Elegant silver pin brooch with two cabochon cut amethyst stones surrounded by leaf vines in Art Nouveau / Jugendstil. Made in Germany c 1910 and marked 835 for the silver content. Swedish import mark (three crowns in an oval and S). Width "2/ 5.5 cm, height "3/4/ 1.8 cm. Condition: fine.
Bronze clip earrings by Pentti Sarpaneva, Finland, 1960s. Sarpaneva made use of this little flower also in his rings and pendants. Unmarked. Width "1/ 2.5 cm. Condition: fine.
A particularly nice Art Nouveau four-leaf clover honeymoon watch pin, the leaves beautifully enameled in shades of translucent green, yellow and rust. The 14K yellow gold crescent moon is set with a graduated row of pearls, while an old European cut diamond centers the clover. The back retains the original clasp and watch hook...
A handsome pair of double-faced silver cufflinks, the faces decorated with finely-detailed enamel portraits of English or Italian greyhounds. The backs and chain connectors are stamped with French silver hallmarks.
- Origin: France, ca 1910
- Condition: no enamel loss, one face has light surface wear to the silver (visible in the photos but only visible upon close inspection in person)
- Dimensions: 9/16 x 11/16” (14 x 17 mm)
- Weight: 7.0 grams
An impressive pair of colorful red enamel cufflinks with gold metallic-like highlights marked Destino . The white enamel on the right cufflink looks a bit off but I doubt these have ever been worn.
Original Saks Fifth Avenue Box.
A pair of vintage modernist earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet in copper and brass.
According to published reports Winifred Mason Chenet was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. She believed that each piece should be unique and distinctive.
These earrings have two parts, the top is smooth polished copper and the bottom has a coiled brass overlay...
This very elegant amethyst and diamond estate cluster ring is centered by a 16 X 12 millimeter oval faceted amethyst with an approximate weight of 10 carats. The center stone is surrounded by two rows of prong set round diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 64 diamonds is 0.64Ct. The ring is a size 8 and can be easily sized.
An amazing piece of mid century modernist hand wrought jewelry.
This bronze or patinated brass pendant measures 3 1/2" long and 2" across. Has thick sterling wire around the edge and a curved design on each end. Interesting hammered texture.
There is some tarnish and a little wear to the bronze patina. Has a large bale so will also accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.
Fine contrasting of textures, interesting design.
A Mid Century Modernist sterling silver pendant in a brutalist style signed Macefield for William Mason and Leonard Field, American studio jewelers who worked in Massachusetts in the 1940's -70's.
The pendant measures 1 3/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Signed Macefield Sterling on the back.
This pendant has been paired with a sterling neck ring that is 13" around with an opening of 1 1/2". It can be adjusted if needed...
A wonderful and rare pair of patinated copper modernist earrings by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. The spiral design incorporates small raised circles for added texture.
These screw back earrings measure 1" long and 3/4" wide. Both are signed with the 'Art Smith' script signature.
In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. They are opposites so frame the face when worn...
A vintage modernist hand wrought sterling silver link bracelet with thick sterling wire overlay.
Measures about 8" long and 1" at the widest. Marked sterling. Secure spring clasp. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Lays nicely on the wrist.
Reminds us of the work of Paul Lobel.
Well made and sleek design.
An interesting pair of Sterling Silver dangle screw back earrings with rose quartz caged stones. The cage part is reminiscent of the work of Arthur King.
Measure 1 3/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely. Marked Sterling on the back of each screw back.
Lots of movement when worn. Pretty rose color. Warm patina. Well crafted unusual design.
A modernist, abstract 14K Gold and Sterling Silver curved brooch embellished with a baroque pearl by Ed Levin.
Measures 3 5/8" long. Signed with the script © Ed Levin, 14K and Sterling.
Fine condition with minor surface scratches and some tarnish. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.
Classic Ed Levin design.
This classic 14Kt yellow gold estate elegant dome ring is decorated by bead work along with shiny and matte finished surfaces. The top of the ring is 12 millimeter wide and it tapers down to 3 millimeters on the bottom of the shank. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
Hans Hansen modernist kinetic ring
designer - Bent Exner
Sterling silver with amazonite bead
Striking geometric design
Size - 7
Weight - 12+ grams
Bead - 3/8" diameter
Central design element stands approximately 1" above finger
Stamped HaH, Denmark, 925s
Excellent condition
An extremely attractive pair of cufflinks worked in 18K white gold, the faces featuring plaques of black mother of pearl set with diamonds. Black mother of pearl is much less common than the usual light color and displays a beautiful pearly luster with overtones of green and rose that can be clearly seen in the photos. The diamonds have bright color, estimated at F, and VVS clarity. Solid connectors join the faces to hinged toggles...
Rarely available on the market this vintage, sculptural design by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda is simply stunning. The intricate melding of sterling silver and stone catches light at every turn. The necklace measures 15 1/2" wearable inches long. The pectoral measures 6 1/4" across & 1 1/2" high at the center panel. The necklace weighs 156 grams. Both stones and silver are in exquisite condition. Hallmarks on the back date the necklace to the late 1940's...
A vintage 14Kt yellow gold movable charm/pendant depicts a sitting cat. This fabulous feline sports a bow-tie and a movable head. The cat is made of solid 14Kt gold (not hollow), and measures ¾” high and ½” wide. This charm/pendant would make any cat fancier proud.
This vintage solid 14Kt yellow gold (not hollow) cocker spaniel charm/pendant is a casting. The very personable cocker would make a perfect addition to any charm bracelet, or can be worn as a single pendant. The length is 11/16” and the width is ½”.
A vintage heavy sterling silver hand made brooch with what looks like a prong set moonstone. Setting is very organic with tentacles and curves.
Nice contrast between the oxidized inner areas and the polished edges.
Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 5/8" at the widest.
There is an impressed rectangular mark on the back but it is too tiny to read. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.
Well crafted, solid silver.
Unusual design.
An elegant pair of classic Edwardian double-sided cufflinks, the octagonal faces decorated with engine-turned engraving in the form of a spray of acanthus leaves against a stippled background. The faces are completed with an octagonal platinum border. The backs are marked “14K-Plat” and have the maker’s mark for Carter, Gough & Howe. The backs are also engraved with a period “RD” monogram.
An elegant pair of classic Edwardian double-sided cufflinks, the octagonal faces decorated with engine-turned engraving in the form of a spray of acanthus leaves surrounded by a laurel wreath border. The connectors are marked “14K.”
- Origin: America, ca 1910
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 9/16” diameter
- Weight: 7.0 grams
A very unusual hand made copper necklace with eight curled dangles and a central amber colored teardrop. Lightly hammered curved figure eight shaped links. The dangles have little brass beads at each end.
The necklace measures approximately 18" around. Longest drop is 3 1/2". Hook clasp is on the side and holds securely.
Has a few minor areas of verdigris. Heavy, thick copper.
Very detailed hand wrought work.
A pair of vintage brooches from the American Studio Modernist jeweler, John Lewis, one in the shape of a 6 pointed star and the other a whale. Great hammered textures.
The whale measures 3 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. The star measures 1 3/8" across and 1 1/4" high.
Both are marked Sterling and with the crossed JL mark of the artist. The clasps hold securely. They are in fine condition with some minor scratches. Warm patina.
Quality pieces...
Brooch of sterling silver, carved in traditional Northwest Coast or Haida design, with eagle form, has safety clasp and loop for hanging as pendant.
Measures 1 3/4" x 1 5/8", domed shape.
Unsigned, guaranteed to be sterling.
Crafted in the tradition of artists of the Northwest coast, especially the Haida, the design and abstracted forms are beautifully etched, with fine detail and areas of cross hatching...
Beautifully detailed, this delicately hand forged sterling silver necklace and earrings set was designed by Frederick Davis in his very early years living in Mexico City...
A vintage sterling silver gilt brooch with green, yellow, teal and orange enamel by David Andersen, in the Seasons series. We believe this is the 'Summer' brooch.
Marked on the back, D-A 925S, Scales, Norway and Sterling.
Measures almost 1 3/4" across and 1 3/8" high. Has a rollover clasp which holds securely.
In fine condition, the enamel is bright and vivid. Classic design.
A vintage modernist pair of high quality sterling silver cuff links with Pre Columbian birds by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi. These cuff links are opposites and face each other when worn.
Signed Peru, G. Laffi and 925 on the backs. The are made up of thick layers of sterling. The finding is made of a curved bar and ends with a toggle.
Measure 1 1/8" high and 3/4" across. Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches.
Classic Laffi des...
This beautiful Art Deco style18Kt white gold, sapphire and diamond ring is centered by a 7 X 5 millimeter oval faceted natural sapphire. Four larger bezel set diamonds are around the sapphire and French cut sapphires decorate the space between the bezel set diamonds. 39 smaller diamonds set around the center design and on the shank. The approximate weight of the center sapphire is 1.25Ct, while the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.55 Ct. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and can easily be s...
A lightly hammered sterling silver brooch with a central agate by Tone Vigeland, who worked with the Norway Plus Design Studio. The central stone has gold speckles which catch the light. Heavy thick sterling.
Measures 1 3/4" across and 2" high. Marked with the ND for Norway Designs, and conjoined TV for Tone Vigeland. Also has the Plus sign, Sterling and Norway.
Has an earlier style rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Nice weight and quality. Fine condition with minor surface ...
A detailed modernist bracelet in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy Vidal.
Measures 7" long and 1 3/8" wide. Fold over clasp holds securely.
Has the 3V maker's mark, introduced in 1970, also known as the flower mark on the back.
Fine example of Canadian MCM design.
This is a lovely Victorian pin has a coral branch supporting three dangles with coral beads and a small coral branch. The dangles give movement and liveliness when pin is worn. The whiplash design of the mounting suggests that the design has a strong early Art Nouveau influence.
The pin is gold-filled and it is circa 1885.
This very Victorian pin is gold fill set with two rose-cut red pastes and one cabochon ‘turquoise’. The pin is 1 ¼" wide with a central ball element that is 3/8" in diameter.
Applied circles of wire rope ornament a vertical, rectangular bar. A hollow ball dangles from two chains; another chain connects the pin to the stickpin. This device preceded the safety catch to prevent loss of the pin.
The C hinge and double C catch are replacements. The pin bears a Maker's mark OB, which ...
A vintage sterling silver modernist ring and/or pendant by Karl Laine for Sten and Laine from Finland. May purchase individually or as a set.
The ring measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 3/4" across. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, Three Crown mark for Finland, 925, Town mark for Turku, V7 for 1974 and Finland. Has KL on the side for Karl Laine. Very nice condition.
The pendant measures 1 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Has a bezel set faceted rock crystal...
Gorgeous vintage silver and amethyst bracelet by Mexican silver Master Antonio Pineda. This is a hinged bangle bracelet that opens and closes on the side. I have not seen this exact bracelet before and believe it to be quite rare. It measures 7" around inside circumference when closed, is 1 1/2" wide and weighs a sturdy 148 grams. Secure clasp, no chips or cracks to the stones. There is one tiny, almost imperceptible indentation in the silver near the hinge. Signed as shown. An exquisite, and pe...
A vintage sterling silver brooch by modernist studio jeweler Ted Lowy, (1919-2013) depicting a stylized man with a top hat, cane and bowtie.
Measures about 1 3/8" high and 1" across. Signed Ted Lowy and Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a lightly textured finish. In fine condition.
Fun design.
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