Sam Kramer modernist sterling silver and operculum shell ring

1950

Size 6

Weight - 15.58 grams

Very good vintage condition with appropriate surface wear

Two minor shallow fissures on each side of the shell but very stable

Mark is obscured but guaranteed to be a Sam Kramer design

Taxco 980 signed pieces are always quality. This link is 118 grams heavy and is the closest thing to the Coco design of the Spratling original necklace which is so very, very rare. The Taxco 980 necklace is 20in. long and has a depth of 7/16th's giving it even more dimension. No dents or damage and kept lovingly through time. One of my favorite things, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A stunning 18K yellow gold Retro necklace designed as a series a barbell-shaped links, interspersed at the center with a row of bezel-set old European cut diamonds. The links conceal a hidden stretch mechanism that allows the lower edge of the necklace to spread a bit so that it sits comfortably on the body without buckling or twisting. The diamonds are graded in the setting as J color, with clarity ranging from VS1 to I1 (mostly in the VS1 and VS 2 range)...

A classic pair of Art Deco double-sided cufflinks featuring high-domed cabochons of carnelian and aventurine quartz set simply in silver collets. The faces are joined with removable connectors. The color contrast of the gems is rather striking. The faces are marked “830”.

Scandinavia (excluding Denmark), ca. 1930. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: faces, 1/2” diameter. Weight: 7.5 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: carnelian, 9.72 cts; aventurine, 12.18 cts.

From the 1950's, inspired by the Art Deco movement, is this pale pink and clear Lucite moonglow hair stick pin. In perfect condition, it measures 6" long. The pink ornament measures 1.25" x 7/8".

A heavy pair of mid-century 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the rectangular faces edged in a border of channel-set rectangular cut synthetic rubies. The gold surfaces have a lightly, engraved Florentine finish ideal for monogramming. The toggle backs are marked "14K". Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 7/8" x 5/8". Weight: 16.1 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 3.78 carats.

A signed Kramer of NY asymmetrical white rhinestone pin or brooch circa 1950s. This pin has a parallelogram shape and it has round and navette or marquise shaped white claw-set rhinestones. It has a safety clasp, it has the KRAMER OF NEW YORK planchet and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight fogging and yellowing to some of the navettes...

A genuine George III English Spade Guinea coin pendant dated 1791 and made of 22K gold. This is a genuine antique Georgian period gold coin from the UK - it was only in production from 1787-99. It measures 1" across and it has been soldered to a 14k or 15k mount with an attached loop for wear as a pendant or as a watch fob. This coin shows considerable wear (high carat gold was very soft and wore easily) however the subject matter and date is clearly visible...

Very nice Baltic amber butterscotch necklace. Some pieces almost look egg yolk in color. In excellent condition, it measures 27 inches. Circa 1960-70

Today we are offering from the taller of Margot de Taxco a large floral necklace and matching bracelet. This design 5488 comes in two sizes with this being the larger example at 1.25in. tall. The repousse is thick silver and both pieces have a combined weight of 115 grams. The bracelet is 7in. long and it will hook into the necklace for a long chain. The necklace is 18in. long. Both are properly hallmarked as shown. Without dents or any type of damage just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Gorgeous unusual vintage 1970s Gerard Yosca four strand wired poured glass necklace with beads in green, yellow, red, and orange, with dark silvertone metal charms in Victorian revival style. Matching metal openwork foldover clasp. Marked YOSCA. 16 1/4 inches wearable length and the center drops 4 1/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Beautiful statement vintage 1970s glass necklace by Michael Moraux designing for his jewelry company Dubaux. American made with French glass beads and findings. Moraux was a 1973 Coty award winner for jewelry. Dubaux necklaces appeared on Vogue and Harper's Bazaar covers in the 1970s. Moraux also designed jewelry for Givenchy in the 1970s. Marked DUBAUX on attached metal tag at the spring ring clasp...

This is a Platinum Diamonds engagement ring from an east coast Estate. The Center Diamond is 1.18 carat, european cut, si clarity, hi Color. There are another 8 accenting diamonds totalling approximately .25 carats; therefore, 1.43 carats tdw. Try on this Ring at Jantiques 10429 Fawcett St; Kensington, Md. 20895

This is a Beautiful Diamond Engagement Ring with a 2.54 carat center diamond from a Virginia USA estate. Setting is 14K white gold with an additional 1.00 carat of accent diamonds. Ring size 6 1/4. Diamond is si3 clarity gh color; modern brilliant cut. For more info please call 301 942 0936

This is a Platinum Diamond engagement ring from a Florida estate. This Ring has the popular step mounting in platinum. The major diamond is 1.08 Carat, SI3 clarity, FG color, modern brilliant cut. There are 26 accenting diamonds adding another .70 carats making 1.78 carats total diamond weight; date ca. 1930's ~ 1940's & a Beauty

This is a Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring retro era ca. 1950 - 1975 with a .60 carat diamond center ~ major diamond. That .60 Ct Stone is vs1 vs2 HI color & european cut. There are 2 addtional diamonds on each side & two Rubies on each side. Those accenting precious stones add another .10 Carat to .12 Carat Gem Weight. The Platinum mounting is a Size 6 .... Try on this great Ring in Kensington, md 20895

This is a Men's Diamond Ring with a 1.50 carat diamond mounted in an 18k yellow gold setting. That setting is a Gypsy mount popular ca. 1950's. Diamond is 1.50 carat modern brilliant cut HI Color, SI3 clarity. Ring size is 9 1/2 & can be sized up or down per usual goldsmith requirements

Recent arrival: an 18K filigree diamond ring from a Maryland estate. This diamond is European cut, SI2 clarity, IJ color .....beautiful ring....try on at Jantiques in Kensington, Md 20895

A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby.

This swirled brooch measures 1 1/2" tall and 1 7/8" across. Has a partial fhb mark on the back. Also marked Sterling.

Has a safety rollover clasp that holds securely. Nice condition, just a few minor scratches.

Classic Boothby design.

An organic mid century modern ring by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This ring, executed in sterling silver with an Opal cabochon, is currently a size 8 1/2 and can be adjusted up or down because of the open back. Marked Paul Miller, Sterling on the inside. Opal measures 5/8" long and 3/8" across. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches. Very fine example of his work.

Liisa Vitali modernist sterling silver ring with free moving carnelian bead

Finland

1973

Size 6 1/4

Stands 3/4" above finger

Weight - 3.2 grams

Hallmarked - see image

Very good vintage condition

Idella La Vista modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet

1950

1 7/8" tall at tallest point tapering down to 1"

Interior circumference - 5 1/2" plus a 1 1/2" gap in rear

Weight - 44 grams

Marked La Vista, sterling

Very good vintage condition

A strand of genuine cultured pearls circa 1960s with a marked 14K yellow gold clasp and 14k ball spacers. This vintage 38-3/4" necklace has 128 cultured pearls ranging from 7 to 5.5 mm in size. the gold beads consist of one 6.5 mm, two at 4.5 mm and two at 4 mm. The pearls between the gold balls have two smaller pearls flanking three of the 7 mm. pearls, while the pearls leading to the clasp are strung with a length of 5.5 mm pearls leading to a length of 7 mm. pearls...

An unusual pendant by the noted modernist jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant, made of sterling with an amber insert, can be worn on either side for 2 different looks. One side has an off center triangular cut out and the other side uses beveled prongs to hold the amber in place. You can see lots of marbling when it is held up to the light. Signed on the bottom, LOBEL, Sterling. Even the bale is curved differently on the front and back. Measures 1" across and 1 1/2" high including the bale...

A 10k cultured black Alaskan diamond hematite black pearls ring circa 1960. This vintage twin pearl ring from the 1960s has one cultured and one black Alaskan diamond hematite pearl in a 10k yellow gold setting. This size 7-1/2 ring features a 5 mm. cultured pearl with silver cream lustre set next to a similar sized black "pearl". This fine ring is stamped MIL 10K, it weighs 3.2 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A 10K Rebekah Lodge synthetic ruby enamel sorority ring with fine pink, white and black enamel. This size 6-1/2 ring features an 11/16 x 7/16" setting and shank in 10k yellow gold. The lovely synthetic pink ruby is claw set and it has a screw-mounted rose gold planchet with the Rebekah linked rings symbology of this sister organization to the Oddfellows...

A vintage 10k yellow gold natural ruby and diamonds ring from the 1960s. This size 6 ring features a fine natural marquise ruby surrounded by 10 two point diamonds. It measures 3/8 x 1/4" across the setting and it is stamped 10K Ody. It weighs 3.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; the ruby is slightly cloudy...

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cufflinks by American studio jeweler, Ted Lowy. Square sterling with a smaller square corner inlay of bone. Measure 5/8" square. Marked Ted Lowy in script and Sterling. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Toggles function appropriately. Toggles are marked Sterling and with a patent number. Great mid century design.

An eye catching pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links from Mexico. Measure 1" square. Measure 3/8" at the thickest part. Two levels of sterling in a three dimensional geometric design. Marked on the back Mexico, Silver, C. Lopez, and Eagle #3. Toggles hold securely. Great, bold design!

Circa 1890, this 9ct gold chain is in excellent condition and is very well made. It measures approximately 24" in length and the links are 3mm wide. It has its original pin clasp. We have it showcased with item J1955 onyx locket sold separately.

This indescribable set dates to about 1870 and is in amazing condition. It is crafted of 18k yellow gold frames and backings with enamel accents. The centerpieces are depictions of birds crafted of actual bird feathers and set behind what is most likely a piece of rock crystal. They are truly little pieces of art! All three of the birds are different and there is no damage to be found anywhere. Since they are made of natural feathers, the fibers reflect light and show differently in different li...

A fine sterling silver hand made Arts and Crafts pierced cuff bracelet with a pink veined cabochon, possibly Raspberry Rhodonite. Measures 2" wide and 6" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Has a little bit of tarnish and minor surface scratches. Well crafted.

An amazing sterling silver modernist brooch adorned with four purple cabochons by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures 5" long and 2" across. Can be worn as a pendant with a converter. (We will provide if requested.) The larger cabochon is an amethyst and the smaller dark red ones may be garnets. Signed on the back Gera, Israel and 925. Rollover clasp holds securely. Heavy and substantial. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.

A sterling silver modernist link bracelet by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. Has two layers of sterling with darkened areas for an interesting effect. Measures 6 3/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Has both the phyllis and stylized 'p' hallmarks and sterling. Hook closure. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Better for a smaller wrist although an extender could be added. Classic Phyllis design.

We have a unique Los Ballesteros pectoral necklace with a drop of 2.75in.across and 2in. tall. The stone is a color changing synthetic that was widely used in the Spratling era by many tallers. The wearable length is just under 16in. Being a pectoral style the drop rests at just below the hollow of the neck and slightly tips outward making it very comfortable to wear. An extension is available if you desire to wear long instead of the pectoral length. This is an airy design and all parts are h...

A beautiful Georg Jensen USA Laurence Foss designed brooch in a classic Arts and Crafts pineapple style. Brooch measures 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/4" across. Has a teardrop moonstone cabochon. Marked with U.S.A. Georg Jensen, Inc., 480 and Sterling. Has a roll over safety clasp which holds securely. Nice patina and weight. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Wonderfully made.

A 14k white gold size 6-1/4 filigree ring from the Art Deco period complete with the original claw-set Peking glass stone circa 1920s. As jade was extremely expensive at the time, green Peking glass was used even in gold rings. The ring is 3/4" across the stone at its widest, it weighs 4.6 grams and it is stamped 14K with a maker's mark. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. is in excellent condition with no chips, ...

A VERY rare and magnificent Art Deco Fred Davis silver and amethyst bracelet. The large rectangular amethyst and silver bars are the focal point of the piece but then the eye travels over the 11 round amethysts centered between silver links. This bracelet, circa 1930, measures 7 3/4" end to end, and is 1" wide at the rectangular stone. Weighing 73 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stones. Secure push in clasp and signed as shown. A true tribute to the genius ...

A fine pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces shaped as a convex curve of gold flanked on either side by square cut natural rubies. The superbly-matched rubies have excellent color and clarity, with no indications of heat or other treatment. The nature of the microscopic inclusions suggests Burma as the region of origin. We have seen a duplicate pair of these cufflinks, except set with sapphires, that were signed "Cartier NY". Cartier's New York store retailed jewelry made by various m...

A lovely Arts and Crafts period 830 silver high relief rose Skønvirke brooch circa 1900. This antique 2-1/8" x 1-5/8" pin has a long c-clasp and it is marked simply 830. It is quite likely this piece is Scandinavian, it is entirely consistent with early Skønvirke ("beautiful work") made popular by fine Scandinavian silver makers. It greatly resembles early Bernard Hertz work, but is not signed, other than the 830 silver mark. It is typically repousse with a solid flat back, for stability, and ...

A 14k gold twin diamonds ring with two genuine round cut ~1-1/2 point diamonds circa 1970s. This vintage size 8-1/2 wedding band ring measures 1/4 x 3/16" across the diamond setting. It weighs 2.8 grams and it is stamped 14K. A simple classic ring of a good narrow width that can be worn as a wedding band with many engagement rings. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively g...

A Victorian 1-3/4" 9k yellow gold horseshoe good luck pin or brooch with seed pearls dated 1886. This fine pin has a c-clasp, it weighs 1.9 grams, it is hallmarked (partially obscured), it tests as 9 carat gold and it is in excellent 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 vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Expedited tracked...

Rare sterling double layered biomorphic shaped cuff by New York Modernist Ed wiener. This is his early work and a design rarely seen. Measuring 5 " around in the inside plus a 1 1/4" opening, it is 1 7/8" at the widest point and weighs 63 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Molds perfectly on the wrist and looks spectacular.

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

Allan Adler modernist sterling silver brooch

Rare organic form

2 1/4" x 1 7/8"

Weight = 10 grams

Marked - Allan Adler, Sterling

Excellent vintage condition

Modernist sterling silver and lapis lazuli ring

Bold organic design

1950

Size 7 1/2"

1 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Weight -22 grams

Unmarked

Very good vintage condition

A modernist sterling silver brooch with a baroque pearl by Sigi Pineda. Design number 81. Measures 3" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back Sigi Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, Sterling, 81, and Eagle #3. Safety rollover clasp holds securely. In very nice condition. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a place on the front edge where you can feel the hallmark stamp from the back. It was stamped too close to the edge. Not really noticeable, but wanted to call it. A very ...

A very cool brooch by Peggy Miller, an American studio jeweler who worked in Baltimore in the 1950's -60's. This brass brooch measures 2" across and 2 1/8" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Signed Peggy Miller on the back. The points are curved up giving the brooch a three dimensional effect. There is some tarnish. Great mid century design.

Antonio Pineda Smokey quartz love knot is shown in the book Silver Seduction by Gobi Stomberg. The mounting is made with thick silver and the faceted stone is large at 1in. tall and .75in. across. The facets are beautifully cut and the stone glows with gold sparks. The pictures in no way capture the stones fire. The pendant weighs a total of 45 grams. The chain is 19in. long and is fine quality with the hallmark on the closure. There are no chips or damage of any kind to this well loved and ca...

A pair of 14k yellow gold graduated diamond drop earrings with genuine diamonds circa 1970s. These vintage pierced 1-1/8" long and 1/8" wide post or stud pierced dangly earrings feature a row of free-swinging diamond fringe or sweeps and the brilliant cut diamonds are graduated and range from 2 points to 4 points by gauge (12 diamonds in all). They are stamped 14 K on the butterflies and on the posts and they weigh 2.0 grams. A great gift idea for your favourite April birthday honoree. They a...

A 14k white gold wedding band from the Art Deco period circa 1920s. This size 6 engraved woman's wedding ring is stamped 14K and BRIDAL WREATH and it is slightly over 1/16" wide, or a hair over 2mm wide. It weighs 2.1 grams and it has a fine engraved design. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. It is consistent in shape with no thin areas. It would also work nicely with a vintage platinum engagement ring. All items are thoroughly and conserv...

A 14k yellow gold diamonds cocktail or anniversary butterfly shaped cluster ring circa 1960s. This vintage size 7-1/4 or size 7.25 ring features one 15 point round brilliant cut diamond (SI-2, G-H colour) along with sixteen round brilliant cut diamonds (total 50 point, SI2-I1, G-H colour). It weighs 5.4 grams and it has a recent independent conservative gemological appraisal in the amount of $2400 Canadian (~$1850US). The 14 K stamp is slightly worn, as is the makers mark, which is not legible....

A 14k yellow gold marquise diamond ring from the 1960s with an appraisal. This vintage size 6-1/2 or 6.5 wedding or engagement ring features a central 25 point diamond (SI-1, G-H colour) surrounded by twelve single cut diamonds (18 points total, VVS-VS, G-H) in a navette shape halo. This ring weighs 2.4 grams and it includes a recent professional gemological conservative independent appraisal in the amount of $1800 Canadian (approximately $1350 US). It is in excellent vintage condition with n...

A large sterling silver brooch by Taxco artisan Enrique Ledesma with a dark green elongated stone. Measures 2 3/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Marked on the back Ledesma, Mexico, Taxco, 925, BB, Eagle #3 and design number 289. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a hairline on the side which doesn't go all the way through. The stone is stable. There is a variation to the texture of the surface in one small area. Probably original to the stone. Could also be worn as a pendant with a co...

The Swans signed by Antonio Pineda are graceful in design and the super high gold obsidian sheen is truly radiant. The earring and necklace are properly marked as shown and the weight is 121 grams which reflect the quality of this silver. There are no chips or damage of any kind. There is a 16.5 wearable length and the height of the necklace at the largest point is .75in. The earrings are the same size as the swans on the necklace and are also obsidian. A rare treasure for collectors and the ver...

A vintage modernist set of Cufflinks with matching Tiebar in sterling and exotic wood from Sigi Pineda, Taxco Mexico. Cufflinks measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" wide. Tiebar measures 2 1/8" long and 3/8" wide. Marked Sterling Made in Mexico, Sigi Tasco, Eagle 3, and with design number 52 on the back of the tiebar. The cufflinks are also marked Made in Mexico, Sterling and design # 52. There is a light Sigi mark on the back of one cufflink. In nice condition, has a few scratches and a tiny ding t...

Janiye [Miye Matsukata] modernist sterling silver and pearl earrings

1950

1 3/4" long x 3/4" wide

Weight - 15 grams

Marked Janiye, sterling, 950, Japan

Very good vintage condition

A 14k white gold ring set with a natural deep blue sapphire with four flanking genuine diamonds circa 1960s. This vintage size 3-1/4 ring measures 3/16" across the stone; the sapphire measures ~35 points (calculated). It is stamped 14K with a V in a D maker's mark and it weighs 2.6 grams. This small, elegant ring would look good on your pinkie (or pinky) and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and con...

A pair of lever back pierced 3/8 x 1/4" across 10k yellow gold genuine claw-set amethyst earrings from the 1960s-1970s. They are stamped P 10K on the hoops and the amethysts measure 1.4 carats each (calculated). They weigh 1.4 grams and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, 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 gentle use. Exped...

An unusual pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by Salvador Teran. Marked Salvador, Sterling, Mexico and 140 for the style number. Pre eagle.

Measure 1 1/2" long and 7/8" wide. Screw backs hold securely.

Depict some kind of highly stylized creature. Haven't been able to find another pair with this style number. Great modernist design!