Choose this blue black banded agate or the amethyst seen in image 3 & 4. Both are stamped ORB STERLING and are handwrought pin or pendant brooch pieces, favored by many Mid Century Modernists. Otto R Bade was foreman for Rebajes before starting his own line after buying his former employer's molds when Rebajes moved to Spain.
(A) Blue Black Banded Agate 3 1/8 X 1 7/8", super unpolished condition;
Weighs 23 Grams...
A fine pair of French Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the double faces in the form of snarling mythological griffins. The details are beautifully worked. Mythological beasts such as griffins, dragons and sphinxes were especially popular in Art Nouveau jewels by French makers. Each cufflink has one face that is smaller than the other so that it can more easily be slipped through the cuff hole...
An attractive retro-style 1940s sterling and marquisite brooch in the form of a spray of flowers tied with a ribbon. This 1-7/8 x 1-3/8" pin has a safety catch, it is marked STERLING SILVER, it weighs 8.3 grams, 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...
A 10k yellow gold synthetic Alexandrite statement ring from the 1950s-60s. This ring features a claw-set oval faceted 12 carat (calculated) synthetic alexandrite with lush purple and intense blue colour. These simulated alexandrites are usually corundum laced with vanadium to produce the color change under different types of lighting, or a treated colourless chrysoberyl...
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.
Hardstone Portrait Cameo signet ring of a gentleman in profile. The ring was likely commissioned by a wealthy individual or statesman as a self portrait. The ring has a maker's mark for Henry Griffith & Sons, is hallmarked for the year 1852, Birmingham and stamped for 18ct...
This is a Pair of SIGNED STERLING & IVORY N.E. FROM EARRINGS from a Maryland Estate. Size is 15/16" diameter x 5/8" width incl Clips. Signed on the back: STERLING DENMARK N.E.FROM
A beautiful 18K white gold start pendant set with diamonds and sapphires from Chanel’s haute joaillerie “Comete” collection. Coco Chanel’s first jewelry designs were based on celestial themes and when the house re-entered the luxury jewelry business they reinvented many of her early designs. This star pendant features four round brilliant diamonds and three blue sapphires in different fancy cuts—square, marquise and pear. The diamonds are G color with VS1 clarity...
This is a Period Piece from the Art Deco Era a Platinum Diamond Filigree Necklace ca. 1920 - 1940. Marked Esemco and Plat. Length of Chain is 25" Overall.
Hard to find Art Deco Jewelry
This is an intricately decorated vintage 18Kt yellow gold banjo pendant with stings and all. There is some openwork on the front and detailed design on the back. The banjo is 1 3/8” long without the jump ring and ½” at the widest part.
Fabulous matched pair of statement size oval bangles in a pale golden slightly matte textured finish resin, with very big brilliant colorless
Swarovski stones. Circa 1975. Probably by a European designer. From the estate of a New York socialite. Perfectly on trend; statement
jewelry is the "it" accessory this season. Each is 1 1/2 inches wide, 3/8 inch thick, and inside diameters are 2 3/4 inches and 2 5/16 inches.
Inside circumferences are 7 1/4 inches. Excellent condition...
This Hattie Carnegie royal blue rhinestone bracelet is rhodium plated and in excellent condition. The rhodium finish show no wear and the rhinestones are fantastic. It is 7" and 1 1/4" wide. Fantastic!!
Large scale floral design deco bracelet, c.1940's. The floral design is strongly defined and is quite stunning. The bracelet measures 8" around(inside diameter). Each of the four links is 1 1/4" high by 2" wide. Signed "STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Great looking.....$10 for insured US shipping.
Vintage Coral and 18k yellow gold ring. The large coral cabochon measures 22mm long by 10mm wide. It is beautifully set in an intricate basket setting from the 1950s. The ring is a size 8.5 and the overall weight is 4.7g. It is natural color and in excellent condition.
Description: gold tone base metal, rhinestone body,enameling. Fantasy Creatures series. Great detail.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 2"
Hallmarked: K.J.L. in an oval cartouche.
A very long and versatile genuine cultured pearls necklace with a 14k yellow gold clasp and gold beads. This necklace can be worn long, doubled or even tripled as a choker; the 131 pearls range in size from 5-6.5 mm. and the seven 14k yellow gold beads range from 3.5-7 mm. The ornate clasp is stamped 14KT, and this strand is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Beautiful modernist hand made 14k ring of a sculptural dimensional face/profile. Signed "14k" stylized "e" or "he". Looks like the later Hector Aguilar mark. Large scale, measures 1 1/4" long by 7/8" wide and is size 9 3/4. Heavy weight at 18 gms. Excellent condition. WORK OF ART.....$65 for insured US shipping.
This fine pin, with its deep, dark yellow, palmate leaves is by Norwegian silversmith Bernard Meldah. It is sterling vermeil with basse-taille enamel and measures 1 3/4” x 1 3/4”. It has a C-catch and is marked “925 S STERLING” “MB” (superimposed, Meldah’s maker’s mark) and “MADE IN NORWAY.” This piece is in excellent condition.
Lovely late Victorian enameled 14K yellow gold stickpin in the form of a four-leaf clover. Half of each petal is decorated in shaded enamel and the other halves are set with minute seed pearls. The stickpin has the twisted stem that generally indicates an early date. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: America, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, all original. Size: head, 7/16” x 7/16”; 2-15/32” overall length. Weight: 1.5 grams.
This Victorian Scottish sterling silver and agate kettle charm is hand engraved and inlaid with banded agate. It is a genuine mid 19th Century antique. There are no hallmarkds but it does test sterling silver. The charm is in very good condition. It is 5.8" x 1/2" approximately. I have seen these priced as high as $695.00.
This scrip Coro horse head pin is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones and enameling. It is 2 3/4" x 2 1/2". It is in excellent condition. It is circa 1937.
An Art Deco pendant or charm displaying four playing cards each with the pip for an ace worked in black or red enamel. Four aces is an unbeatable hand in poker unless an opponent has a flush. The bottom edge of the charm is engraved “Réussité” (“Success”). The charm and the original jump ring are stamped with French 18K guarantee marks.
This necklace is signed Taxco 980 and while there is no artist attached to this work it is of exceptional quality. Thick silver, attached with rivets, and classic style set this Mexican silver necklace apart from others. It is 7/8ths inches tall for all three pieces...
Circa mid-century, these are fabulous earrings from Margot de Taxco.
These koi fish with teardrop amethyst dangles measure 1 3/4" tall, and they are stunning. The detailing is amazing. Amethysts match perfectly in color, and screw backs work perfectly.
Signed and hallmarked "Margot de Taxco 5207" on one, "Sterling Made in Mexico" on the other. No eagle assay.
Weight is 10 grams.
In excellent vintage condition, collector quality.
Los Castillo modernist sterling silver geometric necklace
Taxco, Mexico
1940s
Striking modernist, machine age design
14" long x 1" wide
Weight - a solid 90.75 grams
Marked Los Castillo, Taxco, sterling, made in Mexico, 489
Very good vintage condition
An amazing hand made sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with an inlay of shell by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera.
Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of about 1 1/4". This cuff is rigid and has no give. Also measures 2 1/2" at the widest.
Signed on the back on a cartouche Rachel Gera and 925. Also hand signed Gera.
Fine condition. Has a little indentation around the shell and some tarnish. Heavy and substantial. Better for a larger wrist.
Wonderfu...
A 15k yellow gold early Victorian rhodolite garnet stickpin from the 1850s. This 2-3/4" tie or cravat stick pin has fine wirework decoration on the 9/16" top which features a bezel-set pinkish-red rhodolite garnet stone. It is unsigned and tests as 15k gold, it comes with a bulldog and it weighs 1.7 grams (sans bulldog). It is in very good condition with no cracks, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some denting on the back and a miniscule edge chip and a tiny surface flake to one...
Ca 1920 An engraved 18k gold articulated bracelet with synthetic sapphires. While this is a delicate, old piece, it weighs a substantial 18.7grams. One small panel near a stone is a tad loose but intact. 7-1/2" x 3/8". Not marked but tested and guaranteed 18k.
A delightful vintage 14K yellow gold disc charm or pendant by Tiffany & Co. The center features a "Tree of Life" bedecked with gemstone flowers. Starting with the diamond in the center and spiraling outward in a clockwise direction, the first letters of each gemstone's name—Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire and Topaz—spell "DEAREST." The tree is enclosed in a open twist border, in turn surrounded by a broad pleated border. "Tree of Life" charms were usually set with the bir...
This set consists of a spectacular, large bracelet with matching earrings. Each onyx stone is bezel set. The bracelet measures 6 3/4" x 1" x 3/8" and has a V-spring and Box Clasp. The earrings are screwbacks and measure 1" x 3/4" x 3/8". The back of the bracelet is marked DEL RIO 0.925 HECHO EN MEXICO STERLING. The bracelet has good heft, weighing just about over 85 grams (3 ounces). The set has a beautiful design and is in excellent condition.
The "Jewels by Antonio" hallmarks dates 1949-1953. This is a book-piece design shown on page 152 of Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.
It's a fabulous ring with a huge presence. Size is 8.25. Height on top is just shy of 1/2". 1" wide.
Weight is a substantial 17.3 grams.
Signed and hallmarked "Jewels by Antonio Taxco Mexico", with the design # PP451.
In excellent vintage condition. Collector quality. Beautiful patina.
A distinctive, eclectic design of various size rings and impressed floral elements, probably ca. 1920. The chain tests strongly as sterling silver and is highly patinated, resembling gunmetal. It is unmarked and does not have a clasp. Doubled, the chain measures 16 ½ inches long. Weight: 58.9 grams
This whimsical pea pod pin is handcrafted and decorated with a curling vine, the peas made of graduated malachite beads strung on a wire. The rollover clasp is secure, and the pin is well balanced when worn. It measures 2 ½ inches long by ¾ inches wide. It is conservatively dated at 1960s, and could be older. The pin is marked sterling.
A happy Buddha jade pendant or charm. Unmarked but the frame tests positive for 14k. 3/4" x 1"~ 8.6 Grams
A heavy pair of mid-century 14K yellow gold dome cufflinks in a Florentine finish, each centering a gypsy-set round brilliant cut citrine. The gemstones are medium slightly brownish orangy-yellow in color and constrast nicely with the surrounding gold. The toggle backs are marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 5/8” diameter; 3/8” deep. Weight: 14.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 2.0 carats.
Very glam vintage Egyptian revival bib necklace by the artist Ruth Buol. Circa 1965. Goldtone metal drops with huge faceted glass stones in aqua an
iridescent aurora borealis colors are suspended from a goldtone chain. The backs of the drops are enameled in pale blue to match the aqua stones.
With paper stickers marked BUOL and EGYPT I and with the original price of $110. A fabulous statement piece.
Wearable length is 17. The
center drops an additional inches 2 1/4. Excellent c...