This beautiful green turquoise nuggets and shell heishi necklace from the American Southwest is 29" long. The larger nuggets are 1" long and the smallest is 5/8" long. The nuggets are in excellent condition and have aged beautifully.The Heishi beads between the nuggets are characteristically from the Southwest. They might even be olive shell.

A vintage solid sterling silver bracelet by Carl Ruopoli who designed for Black Starr & Gorham.

Measures 7 1/2" long and 5/8" wide. Has a hidden hook clasp that holds securely.

Fine condition. Classic design. Circa 1940s.

No collector should be without this signed Spratling River of Life cuff. There are two designs with that name of Spratlings and one has roping around the balls and the other has a smooth frame around the balls. This one is smooth and rich in detail. The silver is really thick and deeply hand chased. It has a first phase hallmark as shown. The gap is 1.5in. and fits a medium sized wrist and can be sized larger to some degree if needed. The inside diameter is 2.25in...

William Spratling sterling and ebony necklace

Mexico

1930s

Wearable length - 16 1/2" long

Weight - 30 grams

Hallmarked

Very good vintage condition

One of the nicest Retro buckle bracelets we’ve seen, this 18K gold and platinum example comprises a strap of honeycomb-shaped links set off with a large buckle pave-set with rose cut and single cut diamonds in platinum. The buckle’s tongue, frame and loop are set with calibre cut synthetic rubies. This bracelet has a particularly sculptural appearance...

A gilt sterling silver purple glass coat or fur pin from the 1930s. This fine vintage retro 3-3/4 x 2" pgilt sterling silver coat or fur pin has bezel set unfoiled purple glass stones. It is marked STERLING on the back, it weighs 22.9 grams, and it has a safety clasp. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the loss of some of the gilding...

Made in Mexico Silver necklace of fine workmanship having origins from Mexico City boasting great style. The repousse is with no dents and the fine S links lead off from the lengthy drop. The length is 18 inches but you can hook into a smaller length with the original spring ring. The amethysts are without damage as well. The center piece is approximately 3 inches across and 1.5 inches tall with 67 grams of thick repousse.

This pin is hallmarked Jomaz. It is 2 1/4" long by 1 1/2" wide.

This Jomaz rhinestome pin has a 3 dimensional rhodium plated design with 14 horizontal rows of clear rhinestone baguettes that appear to fold around a thick ribbon of dozens of small clear rhinestones.

Early Victoria (c.1940 - #69) 980 silver pin with turquoise showing an amusing dog sticking out his tongue wearing a turquoise collar. It is signed "#69 980 VICTORIA TAXCO MADE IN MEXICO" and is in excellent condition. The pin measures 1 7/8" by 1 1/2" and is of good weight. Great early piece by Victoria.....$9 USA insured shipping.

We have an early cuff and earring set that is marked with only Mexico Sterling. The filigree is thick and heavy. The frame going around is firm. The curls are precise and great care was made for the prongs that hold the stone to have the feel for the rest of the design with filigree loops. Leaves with a pretty patina adorn the back of each side. Please ask and I can send pictures of the markings. The gap is 1in. and the height is a huge 2.5in. tall. This is a substantial set weighing 74 grams...

A bold beautiful Mexican Silver & Amethyst bracelet by the famous Fred Davis. Each of the six heavy sterling silver links is set at the center with a deep purple amethyst cabochon stone. The bracelet measures 8" long by 1 1/4" wide and it weighs 60.7 grams. Hallmarked with the FD mono, Silver Mexico. Some light age related wear and tarnish. The amethyst have the typical inclusions and are smooth to the touch. Fold over clasp. A fantastic bracelet by an important jeweler.

This Cini sterling Zodiac Sagitarius pin is 2" square.

A set of six matching hand-carved unset shell cameos depicting a woman, perfect for a bracelet or necklace. They measure on average 5/16" x 7/16" and they dates to the 1930s. Two of them have their original MADE IN ITALY stickers - they are old store stock from a jewellery store that closed many years ago. They are all in the less common rectangular shape. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs...

A vintage 1930s triple strand graduated gold plated brass ball necklace. This 16" necklace has balls ranging from 1/8" to 1/4" and it has a fancy box clasp; it is unsigned 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 noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S...

Superb craftsmanship and quality materials give this Hobe piece the allure of real gemstones and gold. The crystals are faceted and clear backed. This brooch which converts to a pendant, is the essence of the fine work evident in old Hobe pieces. 1 3/4" long, including dangles and 1 1/4" wide.

Aztec motif-design 980 and cabochon amethyst early pin by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. Pin is handmade with a primitive look. Two raised animal figures flank the cabochon amethyst at the center. The pin measures 2 1/2" wide by 2 1/4" high and is signed "WS 980". Excellent condition......$20 for insured US shipping.

An attractively hand-engraved vintage c1920-30 sterling silver bangle bracelet. This cuff measures 2-3/16 x 1-7/8" across the interior; it is 1-1/8" wide. It weighs 28.4 grams, it has a fancy monogram, and it is stamped STERLING with a W.E. Richards (Mass.) maker's mark. This item is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

This McClelland Barclay "V shaped" necklace is gold and rhodium base metal with rhinestones.

Hallmarked: McClelland Barclay

Dimensions: 16 1/4" overall. central element is 4 3/4" x 1 1/4"

Reference: American Costume Jewelry- Art and Industry, Brunialti & Brunialti, V.1, p. 247 dated 1939 from advertisement in Glamour, Dec 1939

Dating to the late 1930's, from his first design period, this William Spratling ring features a large amethyst cabochon flanked on each side by five silver beads.

The amethyst stone measures 19mm in diameter. The ring is a size 7.

Weight is 12.5 grams.

Weight is 13 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with the WS print later mark, Taxco, and 980...

A beautifully carved and unusual heart-shaped portrait shell cameo c1930s in a gold plated setting. This 1-5/8" x 1-1/2" cameo has a safety catch and a swing-up loop for wear as a pedant or as a pin. The setting is stamped GF with the maker's mark for W.S. Richards Co., and this lovely item is is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items ar...

Big and early as indicated by the .900 silver alloy used to craft it, this Mexican Deco silver repousse "mask" brooch I particularly love because of the gorgeous stone out of which the portrait is carved as well as the pronounced repoussage of the frame that surrounds it. If you follow my "journey", you already know that I am drawn to Mexican "mask" jewelry. I consider them quintessentially "Mexican Deco" and believe that they epitomize the spirit of the period in which they started being made...

An unusual horseshoe shape shell cameo brooch in a gold filled setting circa 1920 - 1930. This vintage beautifully carved cameo was designed for a family with a passion for horse racing. It measures s 2-1/8" x 1-7/8", it has a safety catch and it has a swing-up loop for wear as a pendant. The carving is quite fine and the setting has a maker's mark of WRJ (W.R. Johnson, Toronto). This brooch is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. A...

An early and flashy large c1930 coat pin with glass moonstones and rhinestones. This unsigned 4-3/8 x 2-1/4" pin features high set flowers and leaves, it has a safety catch, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, 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 of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $...

This lovely, sterling silver, leaf-link bracelet bears the Felch & Co hallmark, indicating it is c. 1940. It is a fine example of The Danecraft Corporation’s signature foliate creations. It measures 7 3/4” long. The back is marked “STERLING” with The Felch & Company maker’s mark (see pictures). This wonderful bracelet is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H

This Cini sterling Zodiac Aquarius (Jan 20 - February 18) pin is 1 7/8 x 2 1/3"

A large vintage Mexican sterling baby deer pin c1930s-40. This 3" x 1-3/8" pin is of hollow construction, and it has a green turquoise glass eye. It has a safety catch, and it is stamped PLATA STERLING 925. It weighs 6.2 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; the eye has a straw mark original to the glass. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are no...

Lovely Art Deco rectangular shape silver and gold filled double photo locket. The front of the locket designed in mixed metal with wonderful detail centered with a blank cartouche just waiting for your monogram. The back in gold without design. The locket opens easily and closes with a strong snap. Silver framed with one side monogrammed HFB, it will hold two 1" X 5/8" photos. Locket measures 1 3/4" X 1 1/8", not including the original 1/4" bale In excellent Art Deco condition with light age ap...

Hand made sterling with natural pearls and stones clip earrings by James Fenton, c.1930's. Pearls are natural but not sure if stones are real or synthetic. Measures 1 1/2" long by 15/16" wide and signed "JF STERLING" on each earring. Condition is very good but one earring does not swing freely....$$9 for insured USA shipping.

A pair of beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel dangling earrings in excellent condition. L：8cm, $325

Circa 1935 14k yellow gold bangle with approximately 2 cttw of diamonds stretching across the front. A mix of Deco and Retro styles, this bangle has a high shine finish with graduating diamonds. There is delicate engraving almost hiding under the setting of the diamonds (please see picture 3.) The clasp is marked with "14k". It fits a 7.5" wrist and is approximately 7/8" wide. The Old European Cut diamonds are of nice color and clarity and the bracelet is in excellent condition. The over...

Mexico City Folkloric style was made popular by Matilde Poulat but there were other noted Maestros also producing stunning jewels of this style. P.OCHOA is one of those artists that I look for. The silver is thick repousse with unique skilled carving to the tops. This bracelet listed shows off a green oval stone in the center of a 1 5/8ths inches high center medallion. The weight is 70 grams and with No damage. Correctly signed as shown.

Very lovely period art deco faux watch pendant of pink celluloid with green leaves and dimensional flowers on pink cord, c.1920's. Pendant measures 1 1/4" by 7/8" by 1/2" high. Shows art deco design hand-painted black numbers clock face. Cord is 20" long. Very unusual piece and in excellent condition......$8 for insured USA shipping plus NYS residents pay applicable sales tax.

Sterling REPOUSSED PARROT PIN with great detail by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1940. Measures 3 3/8" long by 1" wide and is in excellent condition. Signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MEXICO 410". Beautiful piece.....$15 for insured US shipping.

German silver modernist brooch

Circa - 1930's

2 1/4" x 1/4"

Excellent condition

Marked K & L 800

Modernist handmade sterling ring made in London, 1972. It is signed "lion passant leopard's head r(1972) WM(D)". Maker is WM(D)and size is 6 3/4. This is an unusual design for England.....$10 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.

A vintage 18k white gold ring with diamonds c1930s-1940. This size 5-1/4 or 5.25 ring has an older independent gemological appraisal in the amount of $1800, and the diamonds include a central antique brilliant cut .36 carat of SI-2 clarity (small girdle chip only visible under a 10X loupe) with G colour along with four brilliant cut side diamonds (total .05 ct.). This ring weighs 2.1 grams and It is 3/16" wide across the main diamond. It is stamped 18 and it is in excellent condition with no chi...

Detailed and deeply hand carved in heavy 980 silver this early brooch designed by Spratling features the feathered serpent Quetzalcoatl of pre- Columbian myth. In beautiful condition & weighing 53 grams the pin measures 2 1/4" across. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com where author Phyllis Goddard explains that this pin design was included in a 1937 Brooklyn Museum of Art exhibit of Spratling's work. Spratling designs are included in the permanent collections of LACMA and MFA Boston.

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. A motif that was also used by Matilde Poulat, it is here executed with attention to detail and finishing and even though, a...

This 14Kt two tone gold and diamond ring is from the 1930’s. A very good quality 0.28Ct brilliant cut solitaire diamond is set in a white gold six prong setting that holds the diamond with a yellow gold shank. The diamond has G color and VS1 clarity. This ring is a great value for the budget conscious shopper. Our original price was $ 850 but we slashed the price to $475. The ring is a size 6 1/4 and it can easily be sized.

Angel skin Coral bead necklace, graduated, the clasp with little glittering marcasites and silver standard mark 835. With two natural spots, and striped in mildly orange to pink shades. Length 46 cm, largest bead measuring 12 mm. Condition: fine

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.

60 Inches! Knotted rope black "French Jet" facet glass beads marked "Made in Austria" on japanned clasp.
What Downton Abbey party outfit would be complete without this?!
137 shiny faceted individually knotted 8mm beads that catch the light beautifully while you dance the night away! 3.1 oz or 88 Grams.
Very nice decades old preowned vintage condition. This vintage strand has tiny dulled areas from being danced in all night, however magnification is needed to see them. Perfecti...

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.

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.

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. Bracelet has been sold.....$18 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY...

This gold filled bangle is 2 7/16"ths in diameter. Well loved bracelet. This bracelet is 9/16" wide

Sparkling vintage 18K white gold, elongated filigree style diamond "Eternity" ring, circa 1930's. Set throughout the top of the ring are twenty round full and single cut diamonds. The diamonds range in size from 1.7mm to 2.4mm. The largest diamond measures 4.7mm and weighs approx. 0.34 cts. The diamonds are in the VS-SI1 clarity ranges and G-I in color. Size 6 1/2. Stamped "18K". Top of the ring measures 21.5mm in length. Weight: 3 grams. Condition is excellent.

This Alexander Korda "Thief of Bagdad" fur clip (pin clip) is 1 3/8" x 7/8". It is a fully dimensional man with a crystal marble.

Sir Alexander Korda was a Hungarian born film director and producer. He was the first film director to be knighted. This movie started the trend for collectors wanting jewelry like the pieces worn in the movie. Most of this jewelry was produced by Rice Weiner. This pin is circa 1940 the same time that the film came out.

There are no hallmarks on this item .

A vintage sterling silver necklace and matching screw back earrings in the style of Kalo. Necklace measures 16" long and closes with a secure hook. Earrings measure 5/8" across and are marked sterling. Screw backs hold securely. Very detailed work. Lovely example in an arts and crafts classic design.

This copper pin is hand-constructed with architectural elements and securely set with a copper disc enameled in turquoise. It features a cone at each corner set on intersecting bands that are curled at each end. The square panel supporting all the pieces has a hammered look with slightly curved corners. There is a deep reddish patina to the copper, and some white areas of oxidation. The back bears the impressed name of Jean Augis, a Lyons, France, jewelry designer and master metalsmith most acti...

Rhodium plate metal pin clip , engraved crystal and chalcedony, rhinestones and baguettes, of a wheelbarrow full of flowers. The wheelbarrow is covered in pave rhinestones and features clear baguettes on the handle and a small blue cabochon for the wheel hub. The flowers are made of white and blue engraved glass paste. Hard to find this 1" X 2" beauty. This piece was produced in 2 sizes, this is the smaller size.

Ref: Tolkein & Wilkinson Collectors Guide of Costume jewelry, Firefly Book, 1...

This sterling Hobe bracelet with the peridot and ruby bezel set stones is wonderful. I have not had the stones tested. Each stone is set in a floral motif. It is hallmarked on the back "Hobe and sterling. It is 7 1/4" long x 1" and has a spring closure.

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.

A large signed Coro 1930s rhinestone bow pin. This 3-1/2" x 1-1/2" pin features foil backed baguette, round and oval cut white rhinestones in a silver plated mount; it is signed CORO and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some dulling to some of the rhinestones. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs...

A cool vintage 1930s silver plated 17-3/4" long necklace featuring glass domes with foiled backs resembling black opals, alternating with links with metal flowers. Each link is 3/4" across, and this unsigned necklace has a hook clasp. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage and may have slight signs of gen...

A group of six vintage matched 3/4" x 1/2" (average) oval hand carved shell portrait cameos c1930s. These nicely carved unset shell cameos are unused old store stock from a Toronto jewellery store that closed many years ago. They would be perfect for a bracelet or necklace. They are in excellent and unused condition, with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and ma...

Large scale and well constructed silver plate bracelet with great classic design, c.1940's. Very heavy gauge and measures 1 1/8" wide with inside circumference at 7 1/4". Has safety chain and interesting locking device. Excellent condition. Intricate, well designed, and unisex....$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

An attractive vintage hand engraved 1-3/8 x 1" gold filled photo locket mounted on a contemporary bow style pin. The locket is decorated on the front and it has an engraved border on the rear; it has two retaining bezels and a couple of instant relatives on the inside. The 1-5/8" wide bow pin has a safety clasp and it is stamped GOLD FILLED J.S-C. This vintage c1920s-30s pin is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a few short scrapes on...

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 ...

This Trifari poodle is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones and enameling.It is circa 1936-1937. Was originally sold at Hammacher Schemmer in New York for $5.00. Designer was Alfred Philippe. It is 1 1/2" square .

Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Brunialti & Brunialti v2 p. 71 add from hammacher Schlemmer as advertised in Mademoiselle, December of 1937.