A whimsical hammered sterling silver brooch or pendant depicting a fish by the noted Taxco silver smith, Cecilia. Also marked Toño, Pietra Artistica, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3, Taxco Sterling, 925, and design number 489. Has a dark green round cabochon in the center and raised green stones in the eye and fins. Measures 1 7/8" long and 2" at the widest. Can be worn as a brooch or a pendant. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Bale will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring...

Graziella Laffi sterling silver cuff links

1950

Peru

1 1/16" x 1 1/16"

Sterling top with copper fittings in rear

Marked 925, Laffi, Peru

Very nice vintage condition

Danish modernist sterling silver and faceted smokey quartz ring

Mid 20th century

This bold architectural ring is a size 5 1/2

Weight 16.25 grams

Raises 1/2" above the finger

While the artists' mark is obscured, this ring is definitely well designed by one of the leading Danish artisans of the period

Marked 925s, Denmark, with an illegible artist cypher

Very good vintage condition

This rare inlaid sterling silver belt buckle was designed & signed circa 1950's by modernist Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The buckle measures 5 1/4" across X 2 1/4" high & weighs 137 grams. The "eclipse" design is inlaid with black onyx and accented with copper wash. The wearable length of the belt with buckle is 32". The leather strap is 29" inches long, 1" high in front & gradually widens to 2" at the back. It can be adjusted up or down as neither side is sewn in place...

A 14k white gold citrene and diamond Edwardian style bar pin brooch from 1915 1920. This well designed 2-3/8 x 5/16" pin features a faceted citrene stone with an inset 4 point diamond (by gauge). It has a hand tooled foliate design and the stone is claw-set above the setting. It has the original safety clasp, it is stamped 14K on the clasp and it weighs 3.2 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All condition issues are noted...

A 925 sterling silver rhinestone single row tennis bracelet from the 1970s. This flashy and elegant 7-3/8" long bracelet has individual 1/8" wide links with claw-set white rhinestones and a box clasp with two safety loops. It is marked 925 on the clasp, it weighs 11.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A molded pink glass cameo gilt brass pin circa 1910. This Edwardian Austro-Hungarian or Czechoslovakian brooch features a high relief maiden cameo in purplish/pink molded glass in a gilded brass setting. This 1-3/4 x 1-3/8" unsigned pin has the original c-clasp and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of most of the gold plating to the brass surround...

John Lewis modernist sterling silver pendant necklace

Pendant measures 2 1/8" x 1 3/4"

Chain - 17" long

Weight - 22.5 grams

Marked sterling with artist's cypher on verso

Excellent vintage condition

Henry Steig modernist sterling silver necklace

1950

Choker style

Should fit a 13 1/2" neck

Jump rings can be added to increase size if needed

Center element measures 6 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 45 grams

This solid and well crafted necklace is signed Steig, sterling on reverse

Excellent vintage condition

An imposing Victorian butterfly brooch of exceptional quality and grand dimensions, the fore- and hindwings studded with rose cut diamonds set in silver-topped 18K gold and bordered with oval cabochon rubies set in gold. The thorax is formed of a round opal and the abdomen is a large squarish cabochon pink tourmaline. The design is completed with diamond antennae and emerald eyes. The opal has excellent fire with a good deal of orange and green in the flashes of light...

An Italian 18k yellow gold ring of two daisy flowers. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 attractive statement band is simple but well made. One daisy is slightly smaller than the other, and the centre of the flowers have a raised and textured finish. It is marked 750 and Italy only, and weighs 4.4 grams. Very nicely finished, and in excellent condition, with no breaks, corrosion damage or known repairs...

A 10k green tourmaline 3 stone row ring size 7. This striking 1960s vintage ring is in yellow gold and it features three oval cut emerald green natural tourmaline claw-set stones. The ring measures 1/2 x 5/16" across the stones, it has crosshatched or lightly knurled shoulders and it weighs 3.9 grams. It is marked SIFFARI 10K and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the edges of the stones...

A 10k yellow gold sapphire and diamonds cluster ring size 8-1/14. This 1970s vintage ring features an oval cut blue sapphire surrounded by eight single cut diamonds. The ring weighs 1.9 grams, it is marked 10K with an A maker's mark and it measures 5/16 x 1/4" across the setting. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A 9k rose gold green turquoise cabochon solitaire ring dated 1971. This size 6-3/4 or 6.75 English ring features a 3/8" x 5/16" claw-set cabochon stone and it weighs 1.8 grams. It is marked with a full set of Birmingham, England hallmarks for 1971 with .375 and 9ct gold marks along with a maker's mark. It has the expected polishing and surface marks on the natural stone and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughl...

A 10k diamond cluster ring from around 1980 size 7-1/4. This attractive yellow gold ring features 20 single cut diamonds with modern style wavy shoulders and it is marked 10K. It weighs 2.8 grams, it measures 3/8 x 5/16" across the cluster 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 have slight signs of gentle ...

A rare large pendant by Sigi Pineda of a bird or Thunderbird with a central jade cabochon and blue stone faceted cabochon eye. Pendant measures 2 3/4" across and 3 1/4" high including the bale. Thick sterling. We have paired it with a sterling silver Taxco neck ring. Pendant is marked with the Sigi Tasco hallmark, early Eagle 36, Mexico and a partial design number 9. Neck ring measures about 16" around and has a secure hook closure. Marked Mexico 925. Set is in fine condition with minor we...

Silver gilt filigree and enamel brooch by Topazio, depicting a lovely Portuguese lady with a basket of grapes. Figures in elegantly traditional dress are found in many of Topazio’s pieces from the 1920’s and 30’s. The chains fixed to the pin makes the brooch move, and so draws attention to its wearer. Topazio, founded in 1874, is one of Portugal’s most renown jewelers. The square brooch measures "1 ½ / 4.2 x "1 ½ /3.6 cm. One of the hallmarks to the pin and the hoop is for Porto, the t...

An English, Victorian slide locket. To both sides a design of water lilies with the floating contours of Art Nouveau. Lion passant, anchor mark for Birmingham, date mark for 1901, and maker’s mark ESB (?). A ridge inside the locket indicates that it might have been equipped with a mirror. Diameter "1 ½ / 4 cm. Condition: fine.

Brooch in the style of Pal Kepenyes, bronze and black enamel. Kepenyes, a sculptor of Hungarian origin, moved to Mexico in the 1960’s. His jewelry is in the rough or “brutalist” style of the time. Unreadable signature near the pin needle. Width "1 ¾ / 4.6 cm. Condition: fine.

Erika Hult de Corral modernist sterling silver and sodalite ring

Mexico

Mid 20th century

This is a great modernist ring with a deep blue sodalite stone nestled in a heavy and solid sterling silver setting.

Size - 6 1/2

The ring face measures 1 1/16" x 13/16".

Weight - 16.97 grams

Signed and hallmarked with "Ric" in script, Taxco, SA, Sterling, # 805, and the eagle assay 3.

Very good vintage condition , minor surface scratches

Burle Marx sterling silver and amethyst ring

Brazil

20th century

This beautiful and substantial ring is a size 9 3/4

Weight 26+ grams

The faceted amethyst measures 7/8" x 5/8"

Marked Burle Marx, 950

Excellent vintage condition

A stand out modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet from Finland designed by Pekka Piekainen for Auran Kultaseppa, Oy. Twist design. Thick sterling.

Marked on the inside for Kultaseppa, Finland silver standard, 925, Town mark for Turku, and X7 for 1978. Also marked with the stylized PP designer's mark and Finland. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Measures 3/4" wide. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches. Feels great on, size can probably be adjusted slightly if...

A moonstone glass and blue rhinestone and glass brooch pin from the 1950s. This cool 1-7/8 x 1-3/8" pin features marquise and cabochon white moonstone glass stones with nice reflective play as well as two open-back blue glass stones and closed-back blue rhinestones. This unsigned gold plated pin's stones are all claw-set 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 issue...

A mid century modernist sterling silver pendant or brooch in the style of Paul Lobel.

Pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 7/8" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.

We have paired it with a sterling silver neck ring marked Mexico, 925, TC-188. Measures 16 1/2" around and closes securely with a hook clasp.

Pendant is well constructed of thick sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little t...

A vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet from Taxco, Mexico. Measures approximately 5 1/2" around with a 1 1/4" opening. Just shy of about 2" wide. Marked LDH, Mexico, and 925 for Sterling. Also has the Eagle #8 mark. In very good condition, some minor surface scratches. Has some minor indentations along the edges at back. Weighs 77 grams. Feels great on.

A vintage silver repousse cuff bracelet with a central carved onyx mask. Two silhouettes of Pre Columbian warriors facing the mask which is surrounded by a repousse of an animal with the mouth opened. Measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 5/8" wide. Coin silver or better. Fine condition. Pre Eagle, ( pre 1948).

Beautiful antique brooch with three pendants. Silver and paste, unmarked, France c 1870’s. Height "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm, width "1 ½ / 3.8 cm. Condition: fine.

A gold piqué tortoise comb, flower garlands inlay, late 19th century. Width "3 ½ / 9 cm. Condition: fine.

Filigree comb, Spanish or French, c 1880, no marks, gilt metal, possibly silver gilt. Height c "4/ 10.5 cm, width "3 ½ / 8.5 cm. Condition: partial loss to one lily ornament (cf. pics).

Art Nouveau hair comb, made of ivory coloured celluloid. Simple and sculptural design, made around 1920 or earlier. Height "5 ½ / 13.5 cm. Condition: fine. Price: $70, including worldwide SH

A Les Baker sterling & blue gem turquoise Southwest pendant. This well-made 1-3/8 x 3/4" silver pendant has a leaf, ribbon and flower of silver and it has a teardrop blue gem turquoise stone with a pyrite inclusion. This beauty weighs 6.3 grams, it has the STERLING L Thunderbird B mark for Les Baker (1935-2014) 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 note...

A Coro sterling silver marcasites Art Deco blue crystal brooch from the 1920s. This vintage 1-3/4 x 1-1/4" pin features marcasite or marquisites stones as well as a large light blue faceted crystal claw-set stone. It is marked CORO GERMANY on the back, it tests as sterling silver and it has a safety clasp. It weighs 18.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a few very tiny edge chips and abrasions and one small pit...

A stunning enameled 14K yellow gold pendant/brooch and matching earrings by Krementz. The flowers and leaves are expertly worked in the iridescent translucent enamel characteristic of the best pieces from Newark. The violets are centered with small pearls. The pendant/brooch is stamped with Krementz' 14K mark.

• Origin: America, ca. 1915
• Condition: excellent, no enamel damage
• Dimensions: brooch, 1-7/16" x 1-7/16"; earrings, 1-3/8" long from top of wire x 3/4". Weight: penda...

A Birks sterling silver extending toothpick - pendant or pocket. This 2-1/4" closed or 3-3/8" extended personal grooming or oral care item has a loop for wear on a thin chain. The telescoping slide is tight and smooth and it is marked STERLING W. GERMANY BIRKS. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion,monograms, 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 sig...

A well crafted, hand wrought necklace with a long dangling pendant in lightly hammered sterling silver. Measures about 15" around, hard to get an exact measurement due to the curvature of the links. Pendant measures 3 1/2" long. Has a hand made hook clasp that holds securely. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Lays nicely on the neck. Fine modernist design.

John F. Dreibelbis modernist sterling silver abstract figural brooch

1950

Dreibelbis - Early to mid 20th century American craftsman.

Mr. Dreibelbis studied weaving and silversmithing at Temple University's Tyler School of Art, Philadelphia and at the Penland School, Penland, NC.

This well crafted and solid brooch measures just under 2" x 1 3/8"

Weight - 23.70 grams

Marked JFD on verso

Excellent vintage condition