With hallmarks dating 1940-1945, this spectacular bracelet is a very rare and early creation from Los Castillo.
It's a huge showpiece, with six rectangular faceted amethyst gemstone surrounded by tiny silver beading. The amethysts are great old Mexican stones, well matched in color, with quartz marbling and natural inclusions.
Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 1/2", with a width of 1 9/16"...
An elegant Art Deco platinum filigree ring centered by a .70 old European cut diamond mounted in an octagonal surround of caliber cut synthetic sapphires (typical of genuine Art Deco period rings). The platinum setting is beautifully pierced at the front and the shank is engraved in a foliate pattern completely around. The diamond is graded as G/H color and VVS1 clarity, and has excellent cut with fine brilliance. The sapphires are bright and provide a nice pop of color...
Antonio Fallaci modernist silver [900] and enamel bracelet
Italy
Mid 20th century
7" x 7/8"
Weight - 66+ grams
Screw type closure
Hallmarked A F, Brev, 900
Very good vintage condition with extremely minor surface scratching
A true choker-sized necklace by the Los Castillo workshop which can, nevertheless, easily accept a simple extension (please, ask if you need one), this is a design I have always admired for its perfect combination of sterling repousse links and bi-cone (or sometimes even flattened circular) glass beads. Very well made and so easy to enjoy no matter what the occasion is, our version is adorned with amethyst-colored beads that cast a purple shadow on the already warm patina of the silver...
Classic deep natural green jade necklace measuring 21" long with 8 mm beads. Hand knotted between each bead. The clasp acid tests 14 kt.
A 10X8 millimeter oval faceted sky blue topaz is set in a 14Kt yellow ring. The approximate weight of the topaz is 3.0 Ct. The ring is a size 8 ¾ and it can easily be sized.
A modernist sterling silver ring by Oscar Aaroe, (1905-1996), a jeweler and silversmith born in Denmark who apprenticed with Georg Jensen and had his store on Palm Springs, California. This ring feels Southwestern in design and was probably influenced by the Native American silversmiths in the area.
Has a bezel set dark green - almost black smooth stone. Measures size 9.
Marked O. Aaroe Handmade Sterling and Palm Springs, Calif. on the back...
Gorgeous vintage translucent rich dark genuine cherry amber necklace with graduated round beads. 1930s. Tested with acetone. It weighs 27 grams. The largest center bead is 13mm and the smallest beads are 6mm. Wearable length is 19 1/8 inches. 1/2 inch wide at center. Excellent condition. It has been professionally restrung with the original matching amber screw barrel clasp. One bead has a small depression, pictured. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A remarkable vintage sterling bracelet with 7 vibrant deep red coral saw tooth bezel set stones by Carmelo Patania who was the brother of Frank Patania Sr. It measures 6" around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/8" wide. Weighing 69 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Signed as shown. The stones are spectacular in color and the chiseling and nugget trim add additional interest to the piece.
A Victorian brass & glass fob with a Lord Kitchener medallion. This 5-1/4 x 1" brass and cut French Jet (black glass) watch fob has a swivel and it is complete with a later commemorative oval 1-3/4" x 1-1/4" pressed steel medallion depicting Lord Kitchener. The medal has a high relief portrait of Kitchener (1850-1916) with the legends FEARLESS NOBLE BRAVE AND TRUE and BRITAIN'S NOBLE SON...
A beautiful triple strand 17" baroque pearls necklace with a large diamond-shaped 14k gold clasp claw-set with natural blue sapphires. The pearls average 6-8 mm. across, and the clasp is stamped 585 CAC. Purchased in Hong Kong approximately 25-30 years ago, this is an elegant addition to your ensemble. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Beautiful vintage engraved chain necklace with a toggle closure, in gunmetal gray. Not marked but the style of chain, and the
overall look, is characteristically French, and it came from an estate with other signed French jewelry. Probably 1970s.
Perfectly on trend; oversized chains and gray tones are key current looks.
Wearable length is 15 1/2 inches. Just over 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Victorian 10K gold signed "ESOMCO" Cross Pendant, 1 1/4" long, 3/4" wide, 1/16" thick, signed in the backside and ring on top.
Art deco necklace
Domed green onyx with black faceted stone spacers set in silver tone metal
Measures 15 1/2" long when outstretched
Each green stone measures 5/8" wide
Very good vintage condition
A set of three classic 14K yellow gold and mother of pearl shirt studs by Larter. The mother of pearl has particularly nice iridescent coloring. The simple design allows them to be worn with a variety of cufflinks, as well. Each stud is marked 14K and has the Larter hallmark.
Origin: America, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 1/2" diameter. Weight: 5.7 grams.
Being offered is a circa 1960 .970 silver (better than sterling) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, comprising heavy gauge silver crossing arches with teardrop amethysts; tongue and box clasp. Marked. In excellent condition.
Large 970 silver cave art nude cut-out male and female design cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Mexico, c.1950's. Of good weight and size, they measure 1 15/16" long by 13/16" wide. Signed#1-"ANTONIO TAXCO(in crown)SILVER 970
#2-"HECHO EN MEXICO 17(bellmark)". In excellent condition and have great design. See matching tie bar at ITEM #261687....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
This Alice Caviness sterling silver filigree bracelet is hallmarked "Alice Caviness and Germany" It is 1" wide and 8" long. It is in gorgeous vintage condition. Circa 1930.
This bracelet was designed with a woman in mind. The filigree is very dainty. It is 7 3/4" long by1" wide. It closes with a hidden push clasp. It is a knockout!
Alice Caviness jewelry was sold only in high end boutiques.