Henry Steig modernist sterling silver tie bar

1950

2 1/2" long x 1/2" wide

Weight - 15 grams

Marked Henry Steig, sterling

Very good vintage condition

Sterling silver mid century modern cuff links

1" x 5/8"

Marked sterling

Very good vintage condition

Paul Miller modernist sterling silver brooch with stone

1950

New York

1 3/4" x 2 1/8"

Weight - 15 grams

Marked Paul Miller on verso

Very good vintage condition

Sigi Pineda modernist sterling and ebony belt buckle

1950

Mexico

2 3/4" x 1 1/8"

Weight - 38.65 grams

Sigi hallmark on reverse

Very good vintage condition

Sigi Pineda Modernist sterling and ebony tie bar

1950

Taxco, Mexico

2 1/8" long x 5/16" wide

Weight - 12.35 grams

Marked Sigi, Tasco, sterling

Very good vintage condition

Anna Brilanti signed her work Victoria in Taxco and was one of the first women to design and produce quality jewelry and hollowware in Taxco. This necklace is one of her beginning works and it is a published design in WILLIAM SPRATLING & THE MEXICAN SILVER RENNASAINCE By Penny Morrill. The silver is thick and weighs 135 grams. The entire piece is deeply hand chased. There is no damage of any nature and has a beautiful natural patina. This is a statement piece as it is 1.5 in. wide and 19.75in...

An exceptional Boucheron cocktail ring set with nine round brilliant diamonds and thirteen round emeralds. The diamonds are graded as E/VVS1 and the emeralds have intensely saturated medium-dark green color and very good clarity. The emeralds are characteristic of stones from Colombia. The glamorous marquise shape is generously sized, covering the entire first portion of the finger...

An exceptional pair of classic high fashion 18Kt yellow gold Ionic column earrings from the 1960-s. The earrings measure 29 millimeter high and 23 millimeter wide, and have a combination of posts and omega backs. The marks on the finely made pierced-design backs are stamped 750 for 18Kt, and have a hallmark of the jewelry maker.

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver orbital bracelet

Interior circumference - 7 3/4"

Silver bands - 3 /16" tall

Weight - 27.88 grams

Excellent vintage condition

This is a properly signed Antonio Pineda with an inside diameter of 2.5in. and a face front height of 15/16 of an inch. The past was filled with owners who took great care with it as there is no damage, chips or cracks but you may see glare from our photography creating spots or color difference etc. The stones appear to be onyx but could be a no sheen obsidian. The silver is thick and heavy at 74 grams...

A 15k rubies seed pearls shamrocks memento pin brooch from the 1875 era with green, yellow and rose gold. This splendid mid-Victorian 1-3/8" pin has an appealing hand etched floral design with genuine rubies and seed pearls as leaves and flowers. It also features a border with raised flowers alternating with raised and textured shamrocks which have leaves which are split with one side green gold and the other side of each leaf rose gold...

These stylish 14Kt yellow gold cabochon emerald and diamond earrings date back to the 1950-s. The 6 millimeter cabochon emeralds in the center are prong set and each earring is decorated on the edge by six single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of the two emeralds is 2.5 Ct and the twelve diamonds approximate weight is 0.18 Ct. The earrings have omega (clip) backs, but a post can be added on request.

These 18Kt yellow gold and diamond earrings have a wonderful spiral swirl design date back to the 1960-s. On each earring there are ten full cut diamonds set in two rows following the shape of the earring. The approximate total weight of all 20 diamonds is 0.90Ct. The earrings have omega backs (clips) but post can be added on demand if necessary. The earrings measure 1 1/8” high and ½” wide.

Modernist sterling silver and deep amethyst cabochon ring

Finland

1973

Size 8

Stone measures slightly under 1" in diameter

Weight - 27.50 grams

This is a dynamic and substantial ring with great presence

Hallmarked with the national mark, 925, Turku, U7 [1973] and Made in Finland

Very good vintage condition

Jack Brusca and Joseph Dante sterling silver wave cuff type bracelet

1975

2 5/16" x 1 1/2"

1 3/4" at tallest point

1 1/4" rear opening

Weight - a hefty and solid 90.80 grams

Hallmarks - etched signature, strl, 1975

Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches

This bracelet is a signed Hector Aguilar X chased jewel. The height is .75in. tall and there are 4 bezel set amethyst stones. There is a 2.5in. diameter and it fits more like a bangle but it is hinged. The silver is thick at 60 grams heavy. The amethyst ranges in colors and swirls of colors. This is a published design in Silver Masters by Penny Morrill. This is a very rare bracelet you never see and is a perfect buy for collectors.

No collector should be without this signed Spratling River of Life cuff. There are two designs with that name of Spratlings and one has roping around the balls and the other has a smooth frame around the balls. This one is smooth and rich in detail. The silver is really thick and deeply hand chased. It has a first phase hallmark as shown. The gap is 1.5in. and fits a medium sized wrist and can be sized larger to some degree if needed. The inside diameter is 2.25in...

A very finely detailed mid-century modern 14Kt yellow gold bracelet decorated by a textured surface and accented by royal blue enamel. The circa 1960, 7 ½” long and 18milimeter wide bracelet was made in Italy and it is fully hallmarked.

Handmade sterling silver bracelet designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling (1900-67). Bracelet measures 7 1/2 wearable inches long & 3/4" wide. Weighs 56 grams. Signed on the clasp. Pictured on Goddard's spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are included in permanent museum collections around the world including Los Angeles County Museum of Art & Museum of Fine Art, Boston.

Today we have a truly unique eagle 3 and signed Mario, vintage, Mexican, silver necklace. The Deco design is made with a structure of gold sheen obsidian cylinders. Every piece of silver is thick which includes even the silver dangles are more like bars of silver. The quality is shown with 84 grams of silver. No damage to silver or stones. There is approximately 17 inches of wearable length to the neck chain. The drop is 5.5 inches long with a width of 3.5in. that narrows to 2in. across...

A classic pair of barbell cufflinks in 14K yellow gold and onyx by Tiffany & Co. Each cufflink features one sphere in onyx and another in gold, so they can be worn with either the gold or black showing from the front. The cuffinks are marked "585" for 14K gold and "Tiffany & Co."

Origin: America, ca. 1965. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: faces, 7/16" diameter. Weight: 7.5 gr.

This exceptional rope and tassel broach is made of 18Kt yellow gold. One tassel is decorated by ten full cut diamonds and the other with 10 round natural sapphires. The 2” tall and 1 ¾” wide broach is hallmarked “Tiffany & Co, 18Kt, Italy”.

An exceptional 2.51Ct oval tanzanite surrounded by 10 diamonds centers, this “Lady Dianna” style elegant cluster ring. The setting is made of 14Kt yellow gold. The total weight of the 10 diamonds is 1.15Ct. The ring is size 7, but it can easily be sized.

Graziella Laffi sterling silver cuff bracelet

Peru

Mid 20th century

Interior circumference - 6 1/4" plus a 1" rear opening

2" tall

Weight - a substantial 72 grams

Marked G Laffi, Peru, 925

Excellent vintage condition

A graduated florentine gold plate collar with matching clip on earrings. The collar measures approximately 17" and at its widest point (center)measures 1-5/8"(width). Unsigned.

This signed Matilde Poulat necklace lays beautifully and is a statement maker at 1.5in. tall and approximately 18in. wearable length. The quality workmanship is further demonstrated with a weight 122 grams. Hallmarked with pre 1960 patent and registration. One would be surprised to see that this necklace is fantastic with jeans and a white blouse. All Matl lovers should include this in their collection, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A 12k yellow gold and sterling silver Victorian amethyst ring dated 1897. This size 5-1/2 ring features a natural purple genuine amethyst stone in a multi-claw setting and it has hand engraved foliate inlaid silver shoulders. It measures 5/16 x 1/4" across the stone, it has an obscured set of hallmarks and maker's marks with an O year date for Chester, England 1897 and it weighs 1.4 grams...

A rare sterling silver and caged raw purple stone brooch by noted jeweler, Arthur King. Probably amethyst. Marked on the back, Sterling King. Measures 2 1/8" across and 2 1/8" tall. There is a light gold wash on the silver. Has a rolling safety clasp that holds tightly. There is a small area on the edge of the stone that is a little rough, may be original. Classic Arthur King design.

A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted NYC mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a stylized 'V' shape with a central copper textured cabochon. Has a three dimensional design. Measures 2 5/8"long and 1 1/2" high. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight bend at one corner, not sure if it is original. Great MCM design.

Signed William Spratling for his first phase comes this wonderful modernist design.The Mexican silver necklace is in a pylon shape and has a beautiful natural patina.There is a 16in. wearable length and the drops are approximately 1in. x 1in. It is open backed repousse made with thick silver of at least 980 silver showing a very white color. The work marks are exciting to see in this piece. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A Siam sterling silver filigree bracelet in the original box from the 1950s. This 7" bracelet measures 7/8" wide across the seven layered filigree domed links, it has a hook and eye clasp and it is stamped STAERLING MADE IN SIAM and it dates to the 1950s or earlier. It weighs 26.3 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Graziella Laffi signed on both the necklace and bracelet. The enamel is in perfect condition as well as the silver. The length is 7 inches and the necklace has a wearable length of 16.5 inches. 1.25in. for the height for both the necklace and bracelet. When I see these there seems to be some that looks very much the same but there is always a change with a fish or bird in different places and size. For all Laffi collectors, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A nice 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the stones. The gems in this ring are particularly brilliant in mid-tone colors surrounding the central aquamarine. Test...

This pair of large lotus earrings are made and signed by Gerardo Lopez. His repousse is always heavy and of exceptional design elements. 1.5in. by 1.25in. screwbacks. Perfect pairing with the Lotus necklace and clamper cuff. No damage and reveals a dark natural patina.

We have a Mexican Silver Clamper in the Lotus design made by Gerardo Lopez who is known for fantastic repousse jewels. Properly hallmarked as shown and being 2.75 in. tall with a hefty weight. No damage to the spring or silver. There is glare and patina to be observed in these pictures. A beautiful thing which works perfectly with the Lotus necklace I also just listed. 2310

Signed as shown this Lotus necklace is dramatic, made of thick silver repousse and does command an audience when gazed upon. It is also Mona Lisa's favorite as you see her in it. the drop is 4.5 inches across and 4.5 inches down. For size the 4.5in down is also part of the wearable of 17 inches. No damage anywhere. All collections need one of these. Looks great with a white button front shirt that can go anywhere you do. A go to piece, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A Sherman green opalescent blue art glass gp necklace from the 1950s. This unusual gold plated 14-7/8" necklace has a snapover clasp and its thirteen links are 9/16" wide. Each has a fine yellow/green art glass insert with copper and gold metal sparkles and the glass has blue irridescent flash. This beauty is signed SHERMAN and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the loss of some of the gold plating on the underside...

Rare color of green tourmaline set in platinum and surrounded by diamonds. Circa 1930 and in great condition, this beautiful ring is set with a substantial 3.75 ct tourmaline. There are approximately .10 cttw of single cut diamonds surrounding it. The face of the ring measures approximately 15.5 mm long and 11.5 mm wide. The ring is a size 7.5. The setting is platinum and is marked. There are a few light scratches on the table facet of the tourmaline. They could be easily polished out. The overa...

We have an Antonio Pineda high sheen obsidian bracelet today with a wearable of 7 inches and a height of 1.25 in. tall. A substantial bracelet with a weight of 90 grams and no chips or damage to the silver. Part of the hallmark wraps under the clasp. You will see glare and areas with patina. This signed Antonio Pineda is featured in the book SILVER SEDUCTION THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA BY GOBI STROMBERG.

Puig Doria modernist sterling silver choker necklace

Sunburst motif

Interior circumference - 14"

Pendant - 3 1/2" in diameter

Marked Puig Doria, sterling

Very good vintage condition

Elegant vintage 14Kt gold and diamond openwork ring decorated by ten full-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of the ten diamonds is 0.35Ct. The width of the top of the ring is 10mm and it is size 6 ½ but it can easily be sized.

A very stylish 14Kt white gold filigree broach / pendant oval shell cameo depicting a young lady. The ladies necklace is decorated by a full cut diamond. The overall measurement of the broach is 49 mm high and 37 mm wide.

This sculptural bracelet was designed & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The bracelet measures 1 1/2" high and will fit up to a 7" wrist. It weighs 131 grams. The 12 hand carved crescent shaped stones are framed in 970 sterling silver. Both stones and silver are in beautiful condition with no issues. Both clasp & safety chain are tight and secure. Fully hallmarked for Antonio. The matching necklace is pictured on p. 132 of SILVER SEDUCTION: THE ART OF MEXICN MODERNIST ANT...

A striking pair of double-sided cufflinks made from Georgian cut steel and garnet buttons joined with 15K yellow gold chains. The garnets have very attractive medium-bright purplish-red coloring that contrasts nicely with bright sparkle of the cut steel “gems.” The garnet cabochons are held in place with fleur-de-lis shaped prongs. The faceting style of the steel indicates they were made in an earlier period, likely no later than 1790. The connecting chains have spring rings, so one face...

An exceptionally fine, heavy 18K yellow gold bracelet by Pierre Baltensperger. Each of the plaques represents a different flower, depicted in semi-abstract ways. Among the flowers are daisies, cyclamens, fuschias, morning glories and honeysuckle. Baltensperger was founded in 1878 by Walter Baltensperger, who quickly established the firm’s luxury reputation. His grandson Pierre Baltensperger assumed the lead in 1950. Pierre, born in 1927, became one of Switzerland’s most important sculpt...

A fine handmade Victorian 18K yellow gold necklace with an extraordinary length of 46 inches. Alternating links are decorated with a twisted rope motif. The necklace is has a spring ring clasp at one end and a tension pendant clasp at the other, so it can be worn full-length or doubled, with or without an pendant. Wound six times, it can be worn as a bracelet, as well. Marked “18” for 18K.

Origin: America, ca. 1895. Condition: excellent, all original. Length: 46”. Weight: 47.4 gr.

An interesting pair of Modernist free form tumbled spotted moss agate stones in sinuous 14K yellow gold cage settings with bean backs. The agates have interesting spotted markings in shades of gray and brown as well as surface-reaching matrix in a cream color. The settings are clearly hand-crafted and designed specifically for the stones. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Dimensions: faces, 11/16” x 11/16”. Weight: 15.0 gr.

Corpus Artisans Doris Silver was a store where extremely talented maestros worked in the back of her taller. If she liked the pieces that were made she would buy them. The workers rather came and went in between jobs and such. Chato Castillo being one. I have seen numerous names along with the Doris Marks as well as just the Doris marks alone. This work in repousse and with a height of almost 5in. tall is the most dimensional work I think I have ever seen. It really seems more of a sculpture tha...

This Bracelet is a design most recognized by Fred Davis. Hallmarked Mexico Silver and being 7.25in. long and 1.5in. tall makes this bracelet quite a statement maker. The bezels are very well made and there are no dents or chips to the stones or silver. Even though it has an open air design it still weighs 65 grams heavy. Very soft and silky to the touch it is a pleasure to wear.

Vintage moonstone & sterling silver ring designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Ring is a size 5 1/2 to 6. Face of ring measures 3/4" high. Stone and silver are in beautiful condition. Hallmarks include Antonio crown, 970 & eagle 17. This design is pictured in SILVER SEDUCTION:THE ART OF MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA by Goby Stromberg.

A handsome pair of 18K yellow gold and lapis lazuli cufflinks from the "Bvlgari Bvlgari" collection by Bvlgari. The faces are set with round lapis lazuli plaques surrounded by a gold border engraved with the jeweler's exclusive logo. This design was made with several stones, including onyx and mother-of-pearl, but lapis is the most difficult to find. The cufflinks are finished with toggle backs. Each is marked "750" for 18K gold and with Bvlgari's "2337AL" hallmark.

Origin, Italy, ca. 1990...

An ultramodern bow tie 925 sterling cuff bangle bracelet from the 1970s. This modernist bangle features a punched and ridged bow with a central dome and it measures 2-1/4 x 1-3/4" across the interior, 3/4" at the widest and the bow is 2-1/8 x 1-1/4". The bow is longer on one side than the other and you could certainly decorate it with beading or other items through the holes. This bracelet is stamped 925 with an unidentified maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, ...

Art Smith modernist nickel silver "Three Hole" bracelet

1950

Interior circumference - 6 5/8" including a rear opening of 1"

3" tall

Weight - 69 grams

Unmarked

Excellent vintage condition

Before William Spratling brought Taxco to life, popular jewelry all over the world was being made by spinning silver and turning it into beautiful designs in filigree. This is one of those early pieces. This example has 3 glowing gold sheen obsidian stones 1 inch tall. The process was time consuming and Mexican smiths were among the best in the world at producing florals, sweeps, and swirls. The center drop is 1.5in. tall and 17.5in. wearable length. Provenance: from a collection of many Mexica...

Early 1930's hand forged 980 sterling silver & copper cuff designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). Heavy at 100 grams, this design is comprised of braided silver & copper bands framed by thick silver wire. The bracelet is 1 14" high. Interior measures 5 3/4" end to end with a 1 1/4" gap opening at the back. 1930's hallmarks read 980 WS TAXCO. Beautiful vintage condition and patina. Pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carol Berke. Also pictured on Phyllis ...

An 1894 South Africa 1/2 Kruger Pond 22k gold coin mining brooch pin. This unusual pin was assembled as a souvenir of the South African gold mines and these coins were frequently brought back to the U.K. after the Boer war as souvenirs. This 2-1/8" example was constructed around the same time as the mintage of the coin which is in 22k gold (9 mm, 3.99 grams). It is mounted in a braided ring with finely wrought mine picks and shovel spades with gold nuggets - the setting tests as 10k gold. It...

A pair of Victorian French jet 9k gold and pearl earrings with silver screwback mounts. These 3/4 x 7/16" earrings are in the shape of a shield and the French jet (black glass) is beveled on the edges. They have 10k yellow gold star shaped inserts with central seed pearls; they have been rebacked with screwbacks in sterling silver (stamped STERLING) at a later date (but not recently). They are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs ot...

Antonio Pineda onyx crescent necklace has a sleek and elegant presence with 16 inches wearable length and half an inch at it's widest point. Beautifully kept with no damage to silver or stones. Simply the BEST! The swirls are thick and perked upward for you to notice and create the perfect flow from link to link, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A large horseshoe shaped shell cameo from the 1930s or 1940s. This unusual New Old Stock NOS unset cameo measures 2-1/8 x 1-3/4" and it is well carved and it is from the stock of a former Toronto jeweller. It would make a great pendant or insert for your next project. It is in excellent condition with no chips, losses, 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 gentl...

Plateros was the name of Sigi Pinedas first shop. He was not open long at this taller and works with this signature are rare. From this shop I have found his very best works. Thick silver and always made with quality and this necklace shows all that off. The red coral branch is over 1.5in. long and has a length of 1 3/8th's in. wide. The necklace lays beautiful due to the hinged design. The diameter is 4.5in. across which is about 16.5 inch wearable. No damage of any kind, just LOOK AT THAT NECK...