A very rare 14K yellow gold and enamel pin in the form of an oyster shell complete with a small pearl. The enamel is beautifully worked in shades of greenish- and silvery-grey. The shell is depicted as slightly opened with pearl resting along the opened edge. The back of the pin is stamped with the 14K gold hallmark of Alberts & Son, Inc., one of the Newark jewelers.
Origin: America, ca. 1915. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, all original. Dimensions: 1-1/8 x 7/8 inches...
A classic Danecraft circle pin with nicely detailed molded acorns and curling leaves. It has a secure rollover clasp. The pin measures 1 ¾ inches in diameter. Gross weight: 10.6 grams
Circa 1860 natural shell inlaid with gold and silver. Extremely tiny handiwork that seems to be a completely lost art. This cross is carved into a beautiful scalloped shape and has a floral motif inlaid on the top. It measures approximately 1.5" long and 1" across. The shell is 3/16" thick. It has a simple bail and we have strung it on a beautiful two-sided ribbon. It is in excellent condition with no chips in the shell and no metal work missing.
A fabulous 14K yellow gold and platinum brooch by William Ruser commissioned to celebrate the astounding victory of the Pittsburgh Pirates over the New York Yankees in the 1960 World Series. The brooch is designed as one of Ruser's classic waif-like children, this time dressed in a pirate's costume. One eye is set with a blue sapphire and the other is covered with a platinum eyepatch highlighted with matte black enamel. A platinum earring dangles from one ear...
Circa mid-century, this bracelet was produced by Los Castillo.
It's a hand-wrought piece with a large presence, composed of four curved sections. There are three pendant/dangles/pendulums attached to the center section, and each panel is separated by three spiral circles with oxidized recesses. Closure is a tight and secure tongue in box.
Measures a closed, wearable length of about 6 1/4"...
This fine estate diamond and ruby cluster ring is mounted on a 14K gold band and shows with vintage luster. It retains a sizing bar which may be removed.
Lovely Art Deco quadruple strand necklace composed of white seed beads flanking two lapis lazuli hemispheres alternating with three rings of channel-set paste.
Origin: American, ca. 1925. Condition: excellent. Size: 15" long.
A hand carved yellow Bakelite bangle 1930s. This 7/16" wide bracelet measures 2-1/2" across the interior and 1/4" thick; the carving is deep, and this bracelet is in excellent original 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 may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S...
A fabulous pair of vintage earrings in 18K yellow gold set with diamonds by Tiffany & Co. The oval shape is formed of reeded bars interspersed with prong-set diamonds, creating a sort of basketweave texture. The diamonds are very fine, F color, VVS1 clarity. Each earring is marked “1992 Tiffany & Co. 750”. The earrings are presented in their original vintage box from Tiffany.
Origin: America, ca. 1992. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1” x 11/16”. Weight: 21.0 grams...
This is very hard stone of translucent jade carving of laughing Buddha, it is old jade carving and very nice smile that bring happiness and laughter, ship worlwide by SAL registered at $10
This is a pair of fashionable 14Kt gold earrings with all the precious stones. The 5X4 millimeter cabochon rubies sapphires and emeralds are encircled by 72 full-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.10Ct. The earrings have posts and omega-backs and measure 1” long and ¼” wide.
Early vintage Givenchy Art Deco revival modernist necklace in silvertone metal with black enameling, with Givenchy G logos. Spring ring clasp. 20 inches
wearable length and the center drops 3 1/4 inches. Excellent condition with some slight age related wear on the enameling, not noticeable at a short distance.
Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Modernist silver [900] kinetic pendant necklace in the manner of Oswaldo Guayasamin
Ecuador
1970
Pendant - 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Chain extends 19"
Weight - 24.25 grams
Marked Ecuador, 900
Very good vintage condition
James Frappe modernist sterling silver and carnelian cuff links and tie bar
These heavy and solid sterling links weigh a
hefty 54 grams
Beautiful and rich deep carnelian cabochons
Links - 7/8", tie bar - 1 1/2" long
Marked Frappe, sterling
Very good vintage condition with original patina
This Quetzalcoatl necklace and brooch is a true sculpture. Beautifully detailed with 107 grams of heavy silver repousse. The wearable length is 18 inches long. The drop / brooch is 3in. and 3.75in. tall. There is no damage and a gorgeous natural patina. The feathered repousse chain links easily unhook to become a brooch. Signed Made in Mexico which indicates made in Mexico City and very early as later Silversmiths signed their names or hallmarks. Tests higher than 925 just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
I know and admire maestro C. Molina's work for its superb craftsmanship and its monumentality but I was still not prepared for this set of stupedying dangle earrings! There is big, there is massive and then, there is the pair of shadowbox stunners I am presenting here tonight...
Elsa Freund American modernist silver and ceramic kinetic necklace
1950
Pendant - 5" long
Neck wire - 17 1/2" in circumference
Marked Elsa
Very good vintage condition
A 10k Aphrodite & Ares shell cameo pin pendant circa 1920s. This well-carved cameo depicts Aphrodite and Ares and it is mounted in a 10k yellow gold setting. This 1-3/4" x 1-3/8" cameo has a swing-up loop for wear as a pendant and a safety catch for wear as a pin; it is stamped 10K with the W.E. Richards Co. maker's mark. This item weighs 10.5 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...