This mid-century Antonio Pineda necklace is a book-piece design, shown with amethysts on p.119 of Silver Seduction. With a wearable length of 16", this is a sleek modernist piece which lays beautifully on the neck. Looks and feels luxurious, with a weight of 152 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, eagle assay 2, Mexico 925 AMC. In excellent vintage condition. Width in front is 1 1/2".

A lovely pair of vintage 18K yellow gold earrings in the classic 1950s combination of diamonds, turquoise and ruby. The cruciform shape and sophisticated use of gemstone colors is very much in the style of Verdura, Chanel and Van Cleef & Arpels pieces of the era. The gold petals are simply enhanced with twisted wire and the diamonds are set in platinum. Each earring is stamped with French gold and platinum hallmarks.

Origin: France, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent...

Hand made modernist silver pin with large oval chalcedony stone. The pin measures 2 1/2" long by 1" wide and is in excellent condition. It is not signed but tests for sterling. Great looking pin.....$7 USA insured shipping.

Ca 1940 Here is another early bracelet and necklace with hematite stones created by Laurence Foss, a designer at Georg Jensen. The stones are in perfect condition and the silver has a lovely patina. Both the necklace and bracelet are marked with the Foss stamp Sterling. The bracelet is also marked 416A while the necklace, 416-1/2. The bracelet measures 7" x 3/4"and weighs 25.5 grams; the necklace is 15-1/2" including hook and weighs 33grams. A lovely collector's piece.

Delicate, leafy openwork distinguishes the sterling silver frame of this 1950s pin. It is set with a chrysoprase disk that has a transluscent ‘cobblestone’ pattern when held to the light. The back is marked sterling, and has a secure rollover safety clasp. The stone is in lovely condition; the pin looks to have been hardly worn. Total diameter is 1 3/8 inches.

HUGE hand made MODERNIST bronze nude female angel pendant probably made by either Carl Tasha or Pal Kepenyes, c.1960's. It is very heavy weight and measures a very large 4 3/4" by 4". Unsigned, but there may be remnants of a mark(see photo #4). Incredible piece with ring for a chain on either side.....$11 for insured USA shipping.

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...

A crafty set of three vintage shirt studs with 14 karat yellow gold fox heads accented by ruby eyes. Finely crafted and looking for a shirt to embellish. Measuring 1/2 in x 3/8 in. 4.4 dwt.

An Edwardian silver plated coin holder pendant on chain necklace from the 1910 era. This practical 2-1/8 x 1-1/4" coin compact pendant features two spring platforms which would hold nickels and dimes. the 25" chain is continuous and there is a pair of words on the largest platform, one of which is SILVER (we can't make out the other). It has a button clasp and it has never had a monogram. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, monograms, damage or repairs...

A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver rectangular hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2-1/8 x 2" across the interior and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. Unusually it is of rectangular hollow construction unlike most and it is stamped SMIBO STERL.. It weighs 20.7 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it has a small engraved BAH on the unengraved side...

Very large 14k scarf pin in Victorian classical design, c.1890. It measures 4 3/8" LONG and rises 1 1/4" high! In excellent condition, it is signed "14" with a SCEPTER mark. Simple and powerful design - very beautiful.....$30 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Bird doll motif. Pre assay era Made in Mexico bird pin brooch. Early - tested at least sterling - colossal 4 3/4" north to south with 2 turquoise beads. This figural exhibits flowers in the style of Fred Davis or Matilde Poulat. Repousse and chase workmanship.
The native peoples were known to make dolls representing the local animals for their children to play. Today those same children are being taught the value in Nature Tourism...

Ballesteros is the maker of this gorgeous chrysocolla stones bracelet. The width is .75in. and the wearable length is approximately 7in. The weight is 50 grams heavy. The dimpled dot repousse link is a signature design for Ballesteros in the 1950's. It has a rich look with the individual tones to the stones and is balanced beautifully by its sleek size. The stones are without cracks or chips and show just the natural surface of the stones. The silver is free of dents or damage...

A vintage sterling silver repousee brooch by Barrera in the style of Matilde Poulat, MATL. Depicts a stylized fish in lightly hammered sterling with two turquoise cabochons.

Signed BARRERA, Made in Mexico, and Sterling. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949).

Measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/4" high. Has an early style 'C' clasp that holds securely. The brooch has a dark patina and minor surface scratches.

Fine work. Classic Taxco design.

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. Measures about 15 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a hook clasp that holds securely. An extender could be attached if it needs to be lengthened. Has a substantial feel to it. Warm patina, fine condition.

This is a Vintage 14K bracelet in like new condition. It sat in a safe for decades. It's stamped 14K but because of the rich color it looks like it could be 18k. Has a second stamp we don't recognize (see image). There is an appraisal from 1997 when gold was $350 an oz., that gives it a value of $814. Weighs 18.5 grams and is 7 in length.

Trifari's earliest mark, TFK, is stamped on this rhodium plated brooch. From the 1920's, or more probably the 1930's. Classic Deco design. Unbacked glass saphire colored stone. Brooch is 2 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links with green (possibly jade) cabochons by noted silversmith, Ed Wiener. Three dimensional design. Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" across. Marked Ed Wiener, Sterling on the bars. Toggles work fine. Fine condition. Cool Mid Century design.

This signed and dated Hollycraft 1955 bracelet has soft pastel colors. The rhinestones are in ovals, rounds, baguettes and navette cuts. The bracelet measures 1/2” x 7” inches long. The stones are all present bright and clear...

These delicate-looking, lacy links are actually form quite a substantial chain necklace. The links have a clever twist, but still lie nicely when worn. A jump ring at the end bears largely illegible marks, but one appears to have a European shape. The chain tests strongly for silver, with a content of at least .800. The spring-ring clasp may have been added later. The chain measures 24 inches long by ½ inch wide. Weight: 27.3 grams

A pair of Birks sterling rayed circles earrings from the 1940s-50s. This attractive vintage pair of sterling silver screw-back earrings is in the form of rayed concave circles. These 11/16" diameter/across retro earrings are stamped BIRKS STERLING, they weigh 6.1 grams, and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that there is a piece of lint on one earring in the picture - it's not a scratch...

Art Smith modernist sterling silver brooch

1950

3" x 1 1/2"

Signed

Very good vintage condition

Very cool vintage clip drop earrings by Jay Feinberg Strongwater, in dark antiqued goldtone metal, in the form of African bronze Ashanti masks. Heavy and substantial. Marked JAY FEINBERG. 1970s. 3 inches long and 1 3/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Frances Holmes Boothby modernist sterling silver necklace with blue glass stone

Pendant - 2 1/2" x 2"

Chain - 17" long outstretched

Signed fhb sterling

Very good vintage condition

Spratling gold designs rarely appear on the market. Here he uses hand-carved spondylus shell, 18K gold beads & coral shell to eye-catching effect. Each earring measures 1 1/2" high x 1 1/4" across. Both are in beautiful, original condition. Interestingly, his design embeds 2 extra gold beads into the shell of only one earring. A Spratling necklace of spondylus & 18K gold is pictured on p.58 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE. On pgs. 56-57 the books author, Penny Morrill d...

A vintage pair of sterling silver Mid Century Modernist pierced earrings by Betty Cooke.

Each earring has three polished silver disks connected to a silver tube. Opposites so frame the face when worn.

Measure about 2" long and 3/4" across.

Signed Cooke and sterling on the back of each earring. The clutches are not marked.

Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. One earring has a tiny ding to the tube in the middle. You have to be very close to se it but...

Likely Art Deco era 2 1/2" round French pin brooch signed: Monne Ric Limoges. Two ochre sienna pink red blue fish and three yellow / white stars were hand painted with enamel paints onto a green foiled background then finished with a clear glass fired finish. P
Super vintage condition and weighs 30 grams.

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These earrings are very well made: an indicator of the fine Hobe work. The overlapping petals have nice stamp work around the bezel-set, turquoise, glass cabochon. The earrings are both clipback and screwback. They are gold plated and marked Hobe. They are in excellent condition.

This is a BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE GARNET BROOCH designed with 3 DROPS at the Bottom. The Top has a Pierced Design and a Central Cluster of GARNETS measuring 2" X 1 7/8"; the Back has the C Clasp that helps date this piece ca. 1875- 1900. The Clasp has been resoldered to the Silver metal "once upon a time"...professionally done and does not negatively affect the Value. As Pretty as these ANTIQUE GARNETS Pieces can be

A 14k rhodolite garnets and diamond flower head ring from the 1970s. This size 5-1/4 ring features six (tested) ruby pink rhodolite garnets and a central 2 point diamond in a flower shape 5/16" across setting. This ring is stamped 14K, it weighs 1.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no 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 o...

Mid- century modern, minimalist design sterling and lapis Georg Jensen Denmark ring no. 123G designed by Nanna Ditzel . It is a size 7, weighs 11 grams and is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. A great wear anywhere, anytime ring.

A pair of beautiful early 20th C. Chinese silver enamel dangling earrings in excellent condition. L：8cm, $325

An interesting, heavy organic ring by the Swedish Modernist Jeweler, Isaac Cohen. Marked Isaac Cohen, ICO for the maker, Town Mark for Stockholm, National Mark, Silver Standard, and date code for 1967. Isaac Cohen was the owner of Galarie 22, a fashionable jewelry store in Stockholm. Top measures about 1 1/8" long and 1 1/8" across. Sits about 5/8" high off the shank. Ring is between an 8 - 8 1/2. Looks like someone may have previously sized it. In very nice condition, heavy and well const...

Margot van Voorhies was married to Antonio Castillo and they opened Los Castillo where Margot became well known for her designs. After a divorce she opened her own taller Margot de Taxco. This is design number 5213 the hearts. You see this design with glass or amethyst centers but this one is a rare sterling dome. The length is 15 inches and is 1 1/8th inches tall. The links are without damage and is properly hallmarked as shown. A treasure of collector quality, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE.

Circa 1920 camera shy magnet reacting cut steel sautoir worthy of a jewelry museum or jewelry book and ready for the next movie. This multi metal beaded fluid flapper fringed necklace is a rare find.
Similar to the French made sautoir book piece seen on page 190 of Antique Trader Jewelry Price Guide 2nd edition which is priced higher in the book than here.
From North to South doubled it measures 18" which includes the 3" medallion pendant, yielding approx 31" around the interior. Eac...

This Castlecliff sterling vermeil crown brooch has faux teardrop shaped pearls and rhinestones. It is 1 7/8" square. It is hallmarked sterling and Castlecliff. Circa 1943 <

Reference : Warman's Costume Jewelry Figurals Identification and Price Guide by Kathy Flood, Krause publications, p. 119

Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry, Brunialti, Carla ginelli and Roberto. p. 77, Vol. 1

Perfect for those breezy nights by the beach, this vintage Mexican silver Carmen Beckmann brooch is shaped like a starfish (some see it as a sea anemone too) and centered by a turquoise of the softest sea foam color. I love Beckmann jewelry - when she was inspired, she created some amazing pieces. Simple yet not simplistic, the almost abstract a-symmetry of the silver work is reflected in the shape of the stone. Measuring 2 1/2” wide by 1 3/4” tall the brooch weighs 20.2 grams and is fully...

Vintage Scandinavian Modernist Silver Jewelry Necklace

Bent K

c.1960s

Excellent condition

side to side - 4 3/4", top to bottom - 4 1/4"

A 10k triple maple leaf three colour gold pin brooch from the 1940s. This 1-1/4 x 1/2" well-made pin features three textured maple leaves with green, pink or rose gold and yellow gold highlights. It has the original c-clasp, it weighs 1.9 grams and it is stamped 10K. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, 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 o...

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940 sterling silver & jade cabochon bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early pieces by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco silver ateliers. Handwrought half domed links with bezel set jade cabochons. Hook clasp.. Dimensions: 7 1/2” long, links are 1" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

This is an EARLY EISENBERG ORIGINAL BROOCH from a Maryland Estate. The size is 2 3/4" long X 1 3/4" wide. On a Scale of ten.. call this one a 6-7. This is due to fading of the SMALLER STONES and fading of 3 of the 7 LARGER STONES. EISENBERG ORIGINAL Collectors Add this One to the Box

Handmade BRONZE link bracelet that is a true work of art and is signed by the artist, "BR" or "BP", c.1960's. It measures 7 1/2" long by 2 1/2" at widest point. Very dimensional and heavy, each link is different. The handmade locking device is a substantial hook and eye(see photo of "back"). In excellent condition, except there is one small solder joint that has come apart. One of the most interesting, unique, and art-as-jewelry bracelets ever.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY s...

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...

Sterling chain bracelet with center walnut and sterling section, c.1970's. Measures 8" long and center piece is 1 1/4" wide by 9 16" wide. Bracelet is of good weight(60dwt) and is in excellent condition. It is signed "HK STERLING". Good looking design....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

An Edwardian 9k rose gold mabe pearl bar pin circa 1900-1910. This simple and classy vintage Edwardian period 1-15/16" long bar pin features a 9 mm. claw-set mabe pearl; it has a modified c-clasp with a swing-up safety loop and it weighs 3.5 grams. It is stamped 9CT. with a W.J.F. maker's mark, and it is 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 ...

Sterling modernist bracelet by Georg Jensen designed by ASTRID FOG, Denmark, c.1960's and has separate MATCHING RING(see item# 482005). Design consists of 7 5/8" squares by 1/4" thick and measures a very LONG 8 1/2". It is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 925S DENMARK 182" and is in excellent condition. Great and simple design with unusual locking mechanism. Ring and bracelet make a wonderful Jensen set.....$25 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.

This Sterling vermeil 3-D angel with green rhinestone necklace is 2 1/2" long x 1 7/8" at the widest point. The vermeil is very dirty and needs a good polishing.

It is hallmarked sterling. Most of this type of pin was done in the 1930s.

A stand out modernist sterling silver Neck Ring designed by Minas Spiridis, (1938-2020), for Cartier. He was the first non Danish jewelry designer for Georg Jensen.

Marked on the back MINAS in a Greek style font, Sterling and Cartier. Also marked Cartier at the end of one arm.

Measures 11" around with an opening of 3". Meant to sit on the collar bone. Measures 1/2" wide in the center. Can probably be adjusted slightly. Better for a slender neck. Weighs 53 gr.

In very nice...

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.

This beautiful pendant is straight out of the Arts & Crafts movement; it’s very much in the style of Horner, but it’s unsigned. It is enameled in an intense blue with areas of a much lighter blue. The dropper shades from a pale green through a lighter blue into an intense blue, echoing the color of the main part of the pendant. The back is marked “sterling silver”, and the dropper is marked “silver”. It measures 1-3/8 x 1-3/16, and is on a modern 18” sterling chain. In very good co...

This is a Rafael Dominguez turquoise bracelet made before 1948 and properly hallmarked as shown. The weight is 58 grams heavy and is 1.25in. wide. It is 7in. long. The silver is thick and Dominguez is know for his high quality workmanship. Dominguez is a noted maestro in Penny Morril's books. When you own a Dominguez piece you know you bought the best! The stones are beautiful and have no chips or cracks. The piece looks fantastic with the turquoise drippy necklace also listed on my site.

This is a STERLING ART NOUVEAU STICKPIN with a of FACE OF A BEAUTY at the Top. The size of the Oval Face is 1/2" X 3/4"; length overall is 2 3/8". Clearly marked: F&B STERLING on the back, the maker's mark for Foster & Bailey of Providence, RI. EXCELLENT Condition dating ca. 1900. Via a Northern Virginia Estate, DC Suburb. ADD to the ART NOUVEAU SILVER JEWELRY Collection

An extraordinarily fine Art Deco gentleman's ring in the Egyptian Revival style featuring a large cabochon of the finest Afghan-quality lapis lazuli. The setting is formed as a grouping of stylized lotus plants, complete with leaves, buds and full-blown blossoms forming the collets that hold the stone. The quality of the hand-engraving is superb. Ancient Egyptian decorative elements were very popular in European and American jewelry following the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1924. The go...

Formed as a square panel with rounded corners, featuring an incised seaweed-like design enhanced by oxidation, this Joseph Skinger design is called "Pine Needle." The pin has its original rollover clasp, which is quite secure. It is marked sterling and has Skinger’s script signature. Joseph Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. The pin measures a little over 1 3/8 inches square. Weight: 7.5 grams

Sterling silver ring with two types of stones personal made by Rebajes hand, c.1950s. The ring is in excellent condition and very clean. The ring is adjustable for size. Showing is a size 5.

If I saw this piece from far away, I would think it's a poison ring - that's how impressive in size and lift its gallery is. Yet not to worry, there is no hidden compartment here and you won't be tempted to become a modern-day Lucrezia Borgia! Beauty and commanding presence, though, yes! There is a lot of that in the sodalite's dark blue depths with their cloudy grey swirls and that river of black cutting across right through the cab's middle. And even though a ring offers a relatively small are...

American modernist sterling silver figurative brooch signed Hoover

Mid 20th century

This wonderfully designed and well crafted brooch measures 2 3/8" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 22 grams

Marked on verso - Hoover, sterling, handmade

Fine vintage condition

Margot de Taxco with an early design of 5127 graces the neck with swirls and turns of beautiful, heavy repousse. The drop measures 2.75 by 2.25 inches. With a wearable length of 16 3/8th inches you can count on a comfortable length for most. I love the size of this Mexican silver treasure as it is perfect for all occasions with a stand out presence, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A lovely Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold ring set with an oval brilliant-cut citrine. The setting is particularly elegant. The stone is flanked on either side by a golden fuschia blossom. The citrine is of the very best quality, with extremely saturated orangey-gold color and exceptional brilliance. The interior of the shank is stamped 585 for 14K.

Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, sharp detail. Finger Size: 6-3/4. Weight: 5.7 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Wei...

This piece is stunning! Some marriages are made in Heaven, and this is one. This brooch is a marriage of three Victorian elements: the bar pin with six diamonds, the enamel bow, and the heart-shaped enamel slide. The bow and slide appear to have been part of the same piece. The pin is 12 k gold, and the bow and slide 18 k. The bar pin is 1 3/4" long.