All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #548571
From a Maryland Estate this is an ANTONIO AMETHYST Quartz & 970 Silver Bracelet. 7" in Length with the HEAVY SILVER Quality that make these ANTONIO Pieces Famous. Rarity... some additional signed Mexican pieces are offered on eBay........ seller: seantiquesjewelry
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1379845
A very attractive 18K yellow gold ring set with an amethyst by the famed mid-century Brazilian designer Haroldo Burle Marx. Burle Marx is well-known for his free form designs, but his collaborations with his brother, the landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx, had a much more linear, abstract feel as in this piece. The amethyst at the center is of the very finest quality, with intensely purple color and excellent clarity...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1031818
A stunning pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks by one of Italy's greatest 20th century jewelry artists, Nino D'Antonio Germano. Germano was born into an important family of Roman jewelers in 1926 and came of age during World War II. He was inspired by designs from antiquity, and his pieces often feature ancient Greek, Roman and Etruscan grotesques, masks and other elements. He was principally a sculptor, but made a very small amount of jewelry using the lost wax method of casting...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1403484 (stock #190626)
This mid-century necklace was produced by Margot van Voorhies Carr / Margot de Taxco.

It’s a book-piece design, with a stained glass appearance and amazing attention to detail. There are three separate pieces. The center pendant can be worn as a pin, or simply add the two sides to wear as a necklace.

Composed of tiny enamel squares which are black, blue, and teal with light blue within the center of each square.

Measures a closed, wearable length of 16”...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1032490 (stock #gam-147)
This handsome pair of square shaped 18K yellow gold chunky love knot toggle back cufflinks, made in Italy, circa 1960 is sure to please. Excellent condition. Measurements: 1" long x 5/8" diameter; Wt: 9.7 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Designer Signed : Pre 1970 item #1233402
A fine modernist 18K yellow gold ring by Burle Marx set with an intricately carved bi-color watermelon tourmaline in the "forma livre" (free form) style. Haroldo Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of large gemstones, often fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than faceting, a technique he invented in 1948. The colors of the tourmaline are nicely contrasting an dhighly saturated. The gold surfaces are decorated with the fine florentined engraving typical of Marx's pieces...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1970 item #894454 (stock #galn-140)
A handsome pair of 18K gold and hematite barbell-form cufflinks made by Larter, stamped 18k and makers mark on connectors. Measures 1 1/4" in length approx. Condition is excellent.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1427623 (stock #200718)
This bracelet is an iconic and exceptional design from Salvador Teran, with two glittering golden sheen obsidian stones set within eight point stars. It's collector quality, and shows up superbly on the wrist. Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 3/4" with a width of 1 1/2". Weight is 59.2 grams. One rarely sees this bracelet, and it is a killer gorgeous showpiece. Signed and hallmarked "Salvador Sterling Mexico", with the design # 156 and eagle assay 36.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #302664 (stock #ds0028)
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Fabulous, large, hand made Picasso-esque double profile face ring by Joseph Gourdji, NYC, c.1970's. Made of heavy gauge silver, the design shows two faces in profile. Quite large, it measures 1 1/8" tall. It is made so that the design faces out, so that it is size 9 1/4 at the top of the faces and size 8 3/4 at the bottom of the faces. However, if you want to wear it so that it faces towards the wearer, it is size 8 3/4-9. In excellent condition and is signed "GOURDJI STERLING"...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1231301
A handsome pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the rectangular faces facet engraved in a diamond pattern. The intersections of the engraved lines are set with round blue sapphires. The sapphires have medium-light violetish-blue color that contrasts nicely with the gold. The backs are marked “14K”.

Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 15x19mm. Weight: 13.5 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .34 ct.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1441611 (stock #21031002)
These very rare earrings from Margot de Taxco are a curled ribbon design, with synthetic pink tourmaline stones dangling below. The stones are a star cut, and they are gorgeous. Measuring 2" tall and 15/16" wide, these show up beautifully. Signed and hallmarked "Margot de Taxco 5429 Sterling Made in Mexico", with the eagle assay 16. They have been converted professionally to clips, and they are super comfortable to wear and very secure. Weight is 26.1 grams. In excellent vintage condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #796575
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Amazing modernist Lanvin layered necklace with cream plastic elements on goldtone snake chain. Marked LANVIN PARIS on an attached hang tag. Circa 1965. With the recent resurgence of the house of Lanvin, vintage 1960s and 1970s Lanvin jewelry is hotter than ever. The large center pendant is backed in goldtone metal and slides on the chain. Fabulous and super wearable for day or night.

Wearable length is 21 inches. The center drop falls an additional 6 1/4 inches...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1426135 (stock #200615)
This mid-century necklace produced by Antonio Pineda is a book-piece design, shown in "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda". It's a sleek, stunning, modernist piece, composed of twenty-seven interlocking angled chevron links. It's a thick and very substantial necklace which lays comfortably and perfectly on the neck Weight is 165.4 grams. Right about 15" closed, wearable length...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1320698
An elegant modernist long chain necklace worked in 18K yellow gold and featuring black onyx and green nephrite jade beads. The onyx beads are carved in a melon motif, while the jade beads are left smooth. The jade has even, lightly-mottled color and good translucency. At 33”, the necklace is long enough to be worn at full length or doubled. The combination of strong colors with the yellow gold is very chic. The clasp is marked by an unidentified maker “Ste F”.

Origin: France, ca...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Pre 1970 item #1123702
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Fabulous heavy vintage coral necklace of graduated barrel shaped beads in soft pink and salmon colors, warmer than the photos show. Circa 1960 or 1970. The coral is natural and undyed...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1386360
Circa mid-century, this parure is an extremely rare design from Margot van Voorhies Carr / Margot de Taxco.

The original design drawing is shown in the Penny C. Morrill book "Margot Van Voorhies: The Art of Mexican Enamelwork".

The necklace consists of three tiers alternating with two round button links, and a thick chain on each side with a ball tassel on one and a hook on the other. This is original to the necklace. You can see this same chain and ball closure on the M...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1449753 (stock #887002)
Felipe Martinez opened his shop, "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. A former sculptor who had worked with Hubert Harmon in the 1940's, Martinez was known for his work with beautiful stones which melded seamlessly into his silver designs. This necklace features chrysocolla stones with a trapezoidal shape which alternate with concave silver panels in front. Stones and silver panels graduate in size, with the upper sides of the necklace all silver. Closure is a tight and secure tongue in box, with a safet...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1970 item #1233704 (stock #121214)
These earrings are clipbacks. They display a beautiful design with large, pink, quartz cabochons. Their diameter is just over 3/4" and protrude 3/4". They are marked SILVER and have a Chinese hallmark. They are in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1255319
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Fabulous collectible signed Hattie Carnegie pendant necklace with pendant that converts to a pin, in Chinoiserie style with a resin dragon simulating angel skin coral, with a rhinestone eye. Marked HATTIE CARNEGIE. 1960s. Spring ring clasp. Goldtone metal with textured finish. Greek key motif. The color of the dragon is slightly variegated to simulate the coloring of angel skin coral. Color is warmer than the photos may show. The pin/pendant is 3 inches in diameter and the wearable l...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Tie Clasps and Stud Sets : Pre 1970 item #722595 (stock #gam-57)
A fun vintage gold tone scissors-form shape tie clip, mid 20th century, stamped SWANK. Size: 2 1/2" wide; Condition is very good with minor wear. Great gift for the barber/hairdresser in your life.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1970 item #1089597 (stock #1107)
This fine, sterling silver brooch and pendant measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/4". It hasa beautiful, intricate design, along with a fine detail. The back is marked ST. 925 MADE IN ISRAEL. It is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1357729
A particularly attractive large Italian 18K yellow gold fob charm in the Venetian Etruscan style. The lantern-shaped charm is set with four large blue chalcedony oval cabochons. The use chalcedony is rather unusual in these pendant/charms and the rich blue color is especially nice against the gold. NOTE: The blue in the photos are more intense than the actual subtle violet-blue color of the stones. The gold surfaces are enhanced with applied rosettes, beading and twisted wire decoration. T...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1082801
An extremely rare pair of 22K yellow gold cufflinks designed by the famous surrealist painter Salvador Dali. Inspired by his hero, Louis XIV, Dali minted a limited number of his own gold coins in 1966. The artist called his gold coin the "Dali d'or" after the "Louis d'or" coins created for the French king. The coins were minted in four sizes and values, and Dali occasionally used them to pay debts he owed to friends.

In 1967, a year after creating the money, Dali collaborated with the luxur...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1474466 (stock #15925)
Stunning and rare, especially in its use of the specific stone, this vintage Mexican silver necklace features a combination pin / pendant signed by Taxco's foremost lapidary, Felipe Martinez, and a substantial chain from the same period which I believe might be by the same maestro as it bears an Eagle assay mark that Martinez used. And yes, the superbly carved "mask" is teased out of tiger's eye stone though a more unusual kind that it often referred to as "hawk's" or "falcon's eye". I have sold...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #837285
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Possibly made for Dior, this lovely necklace with matching clip earrings has the distinctive S shaped hook which was frequently used on Dior necklaces. One earring is marked FRANCE. Circa 1960. In goldtone metal with large glass based faux pearls, opaque topaz stones, and chain tassels. In a longer length which is currently very fashionable. The necklace has a wearable length of 22 inches. The center drops 3 1/2 inches and is 3 inches wide. The earrings are 1/2 inch in diameter. ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1237193 (stock #1049)
This great ring is marked delFINO MEXICO, has the eagle assay mark. The numbers within, look like 39, Then, it is marked Taxco (in cursive), 0.925. It is in excellent condition and has a good heft.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1489563 (stock #556)
This fabulous vintage Antonio Pineda Bracelet has a bold modernist design with links of thick silver in a stylized leaf design. It measures 6 5/8" long by 1" wide and weighs 82.5 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown mark, 970, Hecho en Mexico, eagle 17 and the design number ZZ609 - this number shows that the bracelet was made in Antonio's workshop. It is in good condition with only light age related wear and tarnish. The button topped clasp is secure and there is an attached safety cha...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1970 item #943233 (stock #gam-138)
ATT: BUSINESSMEN, STOCKBROKERS, WHOEVER. Things are looking up with these vintage gold plate GRAPH FORM toggle back cuff links featuring a square shape with blue stone market indicator, marked MARKET REPORT. Size: 3/4"approx. Excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1471187 (stock #2220448)
Nice and long at 27 1/2", this mid-century Antonio Pineda pendant necklace features a starburst design pendant with turquoise colored stones. The pendant itself measures 2 1/2" tall, just under 2" wide. Both pendant and chain are marked with with Antonio Taxco crown, and the chain can be worn on its own or with another pendant. Please see pics for additional hallmarks. Weight is 50.5 grams. In excellent vintage condition. On Consignment.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1415704 (stock #JJ3746)
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Measures approximately 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures about 1 1/2" at the widest. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. The Ed Wiener is partially struck but still legible. Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry. Iconic Ed Wiener design.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1970 item #702073 (stock #mla30707)
Vintage watchchain made of variable alternating links. Total length is 35.5 inches, consists of 14 long links approximately 28mm long and 5mm wide, small round links 8mm long and 6mm wide. Hallmarked Italy 18 KT. Weight: 46.1 grams (29.8 dwt)
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1970 item #1385832
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Fabulous 1960s or 1970s big glass beaded necklace with jewel tone art glass beads, most likely French. Also from the same estate, coordinating pierced earrings with black and white glass cabochons which are very similar to the black and white embedded in some of the beads on the necklace. There is a silvertone bead at the back that looks like a French style screw barrel clasp, but it appears to be a faux decorative clasp. It is not needed as the necklace is long enough to go over the head easily...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1201943
A heavy, beautifully-detailed 14K yellow gold brooch in the form of a pine branch complete with needles and fully three-dimensional pinecones attributed to Laykin et Cie. The workmanship of the brooch is very fine. Each spray of needles is accented with a prong-set round brilliant diamonds of fine quality (I/VS). The back is marked “14K” and has an illegible maker’s mark. We have seen this exact brooch with a clear signature for Laykin et Cie, the leading Hollywood jeweler of the mid-...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1970 item #894407 (stock #galn-136)
Perfect to dangle your lucky charms from this long 14K rose gold rope chain with box link chain measures 2mm with spring ring clasp, marked 14K on chain and clasp, circa 1960's. The piece measures a total of 30" in length and weighs 14.5grams. Condition is excellent.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1432827 (stock #201030)
These Antonio Pineda earrings are a rare find. Collector quality, these are absolutely exquisite with a stunning modernist design. They have great movement and hang nice and long at 3". Screw backs work perfectly. Weight is 19.1 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, eagle assay 208. In excellent vintage condition with no issues whatsoever.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1416812 (stock #200210)
This mid-century set of three bangle bracelets was produced by Antonio Pineda. Executed in 970 silver, two of the bangles have four twisted stations, the third bangle is flat and smooth. Wear them all together, or split them up on both wrists. They are solid silver, weighty and stunning. They measure a size 8 on a bracelet sizer, and should be easy to fit over most wrists. Weight is 97.1 grams for the set. Each is signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, 970, and the eag...