Rare sterling and labradorite pin by Franz Bergman, c.1960. Measures 2 3/4" by 3/4" and is signed "FB STERLING". Beautiful labradorite that has blues and grays. Excellent condition.......$13 for insured USa shipping.
This unsigned Hattie Carnegie swan brooch has a lucite coral neck and body with black marquise shaped rhinestones. It is 2 1/4" square. this brooch has an open-work goldtone metal backing.
A 14k yellow gold diamonds and blue sapphire row ring with diamonds cluster from the 1950s-1960s. This size 6-3/4 ring features a central row of gemstones which is surrounded by 16 clustered diamonds. The central diamonds are approximately 8 points by gauge and the central deep blue sapphire is around 10 points. The surrounding diamonds in the 9/16 x 5/16" setting are around 2 points each...
An Art Deco 14k watch chain in 14k white and yellow gold circa 1920s. This 13-3/4" length watchchain consists of 5/8" x 1/16" wide rectangular alternating white and yellow gold sections with oval loops between. It has a spring-ring catch on one end and a swivel on the other. It is stamped 14K on the watch swivel, spring-ring and chain ends. It weighs 9.2 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, losses, damage or repairs...
Antique Tibetan Buddhist repousse silver plaque with 4 auspicious symbols on the front and set with 2 ruby zosite stones and a fabulous chunk of turquoise , the back has a dragon . The piece was converted to a mans belt buckle. Weight 155 g size 2.80" by 3.8" unmarked silver
Description: gold plated metal, rhinestones, enameling, faux lapis,
Hallmark: none
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 2"
Reference: The Carnegie signature plaque has fallen off. The area on the back where it was attached is visible. Bull & Torem, Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry, p 58. Signed brooch is pictured.
We believe this lovely (unmarked but tested) 10kt gold jewel is from a time when cannetille work was the vogue because gold was scarce: very fine gold wires twisted into thin strands and then formed into rosettes and other shapes. The amethyst is a delicate shade of purple, and weighs approximately 2.5 carats – it’s very deep. (Amethysts are said to bring calm, and help banish headaches.) The whole lavalier, including the bale, measures 1-1/2 x 9/16”...
A handsome pair of 9K yellow gold toggle-back cufflinks, the faces depicting fox heads encircled by horseshoes. The foxes have citrine eyes. All elements are very nicely detailed. The backs are stamped with 9K gold hallmarks, the maker’s mark for Cropp & Farr, and the date mark for 1966.
- Origin: England, 1966
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: faces, 5/8” x 9/16”
- Weight: 9.6 grams
This Trifari diamond shaped emerald rhinestone Harlequin pattern bangle bracelet is base metal gold tone metal with safety clasp.
Dimensions: interior 1 7/8" x 2 1/4"
Hallmark: Trifari with crown & copyright symbol
Condition: Excellent
Graziella Laffi modernist sterling silver brooch w/stone inlay.
This large and well crafted brooch is a substantial three dimensional masterpiece.
3 3/8" x 2 1/8"
Marked G. Laffi Peru 925
Very good vintage condition
American Modernist Sterling and azurite ring
Paul Miller
c.1960s
Weight - a hefty 25 grams
Adjustable band currently a size 5 1/2"
Front - 1 3/4" x 1"
Marked Paul Miller with cypher
Excellent condition
Wilhelm Binder modernist sterling silver bracelet
Germany
1960 - 70
6 3/4" long x 1 1/8" wide
Weight - 79 grams
Fully hallmarked
Very good vintage condition
Matching silver necklace and bracelet in large repetitive waves of acid-etched links, c.1950's. This modernist design has a hint of deco and is quite heavy, weighing a total of 4 1/2 troy oz. The bracelet is quite generous in size measuring 1 1/2" wide by 7 1/2" long with 19 curled links folding into each other. The necklace measures 7/8" wide by 15" long and has 44 links. These links move and jingle playfully against each other but the piece is masterful...
Large and unique abstract sterling pendant
Although unsigned this is obviously the work of a talented professional artisan
In very good condition this pendant measures app. 2" x 3 1/2"
Weigh - 40 grams
Marked 925
Very good vintage condition
James Frappe modernist sterling silver and red stone ring
1950
Frappe - an American modernist artisan working in the Pittsburgh area. He studied at the Carnegie Mellon Institute and later taught there as well. His work is hard to find, always solid and well crafted
The ring is a size 9 - 9 1/4
Weight - 16.55 grams
This showstopper of a ring is in wonderful vintage condition
Marked, Frappe, sterling
A vintage modernist Mexican Sterling Silver and Onyx Masks link bracelet by Fred Davis. Has 6 curved shields alternating with 6 carved stylized onyx masks. Measures approximately 7" long and 3/4" wide. Hook closure. Has a safety chain. Has what appears to be part of a conjoined FD mark. Was acid tested for sterling silver. Has tarnish and surface scratches on the shields. Appears to have some shellac or varnish on the silver...
A rare and early first design period 980 silver bracelet by William Spratling with 6 hats alternating with rows of three balls.
Measures 7" long and 7/8" at the widest. Marked with the conjoined WS, 980 and Taxco on a cartouche on the back. Has a slide in pin closure.
The bracelet has a dark patina. There is a slight bit of stiffness to the hinges. The pin closure is tight. Has some minor nicks and scratches as seen with pieces of this age.
A true find for the collector.
Ed Levin Modernist jewelry Brooch
14K gold, sterling silver with baroque pearl
Fluid and elegant this brooch measures 4" long
Marked Ed Levin [script],sterling/14k
Excellent vintage condition