Maxwell Chayat modernist brooch

sterling silver

1 7/8" x 1 1/8"

Marked Chayat sterling

Very good vintage condition

The work of Mid-Century silversmith Ronald Hayes Pearson work is included in major collections at the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and many other noted museums. This unique necklace is the perfect example of why Pearson is so celebrated, and his rare work so sought after.

The pendant features a modernist raised design over a darkened oxidized background. The pendant is arched, making it three dimensional...

Hand-hammered silver reminiscent of the Arts and Crafts movement and a jade bead that brings to mind ancient Aztec and Maya jewelry combine in this sterling silver ring by the Los Castillo. The specific design does not come up very often. In all my years of buying and selling vintage Mexican jewelry I have only had two examples - the second one being the one offered here...

This is a 14K White Gold & 3/4 Carat Black Diamond Ring. Ring size is 9 3/4. Date this piece ca. 1950 in Excellent Condition. Midwest Estate.

VikingCraft was a line of jewelry produced by Albert Horwig, New York, to satisfy the demand for scandinavian-style jewelry during the 1940s and 1950s. This pin is well made, evoking movement with elongated, stylized leaves. It is marked on the back VikingCraft and sterling, and has a secure rollover clasp. It measures 3 1/4 inches long by 1 1/4 inches at its widest point. Weight: 24.8 grams

A vintage hammered sterling silver circles necklace by the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis. This is signed with Sterling and the crossed JL of the artist.

Great hammered texture, circles are all about 7/8" in this example. Measures about 23 1/2" long. Closes with a secure hook clasp.

Fine condition, has some minor scratches and darkened patina. Nice hand wrought feel. Weighs about 31 Gr. We believe this may be the heavier example.

Classic John Lewis design.

ALL METAL IS 14K GOLD. Removable hand wrought pendant enhancer and hand knotted necklace made up of 15mm rutilated quartz beads in pink tan tones and 8mm rhodochrosite beads of the misty dusty pink variety. ~ 16 3/4". Wt: 2.8 ounce or 81 grams of lush delish stones to compliment that brown or milky white neck. Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified feedbacks and view all images for full details as all Qs will be answered here in lieu of email reply.

A Victorian 14k rose gold seed pearls flower or starburst bar brooch pin from around 1900. This stylish late Victorian 1-1/4 x 1/2" pin features natural seed pearls in a pinwheel style setting. It is stamped 14K, it weighs 1.6 grams and it closes like a safety pin. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

This is a handsome pair of vintage 14K yellow gold and blue sapphire cuff links in the Modernist style, circa 1950, having a brushed finish and a sapphire in one corner, the design framed, marked 14K; Wt: 11 g; Measurements: 7/8 in long x 9/16 in wide; Condition is excellent.

Period art deco chrysoprase and decorative 800 silver pin, probably made in Germany, c.1920. It is signed "800 IH"(?)and is in excellent condition. It measures 1 3/4" long......$7 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

Beautiful matched pair of white gold eternity rings, one ruby and one sapphire. Both have square cut stones mounted in 14KT white gold. The gold tests positive for 14K with jeweler's acid. Both are from the same estate. The stones on both are just under 2 millimeters square. Together they weigh 3 grams. Both are ring size 6 1/4 and are 2 mm wide. Excellent condition...

Gold screwback earrings with large carved apple jade drops. 1920s, with Chinese marks. Also marked 14K. Together they weigh 4 grams. Nice size -- 2 inches long and 9/16 inch wide. Excellent condition. One jade drop has a line -- it is visible in photos. It can be felt on the outside but the stone is completely stable and is not noticeable except in enlarged photos. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Very large round silver w/ green glass secessionist design pin made in Latvia, c.1915. Beautifully articulated, this dimensional domed design is in excellent condition. Not signed, but guaranteed silver and from Latvia. Measures 2 5/8" in diameter...$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

A very handsome pair of 14K yellow gold barbell cufflinks, the cube-shaped ends enhanced with waffle-cut engraving. The linear design has a very sophisticated modernist feel and these cufflinks can be worn with anything. Marked 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1990. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: larger faces, 3/8 x 3/8 x 3/8 inch. Weight: 9.0 grams.

A 10k diamond cluster ring from around 1980 size 7-1/4. This attractive yellow gold ring features 20 single cut diamonds with modern style wavy shoulders and it is marked 10K. It weighs 2.8 grams, it measures 3/8 x 5/16" across the cluster and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

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.

Pedro Castillo was known for quality in his work and beautiful design. He has an impressive resume working for William Spratling in the 30's and also a Maestro for Hector Aguilar beginning in 1939. He opened his own taller sometime in the 40's. This parure is properly hallmarked as shown and numbered 115 on the tongue of the necklace and bracelet and the back of the earrings. Each link is heavy silver repousse and weighs a total of 120 grams. The necklace is almost 16in. long and 1in...

A vintage sterling silver curb link or chain link charm bracelet. This bracelet measures 7-1/2" long and 1/4" wide c1960-70. The links are solid, it weighs 13.7 grams and it has a spring-ring catch. It is stamped COREL STERL 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 of gentle use...