Tapio Wirkkala Silver Moon modernist pendant and chain

Finland

1972

2.5" diameter

Markings pictured

Very good vintage condition

Who among lovers of vintage Mexican silver jewelry does not know Margot de Taxco's zodiac treasures? Charms, pendant, charm bracelets and brooches, they come in all those forms and they are avidly collected. Yet how many times have you come upon a mini, almost lingerie size, Margot astrological pin? Rare and sweet as can be, this 1 1/2" Aries beauty is irresistible. I can easily see it worn alongside one of its.....

Size 7. The top of the ring is 1 3/8" long by 3/4" wide. NO signatures. Retail price is $96.00

This is a spectacular set of necklace, pin, and earrings which were produced 1930's - early 1940's in Mexico. The design is one which originated from Fred Davis, and also one which is very seldom seen. This set does not bear the FD mark from Davis, but is simply hallmarked "Silver Made in Mexico"...

A gorgeous enameled pansy, worked in several shades of purple and lavender is featured in this ring converted from a Victorian earring. The enamel has a soft velvety appearance and is accented at the center with a small pearl. The pansy is set on a sturdy 14K gold split shank...

Excellent vintage Sigi sterling and jasper bangle with two hinges. Marked SIGI, STERLING, HECHO EN MEXICO, and with design number 244. C. 1960. This piece is pictured on page 198 of "Mexican Silver" by Morrill and Berk. With a slide clasp and safety catch. Substantial at 71 grams/2.5 ounces. An outstanding mid-century modern piece.

1 1/2 inches wide at center and 7 inches inside circumference. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Modernist pin made up of little silver “icicles”, their brightness being heightened by carré cut rock crystals. Made in the 1960’s by Kordes & Lichtenfels in Pforzheim, Germany. Marked K&L and 835 for silver content. Importation mark for Sweden (three crowns in an oval and S). Width "1 ½ / c 4 cm. Safety clasp. Condition: fine.

Back in style again is this 1920-s 14Kt white gold shell cameo broach/pendant. The cameo measures 1 3/8” by 1 1/8”. The overall measurement of the broach is 1 11/16” by 1 3/16”.

A rare mixed material Art Deco necklace made in the 1930s or 1940s. Condition: excellent. 46cm (18 inches) long

Carnegie's King Neptune brooch is gold tone base metal trimmed with rhinestones. The colored pieces are made of molded plastic resin

Dimensions: 2 3/8" x 1 7/8"

Condition: well loved

Circa: 1965 Reference: Classic American Costume Jewelry by Jacqueline Rehmann, 2011, Collector Books,p. 119

I have seen this pin on the internet as high as $940.00. This item is being sold as is!

Ca 1892 An ornately stamped gilt metal blue chalcedony (dyed agate) bracelet in original condition with detailed crimped frames and expandable panels all accented by flowerheads and small opals. The stones' facets and tables show light wear; one stone has a small chip on a table facet, another has a small section missing adjacent the setting (please refer to pictures). Hidden box clasp and safety chain. There is some darkening to the metal. A lovely piece sold as is. 7 -1/4".

An impressive, opulent and high quality 16-1/4" rhinestone necklace on sterling silver c1950s, made by JayFlex. This necklace has claw-set flashy rhinestones in teardrop, baguette and round cuts and it has a hook end. The central 3-1/2" wide trefoil central drop is layered, giving a three-dimensional aspect to this fine necklace; it hangs 2-3/8" down from the line of the necklace...

By Jean, modernist sterling and pink quartz pendant and chain

Bold and impressive design

c.1970's

Chain measures 14 3/8" long when outstretched

Pendant measures 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Marked By Jean sterling

Very good vintage condition

A repousse bracelet worked with great skill and signed JVE. A nice size being 1.25in. wide and approximately 40 grams of heavy repousse. The length is 7.25in. of comfort with no damage. The floral motif is on a thick silver base.

Wonderful Staret piece! Square rhinestones of various sizes set in silver color metal, clear and sparkling, every single one. Heavy and chunky. Stamped Staret on the back. 3 3/4" wide, 1 7/8" high. Great reminder of the 1940's.

A beautiful pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces decorated in a target motif of diamonds, rubies and platinum. The cushion cut rubies have nicely-saturated bright color that contrasts well with the old mine cut diamonds at the centers. Chains connect the faces to platinum and gold torpedo backs, each set with a small rose cut diamond. The faces are marked “18” and have an unidentified European hallmark.

Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent...

A wonderful pair of Edwardian 14K yellow gold enameled cufflinks, one face decorated with the image of an eagle and the other with an owl. This eagle and owl were often used in Victorian jewelry to depict day and night, a concept popularized with the rise of Japanese motifs in the 1870s. The faces are worked in the “basse-taille” enamel with detailed engraving of the gold base covered with a layer of enamel in a single grayish-green color...

Stunning cocktail sized antique silver ring with an Austro Hungarian or early Art Deco look, with a very big oval genuine citrine stone. Circa 1900 to 1930. Unmarked but tests positive for sterling silver. The stone is gemologist verified. Ring size 5 1/2 and will fit up to a size 6 finger. The top is 1 1/8 inches long and 3/4 inch wide. The citrine is 18 mm by 15 mm. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.