A 14k white sapphire solitaire engagement ring from the 1950s-1960s. For those who didn't like or couldn't afford diamonds, this white sapphire has lots of sparkle. The stone is 60 points in size (calculated) and it sits high on it's white gold angled claws. This ring weighs 1.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A 10k yellow gold synthetic Alexandrite statement ring from the 1950s-60s. This ring features a claw-set oval faceted 12 carat (calculated) synthetic alexandrite with lush purple and intense blue colour. These simulated alexandrites are usually corundum laced with vanadium to produce the color change under different types of lighting, or a treated colourless chrysoberyl...
This is an old Mexico City folk necklace that is simply stunning. Approximately 17in. wearable length. The pectoral is 4.5 in. across and 2in. tall at the center. There is no damage and the silver is greater than 925 silver and has a beautiful color. The stone has a beautiful scalloped bezel with the stone in perfect condition. The repousse is puffy and has no splits and is quite thick with a weight of 65 grams. The links are smaller at 1in. long and the center is .25in...
Paul Miller modernist sterling silver kinetic pendant necklace
1950
Pendant measures 2 7/8" x 1 1/2"
Neck chain - 22" long when outstretched
Weight - 16+ grams
Pendant marked Paul Miller
Excellent vintage condition
These wondrous bumble bees are a Margot de Taxco signed creation. She is known for her fantastic enamel work. The earring clamps work and are the thickest best working clampers I have put on. The enamel is PERFECT. These are a published design in the Penny Morrill books on the Mexican Silver Renaissance.
A 10k yellow gold blue topaz and diamonds cluster ring from the 1960s. This retro ring features claw set stones which include a central deep blue topaz surrounded by eight single point diamonds. The setting measures 3/8 x 1/4", this ring weighs 2.0 grams and it is stamped 10K BOZUK. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A 10k yellow gold green agate ring from the 1950s-60s. This size 5-3/4 ring features a claw-set cabochon mottled green agate stone which closely resembles nephrite jade. The setting measures 3/4 x 1/2", this ring weighs 2.5 grams and it is stamped 10k with an obscured maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A classically elegant pair of 18K yellow gold and blue sapphire cufflinks in a highly-functional “wrap-around” style. The cufflinks comprise a doubled length of Russian braid chain that passes through the cuff hole and attaches on the other side to the solid clasp. The chains are comfortable to wear, flexing easily, but staying firmly closed from the tension of the cuff fabric. The clasps are set at either end with a rich blue sapphire cabochon...
A striking pair of David-Andersen sterling silver double-sided cufflinks, the faces decorated with guilloche enamel in a translucent deep red shade. The underlying engine-turned engraving is in a sunburst pattern. The hinged connectors are marked with appropriate sterling silver hallmarks and the maker’s mark used from 1925.
We have to offer a design 252 Old Los Castillo with the linear hallmarks. You can see the hand hammering on the back and the top is deeply hand chased. There is no damage or repairs to this cared for treasure. This jewel displays a pectoral which is 4in. across and 2in. at highest point tall. This is a published book piece in Penny Morrills books on Mexican Silver. The weight confirms quality at 104 grams of silver...
A handsome pair of Edwardian cufflinks worked in 18K yellow gold. The round faces are set with concave mother-of-pearl plaques, each centering a bezel-set pink sapphire cabochon. The color contrast is quite attractive. The connectors are removable for ease in putting on the cufflinks. The cufflinks have nice weight and are comfortable to wear. Each is marked “18K” and also bears French import marks.
- Origin: possibly England or America, ca. 1910.
- Dimensions: faces, 9/16” diam...
A stand out modernist sterling silver Neck Ring from Finland designed by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa, Oy. He was the head jewelry designer for the company from 1971-89 and had won many prestigious awards. Twist design.
Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and G8 for the date code. Measures 13" around with an opening of 2 1/2". Measures 1/2" at the widest. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Feels great on, size can...
An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. Looks like a flock of birds in flight.
This brooch, executed in sterling silver measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.
Very fine example MCM studio jewelry.
Dynamic brutalist sterling silver and banded agate ring
1970
This heavy and well crafted ring stands 3/4" above the finger
Weight - 19.5 grams
Size - 9 1/2
Unmarked
Fine vintage condition
Elis Kauppi Modernist sterling silver and carnelian ring
Finland
Mid 20th century
Adjustable band - currently a size 8
Weight - 13 grams
Marked - 925s, Finland, anvil mark
Excellent vintage condition
Puig Doria modernist sterling silver necklace
Spain
Late 1960s-1970s
14" interior circumference
Unclasps in rear
Weight - 78 grams
Marked - Made in Spain, Puig Doria, 925
Excellent vintage condition
A large curved bronze pendant and probably copper chain by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.
Pendant measures 3 3/4" across. Measures 27" long and has a secure hook closure. Nice warm patina.
We have the matching clip earrings in another listing. Will combine shipping.
Large size really makes it pop.
A pair of 14k yellow gold tiger eye cabochon dangle earrings from the 1950s. These 5/8 x 5/16" lever back earrings are stamped 14K, they weigh 1.3 grams and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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 gentle use. Expedited tracked and insured parcel shipping to the U.S. starts at $19 (other ...
A modernist brooch in the shape of a stylized fish by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay.
Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.
Measures 1 1/2" across and 1 3/4" high. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Classic LOBEL design.
An elegant antique jewelry case covered in rich lipstick-red red velvet finished with satin trim and passementerie trim. The interior is covered in matching tufted silk. The interior of the lid is gilt-stamped “Horlogerie Bijouterie Brilloit Blaye [France].” The box was probably originally meant for a small pocket watch or a medallion. Records indicate the shop was located at 2, cours de La Fontaine as of 1889.
- Origin: France, ca. 1889.
- Condition: excellent; bright color; only...
A 10k rose gold pair of jade dangle wirework lever back earrings from the 1950s. These retro 1-1/8 x 1/2" earrings feature claw-set jade cabochons, they weigh 1.5 grams and they are stamped 10Kt on the ear wires. They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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 gentle use. Expedited tracked and i...
A Southwest sterling silver and turquoise feathers dangle brooch pin with earrings from the 1970s-80s. This well made and attractive native American style set consists of the 2-1/8 x 2-5/8" pin with a safety clasp and the matching 2-7/8 x 5/8" post earrings. Each piece has natural chunks of turquoise and dangly feathers with excellent detail and this set weighs 19.4 grams. One earring is stamped STERLING and the pin is stamped STERLING and 925 in multiple places (along with an unidentified ma...
An exquisite sterling cuff with a row of chiseling adorning the top and bottom of the cuff and curved terminals by Frank Patania Sr. The bracelet has his specific hallmark and also an inscription dated July '56. Measuring 6" end to end plus an additional 1" opening, it is 2" wide and weighs 99 grams. There is some light reflection in some of the photos that I could not avoid but the cuff is in perfect original condition. Signed as shown in the photos. Precise and elegant, this bracelet should de...
Two modernist sterling silver hand wrought brooches by Lore Garrick, (1920-2013) in organic free flowing styles. Lore Garrick made hand crafted jewelry in NYC in the 1950s. Known as 'Mother Lore' because her son became Tamal Krishna Goswami, she made the first pieces of jewelry for the Hare Krishna movement in Los Angeles.
The first brooch is constructed of two layers of sterling with different angles. Measures 3 1/4" long. Has a secure rollover clasp. Marked LORE Sterling. Has some ta...
A 10k yellow gold diamonds round cluster ring from the 1960s. This size 7-1/4 ring features seven high quality 7 point (by gauge) diamonds in a flower head type circular arrangement. The setting measures 1/2 x 7/16", this ring is unsigned and tests as 10k gold and it weighs an impressive 11.1 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items a...
An Austrian deep red crystal layered flower brooch pin and earrings set from the 1950s. This superb, flashy and vibrantly coloured set includes the layered 2-3/8 x 1-7/8" brooch which has a safety clasp and the matching 1-1/8 x 7/8" clip-on earrings. Each piece has a black patinated structure and the pin's layers are loosely and independently attached so the top layer moves freely. One earring is stamped MADE IN AUSTRIA and the pin has an attached AUSTRIA planchet. This vivid set is in excel...
A Victorian Edwardian green tourmaline, red spinel and pearls gold plated pendant on chain necklace circa 1890-1900. This 7/8 x 3/4" (including bale) pendant features nine neatly arrayed segments of four stones each - 4 of green tourmalines, 5 of natural small pearls with vivid silver lustre and 5 red spinels in the centers of each pearl section. Sections are divided with gold strips and the two halves of this locket-style pendant are soldered together (it doesn't open). It is rose gold plate...
A 14k yellow gold double row diamonds ring from the 1960s. This size 6-1/4 ring features two rows of 9 diamonds in a simple but elegant 3/4 x 1/4" setting. This ring weighs 3.8 grams, the diamonds are 2 points each (by gauge) and it is stamped 14K with a circled J maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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 a...
Doris Silver was a store in Taxco where artisans could make their jewels in Doris's back room. If she liked the work she would buy it. I have found some of the very best pieces from her shop. Many of the best known silver smiths worked here. This necklace displays a large presence with a drop of 3.75 in. and a wearable of 18in. The repousse is thick and it flourishes with movement around the neck. This necklace was more than well cared for and has no flaws or damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE! ...
This signed Hector Aguilar cuff is sophisticated and suitable to wear anywhere with the black dress or jeans. The design is sections of hand carved scallops when put one after another resembles clouds. The gap is 1 inch and is 1 5/8th's inches tall. The diameter is currently at 2.25in. 104 grams of silver is guiding the quality and a natural patina adds to it's beauty. This can be sized one size up or down by a professional jeweler. No damage or flaws. This design is rare.
A rare brooch and earrings set by noted Sausalito Mid 20th century jeweler, Loyola Fourtane. She and her husband were jewelers and artists and worked from their houseboat in Sausalito, California from the 1930's -50's.
This set is made of sterling silver with copper and brass embellishments and what look like carnelian cabochons.
Brooch measures 2 1/2" across and 2 1/4" high. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Etched on the back 'Loyola Fourtane, SS Lassen, (which was the name o...
This old vintage brass pendant has a seated Buddha detailed on the front with good stone work.
The back of the pendant depicts a double has dorjie.
Measured on the diagonals...2.5 inches x 2.75 inches.
A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.
This reticulated pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1" wide. Chain measures 23" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. Chain may be original, has some marks which are only partially struck which may be 830S. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland. Nice condition, minor tarnish.
Fine, classic mid century design.
Graziella Laffi modernist sterling and 18K gold necklace
Mid 20th century
Peru
Should fit a 15 1/2" to a 16" neck
Center element measures 5 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Weight - 105 grams
Marked Laffi, Peru , 925, k18
Fine vintage condition
A great, early copper and silver metal cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large layered stylized fish in the center.
Marked with the stylized Rebajes on the end. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Could probably be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" wide. There are some spots, areas of tarnish and minor surface scratches to the finish.
Striking hard to find design.
A vintage hand wrought sterling silver necklace with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of linked leaves and scrolls.
Measures 15 1/4" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Spring clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, XTO, and Ella L. Cone on each leaf. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.
Well made, fine quality. Lays nicely on the neck.
This buoyant pair of large brooches were constructed & signed c.1930's by Mexico City artist Frederick Davis(1880-1961). Each measures 3 1/4" long. The design is pictured on p. 80 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill. Both pins are in beautiful condition. Pin backs and safety locks are in excellent working order. Each hallmarked FD SILVER MEXICO.
A modernist brooch by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. Made of sterling silver with a wire overlay. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.
Measures 2 1/4" long and 1" across. Has a rollover closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish, and minor surface scratches . Could also be worn as a pendant with a chain through the large loop.
Classic three dimensional Paul LOBEL design.
We have a superb Los Castillo 18in. long necklace to offer today. The links are 1 3/8ths tall making for a striking presence. The stones have no cracks or chips and also have no striations that come to the surface of the amethyst. The color is a beautiful mix of milky swirl and jelly purple. Properly hallmarked as shown with the old linear mark for Los Castillo when Margot Van Voorhies was married to Don Antonio Castillo. Definitely a collectors treasure.
A vintage three dimensional pendant in sterling silver designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico depicting a stylized nude woman. Flores also worked with Hector Aguilar, Miguel Garcia Martinez and Emma.
Measures 4 1/8" long including the large bale and 2 1/8" across. Marked on the back 925, Mexico JLF, and Taxco. Have also seen this with the additional Miguel hallmark in script. Heavy and substantial. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle.
Wild Picasso-esque design.
A vintage pair of sterling silver screw back earrings with moonstone cabochons by Antonio Pineda, Taxco.
Measure 3/4" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish.
Beautifully made, classic Antonio.
Sterling silver brutalist ring
This solid and totally unique statement ring weighs a hefty 34+ grams
Size - 5
Marked silver
Very good vintage condition
A striking necklace with three suspended mixed metals pendants by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler.
This necklace is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 15" long and closes securely with a hook clasp. The pendants are 1 1/2" wide and 1 5/8" high. Signed with her stylized 'che...
This 23-1/2" 18K yellow gold box chain is heavy enough for a large pendant or locket. Box chains are especially attractive with more contemporary designs, and unlike some other chain styles, they don't crimp or become easily tangled. In addition to the primary clasp, the chain also has a safety chain. Marked with French 18K gold hallmarks and master goldsmith's mark.
- Origin: France.
- Condition: excellent; one spring ring has been replaced with a gold filled spring ring.
- Dim...
A pair of cufflinks and a matching tie bar in the "Autumn" variation of the "Four Seasons" design by Thorbjorn Lie-Jorgensen for David-Anderson. The suite of designs was intended to present an abstract aerial view of Scandinavian farmlands in various seasons. The "Autumn" design features interesting engraved silver covered in beautiful shades of translucent orange, gold and brown enamels. The connectors are marked "D-A Sterling/Norway 925."
- Origin: Norway, ca 1959.
- Condition: exce...
Italian modernist silver and enamel bracelet
1960 - 70
This bracelet has an inventive clasp that allows the bracelet to accommodate a 6 5/8" wearable length as well as a 7" length
Width - slightly under 1"
Weight- 41+ grams
Marked Made in Italy, 800
Excellent vintage condition
Henning Ulrichsen modernist sterling silver bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
This striking bracelet has a wearable length of 7 1/8" and a width of 1"
Weight - 54+ grams
Hallmarked HU, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
Beautiful design reminiscent of a Navajo rug pattern by Navajo Julian Nez who was the brother of Gibson Nez. Both deceased, they were highly noted for the exceptional precision of their work. This bracelet measures 5 3/4" around in the inside, plus an additional 1 5/8" opening, and is 1 1/4" wide. It could be adjusted by a skilled jeweler. Weighing 67 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Balance and symmetry are Navajo ideals, and they are exemplified in this spectacular ...
A nice example of an openwork diamond cluster ring is this 14Kt two tone beauty. The 14Kt yellow gold shank and base holds the 13 millimeter diameter 14K white gold cluster that is set with one brilliant-cut and eight single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.25Ct. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
Modernist 14K gold necklace with smokey quartz
Stunningly dramatic grid like design
Mid 20th century
Neck ring measures 16" round
Weight - 29.30 grams
Main decorative element measures 4" X 4 3/8"
Marked 14K
Excellent vintage condition
Brutalist brass necklace
Hand crafted studio jewelry
1960s - 70s
Center element measures 5" x 5"
Neck ring - 14 1/2" round
Weight - 116 grams
Unmarked
Excellent vintage condition
Vermeil or silver gilt shoe buckle set with paste, the setting arranged as a ribbon with a stripe of green enamel. French, c 1770-80, no visible hallmarks, but traces of an old assay to ascertain the silver content. Length "3/ 7.3 cm. Condition: wear to the enamel and to the gilt of the prongs (cf. pics).
A beautifully detailed carving of an unusual stone cameo depicting a man is set in a 14Kt pink gold frame. The early 20th century oval cameo pendant measures 35 X 27 millimeters without the jump ring and the bail.
This size 6 14Kt yellow gold eternity band is channel-set with 25 brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.00 Ct. The ring is 3 millimeter wide, and it cannot be sized.
A fine 10x19mm navettte-shaped opal set in an Art Deco 14K yellow gold setting enhanced with bright champleve enamels in shades of dark and light green, red, and black. The opal has a very nice "pinfire" pattern with an unusually generous amount of red/orange play of color. The pattern is evenly dispersed, with color throughout the stone. Unlike some of the other opal patterns, pinfire has the distinction of showing pattern when viewed from any direction. Even the bottom of the stone visible thr...
Pair of Retro 14K gold pins. Each: Open and shaped triangle with strapwork scroll bisected by stepped arch. Fluid and snazzy. United States, ca 1940. Hallmarked. The original Tiffany stamp was lost during conversion. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 1 3/8 x D 1/2 in. Total weight: 15.4 dwt. #896
Expertly crafted vintage sterling and turquoise pin from the Navajo Arts and Crafts Guild which was formed in 1941 under the auspices of the U.S. Government’s Indian Arts and Crafts Board and the Navajo Tribal authority to help young Navajo silversmiths learn from the masters in order to preserve the quality of classic Navajo silver work.
Jewelry from the Guild is very high quality and often having clean modernist type lines. This pin measures 2 1/2" by 1", weighs 18 grams and is in fine ori...
Kaunis Koru sterling silver and labradorite brooch
Finland
1964
2" x 1"
Weight - 14.36 grams
Hallmarked - see third image
Very good vintage condition
The distinctive style of roaring twenties is represented in this original period 18Kt openwork white gold and diamond dome ring. The ring is centered by an approximately 0.65Ct tube set old-mine diamond that has J color and SI1 clarity. The ring is further decorated by eight single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.80Ct. The ring is a size 7 and can easily be sized.
Hand wrought, this large, detailed, sterling silver belt buckle was created c.1940's by Taxco, Mexico artist Hubert Harmon. Measuring 4 1/4" long x 2 1/4" from toe to toe the piece weighs 55 grams. 2 loops on the back measure 1 1/2" across. The smaller loop at the heel is 1 1/8". The design beautifully details the contours and shape of the bottom of a foot and it's toes. The buckle (or pendant if you like) is in excellent condition with a soft aged patina. Fully hallmarked with Harmons signatu...