists of the 15-3/4" necklace with a double row of bells and the matching three-bell screw-back earrings with green glass cabochon stones. The necklace has a later gold-plated extension on each end with a scissors clasp; these can be removed if desired to restore it to its original choker length. The 2" long earrings dangle freely, and all of bells jingle so people will definitely be able to find you ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #840927 (stock #6044)
A huge sterling silver 5" x 3-3/4" floral coat pin c1930s. This impressive and well-made pin is over 1" deep, and it is in the form of a rose with leaves, stems and berries tied with a ribbon. It is marked only STERLING, and it may be an early unsigned Hobe piece. It weighs 28.8 grams, it has a safety catch, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are note...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1940 item #1375376
Gorgeous pendant comprised of a 14 karat yellow gold sunburst, with white gold accents, centered by a .89 carat round brilliant-cut blue sapphire of dark, vividly saturated, very slightly greenish-blue color. The stone exhibits notable green and blue pleochroism is likely Australian in origin. The chain in the photo is not included. The clasp is marked "14K".
  • America, circa 1930
  • Excellent condition, all original
  • 1-5/16" diameter
  • 9.0 grams
  • Approximate Gems...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Pearls : Pre 1940 item #715743 (stock #5593)
An excellent quality vintage 17-3/4" strand of graduated cultured pearls c1930s. This necklace consists of 82 cultured pearls ranging in size from 3.5 mm to 7.5 mm; the pearls are excellent quality - well matched and they have an excellent white lustre and smooth finish with thick nacre. This strand has a 10K white gold clasp, and this lovely necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and con...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Native American : Pre 1940 item #1486035
ANDREA FATELL
$800.00
A very fine, large vintage silver knifewing pin with multi stone inlay of spiny oyster, turquoise, jet and mother of pearl, circa 1940. Knifewing represents the Zuni god of war. This symbol was worn by warriors to protect them in battle, but also represents courage, honor, wisdom and strength. The pin measures 3 1/8" by 2 3/4" and weighs 35 grams. It is in fine original condition. The stones are free of chips or cracks. A beautiful example of vintage Zuni lapidary work.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1940 item #1408699 (stock #RN05031)
Period Pieces
$45.00
This simple yet elegant gold washed lavalier evokes both the Nouveau and the Deco eras with its design. It measures 1-3/8” without the bale, and 1/2” at the widest point. It features 3 dark purple stones, which might be glass – we couldn’t identify them with certainty. The top stone’s facets are somewhat abraded, and there is wear to the metal. Circa 1920. The photos are part of the description, so please examine them with care. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance free within the U...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1168367 (stock #deeprepousse)
Early Mexico City open backed repousse cuff looks so fabulous without being embossed around the background of the roses because it makes the repousse really pop. This is a 1 10/16th in. wide and the diameter is 2.5in. There are no repairs, no dents and no light holes that come from poorly pressed silver. The roses are brisk and superbly dimensional. An excellent example and fabulous on.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1431234 (stock #02022909)
This William Spratling necklace is a rare one to find. The clasp is an oversized stone measuring 1 in. and the underside of the necklace has a flat bottom. The length is 17in. long and is a fraction to 5/8th of an inch wide. The caviar balls are triple layered with the center row making a peak. This is all quality with thick silver and a total weight of 117 grams. No damage and a natural patina, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1940 item #761972
This white coral bracelet has 14K bead spacers. It is 7 1/2" long. The coral beads are approximately 3/8" in diameter.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1346968 (stock #162011)
Anna Brilanti signed her work Victoria in Taxco and was one of the first women to design and produce quality jewelry and hollowware in Taxco. This necklace is one of her beginning works and it is a published design in WILLIAM SPRATLING & THE MEXICAN SILVER RENNASAINCE By Penny Morrill. The silver is thick and weighs 135 grams. The entire piece is deeply hand chased. There is no damage of any nature and has a beautiful natural patina. This is a statement piece as it is 1.5 in. wide and 19.75in. Y...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1189183
Large vintage circa 1930's sterling silver belt buckle designed by William Spratling, executed and signed by Artemio Navarrete. Navarrete was Spratling's first master silversmith and trained other silver artisans in Spratling's early Taxco, Mexico work shop. The buckle measures 2" X 2" and will accommodate a 1 1/4" wide strap. Weight - 20 grams or .8oz. Hallmarked on reverse conjoined AN, 980 and TAXCO. This design is pictured on Phyllis Goddards' excellent website spratlinsilver.com. Also pictu...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1940 item #874637
This rickshaw rhodium plated pot metal and clear rhinestone pin also has red cabochons and enameling. The wheels move. It is 1 9/16" by 1 1/2".

Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry- Art & Industry (2008) designed by Jacques Leff, in 1939 page 162 in Vol. #1

I have seen this pin as high as $895.00.