This colorful, enamel and sterling silver charm / pendant has a diameter of 7/8" and is 1" high. It is a beautiful depiction of a wreath with its green enamel holly leaves topped by a red enamel bow and white enamel accents. In the center, the jingle bell is three-dimensional, moves and rings hallmarked STG JMF. It has a red glass clapper. The back is of this charm is marked STG JMF, as well, for The J.M. Fisher Company. This piece is circa 1950. It is in excellent condition...
Period arts & crafts sterling viking ship bar pin with celtic design, Edinburgh, 1937. Measures 2 1/2" long and is in excellent condition. It is signed with appropriate Edinburgh marks for sterling and 1937 and the maker is "S & C0". Has a "c" clasp for locking......$8 for USA insured shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.
American Modernist Sterling Geometric Brooch
Frank Miraglia
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Arne Johansen modernist sterling silver and Lapis pendant
Denmark
Mid 20th century
2 1/8" x 1"
Weight - 21 grams
Marked on verso - Denmark, 925s, AJ
Excellent condition
Large sterling cuff links, each set with a single amber stone. By the Polish modernist silversmith collective ORNO, circa 1960s or '70s. Each piece measures almost 1.5" long x .75". Marked "ORNO" and with the Polish hallmark for silver. Excellent condition, with one natural amber a slightly different shade than the other.
A lovely double-sided 18K gold and crystal locket, the gold rim elegantly decorated with a bound reed design in the Louis XVA style. The round faceted crystal covers are suspended in a diamond-shaped open frame. The locket is cleverly constructed with a hidden screw mechanism that allows the gold frame to expand so the crystal covers can be removed for adding or changing the locket's contents...
An Art Nouveau sterling fronted sash brooch. This 3 x 2" brooch dates to around 1900. This pin is stamped STERLING TOP, it has the original c-clasp, and it weighs 14.1 grams. It is in excellent condition with no major dents, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than two shallow bends visible on the back. 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...
A much understated tailored design is this estate diamond band from the 1970-s. The 14Kt yellow gold band is topped by five G color brilliant cut diamonds with the total weight of 0.26Ct. The diamonds are set individually in an S design channel. The weight and color of diamonds are clearly marked inside the band. The band is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
A very good pair of 14Kyellow gold cufflinks, the oval faces enhanced with foliate engraving around the edges and centering .25-carat old European diamonds. The torpedo backs are decorated with matching foliate engraving. The diamonds are unusually large for cufflinks of this period and are of excellent quality, graded as I color and VS1 clarity. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: front faces, 1/2” x 3/4”. Weight: 8.7 grams...
The most perfectly designed period arts & crafts large bronze(or brass) and blus lapis ring, c.1915. Applied metal on metal with bezel set lapis ring(size 5) and measures a generous 1 1/4" by 5/8 at the front design. The band is 3/8" wide. The lapis is worn, otherwise ring is in excellent condition. This is one of the best designed and beautiful period arts & crafts ring I have ever seen.....$10 for insured USA shipping.
This Florentine micro mosaic fleur de lis pin is 7/8" x 5/8". It is in excellent condion. There seems to be no missing tesserae. Fleur de lis = French symbol of life and power. It also seems to be made of silver with a gold plate.
An Edwardian angel wings silver plated pin or brooch with a white glass cabochon stone from the 1910 era. This 4-1/8 x 3/4" pin has fine detail and the original c-clasp. It is unsigned and the glass oval stone is bezel-set. This pin is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some shallow flake chips and scrapes to the glass stone...
A Victorian 1-3/4" 9k yellow gold horseshoe good luck pin or brooch with seed pearls dated 1886. This fine pin has a c-clasp, it weighs 1.9 grams, it is hallmarked (partially obscured), it tests as 9 carat gold 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 items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
A bold beautiful Mexican Silver & Amethyst bracelet by the famous Fred Davis. Each of the six heavy sterling silver links is set at the center with a deep purple amethyst cabochon stone. The bracelet measures 8" long by 1 1/4" wide and it weighs 60.7 grams. Hallmarked with the FD mono, Silver Mexico. Some light age related wear and tarnish. The amethyst have the typical inclusions and are smooth to the touch. Fold over clasp. A fantastic bracelet by an important jeweler.
Vintage 1950's sterling silver and shattuckite pin or brooch designed and signed by Frank Patania Sr. Pin measures 3 1/4"L X 2 1/2"W. Signed on the back - FP STERLING with Patania's THUNDERBIRD hallmark. An Italian immigrant, Patania migrated to Santa Fe, N.M. and opened his Thunderbird shop in 1927. Patania established a style of handcrafted southwest American jewelry by blending European silversmith technology with Native American design...
A 1-5/8" x 1-3/8" Edwardian blue butterfly wing teardrop-shaped sterling pendant, fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1902-3. This pendant has a T.L.M. maker's mark, and it 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 secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S...
A Victorian shell cameo depicting Aurora/Eos, goddess of the dawn set in a 14K gold frame decorated in the Etruscan taste withe beads and rosettes. The goddess is shown with her chief attribute, a pair of feathered wings in her hair (not to be confused with Psyche who has butterfly wings). The back retains the original pinstem and folding bail, but the clasp is an old replacement. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
- America, ca. 1870
- Excellent condition; no cracks to shell; replaced cla...
A nice bracelet comprising twelve Victorian era 14K and 10K gold slides. The slides are in various styles, but are all original to the Victorian period. Slide bracelets enjoyed a moment of popularity in the 1930s when older Victorian pieces were dismantled and converted into a new style of charm bracelets. The first, tenth, eleventh and twelfth slides (L to R in the first photo) are 10K. The others are 14K. The diamonds, opals, turquoise and pearls are natural; the sapphires and rubies are glass...
Copper and glass pin, c.1940's. Unsigned, it measures 1 3/4" diameter. Interesting design(see photos #2) as glass piece on copper goes over and under the copper braid at center. Very good condition....$* for insured US shipping.
A very nice Art Deco scarab bracelet set in silver. Three glass scarabs alternate with pierced silver sunbursts set with marcasites. The sparkle of the marcasites is a nice foil for the heaviness of the scarabs. Scarab jewelry became popular after the discovery of King Tut’s tomb in the 1920s. The back is marked “Sterling”.
Origin: America, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent. Size: 7-1/4” long.
Ethereal long wired glass beaded sautoir with pale blue beads, glass based faux pearls, and large molded opaline glass beads, circa 1950. Probably French. 54
inches wearable length. The large opaline beads are just under 3/4 inch or 18mm wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show
detail.
A great example of Finnish Modernist design, a bracelet made of bronze with a central rectangular brutalist element by Hannu Ikonen for Valo Koru, Finland.
The bracelet measures 7" around the inside and 1" wide. Has two hooks which hold securely. Also has a safety chain with an additional hook closure. Marked Made in Finland on the inside.
Fine condition with some minor scratches and tarnish. Has a minor ding on the backside.
Nice contrasts of layers and textures. Impressive des...
A great pair of Art Nouveau sterling silver bean-back cufflinks in the form of dogwood flowers. The faces are very nicely detailed. The backs of the faces and the connectors are marked “Sterling”.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 13/16” x 9/16”. Weight: 7.5 grams.
These 1920s cuff links are beautifully enameled in dark blue on a white ground; elaborate carved designs show through the enamel. Each button is edged with embossed sterling silver scrolls. Embedded vertical silver lines run down the center of the white ground and frame the blue diamond-shaped reserves. The bridge bars are secure and show no signs of metal stress; they each bear the maker’s mark C.Q.&R. for Carter, Qvarnstrom & Remington (1899-1930s), of Attleboro, MA . Each button measures 5/...
This Los Ballesteros bracelet measures 6 3/4" ( inner circumference), 1 1/8" wide and 110.7 grams. (3.2) troy ounces. Excellent condition except for a couple of small dents to the clasp end half moon segment. Clasp closes tightly.
A spectacular bracelet by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs comprised of six sterling silver wired wrapped irregular shaped polished stones including amethyst, white quartz, rose quartz, rutilated quartz, aquamarine and citrine. The bracelet measures 8 1/2 " end to end but because of the thickness of the stones, it fits a wrist of 7- 7 1/2" or so. The stones are beautiful and smooth with lots of natural inclusions. It is in fine original condition, no chips or cracks. This bracelet weighs a heft...
Outstanding vintage necklace in heavy gunmetal gray chain links with quatrefoil shaped elements which are made of translucent
tortoise Bakelite. This piece can also be worn as a belt. Marked YSL on an attached metal tag. 1970s. The quatrefoil form is
of course a classic medieval and Moorish motif and is here translated into a stunning modern look. Very wearable and versatile
-- there is a hook at each end, allowing it to be arranged in many lengths and configurations. Also perf...
A very rare pair of 18K yellow gold “Sputnik” earrings by H. Stern. This classic design features a golden dome studded with various colored gemstones including green tourmaline, pink tourmaline, almandite garnet, aquamarine, amethyst and citrine. Each piece of Sputnik jewelry has a unique appearance depending on the combination of gemstones used and even how they are arranged in relation to one another. This pair of earrings has brightly-colored stones in a very pleasing arrangement. Spu...
A lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond, and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday, less than tomorrow”), a line from the love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889. In 1907, the Lyonnais jewelry Alphonse Augis created a love token based on the poem. His designs changed over time and this piece is a classic example from the 1960s. The ...
A classic 18K yellow gold tapered band by Tiffany & Co. set at the crown with an oval cabochon citrine. The stone has very nice slightly orangey-yellow color and eye-clean clarity. The ring has a very solid feel and can be worn by either a man or woman. The interior of the shank is marked “750” for 18K and is signed by Tiffany. This ring is no longer available at Tiffany, but originally sold for $2,150.
- Italy, ca. 2000
- Very good condition; light wear to the shank
- Finger Size: 5
A heavy sterling bracelet marked with the Jensen logo
(post 1945) Denmark Sterling 56A. The five oval coral cabs measure 6.5mm x 4mm. The bracelet is 7" and weighs 49.4gr. Light wear.
This is a SIGNED LOS BALLESTEROS STERLING NECKLACE from a Virginia, U.S.A. Estate. One of the BEST pieces this Seller has owned from this Designer, the size is 2 1/2" Width X 3 3/4" Length. Clearly marked on the back: LOS BALLESTEROS STERLING. Prong~set in the Center is a Pear Shaped Simulated Alexandrite approximately 5 Carats in weight. Ca. 1950-1970 the Condition is EXCELLENT
ALSO posted on eBay $495 or Best Offer
seller: ejp1eastcoast
Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen modernist sterling silver necklace
Denmark
1960s
This stunning sterling necklace features 26 three sided links with alternating washes of rose, gold, and darkened patina strung on a sterling chain
Length - 16"
Width - 5/8"
Weight - a substantial 83+ grams
Hallmarked AM, EJ, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
A heavy classic belcher chain link necklace in 12K yellow gold. The chain is heavy and solid enough to suspend any of the heavier Victorian lockets or large pendants. It also looks stylish worn simply as a chain. The lobster claw clasp is a replacement and is 14K. The chain itself tests 12K.
Origin: England, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent. Length: 22-5/8" long. Weight: 17.7 grams.
The 3-D design is so beautiful with rhinestones triple layered to resemble flower heads as the focal point of the necklace and earrings. The incredible colors are another reason for the strong attraction. The rhinestones are superb, saturated with color and so bright they mesmerize.
"Trifari", the necklace is adjustable and has a "J" hook. I totally agree with Julia Carroll's sentiment about the "Memo" ad. In her "Collecting Costume Jewelry 202" p. 226 she writes "This advertisement features...
A vintage modernist necklace with a textured and polished silver pendant on what looks like the original chain by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin. Has 5 dangles suspended from the bottom and a central polished concave disk dangling from the center.
The central pendant measures 1 1/4" across and 2 1/2" long with the large bales and dangles. The chain measures about 25" long and has a secure hook closure. This appears to be the original chain because the shap...
Fabulous vintage very long necklace of carved round creamy white or celadon jade beads graduating from 8 mm to 13 mm at the center. With original silver
screw clasp. Circa 1940. Possibly Chinese. The beads have a slightly matte finish. Very weighty at 198 grams. It has been professionally restrung on very fine
silvertone fabric covered soft flexible wire. 48 inches long and 1/2 inch wide at center bead. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to
show detail.
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Large scale floral design deco bracelet, c.1940's. The floral design is strongly defined and is quite stunning. The bracelet measures 8" around(inside diameter). Each of the four links is 1 1/4" high by 2" wide. Signed "STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Great looking.....$10 for insured US shipping.
Beautiful Charleston era flapper necklace / sautoir made of iridescent blue and gold seed pearls. Length appr. "19 / 48 cm (x2). Condition: fine.
We are offering a lovely Martinez parure of necklace, bracelet and earrings. The stones are poured glass and all are clean with no dark mottle. There is glare and a reflection of the camera in some of the stones. This color of blue is one of the nicest sky blue that I have seen. The entire grouping is damage free and is signed on the bracelet only.It is not unusual in the making of a parure that only one piece is signed. The links are hand chased and with beaded repousse that is hand applied. T...
A silver necklace with six small and one large fused glass on clay jewels by noted modernist jeweler, Elsa Freund, (1912-2001).
Measures about 15" around. Central drop measures 1 3/4" long and 1 1/4" across. This drop is signed Elsa on the back.
Classic Elsaramics sparkling amber colored jewels. Hook closure on the back fastens securely. A necklace extender could be added to the clasp if needed. Has a little tarnish. Lays wonderfully on the collar.
A unique piece of jewelry fro...
An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Necklace has a hook closure. Screw backs work fin...
Classic pair of vintage mother of pearl double sided cufflinks, comprised of silver bezel set oval shaped pearls, gold plated backs, unknown makers mark and P. Size: 3/4" L x 1/4" W. Very good condition.
We are offering a rare pre-1948 Bernice Goodspeed necklace that is exceptional in design and in the 104 gram weight of the repousse links. The dimension stands out in the links and also has a presence of just under an inch tall. The earrings are identical in size to the necklace links and are fitted to clip backs which are nice and tight. The patina is natural and warm. When you do not know what to wear grab this one because it goes with literally everything. We rarely find Goodspeed items, just...
Strum me a tune. This is a clear lucite and black bakelite banjo pin from 1940-1942 strung with gold colored strings and brass frets. Mker unknown.
It is 4" long and 1 7/8" wide.
Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Art & Industry by Brunialti and Brunialti, v2. p. 230
This Victorian style 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold ring is centered by a 0.45Ct oval faceted natural ruby. The center ruby is flanked on either side by a 3 millimeter cultured pearl. Both sides of the shank are richly decorated by a carved design. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
Reward for mystery maker - see below. Vintage Native American knuckle to knuckle ring signed scribed with a mystery mark: "Sterling" and a Teepee, as the maker's silversmith's mark on this bold knuckle to knuckle ring with three 8-9mm bezel set Bermuda blue turquoise stones, applied rope and chased leaf. Looks Navajo in styling.
Maker's mark: see image 2 for the scribed teepee mark.
Size 9.5, yet could be resized.
Triple shank construction is 3/8" wide, and the table of 1 3/4" north to...
Bold, clean lines on this sterling and coral ring by Frank Patania. The center coral is a deep, dark Mediterranean coral at its best. The ring is a size 6 1/2, measures 1" long and 5/8" wide and weighs 13 grams. Fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Signed as shown. A great mid-century design.
Sterling charm bracelet with 11 charms, 5 of which are of a nautical theme, c.1950's. The nautical charms are: lobster, water skis, starfish, seahorse, & sail boat.The others are: red enamel umbrella, blue enamel flag, bobsled, cross, thistle, thistle(signed "NYE"). Bracelet and 10 charms are sterling. Red umbrella charm is not. Length is 7 3/8" long....$7 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
This is an intricately decorated vintage 18Kt yellow gold banjo pendant with stings and all. There is some openwork on the front and detailed design on the back. The banjo is 1 3/8” long without the jump ring and ½” at the widest part.
An unsigned vintage 1920s carved and painted Bakelite and rhinestone pin. This 2-3/4 x 1-1/4" frond-shaped brooch features flashy rhinestones set into a carved and painted pale yellow mottled bakelite base. It has black painted leaves, white painted highlights and ribs and green and white dots. It has the original glued brass c-clasp, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor loss to the white highlights, the darkening of ...
This beautiful brooch measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/2". The stones are bezel-set. This piece is circa 1950's and in excellent condition.
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An Art Nouveau 14K gold ring featuring an oval carnelian cabochon set in a marquise-shaped surround decorated with a stylized foliage pattern. The 6x8mm carnelian has very nice coloring and good translucency. Originally a stickpin, a 14K gold shank has been added.
- Origin: America, ca 1900
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: crown 5/8” wide
- Finger Size: 6 1/2
- Weight: 1.6 grams
A substantial sterling silver chain composed of doubled rings, bars and beads with connecting links; there is a central ring for attaching a pendant, or the chain can be worn as is. The secure box clasp bears what appears to be the maker’s mark of Beto, as pictured in Bille Hougart’s Mexican silver marks book, third edition, p. 27. The eagle 22 is the most legible mark; the others are not entirely clear. The chain measures 27 ½ inches long, unclasped. Weight: 38 grams
This handmade runway neck piece has a center of long, narrow red marquis rhinestones, flat back, rose color, faceted rectangular stones & hand carved rose color drops. These stones are surrounded by many fuchsia & clear rhinestone accents. Everything is attached by hand to a deep rose silk satin panel that ties in a bow in the back. Spectacular! Center part of the neck piece is 7" ((18 cm) x 3 3/8" (9 cm) deep. The partly beaded ribbons extend 15 1/2" (39.5 cm) on either side. Please Note: ...
A truly exceptional example of American Art Nouveau enameled gold jewelry, this pendant features a deeply three-dimensional waterlily enameled in translucent lavender. The blossom is surrounded by bright green leaves and another bud about to open. A pair of baroque freshwater pearls flank the blossom, and the whole is presented against a gold frame incorporating whiplash curves and suspending a freshwater dogtooth pearl. The pearls are of exceptional quality, with bright orient in rainbow col...
A cast rectangular top decorated with what look like applied and incised stylized scrollwork; the surface is textured and is unevenly oxidized. The sides exhibit clamp-like elements and the band shoulders bear engraved geometric designs. The band is flattened, and on the inside is marked with the German crown and moon, 800, and what looks like a worn maker’s mark. The style looks like transitional art deco/art modern; the ring is dated conservatively. It is sized at a 7. Weight: 5.9 grams
This is a wonderfully executed figural ring depicting a man in a turban with snakes on either side, made of sterling silver and decorated by a 5 millimeter round fire opal. The hall mark is a bell within a bell. The ring is size 6 1/4 and it can be sized.
This 14k emerald pendant is pear shaped. It is 6mm x 5mm.
An extraordinarily fine pair of 18K yellow gold double-sided cufflinks, the oval faces pave-set with round blue sapphires and round brilliant diamonds. The gemstones are of extremely high quality. The diamonds are graded as E/F color, VVS1 clarity and the sapphires as vivid, pure blue. The sapphires are set in black gold to further intensify the color. Each cufflink is marked "750" for 18K and is signed "Apogée". We have been unable to find any reference to this mark, but the cufflinks cam...