All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #738946 (stock #VC0065)
carol lane
$2500.00
Very decorative 14k Victorian hinged bracelet, c.1880. Unmarked but tests 14k and there is a 24 carat rose gold overlay. Beautiful applied Etruscan design sits atop the bracelet. Measures 3/4" wide and the inside circumference is 5 1/2" and weighs 40 grams. Has safety chain. Excellent condition......$45 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1386465
With hallmarks dating 1940-1944, this necklace is an iconic piece from William Spratling's 1st design period.

It's very rare to see this design complete with the original five strand tubular silver necklace, and it is collector quality. The large amethyst cabochon measures 1 1/4" in diameter, and is a gorgeous stone with natural inclusions and quartz marbling...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1385855 (stock #JJ3243)
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4" and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 925S and design number 213. Designed by Bent Gabrielsen. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1368360 (stock #J2010)
Bedell & Co.
$6,900.00
Platinum and 14k yellow gold diamond cluster ring. Unique diamond shape ring done in two-tone. It is unmarked but has tested as platinum with 14k yellow gold. The diamonds total 1.2 carats. The ring is a size 6.5. The overall weight is 4.4 grams. It is in excellent condition. It most likely dates to the early 1930s.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1940 item #831490
The wheels turn on this covered wagon and oxen pin from the 1930s. Oxidized base metal set with pastel rhinestones in shades of pink, purple, aqua, yellow, and green. It is unsigned. It is 2 1/4" long by 1 1/4" tall.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Pre 1980 item #1314971
what pdx
$45.00
Egyptian Paste glass head of ancient Pharaoh head, wearing a crown with the Uraeus cobra , the molded head is done in purplish cobalt blue and sea foam blue green with tiny flecks of copper in the glass , with mold seams showing at the sides. I have listed many pictures of this since I use a point and shoot camera and this is as detailed as I can get .The loop is not gold but some kind of base metal , the face is pretty well detailed and has no damage .Size H 1.5" w 1" d 3/4"
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #836893 (stock #0897)
Gamut Plus Jewelry
$75.00
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This beautiful, vintage ring is a size 7. The setting is exquisite and set with a cobalt blue, colorful cab with gold specks. The band is marked STERLING MEXICO 925.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Pre 1950 item #395064
This is a Platinum & Diamonds Wedding Band Approximately 2.5 carats total diamond weight of baguettes and rounds DIAMONDS. Designed as an Endless Knot. The size is 5 3/4... this Platinum Diamonds band is ca. 1950's
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1940 item #1320317 (stock #02533)
A vintage gilt sterling silver pendant necklace depicting a pair of seated and opposite facing dragons (or possibly gryphons or chimeras, not obvious) c1930s. This double dragon 2-1/8" x 1-1/2" pendant is stamped only STERLING. It comes on a 22-1/2" sterling gilt or vermeil rope chain with a ball end and a spring-ring clasp (so it is adjustable as to length). It weighs 15.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #323477
ANDREA FATELL
$1200.00
An amazing 4 1/4" long 970 silver and amethyst brooch by Taxco artist Antonio Pineda. There are five silver tubes with amethysts suspended from the knot design.They swing freely. Beautiful original condition and hallmarked for Antonio Pineda as shown. A marvelous coat or blazer pin.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #865274
Cuff and Necklace in Rebajes classic Leaf motif with fine black patination. Cuff measures 2 inches (5 cm) and fits a 7 1/4 inch (18 cm) wrist comfortably without adjustment. The necklace is 15 1/2 (38 cm)inches in length and is 7/8 inch (2 cm) wide. The necklace lays flat due to the construction of the links, and the clasp fastens securely. Both the Cuff and Necklace are in excellent condition. Cuff is signed Rebajes, necklace is unsigned. Circa 1950's.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Silver : Pre 1910 item #1328798
A handsome pair of French silver Art Nouveau cufflinks, the faces decorated with a young woman against a spider web background. In Art Nouveau jewelry, the spider web motif was meant to symbolize entrapment and danger—in this case as a counterpoint to the maiden who suggests innocence. The outer edges of the faces follow the geometric shape of the spider web at the top, but are more rounded at the bottom of the design where the woman’s hair and clothing flows...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1980 item #1374012 (stock #9733)
A 14k ruby and diamonds ring from the 1980s with an appraisal. This size 6-1/2 or 6.5 yellow gold ring features a one carat oval faceted genuine ruby (clarity I, included) with 12 round brilliant cut diamonds (total 0.30 carat, SI-1/I-1, J-M colour) surrounding the ruby and an additional 6 round brilliant cut 3 point diamonds (SI-1/I-1, J-M, one diamond chipped) set on each side of the ruby (total of 18 diamonds)...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1900 item #1364671
Filigree comb, Spanish or French, c 1880, no marks, gilt metal, possibly silver gilt. Height c "4/ 10.5 cm, width "3 ½ / 8.5 cm. Condition: partial loss to one lily ornament (cf. pics).
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #433326 (stock #gj0091)
carol lane
$2300.00
Famous Georg Jensen 18k ring designed by Henning Koppel, Denmark, c.1950's. It is size 6 3/4, weighs 15 grams, and is in excellent condition. Signed "GEORG JENSEN DENMARK 750 18K 1089" and also has English marks, as it was sold in England. The center front measures 1 1/4" high. Famous modernist silver deisgn translates beautifully to gold......$30 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1920 item #1229180
modemodern
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Stunning early Art Deco sterling silver bracelet with large emerald cut prong set glass stones, openbacked and unfoiled, signed H&H Sterling, with a star hallmark. This is the mark of Hamilton & Hamilton Jr., of Providence, Rhode Island, in business from approximately 1896 to 1915. This piece is probably from 1910 - 1915. Box slide clasp with two matching smaller stones, set perpendicular to the larger stones. Just under 3/8 inch wide and 6 7/8 inches wearable length. Excellent condition...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1478880 (stock #406)
One of Margot's most famous and iconic designs, this wonderful bracelet features alternating links of AM & PM set above a darkened background along with a dangling Hour Glass Charm. The bracelet measures 6 1/2" long by 5/8" wide, the charm measures 1 1/2" long by 1" wide with a total weight of 58.4 grams. Hallmarked Margot de Taxco, Sterling Made in Mexico, 5201 and the eagle stamp. In good condition with a secure clasp and safety chain...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1445659 (stock #JJ3985)
An amazing modernist sterling silver pendant from Finland designed by Kari Saarinen for Kaunis Koru. Three dimensional sleek design.

Marked on the back KSa for the designer, Finland silver standard, 925, and Z7 for 1977. Also marked with the stylized back to back KK for Kaunis Koru.

Measures 2 1/8" long, 1 1/8" at the widest and 1/2" at the deepest...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1427049
A lovely Art Nouveau pendant worked in gilt silver depicting a pair of hounds against a background of oak leaves and acorns. The quality of the casting and chasing is very nice. The reverse is marked "800".
  • Origin: Europe, ca 1900
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 1-9/32" diameter
  • WeightL 13.0 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1960 item #1173831 (stock #140384952682)
This Ciner braided sapphire, emerald and clear rhinestone bracelet and earrings in gold tone is fabulous.

Dimensions- bracelet: 7" x 5/8"

Dimensions- earrings: 13/16"

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1491813
A classic mid-century silver pendant or charm representing the Zodiac sign Libra (“la Balance”). A detailed scale appears over a stippled background and is accompanied by the classic iconographical symbol for balance...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1277731 (stock #J2568)
This triangular pin features a cabochon pink quartz set in a recessed bezel mount. It bears the mark of Danish maker N.E. From and the sterling mark. Deep patination on the front enhances the stone. The rollover clasp is very secure. The pin has a small nick to the edge on the back, shown in the detail photo; it is not viewable from the front. Each side of the pin measures 1 ½ inches long.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #660066
This Art Nouveau seed pearl and enamel pin was tested to be 14K. It is 7/8" in diameter.

Serious offers considered. FREE SHIPPING insured priority mail on all jewelry and wrist watches over $100.00 to U.S. customers only.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1960 item #1458562 (stock #4122)

N.E. From Sterling and Rose Quartz Bracelet

Denmark

7 1/4" wearable length x 5/8" wide

Marked sterling, Denmark, NE From, 925s

Excellent condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Pre 1950 item #710709 (stock #gam-12)
This very fine pair of Modernist sterling silver pyramid rope form cufflinks could have come from the fashion pages of any current menswear magazine, circa 1945, toggle backs, marked on the back STERLING; Measurements: 5/8 in long x 1/4 in. wide; Excellent condition; may need cleaning.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #717503 (stock #mla30741)
Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold pearl pin depicting delicate flowers amidst their leaves, covered by a total of 32 pearls and seed pearls, hallmarked on back 18 ct. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE! Width: Just over 2 inches Height: approximately 5/8 inch Weight: 7.6 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #979903
This is an Antique Victorian Era Diamond Bangle Bracelet ca. 1900. 14K Rose Gold set with a high quality VS1 Old European Cut weighing 2/3 Ct. Note the Pierced ~ Filigree designs
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1332290
A lovely Victorian tortoise shell pique pendant in a heart shape. The puffed surface is worked with gold and silver inlay in an ornate floral pattern within a scalloped inlaid border. The pattern of two flowers joined together by a ribbon, and of course, the overall heart shape suggest that the pendant would have been given as a love token. The tortoise has very nice markings and translucency when held to the light.

Origin: America or England, ca. 1860...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #741793 (stock #0810)
Gamut Plus Jewelry
$50.00
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This is a beautiful necklace (difficult to capture its beauty in the photos). The shiny gold tone chain drops into a heart pendant with several pave set, clear rhinestones. The necklace measures 16" long. The back of the heart is signed PANETTA. This piece is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1393473 (stock #JJ2682)
A mid century modernist pendant by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This piece is constructed of 2 overlapping triangles with a third textured triangle overlay.

Measures 2" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Could be worn on either a chain, neck ring or cord. Very fine example of his work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1434909 (stock #3723)

Nicely made British Modernist Sterling and Enamel Brooch⁠

Hallmarked D L with lion passant, anchor and O ⁠

2 3/8" x 1 1/4"⁠

Weight - 15 grams⁠

Excellent vintage condition⁠

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1950 item #777249
This Sterling vermeil with large amethyst colored stone + 5 colored rhinestone stamens is 2 1/2" square. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1900 item #395787
Elegant pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces decorated with a stamped pattern of baskets filled with diamond-set flowers. The single-cut diamonds, though small, are of very good quality and are a nice contrast to the gold. The gold surfaces have the bloomed texture usually seen in French jewelry of the period. The connecting chains are hallmarked for 18K gold and are signed “R.W.C.”.

Origin: Europe, ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 5/8” diameter...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1396359
An imposing 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet set with sapphires and diamonds...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #270885 (stock #ac0075)
carol lane
$45.00
Period arts & crafts sterling and enamel three flower pin, probably Scandinavian c.1940. Pin measures 1 1/4" in diameter and is marked "925S w/maker's mark". Has an enamel chip(see lower left in photo 1) that lightens border color slightly; otherwise perfect......$6 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Period : Pre 1900 item #1434099
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.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1385891
Very early Kenneth Jay Lane hinged cuff with the earliest K.J.L. mark. Covered with pave white rhinestones and green, red and ruby cabochons, as well as emerald color square cut accents. A hair under 1" (2.3 cm) wide, the interior diameter is 2 3/8" (6.4 cm) x 2 1/8" (5.3 cm). The snap closure is tight and the cuff is in original vintage condition. This is the Moghul style at its best.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1910 item #1210882
A fine and very lovely Art Nouveau pendant or brooch worked in platinum and 18K yellow gold, every visible surface is set with old mine cut and old European cut diamonds of various sizes. The design depicts are central flower surrounded by foliage twisted into whiplash curves and sprinkled with flower buds. The construction is very solid and quite heavy, but the openwork maintains a feeling of lightness. The back retains the original pinstem and safety clasp as well as a folding bale so the j...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Latin American : Pre 1960 item #1149172 (stock #2643)

Ecuador - 900 silver brooch

Urn shape decorated with stylized serpent motif

2 1/4" tall x 1 3/4" across

Marked Ecuador 900

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1920 item #593796 (stock #0841)
An attractive vintage Edwardian blue crystal and enamel filigree openwork sash brooch c1910. This 2-1/2" x 1-3/4" pin features blue claw-set cushion-cut crystal stones, a rectangular central blue crystal stone and flowers with white enamelling, all on an openwork dark coloured metal base. It has a safety catch and it is unsigned; it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor losses to some of the painte...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1970 item #1478676
Designed by Harald Nielson, a heavy sterling cuff that weighs 56 grams. The inner diameter measures 2.48 inches, and at its widest point measures 1-1/2". It is marked on both ends. On one side is Jensen round logo 55 and on the other end 925S Denmark. Light wear.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #951511
Intricately constructed 980 sterling silver and amethyst pin or brooch designed and hallmarked (c.1930) by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Pin measures 2 5/8" X 2 1/4". Oval amethyst cab surrounded by raised Aztec figures and applied silver beads. Excellent vintage condition. No chips, or cracks to the stone. No dents or dings to silver. Pin back and safety work perfectly. Pictured-spratlingsilver.com and SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE by Phyllis Goddard.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1207482
modemodern
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Glittering French hand made drop rhinestone earrings with constructed three dimensional ovals of soldered metal, with prongset stones in blues shading from light aurora borealis pink to dark blue, and larger aurora borealis stones in piecrust settings at the top, circa 1960, possibly by Cis, Countess Cissy Zoltowska. Marked MADE FRANCE. With many hallmarks of the Cis style, including the exotic color progression, the piecrust stone settings, and the dark silvertone metal. 2 1/4 inche...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1022482
modemodern
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Very glam necklace with gunmetal gray glass beaded strands and with a black Lucite pendant with brilliant colorless Swarovski stones and enameled decoration, in an Art Deco revival style. The glass beaded strands are caught in matching black Lucite end stations, and the hook catch and extender chains are silvertone metal. Late 1970s or early 1980s. Marked U. CORREANI and MADE IN ITALY. By the late Italian designer Ugo Correani, who had his own label beginning in the 1970s, and also designed ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #366275 (stock #vc0048)
carol lane
$115.00
Early Tiffany sterling small letter opener. Has raised Victorian design at top with a curved shape, it measures 2 3/4" long with original string. Original patina and some wear lines in the front. Signed "TIFFANY & CO. STERLING".....$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Jewels : Pre 1950 item #1305342
modemodern
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Beautiful vintage genuine Baltic translucent honey amber necklace with graduated faceted beads. Guaranteed tested, genuine, untreated, natural Baltic amber. 1940s. It has been professionally restrung with new goldtone spring ring clasp. It weighs 46 grams. The largest center bead is 16mm and the smallest beads are 6mm. Wearable length is 31 inches. 5/8 inch wide at center. Excellent condition with some slight age related crazing that is typically found in these beads. Display form is life size....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1920 item #1295116 (stock #TR770)
The old world charm and workmanship is obvious, when you look at this great pinwheel design broach / pendant from circa 1910. The eight swirls are set with oriental seed pearls, each swirl is centered by an old-mine diamond and so is the center of the broach. There are 64 oriental seed pearls and 9 old-mine diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.40Ct. The diameter of the broach is 1 ¼”. The bail for the pendant folds down behind the broach and this way it can be worn as a...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1930 item #375974 (stock #T 1246)
Vintage unsigned unmarked yet tested sterling silver Mission style bail holding an odd faceted light as a feather amber pendant on newer 21" sterling chain.
The amber piece is Just under 2 1/2" X 1 1/8 @ widest while the large bench made bail adds another 3/8". This is an old piece as evidenced by some teenie semi circular drill marks at the drilled areas that old organic pieces often get from age and arid conditions. Priced Accordingly. Don't let the low price dissuade.

$10 USPS Pri...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #923129
This deLillo pin is heavy and large, measuring three inches across. Circa the mid sixties.

William de Lillo was born in Belgian, and worked for Tiffany and Harry Winston in NY before joining up with Robert F. Clark (former head designer for Miriam Haskell) to form the de Lillo creative team in 1967. Their costume jewelry is of the highest quality and ingenious design, using the finest Swarovski crystal stones and beads. De Lillo and Clark moved to France in 1976 where they created costume ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1960 item #595526 (stock #gj0105)
carol lane
$325.00
Modernist design sterling clip earrings designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1950's. See the matching pin at item #594924. Each earring is signed "GEORG JENSEN STERLING DENMARK 119" and is in excellent condition including the original clip on mechanisms. Each measures 1 1/8" by 3/4".....$15 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1490112
The Chi-Rho symbol dates back to the early days of Christianity and is formed by superimposing 2 Greek letters, chi (X) and rho (P), which are the first two letters of the Greek word "Christos", the anointed one, The Greek spelling is Χριστῷ. The Chi Rho as a symbol of Christ was frequented during the time of in the fourth century AD during the reign of Roman Emperor Constantine. The Chi Rho is one of the earliest forms of the Christogram (monogram of Christ) and is formed from the fir...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #780747 (stock #TR570)
This wonderfully executed 18 Kt white gold filigree and diamond ring dates back to the 1920s. The top of the ring is rectangular, giving the round diamond a rectangular appearance. The stone is a 0.55 carat brilliant cut diamond of I color and SI1 clarity. An antique loving future bride would say YES to a proposal accompanied by this beauty.The ring is a size 6 1/4 and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Edwardian : Pre 1910 item #1476630
An elegant round bangle bracelet in 14K gold, the front set with three sapphires separated by natural baroque pearls. The gold is delicately pierced in a lattice pattern at the back and sides and in a floral pattern at the front. The sapphires have a very attractive violetish-blue color. Stamped with Alling’s hallmark.
  • Origin: America, ca 1905
  • Condition: very good, a small ding on the back side
  • Dimensions: width 1/4" tapering to 6/32” at the back; circumference, 7.87...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #1343969 (stock #3610)

Puig Doria modernist sterling silver choker necklace

Sunburst motif

Interior circumference - 14"

Pendant - 3 1/2" in diameter

Marked Puig Doria, sterling

Very good vintage condition

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1147511 (stock #J2073)
This geometric openwork pin depicting snakelike creatures is distinguished by its design, which draws from ancient Mexican imagery. The pin is sturdily made and has a secure C-clasp. It is unsigned but stamped on the back Taxco 980, which indicates a higher-than-sterling silver content. It likely dates from the 1940s-50s. The metal exhibits a very strong test for sterling silver and exhibits a nice patina from age. The pin measures a little over 2 ¼ inches long by 1 5/8 inches wide. Weight: 16....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #85616 (stock #denic 4L50)
De nicola presents the look of coral in this simple and elegant glass necklace. Shortest strand is 14", Clasp is 1" by 3/4".
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1492006
A heavy French 18K gold and diamond pendant depicting a mythological griffin. The creature has the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. His open jaws clasp an old mine cut diamond. The diamond has bright (G-ish) color and is VVS2 clarity. The griffin is depicted against a background of swirling foliage. The back is engraved to match the texture of the front. The griffin has two loops on the backs of the wingtips so it can be worn as a pendant. It originally also had a removable pin...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1900 item #1485565 (stock #RN11207)
Period Pieces
$449.00
The front of this locket features a lovely Egyptian girl or woman – or perhaps a goddess! - in profile, wearing a headdress (from which a few locks of hair have escaped – so charming!), and hoop earrings. She is nestled within a crescent moon (symbolic of the female principal, intuition, and new beginnings). Inside it has both photo rings, but no celluloid. That can easily be fixed with plastic, if desired. Unusually large, it measures 1-5/8”, and weighs .77 ounce. It is made of gold over ...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1960 item #1258492 (stock #JJ1437)
A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby in Sterling Silver and Ebony. This large marlin measures 3 3/4" long and 1 1/2" tall. Lightly hammered. Marked fhb, Sterling on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds tightly. Nice condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish. A wonderful example of Mid Century Modern jewelry.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1472308 (stock #15897)
Bearing the signature of maestro Barrera this carefully made figural brooch depicts a richly clad person, most probably a nobleman or priest, with hands forming a very distinct gesture as if he takes part in a ritual or is performing a dance. Barrera , I suspect, worked in Mexico City, and created some impressive jewelry in the style associated with it. In the brooch at hand attention has been paid to every little detail that emphasizes the figure's high standing in society, their importance exp...