A classic early Matilde Poulat Mexican silver bracelet, its textured sterling wire-work adorned with beading and coral and turquoise cabochons, this piece was made in the 1934-48 period of Matl's creative life as is indicated by its hallmarks. Part of her "flat" as opposed to "repousse" jewelry, the bracelet is perfectly articulated and responds to the wrist's every move in a effortless, gracious way...
Honey colored amber brooch, made in Königsberg / Kaliningrad in the 1950’s. Four leaves and a gold-filled shaft with a Russian / Soviet hallmark. Width "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: tip of one leaf with minimal damage (cf. pics).
Charming, dimensional, and original design pin with applied silver man/scissors/flora, and applied brass and copper, and set in textured copper. Very unusual and charming, it measures 2 1/8" long by 1 3/4" wide. Signed "BK 93", it is in excellent condition. Really unusual and fun!.....$8 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
A vintage pair of three dimensional sterling silver pierced earrings, each formed from a single bent and flattened sterling wire with a pearl accent by modernist jeweler, Russell Secrest, (1935-2010).
These hand made earrings measures 3/4" at the widest, 5/8" deep and 7/8" tall. Marked Secrest Sterling on the side of both earrings. One earring is easier to read than the other.
They are opposites so frame the face when worn. The clutches are marked sterling.
Fine condition...
Victorian hinged bracelet made by Bernhard Hertz. Surprisingly modern design of two rope ends, one polished and gilt, the other appears to be twisted. The surface of the bracelet is matted, satinized. BH was a well-known jewelry designer working in Copenhagen and in Stockholm at the turn of the century 1900. Signed BH...
A finely crafted hammered sterling silver bracelet with six green, oval cabochons in an Arts and Crafts design.
Measures 6 3/4" long and 1 1/4"high. Hook closure holds securely. Fine condition with minor tarnish.
Delicate organic design.
Calling the vintage Mexican silver and black stone "mask" ring I am presenting here massive is not an exaggeration. It is not just the actual ring size (9.5 US) that makes it so; it is also the textured, solid setting, quite masculine in design, and the beautifully carved, stupendous effigy it houses. I am not sure what the stone is - I think it might be onyx but it could also be black agate. I am fascinated by its opaque gravity and the way its satin finish invites the touch...
A spectacular pair of Georgian natural seed pearl chandelier earrings, boxed, made in England, mid 19th C, Pendeloque style having tiny seed pearls threaded with gut onto mother of pearl backs, set on marked 18K white gold screw backs. The upper and lower parts of the earrings comprise tiny pearls threaded in circular rows with a central larger pearl. The box marked G. Altman & Co. Fifth Avenue New York. Measurement: 2 1/2" long from the top of ear loop by 3/4" wide at widest point...
An elegant 18Kt white gold and diamond pendant set with 29 brilliant cut natural diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.40 Ct. The pendant is centered by a heart and has movable parts including the three bottom pendulums, which makes it even prettier. The pendant is 1 3/8” high and 7/16” wide at the widest part. The 16” long 18Kt white gold chain is included in the purchase price...
A classic pair of Art Deco 18K yellow gold flip-up stirrup cufflinks, the ends set with blue sapphire sugarloaf cabochons. The flip-up stirrup cufflinks were popularized by Cartier during the Art Deco era. The sapphires have dark, vivid blue hue and very good clarity. The cufflinks are signed “Cartier”, have the maker’s mark, the serial number and the French “tete d’aigle” hallmark for 18K gold.
Origin: France, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent, all original...
A nice pair of 18K yellow gold dumbbell cufflinks, each of the faces in the form of a knot. The solid connectors are arch to fit the cuff correctly. Marked “18K” and with the hallmark of an unidentified maker.
Origin: America, ca. 1990. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: faces, 13mm diameter. Weight: 7.1 gr.
A palladium blue sapphire and two opals ring from the 1910-20 era. This size 7-1/4 late Edwardian-early Art Deco ring features a pleasing circular loop design with a central deep blue round faceted 45 point (calculated) sapphire flanked by two bright and flashy cabochon opals. The opals have excellent clarity and they have vivid blue and green flash with orange fire. The setting measures 1/2 x 5/16", this ring weighs 2.6 grams and it is stamped PALLADIUM...
Silver gilt cufflinks encrusted with 2.2 carats of rose-cut pyrope garnets. The garnets have beautiful color, without being too flashy. The settings and overall workmanship is very nice. The toggle backs have Czech hallmarks for 900 silver.
Origin: Bohemia, Czech Republic, circa 1965. Condition: excellent. Size: 15/16” x 1/2”. Approximate Gemstone Weight: 2.2 carats. Weight: 11.25 grams.
This beautiful ring is a size 7. The rose quartz is and setting are beautiful. The bezel-set, stone, cabochon measures 5/8" x 3/8". The inside of the band is marked what looks like 930. It tests sterling silver. It is in excellent condition.
A 10k pink coral Modernist design yellow gold ring from the 1960s. This vintage size 7-1/4 or 7.25 ring features a 5/16" x 1/4" natural oval cabochon pink coral claw-set stone and abstract arrow cutout shoulders. It weighs 1.9 grams, it is stamped 10 K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
This vintage charm/pendant depicts the Flag of the United Kingdom in enamel and silver: red, blue and white. It measures 5/8" x 1/2". The emblem is presented in a decorative shield and reads ENGLAND. The back is marked SILVER. It is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
Arts & crafts style handmade and very large sterling and hematite clip earrings, c.1960's. These hand hammered earrings have a round hematite stone double bezel set at the top and moving silver dangles at the bottom. Quite large, they measure 2 1/4" long by 1 1/2" wide. Signed on the clips "STERLING star mark" and on the back of the earrings hand lettered "925 CCLEV(or CDEV)". Excellent condition. One of the most beautiful pair of silver earrings I've ever seen.....$8 for insured USA shipping ...
A handsome pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the rectangular faces facet engraved in a diamond pattern. The intersections of the engraved lines are set with round blue sapphires. The sapphires have medium-light violetish-blue color that contrasts nicely with the gold. The backs are marked “14K”.
Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 15x19mm. Weight: 13.5 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .34 ct.
Amita gold and silver inlay on black damascene background of floral metal work often described as in the Komai style. This is serious inlay work. One pin Or a pair of SB earrings; 59 Each.
(A) Black Butterfly Screwback Earrings marked with a crown shape Amita mark and a small star to dot the "i"?. 1" across
(B) Figural pin marked AMITA JAPAN. Peonies & Iris motifs instead of the usual Japanese motifs on other damascene. 1 1/2" across X 7/8" north to south. $59 each.
Acquired toge...
This bar pin is an original period piece from the 1920’s. The top is made of 14Kt white gold and the bottom is yellow gold. The open filigree work is typical of the above mentioned period. The center of the design is enhanced by an approximately 0.08Ct full cut diamond. The length of the pin is 2 3/8” and the width is ¼”. The clasp is clearly marked 14Kt incorporated into the maker’s mark.
An elegant pair of drop earrings featuring a cushion cut ruby surrounded by rosecut diamonds and seed pearls. The diamonds are set in platinum. The whole is finished with a pierced gallery. The rubies have nice color that contrasts beautifully with the pearls and glittery diamonds. The earrings were created from a French Victorian bar pin with the addition of new 18K wires. Tested and guaranteed 18K and platinum.
- Origin: France, ca 1890
- Condition: excellent; converted from a pin
This beautiful brooch and pendant, is sterling silver and 14K gold, vermeil. It features fine, filigree work of flowering petals. It is decorated with prong set, turquoise stones and a central Eilat stone cabochon. It is marked 925 (plus 2 other hallmarks) on the pendant bail. The pin / pendant measures 1 3/4" x 1 1/2" and is in great condition.
A vintage Art Deco 2-1/8 x 1/4" sterling silver bow shaped pin with high quality paste stones and crystal sapphires c1920. This pin is stamped 935, it has an unusual interlocking safety clasp, it weighs 3.1 grams, 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. Expedited in...
A double link with twist sterling silver charm bracelet with 15 charms from the 1970s. This 7" bracelet is 3/8" wide and it has oval links. It is stamped STERLING with an obscured GB maker's mark on the box clasp with safety loop and the charms include: Christmas tree, cross in wreath, Volkswagen bug, Canada with maple leaves, country flag (turquoise, black & yellow enamel), thimble, lady golfer (swinging arms), Virgo (with green "stone"), Walt Disney World (spinner, enamel), Sweet 16, My Lov...
A vintage modernist bronze link bracelet by Pentti Sarpaneva. Looks like a row of people holding hands. Measures about 7 3/8" around and 5/8" wide. Has a box push in closure which holds securely and a safety chain. Marked Bronze, P. S. and Finland on the back of the clasp. Nice contrast of dark and light surfaces. Fine condition, classic design. 1960's.
Art deco butterfly pin of sterling with blue glass stone bezel set at center by Hobe, c.1940's. It measures 1 3/4" wide by 1 1/4" high. in excellent condition, it is signed
"HOBE STERLING DESIGN PAT'D".....$10 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.
Maestro Nestor is one of Taxco’s well-kept little secrets. He is not widely known - only the very dedicated vintage Mexican silver jewelry collectors are aware of his work - and his pieces can vary in style and inspiration. Yet when he is at his best, he can be truly spectacular. I believe the necklace at hand is expresses one of those creative moments. Lovingly hand-cut and deeply chased sterling silver surrounds a big faceted amethyst set in a substantial crown setting while the delicate fol...
A third design period sterling silver and tortoise cuff bracelet by William Spratling.
This cuff measures 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Measures 1 5/8" at the widest. Marked with the script WS and 925, Spratling Taxco Mexico in a circle mark, and Eagle #30. The tortoise is in fine condition with very minor scratches. The end rivet is out a little more than the rest. The finish near the seams is a bit irregular. Has some tarnish and some very small nicks along the edge.
A tru...
There is rhodium plated metal brooch with black and red enmael. There is some wear to the enamel of the pelican's bill. All the pave rhinestones appear to be bright.
There is a Hallmark that is barely visible Made in USA and a symbol which I cannot photograph which appears to be a star with circle made of dots (Fred Gray).
Circa 1920s
Reference: Warman's Vintage Jewelry Identification and price guide, By Leigh Leshner, Krause Publications 2008 p. 117, p.11
Reference: American Costu...
A stunning vintage Mexican bracelet in sterling silver in the classic Fred Davis Chevron design. Featured in Mexican Silver, by Morrill and Berk on page 27. Measures approximately 7 7/8 " long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The craftsmanship and construction on this bracelet point to Fred Davis' work. Pre Eagle, (1948). Looks great on!
These Alfred Philippe faux oval cabochon Cobalt jelly belly & faux ruby chaton open back ( Ajour set)earrings are sterling vermeil with clear pave rhinestones in the upper curves.
Hallmark: Trifari, sterling
Des Pat Alfred Philippe July 1945, 143989
Dimensions: 1" x 1/2"
Abstract sterling silver ring by Danish designer Jacob Hull for B&D, circa 1970s. The top of the ring measures 1 1/8" x 7/8". Marked "Denmark, Sterling, Jacob Hull, B&D," and with a hallmark. Adjustable, currently size 6.5. Weighs 14 grams.
This William Spratling necklace is from his second design period, with hallmarks dating 1949-1951. Shown in "William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance", and Spratling Silver: A Field Guide", it's a spectacular piece, with inlaid triangular azur-malachite throughout. Collector quality. Measures a closed, wearable length of 18 1/2". Centerpiece measures 3 1/4" x 1 1/2". Weight is 138.1 grams. Signed and hallmarked "Spratling de Mexico Sterling", along with the eagle assay 13.
This huge sterling silver ring has a great design. The stone is colorful, with a mixture of greens, blacks, browns and more. It is bezel-set in a Mexican or Native American type setting. The back is flat and measures 1 3/8" x 1 1/8". The stone protrudes 3/4". The ring is just over a size 5. The shank is marked 925. This ring has good heft, weighing 1/2 ounce and is in excellent condition.
This sterling enameled orchid brooch / pin has a vermeil finish with clear crystals and amethyst baguette stamens. It is hallmarked CoroCraft sterling. This orchid pin was designed by Adolph Katz in 1944. It is great vintage condition-virtually pristine and definitely spectacular. It measures 2 1/2" square.
Vintage 34 grams sterling silver foliate leaf choker necklace marked "Danecraft Sterling" and "R" in a circle. Connecting leaves, foliate links. Late Art Deco era to modern Mid Century era. Very well made, nice heft and in very good condition. auc7.16
15" X 3/4" ;
WT: 1.2 oz or 34 grams on postal scale.
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