These clip earrings from the 1970's are marked Christian Dior with an unreadable patent number. They are silver and hematite. 7/8" by 7/8".
A very fine dress set, comprising a pair of barbell cufflinks and four shirt studs fashioned from large South Sea black pearls set in 18K yellow gold. The pearls in the cufflinks are approximate 12.9mm and those in the studs are approximately 10.6mm. The pearls, with good luster and surface condition, are graded as AA quality. The body color of the cufflink pearls are grayish-silver with rose overtones and the stud pearls are blackish-silver with rose and green overtones...
A vintage Art Deco 2-1/8 x 1/4" sterling silver bow shaped pin with high quality paste stones and crystal sapphires c1920. This pin is stamped 935, it has an unusual interlocking safety clasp, it weighs 3.1 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...
This is a vintage pair of round gold tone abalone toggle back cuff links having a twisted rope border, the shell with beautiful coloration in shades of magenta and green, marked inside connector PAT. 2.149.132; Measures 3/4 in long, 1/2 in. dia. Condition is excellent.
This hand-wrought sterling silver necklace is composed of square curved and graduated panels incised with a seaweed-like design, called "Pine Needle." Each panel is linked by securely soldered rings and bars; the end ring links to a hook closure. The back of one panel bears a plaque with the mark of Joseph Skinger, a mid-century arts and crafts metalsmith and sculptor from Vermont (1911-1967)...
Stunning statement vintage late 1960s necklace by Mimi di Niscemi for Brania, with many strands of translucent and opaque resin beads, and a huge decorative box
slide clasp with very unusual glass rhinestones, prong set in goldtone metal. Marked BRANIA...
This is a hard to find 14K LARGE SIZE BABY CARRIAGE CHARM with a BABY INSIDE. Wheels move slightly. Will post exact size of this piece soon. Note the Coral, Pearl, and Turquoise accent GEMS on the exterior of the Carriage. Heavy GOLD as well. Unmarked but TESTED and GUARANTEED 14K... Circa 1960 to 1975
An extremely rare 18K yellow gold bracelet in the Sputnik design by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, aquamarines, citrines, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The design was created in the 1950s to showcase the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s mines in Brazil. It later came to be called “Sputnik” because of its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957...
Rey Urban for A. Fausing modernist sterling silver brooch
Denmark
Mid 20th century
1 1/2" x 1 1/2"
Weight - 18 grams
Marked - Rey Urban in script, Denmark, 925s, sterling, A. Fausing
Excellent vintage condition
Gold-filled cross pendant, 1880s French Louis XVI revival, the centre with a pink mabe pearl. Height of the cross "2 ¼ / 6, width "1 ½ / 4 cm. Condition: some age wear.
This vintage 1960-s ruby and diamond oval cluster ring is set in 14Kt white gold. The center stone is a 4.5 X 6.5 millimeter oval faceted natural ruby that is surrounded by 12 full-cut round diamonds. The approximate weight of the ruby is 1.0 Ct and the 12 high quality diamonds total weight is approximately 0.36Ct. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized.
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Measures about 6 3/8" around with an opening of 1" and 2 1/4" at the widest. Hand made piece. Thick sterling, heavy and substantial. Looks great on.
Featured on page 28 of the book SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by penny Morrill, this is the Hector Aguilar Fertility Bracelet with Dimpled Dots. It is in 940 silver and c.1940. One of his most well known designs, this bracelet measures 7 1/2" end to end, is 1" wide and weighs 102 grams. It has a pin closure. One of the dots in one of the domes is punched out. It is visible in the photo. I believe this is original to the making of the bracelet.Signed for Hector Aguilar as shown. A classic HA bracelet.
Spratling often used an arrow or an arrowhead in his designs. Here he pairs 925 sterling silver with matte onyx in each arrowhead link for an eye-catching combination. The necklace measures 17" long and 9/16" wide. The earrings are 1" high and inlaid with chrysocolla on the front panels. Together the necklace and earrings weigh a comfortable 57 grams. Both are in beautiful condition with minor age wear to the stones. The back of the necklace is also inlaid with matte onyx...
A striking modernist 14K yellow gold link bracelet, with enlaced circular and oval links. The interplay of shapes creates a very chic look. It can be worn alone or with a collection of charms. The reverse is stamped for 14K gold and has an indistinct maker's mark.
Origin: America, ca 1940. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 7-3/4" long; 5/8" wide. Weight: 25.2 grams.
This is a 3 PIECE SET of RERTO STERLING VERMEIL JEWELRY, BROOCH and EARRINGS. The TWO BIRD BROOCH is designed with ROSE GOLD VERMEIL with 2 Birds under an UMBRELLA. The BROOCH additionally has Large Yellow TOPAZ or CITRINE like Stones made from Glass; smaller Yellow Stones accent the EARRINGS as well. That Brooch measures 1 3/4" X 2"; the 2 Earrings measure
1" X 1 1/4". GREAT 3 PIECE RETRO STERLING JEWELRY
A late Medieval signet ring of silver engraved with strong cross cultural references of the pelican in her piety and navigation symbols of the moon and stars. During the medieval period many were illiterate and pictorial signet rings served the practical purpose of bearing a mark that when impressed upon clay would authenticate documents.
The Pelican in her piety refers to the medieval fable of the pelican drawing blood from her breast to feed her chicks...
This is a Coral Cameo Stick Pin set in 14K Gold. Date this One circa first 1/4 of the 20th Century. The Top Measures 1/2" Wide X 5/8" Long and is Nicely Bezeled; overall the Pin measures 2 3/8". Did not find a gold mark though has been tested and is Guaranteed 14K. Can't emphasize enough the Quality Work to the Carving. Excellent Addition to the Collection.
A striking 14K Gold Three Tiered Chain Necklace featuring Oval shaped Semi Precious Stones of varying sizes. These stones include Chrysophase, Citrine, Moonstone & Amethyst. The graduating gold chains measure 18 inches, 19 inches, and 20 ½ inches respectively and all connect to a rectangular bar clasp at the nape of the neck. American. Circa 1930’s. Excellent Condition.
An extraordinary pair of Art Deco earrings featuring faceted onyx rings suspended from platinum and yellow gold surmounts set with rose cut diamonds. Each onyx ring encloses a platinum element with rose-cut diamonds set in a foliate pattern and further suspending a prong-set old European cut diamond. All the parts are fully articulated, so the earrings have a lot of movement. The platinum is finely millegrained. The center diamonds are I color, SI2 clarity...
Condon Kuhl modernist sterling silver and black cord pendant necklace
Mid 1970's
Pendant - 3 1/2" long x 2 1/4"
Necklace cord measures 20" long extended
Signed on reverse
Very good vintage condition
Comes with original bill of sale
A modernist sterling silver brooch with a baroque pearl by Sigi Pineda. Design number 81. Measures 3" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a place on the front edge where you can feel the hallmark stamp from the back. It was stamped too close to the edge. Not really noticeable, but wanted to call it...
Amazing huge vintage 1970s nomadic style pendant necklace with six strands of silvertone filigree wired beads with drops with opaque marbled Lucite beads in dark red,
tortoise, and dark amber, with a large sculpted openwork framed hammered pendant...
Ethereal long wired glass beaded sautoir with pale blue beads, glass based faux pearls, and large molded opaline glass beads, circa 1950. Probably French. 54
inches wearable length. The large opaline beads are just under 3/4 inch or 18mm wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show
detail.
A vintage brooch by William Spratling. Known as his Faceted Obsidian Arrow Brooch from the 1950's. Measures 2 3/8" high and 1 3/8" across. Marked on the back with the WS script square signature and Eagle #3. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Has a little tarnish. A rare piece of Spratling jewelry.
Jack Brusca and Joseph Dante sterling silver wave cuff type bracelet
1975
2 5/16" x 1 1/2"
1 3/4" at tallest point
1 1/4" rear opening
Weight - a hefty and solid 90.80 grams
Hallmarks - etched signature, strl, 1975
Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches
This is a Signed: Ma Atsidii ... STERLING & TURQUOISE RING. Unusual
A modernist sterling silver heavy pendant necklace signed Gra-Wun for the Scottsdale Arizona jeweler Ray Graves. The central pendant is textured and layered for an interesting effect. The hand wrought links are concave on two sides.
The pendant measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/8" high. The necklace measures about 26" in total. Weighs 75 gr. Has no closure, meant to be slipped over the head.
Etched Gra-Wun, Sterling and Handmade on the back. Has a date inscription that reads Aug. 14 1980.
Unique Brutalist brass and citrine ring
1960 - 1970
Size 4 - 4 1/2
Weight - 15 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Unmarked
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". It is my belief that this was likely created by the same silversmith who produced the design for Fred Davis - who contracted several master silversmiths to produce his designs.
It's an edgy stunning...
Classic sterling and pearl earrings by American modernist Esther Lewittes, circa 1950s. The sterling silver form folds over negative space, from which a single cultured pearl is revealed. Each earring measures approx. 7/8" x 7/8" at the widest point across the bottom. Clip-ons. Signed "Sterling Lewittes" as shown. Excellent vintage condition.
This Victorian 9 ct green banded agate scarab bar pin is 1 7/8" long by 1/2" wide. The stone is 5/8" x 1/2".
This sterling silver necklace was designed and signed (c.1940) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pendant measures 3 1/4" X 3 1/4" and can be worn as a brooch by easily detaching the 20" long sterling silver chain. The pendant with chain weighs 110 grams. Both silver and the beautiful amethyst stones are in excellent condition. Shown and described on spratlingsilver.com. Also pictured in SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE by Phyllis Goddard and in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Mor...
Presented in its original box, a lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday less than tomorrow”), a line from a love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889. The word “plus” is symbolized by a plus sign set with rose cut diamond and the word “moins” is symbolized by a minus sign set with rect...
Beautifully fluid, this hand crafted design was called the "Collar Gola" by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling circa 1948-52. Weighing 70 grams the necklace has a wearable length of 19 inches. The center element is 4" across at the top & 1 1/2" high at the center. Spratling used a subtle vermeil wash adding to the 3 dimensional effect of the design. All in beautiful condition with excellent patina. Fully hallmarked with the rare eagle # 1 & WS. Featured on p. 245 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE...
A triangular sterling silver modernist bracelet by Jondell, Mexico. Measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 9 1/2" around the outside. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Slips onto my average size wrist easily.
Marked Jondell, Mexico and 925. Although it is hollow, it is made from thick sterling and has a substantial feel.
In fine condition with minor scuffs.
Cool, sleek design.