Timelessly elegant this vintage Mexican silver Carmen Beckmann ring features a “toi et moi” design with two sparkling color-change sapphires in substantial crown settings. This is a more “demure” Beckmann, if I am allowed the use of the word in this context, reaching for a classic look with clean, lean lines and minimal adornment...
Being offered is a circa 1967 sterling silver necklace by Sigfrido Pineda of Taxco, Mexico. Modernist design supporting oval shaped bezel set cabachon amethysts; tongue & box closure. Sigi, cousin of Los Castillo founder, Antonio Castillo, spent years working with Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Felipe Martinez, and Margot de Taxco before opening his own shop in 1952. Dimensions: 15”. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
Reply below. This vintage Japanese damascene - nunome zogan metalwork fan necklace is expertly rendered in what is often described as in the style of Komai. The clasp is marked K24 for the highly decorative 24K gold metalwork of multi figural butterfly, bird, moon, boat, flower, etc in gold silver inlay motifs. Acquired from an Amita jewelry collector. This is so well executed that it is very likely an unsigned Amita necklace.
Bracelet is SOLD...
A vintage 1920’s oval shell cameo depicting a young lady with flowers in her hair and a heart shaped necklace with a 0.03Ct single cut diamond set in a 14kt white gold filigree frame. The cameo is a broach with a fold down swivel that makes it wearable as a pendant. The cameo measures 48 X 36 millimeters and the measurements of the broach are 1 ¾” wide and 2 1/16” high.
These cuff links exhibit both a sturdy look and construction. They were probably produced for the tourist trade by different silversmiths in the same workshop, as each is slightly different from the other, mostly in the fins. The backs of one linked pair indicates the maker M. Velazquez; all are marked Sterling/Made in Mexico in the pre-1950s style. The back rings connect to short bridge chains; one rings is slightly bent but there is no damage or metal stress...
Very early sterling compact designed by HARALD NIELSEN(1892-1977) for GEORG JENSEN, Denmark, c.1920. Has decorative applied silver dolphin at top center. Empty on the inside so can be used as a pill box, it measures 2 1/2" in diameter by 1/2" thick. Beautifully signed "HN GEORG JENSEN(in dotted circle with crown) STERLING DENMARK GI925S(in dotted oval) 160A", it is in very good condition with a slight dent at top. Rare piece.......$20 for insured US shipping.
An extraordinary and rare 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet by Krementz adorned with enameled white and pale blue forget-me-nots. Krementz made some of the best Art Nouveau enameled jewelry, and continued producing enamels well into the 20th century. Blue and white forget-me-nots, a particularly popular motif in the early 1900s, frequently appeared in small pins and pendants. This piece, however, is the first bangle bracelet we've seen...
This necklace is an early design from William Spratling, and is shown on the Spratling Silver website.
There are three carved sections, with the center ball dangling four cascabels. It's a magnificent piece, measuring a closed, wearable length of just over 18". Center portion hangs 2 1/2".
Weight is a substantial 100.2 grams.
Signed and hallmarked with the Spratling print circle "WS Spratling Made in Mexico".
In excellent vintage condition...
A 1930s pair of French gilt sterling rhinestone earrings. These 1-3/8 x 3/4" gilt .950 sterling clip-on earrings have white flashy rhinestones and they are stamped with (very tiny) French silver marks. They weigh 7.4 grams, and they are in excellent 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 vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
A lovely 18K gold locket, the front cover bezel-set with rhodolite garnets. The garnets have very fine color with bright shots of violet. The gold surface is stippled. The back cover is ornately engraved in a checkerboard pattern. The interior has a hinged glass cover. The locket is deep enough that it was likely intended to contain both a portrait and a keepsake of some sort. The bail is stamped with French 18K gold marks.
A very fine, large-size Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold pin/pendant enhanced with stunning iridescent enamels in shades of rose, pink, cream and green. The flower is deeply three-dimensional and is centered with an array of green-tipped stamens around an old European cut diamond graded as I/J, SI1. The back retains the original pinstem, clasp and folding bail. Tested and guaranteed 18K.
Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, all original...
This Boucher sterling vermeil retro ribbon pin is 2 1/2" . It is hallmarked with the #2254 sterling,MB. Circa 1940.
Authentic 1920-s period platinum and diamond ring. The openwork top is decorated by nine old-mine diamonds. The approximate weight of the center diamond is 0.25Ct, while the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.15Ct.The ring is in great condition.
This Wiliam Spratling Mask Cuff is a best buy to go with any mix of other old Mexican silver jewels that you wear. Heavy at 108 grams of silver. 1 1/8th in. is the present gap opening...
Red enamel on silver links modernist bracelet, c.1950's. Eight links each of different shades of spotted red enamel make up the design. Each link measures 5/8" square. The inside length of the bracelet is 7". Not marked. Great alone or stacked with other bracelets - colorful. Excellent condition.....$7 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Beautiful and rare Salvador Teran earrings are the exact match for the previously listed Teran Bracelet on my site. They are built like shadow boxes and have no damage or repairs. Approximatly 1in. by 1in.
Simple, elegant modernist earrings of irregular-shaped panels by Frances Holmes Boothby, bezel-set with cabochons of dyed black onyx. They have very secure screw backs and are marked fhb on the reverse of one, sterling on the other, with sterling indicated on both of the screw backs. The stones are in excellent condition, with no scratches, nicks or other issues. The earrings measure approximately 3/4 in. long by 1/2 in. wide. Gross weight: 7.4 grams total
ALL METAL IS 18K GOLD. It keeps going up for this precious metal and this tourmaline gemstone!
Two separately priced pieces designed, hand knotted, assembled in a USA studio with graduated tones of light to dark watermelon pink, graduated tones of light to dark watermelon rind green Tourmaline, 18K Gold beads, hand knotted high nacre 9mm Coin Pearl with vibrant strong flashes of pink lavender teal, ending in a 750 tested aurum S hook and rings. All real, never faux here!
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Choice of two modernist cast sterling silver brooches; one in a stylized bird design and the other in a stylized scorpion design with a pearl by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). They are both signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. May purchase individually or as a pair.
The 'bird' measures 2" long and 1" across. Has a three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Has so...
Made in Porto as is indicated by the hallmarks it bears, this vintage sterling hinged bangle is adorned all around with a repousse architectural design. Crisply rendered, the motifs are easily readable to the eye and the juxtaposition between raised surfaces and recesses enhances the bracelet’s sculpturality. Definitely comparable with similar pieces by Portugal’s celebrated makers like Topazio and Safir, this is a piece worthy to be worn alone but it is equally enjoyable in a stack as you c...
Very unusual retro cabochon emerald ring in a 14k rose gold setting. The very large emerald is approximately 8 carats and is UNEVEN at the top of the stone and has many inclusions. The setting is made of curled rose gold wire at each side which appealingly brings the eye to the stone. The emerald rises 3/8" above the setting and is 5/8" long. The ring is size 3 1/2 and can be easily sized. Wonderful looking and highly designed ring. Whimsical!...$19 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales ...
Set with four pieces of green art glass to resemble jade, alternating with Egyptian motifs. The central oval piece is flanked by applied openwork lotus blossoms; the sides exhibit applied elongated elements, possibly symbolizing the eye of Ra. The bracelet is probably American, dating 1920s-30s, and is marked sterling. The glass stones show signs of wear, and one of the smaller stones has a small chip to the side, but all are well secured in their bezel mountings. The bangle measures 3 ½ inches...
Choice of 2 pair of sterling silver clip earrings by Georg Jensen, a floral design #36 or a spiral one, #102.
The floral pair measure 5/8" across. The spiral pair are 3/4" across and 1/2" high. Both pair are marked Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark, and 36 and style 102 respectively. The spiral earrings were designed by Arno Malinowski.
No need to have pierced ears, they have clips which hold securely. The floral clips swivel and the spiral clips are the hinge style.
They a...
A 10k garnet solitaire ring from the 1950s. This size 3-3/4 ring features a lovely oval faceted rich red garnet in a stylish bracketed gold setting. It measures 7/16 x 3/8" across the claw-set stone, it weighs 2.4 grams and the stone calculates to a size of 2.1 carats. This ring is marked 10K with a facing Cs maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issu...
A fun vintage 14K yellow gold tie bar by Richardson & Co. in the form of a baseball bat. Figural tie bars, often doubling as money clips, were popular from the 1930s to the 50s. They were often sporting themes, such as skis, golf clubs, and fishing rods, but this is the first baseball bat we’ve seen. The back is stamped “14K” and also has Richardson’s hallmark.
- Origin: America, ca. 1940
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 2-5/8” long
- Weight: 4.8 grams
Wonderful modernist sterling and ebony cufflinks by Esther Lewittes, c.1940's. Strong design and very well executed, they measure 1" square. Signed "LEWITTES STERLING" they are in excellent condition. Ebony married to sterling with perfection. Handmade....$15 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
This Juliana large pear sapphire rhinestone bracelet are combined with light blue chatons. The safety chain is in tact.
dimensions: 7 1/4" x 1 7/16"
Condition: Excellent
A splendid, well made vintage 1950s crystal and rhinestone gold plated fly pin. Possibly Austrian, this unsigned pin measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" and it has gold plated filigree openwork "wings" and a safety catch. The stones include a huge faceted topaz coloured unfoiled crystal, champagne and cinnamon brown rhinestones and a teardrop cabochon crystal. All are closed back and claw set except the unfoiled central crystal. This beauty is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, bend...
This beautiful necklace is pictured on page 137 of "Miriam Haskell Jewelry" by Cathy Gordon and Sheila Pamfiloff. It has seven clusters of genuine red
coral spezzati, turquoise glass beads, and brass bell shaped caps, attached to a brass braided chain, with a spring ring clasp and extender chain. Each
cluster has a large turquoise bead at the top, and three turquoise beads at the bottom. The turquoise beads have painted detail simulating the matrix in
turquoise stone. This piece i...
A signed B. David green blue rhinestone pin & earrings set probably from the 1960s. This nice quality vintage rhinestone 1-3/4" x 1-1/2" pin and 1" x 7/8" clip-on earrings set features claw-set light blue and peridot green coloured rhinestones and each is signed B. DAVID (in business 1945-93). This set 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 not...
Bill Schiffer sterling silver lariat necklace with earrings
1980's
Necklace measures 32" long extended
Earrings - 2" long
Weight - a hefty 102 grams
Marked Schiffer, ss in script
Excellent vintage condition
A vintage hand made Arts and Crafts period hammered brass brooch by Albert Kahlbrandt, (1878-1961), Hamburg, Germany. Measures 1 3/8" long and 1" across. Marked Handarbeit, Kahlbrandt and Hamburg. Has a 'C' clasp that holds securely. Fine work.
A stunning 18K white gold and blue sapphire ring from the "Paris Nouvelle Vague" collection launched by Cartier in 1999. The collection was inspired by the dynamism of the City of Paris. The ring is designed as an unending double spiral of white gold with one loop extended into an oval. The band crosses over at the top and is set with a row of eleven vivid pure blue round brilliant-cut sapphires. The interior of the shank is signed "Cartier" and is marked "750" for 18K gold and "55" for the ...
Superb jade carving with some piercing throughout, with a hint of a rust color on the left side, and on the other side light green with pale lavender, with a 14kt. gold clasp.
Size: 3” long x 2” wide (7.62 x 5.08 cm)
A pair of ceramic clip earrings by Brondsted /Bröndsted, Denmark, c 1960, a yellow nebulous shape surrounded by black and light grey. Impressed marks Bröndsted Danmark. Height "1/ 2.5 cm. Condition: a minuscule glaze flake to one corner.
Seamlessly marrying sterling silver and stone, Enrique Ledesma created some of Taxco’s classiest modernist jewelry. The specific bracelet with its curved, sculptural “cut pyramid” links is set with warm, mossy azur-malachite in which browns and greens are prevalent. Perfect for the season the bracelet measures 6 1/2” in inner circumference (clasped) and it's 15/16” wide. It weighs 51.9 grams and is marked with maker’s signature as shown as well as “PLATERIA CORTES”, “HECHO EN ...
C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling silver brooch
3 1/2" x 2 18"
Very good vintage condition
Joachim S'Paliu modernist sterling silver and amethyst necklace
Spain
1970
14" choker
Pendant measures 4" long
Weight - 40 grams
Marked S'Paliu
Excellent vintage condition
This Victorian gold filled slide chain comprises a 48" long rope chain. The oval slide decorated is by 3 seed pearls on one side and unadorned on the other. The slide is slightly loose on the chain and has suffered a small dent. Otherwise, the piece is in good condition.
Rafael Alfandary large modernist brass and clear glass cabochon necklace
1970s
Canada
Pendant - 8" long
Neck chain extends to 22 1/2"
Weight - a hefty 122+ grams
Marked Rafael in script and Canada on verso
Very good vintage condition
A lovely late Edwardian period 14k yellow gold brooch with dainty robin's egg blue and white matte enamelled flowers with natural pearl centers c1910. This 1-1/2" x 1/2" pin weighs 2.8 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no repairs or damage other than that the c-clasp has been replaced with a safety catch and that one of the pearls has been reset at some point in the past. These restorations were professionally done, and don't affect the appearance and beauty of this lovely pin in any ...
A vintage large sterling silver leaf shaped pendant by Angela Cummings who designed for Tiffany & Co.
Signed AC Studio for her company after she left Tiffany, 925 and Thailand.
Measures 2" high and 2 1/4" wide. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. Currently suspended from a black satin cord.
Fine condition with minimal surface scratches and tarnish. Quality piece.
The coral beads 19th century or earlier, the silver caps mid 20th century
Genuine undyed natural coral with 0.925 silver caps
Length (from clasp to clasp): 50 cm / 20 in
From a Illinois, USA collection
Weight: 59.266 grams
Very old Chinese salmon red natural coral beads had been re-stranded in the mid-20th century and fitted with sterling silver caps to make this lovely necklace. The beads have a charming age-worn appearance and looks very old. The individual ...
beautifully matched strand of large and med sized beads separated by very small metalic beads...silver filigree clasp marked 925...
total length of strand is just over 29 iches
Traditional Balinese bangle and ring, sterling silver with silver pearl filigree and gold inlay. 1950’s (?), marked 925 and 22 K. The inner width of the bangle is "2 ½ / 6.8 cm, inner diameter of the ring "2/3/ 18 mm. Condition: some wear to the bangle’s gold inlay (cf. pics).
This is a fine quality carved jade pendant with 18Kt yellow gold finding. The intricately carved 1 ½” wide pendant has the height of 2 ½” including the 18Kt gold bail. The thickest part of the pendant is 6 ½ millimeters. (Approximately ¼”)
Vintage 14K yellow gold chain with faceted amethyst beads, 5 larger beads (approximately 3/16 inch in diameter), 53 smaller beads (approximately 2/16 inch in diameter), 58 beads total. Total length is 25 inches, including clasp (see photos) Beautiful color. Not sure how old this is, beads look to be hand carved.
Great condition.
A superb pair of French Art Deco 18K gold and tourmaline cufflinks in the Egyptian Revival taste that was spurred by the discovery Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Each face is simply set with a bluish-green tourmaline carved into the shape of an ancient Egyptian scarab. The faces are connected with chains to barbell backs. Each cufflink is fully stamped with French 18K gold marks and with an illegible master goldsmith mark.
Origin: France, ca. 1925. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 16 x 18 m...
A rare sterling overscale hinged six panel bracelet in an overlapping petal motif by Danish Modernist Bent Knudsen. Each heavy gauge silver petal has a slightly concave design, is hinged and has a smooth edge. The clasp is an ingenious screw bolt. It measures 7 " end to end, is 2" wide and weighs a very substantial 138 grams. The scale and weight set this bracelet apart from all others of similar design. Fine original condition and signed and numbered as shown. A very bold, beautiful, powerful p...
Yaacov Agam modernist sterling silver and enamel necklace
Mid 20th century
Israel
!4 1/2" to 15" length
Each element measures 1 3/8" long
Weight - a hefty 135 grams
Marked - Y. Agam in script, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
A 1930s pair of Mexican sterling silver & amethyst owl earrings. These screwback earrings are in the form of owls with natural amethyst cabochon cut stones. These 1" x 3/4" earrings are stamped MADE IN MEXICO and STERLING, and they weigh 12.0 grams. They are in excellent 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 vintage or antique and may have sligh...
This dramatic handmade sterling silver ring is entirely hollow-cast, for comfortable wear. It is entirely one piece, and displays a patina that indicates it is probably 20 to 30 years old. It is marked 925 underneath, with an unidentified maker’s mark that looks like an M. The slightly concave top measures 1 5/8 inches long by 1 ¼ inches wide by 3/16 inch or so deep. The ring size is just under a 6. Weight: 14.7 grams
A signed BJL marcasites with blue and green enamel peacock brooch circa 1950s 1960. This vintage 2" x 1" rhodium plated and marquisite figural pin ihas excellent detail. Research as far as we have found has indicated a Canadian maker, and we have run across a few pieces before marked this way, but still looking for details. This ornate bird brooch has a safety clasp, it is signed BJL, and the enamel is bright with royal and cobalt blue, emerald green, orange and yellow. It also has green on th...
Two pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links by Hans Hansen, Denmark are available.
The first pair has a three dimensional block or candy bar design. They measure 1 1/4" long, 1/4" high and 1/2" wide. Marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S. Also have the number 643 on the side of the toggles. Weigh 21 gr.
$275
The second pair are oval with central raised domes surrounded by oxidized silver. They measure 1" long and 7/8" across. They are also marked with HaH, Denmark and 925S. Al...
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.
A very good Victorian 14K yellow gold stickpin in the Art Nouveau taste. The top of the pin is in the shape of a horse’s head completed with beautiful enameling. The eye is set with a small round cut ruby. The head is superimposed over a gold horseshoe studded with small old European cut diamonds. The gemstones, though small, are very good quality and provide a nice amount of sparkle. The back is marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage. Siz...
This is a long necklace, approximately 64 inches total length with 12 irregularly shaped jade beads ranging from 10 mm to 13 mm in diameter, with a larger (approximately 30 mm in length)jade dangle bead. Can be worn doubled or even tripled. Yellow gold chain is unmarked but tests 14K.
This charming Margot de Taxco sterling silver ballerina is 1 1/8th" x 1 1/2". This item is hallmarked Sterling Made in Mexico hallmark and style #5200.
Handmade sterling silver bracelet designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling (1900-67). Bracelet measures 7 1/2 wearable inches long & 3/4" wide. Weighs 56 grams. Signed on the clasp. Pictured on Goddard's spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are included in permanent museum collections around the world including Los Angeles County Museum of Art & Museum of Fine Art, Boston.