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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Industria Argentina exceptional and large modernist sterling silver and enamel necklace
Mid 20th century
Pendant measures 3 1/8" x 1 3/4"
Necklace should measures 17" long
Weight - a solid and hefty 63 grams
Very good vintage condition
Hallmarks pictured
A modernist pendant necklace by Bjorn Weckstrom for Lapponia in sterling silver.
Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code, and scales mark. Also marked for Lapponia on the chain. Pendant measures 3/4" long and 1" across. Chain measures 15 1/2" long. An extender can be added if needed. Has a hook closure that holds securely. Very nice condition, surface shows some minor scratches and a little wear. Has some tarnish...
Plateria Cecilia has produced a very nice rendition of Mexico City folk work. The stones are warmed teal turquoise, dark red coral which looks Mediteranian and an amethyst that is jelly clear purple. The center Medallion is 2 inches tall and the bracelet is 1.25in. tall. There is 7.25in. of length and also 60 grams of silver.
A rare pair of sterling silver and enamel scarab cuff links by the well known Danish silversmith, Erik Magnussen. After working at Gorham and having his own shops in Chicago and New York, he opened a shop in Hollywood and designed for the stars. He returned to Denmark in 1939...
A fine Victorian 18K yellow gold fancy link long chain necklace. The 45” chain has ornate scrolling plaques separated by smaller simple links. The fancy links are further highlighted with beaded decoration. The generous length allows the chain to be worn doubled or tripled. In fact, the chain has an ingenious clasp that holds the necklace at just the right staggered length (21” and 25”)when doubled. The chain can be worn doubled, or at full length by releasing one of the clasps. Necklaces...
Sterling silver hand wrought portrait ring
Striking and well made this unique ring is a size 7 1/4 - 7 1/2
Weight - a solid 18.5 grams
Marked 925, with artist cypher [S pierced by a center line]
Excellent vintage condition
Henry Steig modernist sterling silver bracelet
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference measures 6" plus a 1" rear opening for a total of 7" round
Height - 1 3/8" at tallest point
The bracelet is flexible
Weight - a solid 36+ grams
See matching necklace Inventory 3816
Marked Steig, sterling
Fine vintage condition
This Los Castillo design 262 is an early one created when Margot Van Voorhies was married to Don Antonio Castillo. I believe these early pieces are the very best of her work. Stunning in size with an almost 2 inches of height and a weight of 84 grams of almost pure 980 silver. The condition reflects no damage and also well cared for over time. The diameter is 2.25 inches with the gap set at 1in. This can be professionally adjusted for most to fit. One of the best from the Spratling Era.
A 14k yellow gold and white gold diamond solitaire ring from the 1930s. This size 8-1/2 Art Deco era ring features a claw-set round faceted 14 point diamond (calculated) in a 7/32" across white gold setting and it weighs 2.2 grams. It is stamped 10K FORGET-M-NOT 2949 and 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 and may ...
A 14k yellow gold blue spinel modern abstract ring from the 1960s-70s. This size 6-1/2 ring features a claw-set emerald cut light blue spinel which flashes brightly in its abstract setting and is 3.4 carats in size (calculated). It measures 3/8 x 1/2' across the setting, it is stamped 14K, it weighs 2.8 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some light visible wear to the facet edges of the stone. All items are thoro...
A handsome pair of Art Deco 14K yellow gold double-sided cufflinks, each face enhanced with “quilted” engraving studded with round brilliant cut diamonds and sapphires. Cufflinks in this design are often marked “Tiffany & Co.” They were made by one of the Newark jewelers such as Larter for retail at Tiffany’s New York store. They always have generous weight and use high-quality gemstones. Sometimes, as in this case, they are marked only “14K”.
- Origin: America, ca. 1940.
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Large and beautifully crafted Navajo Silver and Turquoise ring, size 8 3/4", measuring 1 3/4" long and 1" wide, and 1 1/4" high from base of band to top of stone.
The stone has a lovely caramel and brown matrix, with a deep turquoise green tone.
It is signed "sterling" and has a maker's mark that is not clear.
From a collection of good Navajo jewelry, most pre 1980s.
In good condition, some wear and slight tarnist visible to silver, but the stone is in perfect condition, nicely polished and ...
A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, Taxco with dangling hoops.
Measure 1/2" at the widest and 2" high. One earring is marked with the Antonio crown, 970 and an Eagle mark. The second earring is marked Hecho en Mexico. Clips hold securely. These earrings have some dings to the edges, surface scratches and some tarnish.
Well crafted, classic Pineda design.
Yaacov Agam modernist sterling silver and enamel necklace
Mid 20th century
Israel
!4 1/2" to 15" length
Each element measures 1 3/8" long
Weight - a hefty 135 grams
Marked - Y. Agam in script, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
A very high quality and well made sterling cuff bracelet with a great Modernist design. It is signed
H. Pozzo 925 in the inside and Made in France with two French hallmarks on the outer rim of one terminal. The bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/2" opening. It weighs 67 grams and is in fine original condition. I have not been able to find any information on this designer but I love this piece.
A pair of William Spratling Silver earrings with central balls surrounded by wide circles. These earrings were in the 1943 catalog and come from the 1st design period.
Measure 1 1/4" across and 1 1/2" high including the screw back. Marked on the back of one screw back with the conjoined WS and Spratling Made in Mexico. The other has Spratling Silver on the back. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish and minor scratches. There is one slight indentation along the edge of the bottom of o...
Detailed and deeply hand carved in heavy 980 silver this early brooch designed by Spratling features the feathered serpent Quetzalcoatl of pre- Columbian myth. In beautiful condition & weighing 53 grams the pin measures 2 1/4" across. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com where author Phyllis Goddard explains that this pin design was included in a 1937 Brooklyn Museum of Art exhibit of Spratling's work. Spratling designs are included in the permanent collections of LACMA and MFA Boston.
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver necklace with a central enameled pendant. Pendant has two parts adorned with blue, green and cream colored enamel.
Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/8" across. Marked on the back Sterling Silver. Chain is 16" long and has a spring closure which holds securely. Fine condition, has a very small area of indentation along the edge of the enamel on the right side, but looks to be original. There is a tiny dark speck on the cream enamel but it is under the surface ...