A Continental champagne and cinnamon rhinestone necklace and earrings set with a heart shaped necklace circa 1950s. Featuring all claw-set stones in cinnamon and champagne colours (light yellow and light tan), this set comprises the 18" (maximum) hook end 1-1/2" wide necklace and the 1-1/4" across clip-on earrings. The earrings are a round sunburst shape and they are signed CONTINENTAL. This set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
This elegant depiction of a Wiener Dog is c. late 1940’s. The sterling silver vermeil and marcasites compliment the beautiful ropetwist, open wirework of the body. The ear is set with marcasites, as is the eye. The back is marked “ALICE CAVINESS” and “STERLING GERMANY” on applied plaques. The pin measures 2” (from snout to tail) x 1/2". This wonderful piece is in excellent condition.
A 14k white gold and tanzanites ribbon design ring in the early 1980s. This custom made size 7-1/2 or 7.5 ring features a unique modern ribbon loop design and seven 5 point (by gauge) tested genuine light purple tanzanite gemstones that are channel set into the ring. It weighs 5.1 grams, and it is stamped 14 K with a boxed G maker's mark...
Enrique Ledesma Mexican sterling inlaid pin. A stunning, ultramodern vintage 1950s Mexican sterling silver pin by Enrique Ledesma. This 2-1/8" x 1 1-1/2" modernist pin features what appears to be a rough mixture of azurmalachite inlaid in an undulating silver brooch. It has a rough, naturalistic texture, with small losses revealing malachite below, and it has a safety catch; it is stamped LEDESMA TAXCO 925 with a bell mark...
Attractive Victorian 14K yellow gold double-faced cufflinks. Each face is in a figure-eight shape enclosed in an outer oval border. Collet-set Persian turquoise cabochons center each face. The faces are joined by chains. Indistinctly hallmarked. Tested and guaranteed at least 14K.
Circa 1870
Condition: excellent, all original
Dimensions: 5/8” x 7/16”
Weight: 9.5 grams.
Gorgeous signed ring with a large faceted citrine(approx. 7 carats)surrounded by 18 diamonds (3-5 points each) set in a rose and yellow gold period retro design, Germany, c.1920's. Of good weight, the ring is size 7 1/2-3/4. The front of this good sized ring measures 13/16"long by 3/4" wide. excellent condition, except one of the 6-prongs holding the citrine is missing(see photo of back of ring). Signed "585" and maker's mark with two stylized letters -hard to read...
rare, hard-to-find 18 ct yellow gold mesh sliding bracelet with coral beaded center piece with tiny diamond in the center. End piece also with coral beads, beautiful, intricate etruscan bead work in perfect condition, rare for a bracelet of this age! Width of bracelet is 12 mm (approx 1/2 inch), width of centerpiece is approx 23 mm, maximum wearable length is approx 8.5 inches.
Jules Brenner - Modernist jewelry.
Sterling tie bar and cuff links with tiger eye.
Constructed of heavy gauge sterling silver.
Tie bar - 2 1/4" x 5/8", cuff links - 5/8" x 5/8".
Condition - excellent.
Appropriately signed.
An unusual link bracelet composed of delicate openwork panels. The box clasp is secure and is engraved with script initials of FW. The back of one panel shows the Swedish silver mark, an unidentified maker’s or town mark and the mark for .835 silver. The clasp is secure and comes with an attached safety chain. The bracelet measures 8 inches long by 9/16 inches wide. Weight: 16.5 grams
A pair of Art Deco rhinestone dangly ball earrings circa 1920s. This flashy pair of screw back earrings are gilt brass-mounted. They measure 2-1/2" and these unsigned earrings feature two small rhinestone balls and a 3/8" large rhinestone ball all linked with fine chain; all stones are claw-set and they swing freely. This pair is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some slight rubbing to the gilding...
A pair of 14k yellow gold graduated diamond drop earrings with genuine diamonds circa 1970s. These vintage pierced 1-1/8" long and 1/8" wide post or stud pierced dangly earrings feature a row of free-swinging diamond fringe or sweeps and the brilliant cut diamonds are graduated and range from 2 points to 4 points by gauge (12 diamonds in all). They are stamped 14 K on the butterflies and on the posts and they weigh 2.0 grams. A great gift idea for your favourite April birthday honoree...
An Art Deco 18k white gold aquamarine bar pin circa 1920s. This 2-1/4" long pin measures 3/8" across the bezel-set 16mm x 8mm. aquamarine, which weighs 4.7 carats and has a light grayish/greenish blue colour. This pin has applied flowers at the ends of the stone and a pierced lower gallery; it weighs 4.5 grams and it comes with a recent conservative independent appraisal for $1500...
Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver ring
1950s
Size 5 1/2
Weight - 10.6 grams
Unique biomorphic form
Marked Pearson, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
In the style associated with Matilde Poulat the Mexican Deco sterling silver brooch presented here is big, bold and beautiful! Wrought en repoussage and embellished with hand-chasing feathers and beads surround three gorgeous turquoise cabochons in shades of blue and green. The brooch is open-backed like many of Matl’s early pieces and a pleasure to wear and to behold. It measures
2 3/4” wide by 1 7/8” tall and weighs 17.8 grams...
Bill Tendler modernist/organic sterling silver necklace with quartz orb
1950
Interior circumference - 16 1/2"
This exceptional necklace is stamped Tendler, sterling
Very good vintage condition
Fridl modernist sterling silver necklace.
Measures approx. 14" when outstretched.
Condition - excellent.
A fine Victorian 14K gold mesh and onyx cameo bracelet. The center cameo depicts a classical youth flanked by four maidens, all in Greek or Roman attire. The cameos are nicely carved with good detail. The clasp is concealed by the male cameo. A heavy gold mesh makes up the remainder of the bracelet. The gold has a slight rose tint that contrasts nicely with the black and white of the cameos. The tongue of the clasp is stamped "14K."
A dramatic, wide cuff set with oval pieces of turquoise-colored glass cabochons in beaded bezel mounts...
This Norma sterling jelly belly grandma duck is 1 7/8" x 1.75" . It is hallmarked sterling,Norma and pat pend. It appears that Peninno worked for Norma. Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.
Gorgeous deep red Mediterranean coral tear drop stones and center pearl in this sterling ring by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. It is a size 6 and sits about 3/4" high from the finger when on. Weighing 10 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. His work is increasingly harder to find since it is highly collected. A spectacular ring.
A 19th century Dutch red glass necklace with a 14k carnelian clasp. This Victorian era 19th century 36-1/4" hand cut red glass bead necklace is complete with a Dutch hallmarked 14k yellow gold clasp. The beads have a rich red garnet colour and the 1/2" diameter box clasp has a natural carnelian stone with an inset gold flourish at the center. It has the Dutch oak leaf gold mark in use from 1852-1906, and this lovely necklace is in excellent condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, l...
A very nice vintage French 18K gold curb link chain. The weight is sufficient to support a rather heavy locket or pendant. Stamped with French 18K gold hallmarks and an illegible master goldsmith's mark.
- Origin: France.
- Length: 22 3/4"; width 2.5mm.
- Weight: 10.6 grams.
Composed of five connected sterling panels, each decorated with two applied sterling calla lilies and gilded leaves. The flap clasp is very secure, as are all connecting rings; the sterling safety chain has a spring-ring clasp. The flap has an indecipherable mark, possibly for a maker, between the mark for sterling and the mark for gold content: 1/20 10kt G.F. (for gold-filled). The bracelet measures 7 ¼ inches long, including the clasp, and just under 1 ¼ inches wide. Weight: 57.9 grams
This remarkable ring is a size 6.25. It is a sterling silver, amber ring, circa 1970s. The sterling silver, textured setting "grabs" the large amorphous amber gem. It is marked STERLING. It has good heft (1/2 oz) and is in excellent condition.
A spectacular and rare Mexican sterling clamper signed by noted maker RAF with his eagle 28 and signed again by another mark in the circle as shown. This has an airy feel to the floral design with lots of open space and the weight is 65 grams. the diameter of the oval for size is 2.5in. which equates to approximately 7in. wearable. The repousse is heavy and can be compared to Margot de Taxco's work in thickness of silver. The front face is 2.75in. tall and it tapers to .75in. in the very back. T...
A Mexico sterling mixed metal Aztec bird turquoise pin or brooch. This attractive 1-7/8" Mexican sterling silver and metales casados (mixed metal) brooch has a Mayan bird against an inlaid natural turquoise ground c1950s. The metals include silver, copper and brass, and this pin has a safety catch and a loop for wear as a pendant. It is stamped MEXICO TAXCO 925 CPB with a bell mark with a 2. This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, ...
A charming piece composed of a sterling silver fish pendant on its original chain, this necklace exhibits the fine workmanship typical of mid-century Italian jewelry. The fish’s features are enhanced with cobalt and green enamel, and its tail moves on a hinge. All the pieces are riveted together, and the cable chain features flattened, oval links. The pendant and chain bear the Italian mark for sterling, registered Arezzo, dating 1944-1968. The pendant measures 2 inches long (including the bai...
A vintage hammered sterling silver brooch with leaves by Joan Polsdorfer, who signed her work JoPoL, and was the first American designer to work for Georg Jensen, USA. She also sold her work directly to high end retail outlets. Brooch measures 1 7/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 317. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.
This interesting, abstract pendant measures 2" x 1 1/4" x 1/2". It has a cool design that reminds me of Hull. The central stone is brownish with a tan embellishment. The setting is very unique, like a crown.
Being offered is a rare & superb circa 1935 sterling silver bracelet made by Matilde Poulat (Matl) of Mexico City, Mexico. Comprising hand chased graduating links with incised and oxidized detail; a turquoise cabochon at the center; tongue and box clasp. Dimensions: 7 inches long x 1 1/4 inch wide. Marked. In excellent condition.
Stunning and rare, especially in its use of the specific stone, this vintage Mexican silver necklace features a combination pin / pendant signed by Taxco's foremost lapidary, Felipe Martinez, and a substantial chain from the same period which I believe might be by the same maestro as it bears an Eagle assay mark that Martinez used. And yes, the superbly carved "mask" is teased out of tiger's eye stone though a more unusual kind that it often referred to as "hawk's" or "falcon's eye". I have sold...
Two pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings by Sigi Pineda in modernist designs. May be purchased together or as two separate pairs.
One pair has a polished layer of sterling intertwined with an textured layer for an interesting contrast. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sigi Tasco, and Eagle #36. There are some more markings which are under the screw back and can't be read. In fine condition with some minor tarnish. $125.
The second pair has onyx cab...
This classic late Victorian bangle bracelet is set with a row of gorgeous opal cabochons in graduated sizes enhanced with old European cut and single cut diamonds. The opals have superb play of color evenly spread across the stones’ surfaces. Primary colors are blues and greens with shots of orange and red. The interior of the bracelet has a jeweler’s inventory number, but no maker’s mark. It is presented in a fitted box that appears to be original. The interior of the box bears the name W...
Vintage Sleek Mod Stylized Heart Adjustable Silver Ring marked: "Orb Sterling" for Otto R Bade who was Rebajes' studio foreman in the 40's before buying the former's equipment. Mid century mod style. Presently set @ 7.5 yet can be adjusted up or down. Sits 1 1/2" north to south. Super preowned vintage condition!
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Circa early 1940's, this is a superb slinky chain bracelet from William Spratling. It's a heavy handwrought piece, with a closed, wearable length of 7 1/2" and a width of 7/8". Classy and elegant, and feels fabulous on the wrist. Signed and hallmarked with the WS Print Circle "Spratling Made in Mexico WS", and Spratling Silver. Weight is 115.2 grams. Excellent vintage condition, collector quality. Silver tested to be 98% purity.
A pair of Art Deco 1920s gilt brass carnelian glass dangle earrings. This great looking pair of gilt brass 2-1/8" x 5/8" dangly earrings has carnelian glass cabochon stones. These
unsigned screwback earrings are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor losses to the gilding. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have...
Large by Western standards, this is actually the "childs" size version of this foo dog necklace worn by the Chinese Miao minority 70-90 years ago. Made of low grade silver, typical of Chinese jewelry of the time period, the intricate pendant is 5.5 inches across, 6.5 inches long and suspended from a long hand-made chain. The heads of the foo dogs are in a pin which allows them to turn freely and the central "flower" is also suspended on a wire which allows it to spin.
This piece is a c...
A pair of quality enamel souvenir pins c1920s, depicting a finely enamelled scene of Sturgeon Lake and the Collegiate Institute, Lindsay, Ontario, Canada. The flag pin measures 1-1/8 x 1" and the Institute measures 1-1/4 x 1-1/8"; each is on brass and the lake scene is marked CZECHOSLOVALIA. Both have a c-clasp, and they are in very good original condition with no crazing, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a tiny loss and a surface crack on the l...
Lovely Floral pin. Nice heavy weight construction. Marked: "STERLING CRAFT BY Coro". Pin measures 2 1/2" by 1 7/16"
An Edwardian or Late Victorian 15k yellow gold 4 leaf clover brooch pin circa 1900. This pin has no gold stamp (and it tests as 15k). Measuring 1-3/8 x 9/16", it features a four leaf clover, it has a c-clasp and it weighs 2.7 grams. It has a star maker's mark and 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 of g...
An Art Deco 14K diamond stick pin circa 1920s. This vintage stickpin has an approximately 7 point genuine round faceted diamond set in the top section which is white gold. The stone weight is estimated in setting, so it may be very slightly larger. The pin section is yellow gold and 2-1/4" in length. The top measures 1/4" across and all tests at 14 k. It weighs 0.8 grs., and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a few nicks on the ye...
A 10k marquise amethysts and diamonds cluster ring from the 1970s. This attractive size 6-1/4 ring features 8 natural purple amethysts with four single point central diamonds as flashy highlights. This ring measures 9/16" at its widest, it weighs 2.0 grams and it is stamped 10K WH. 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...
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Dating 1930's - early 40's, this Fred Davis bracelet feels silky and luxurious on the wrist and is a superb example of his work.
Panels of four amethyst cabs and tiny beading alternate with angled silver cylinders, joined top and bottom by double ribbed connectors. Forty eight amethyst gemstones in total, it's an intricate piece, exquisitely executed, and it is collector quality. There is a beautiful patina throughout. Closure is a tight and s...
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...
A very attractive pair of Art Deco cufflinks featuring sugarloaf cabochons of moss agate (“dendritic agate”) in simple 14K gold collet settings. The agates have a very nice pattern of wispy green inclusions against a creamy translucent background. The connectors are marked “14K” and have an unidentified maker’s mark.
- Origin: America, ca. 1925
- Dimensions: faces, 9/16” x 9/16”
- Condition: excellent, all original
- Weight: 11.0 grams
Carnelian bracelet and choker necklace, not a set, very Art Deco in design, each stamped signed: SYMMETALIC STERLING + 14K, mark first used in 1936 by the W. E. Richards Co. on their highest quality jewelry. Each displays concentric oval or round designs on each link. Very nice pre owned condition.
(A) Necklace 14.25" interior - See image 2 for more info - $74 and or
(B) Bracelet with gorgeous carnelian cabs 7" interior - see image #2 for full details - $126 or
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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
A citrine rolled rose gold plate watch fob. This fob has a foil-backed tested citrene stone circa 1840. This early Victorian 1-1/8" x 7/8" unsigned attractively designed man's watch accessory 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 vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured pa...
An attractive bow-tie shaped Czechoslovakian gilt brooch with rhinestones and light green baisse-taille enamel. This 1-1/2 x 5/8" vintage c1920-30 Art Deco pin has a c-clasp, it is stamped CZECHOSLOVAKIA, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, crazing, 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. Surface ship...
Channel old-world elegance with this striking pair of 14 Kt yellow gold and onyx cufflinks. Each oval stone measures 16 X 21 mm and is set into a sparkling gold bezel, with a total weight of 11.3 grams for the pair. This classic set uses the traditional springloaded back, making the cufflinks not only fashionable but easy to use.
Ceramic 1950’s brooch or pin, relief motif of a Maya mask in white and gilt. Signed Irma, Sweden. Height "1¾/ 4,2 cm. Condition: fine
A wonderful pair of Victorian earrings, each in the form of two entwined snakes. One snake has a oval ruby set in the top of its head and old mine cut diamond eyes, while the other has an old mine cut diamond head and cabochon ruby eyes. The gold surfaces are realistically engraved with scales. The rubies do not show indication of heat treatment and have bright pure red coloring. The diamonds are SI1 clarity and J/K color. Entwined snakes symbolized eternal love and became popular after Pri...
American Modernist Jewelry Copper Musical Notes Pin
Rebajes
c.1950s
Very good condition
3 1/2" x 3"
The spectacular appearance of this vintage couture necklace owes to its dazzling rainbow of colored glass bulbs dangling from a double linked gold plated chain. The bulbs are drizzled with gold for added bling. This necklace is most likely from the 1970s and used in a runway appearance for high end fashion models. If you need stage presence, this necklace will get you there. Superb condition.
Natural Bohemian garnets are featured in this antique pin. Two round elements are made up of three tiers of rich red rose-cut garnets. Each garnet circle is surrounded by a row of tiny rose-cut garnets. Suspended from these elements are three droppers featuring more garnets, round and marquise in shape. These droppers add eye-catching motion to the piece when it is worn. All of the gems are beautifully prong set.
The pin is unmarked but is silver and is 1 ¼” wide. It has the original tub...
A rare pair of 18K yellow gold earclips in the Sputnik style by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, green and pink tourmalines, and garnets. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from the mines of Stern's native Brazil. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance that relies on the particularly selection and...
An awesome natural light ice blue aquamarine ring with four natural rubies set in a hand casted 14K yellow gold mounting. This rare very large emerald cut natural aquamarine with amazing brilliance, sparkle, and color weighs approximately 22 cts and measures approx 1/2" across by 1 11/16" inches high. Circa 1940's, this fabulous ring is sure to please and will get you noticed at any occasion. More information and photos available.
A vintage pair of sterling silver cuff links by Georg Jensen, #112 designed by Ibe Dahlquist.
Measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark, and 112. Toggle clasp functions properly. In fine condition.
Great example of Georg Jensen's modernist design.
This exceptional verre eglomise rock crystal panel depicts a maiden in classical dress playing with a hound. She sits on a plinth in a clearing with cypress trees in the background. The scene is backed with grayish mother-of-pearl that seems to create a sky of swirling clouds. The reverse of the pendant is simply finished with pale grayish-blue silk. The plaque is simply mounted in an 18K yellow gold frame with a bail at the top. Verre eglomise was most often used in mourning jewelry, but n...
Exquisite and extraordinarily rare French Napoleon III 18K yellow gold and silver locket set with rose-cut diamonds and an en plein enamel plaque. The locket is essentially of geometric shield form relieved at the upper corners with finely chased applied clusters of roses and foliage, and at the bottom with an ornate volute. The shield form, flanked with two arches of rose cut diamonds set in silver, is suspended from a diamond-set urn motif in the Louis XVI style, and itself suspends a rose c...