This bold studio piece is composed of a hand-wrought half-moon shaped pendant decorated with applied wires and impressed lines arranged randomly. It is suspended horizontally by a chain of forged wire bars connected by beaded rivets. The bib-like pendant is beautifully balanced to sit comfortably at the collarbone; the front hook closure makes for ease of fastening and removal. The reverse of the pendant bears the sterling mark on one end and a maker’s mark of sp on the other...

Composed of filigreed sterling silver panels, this bracelet is reminiscent of Chinese wirework, but it is American-made. The back of one panel is marked Jordan, for the R.M. Jordan Co. of Providence, RI, which produced a line of Russian- and Chinese-inspired jewelry during World War II, called its “United Nations” line. (A short write-up on p. 53 in the Sept...

This lovely brooch / pin has a diameter of 1 1/4". The faceted, purple stone is bezel set, with a nice circle design. The back is marked STERLING DANECRAFT (with an encircled "R" (for Registered Trademark). Danecraft began making Georg Jensen, Danish inspired die-stamped copies of Jensen's jewelry. This piece is in excellent condition.

A nicely designed and sturdily constructed studio piece made of cast pieces expertly joined and finished. The geometric banding and incised rays at each end suggest a Southwest origin, but the only mark is a roughly engraved signature, I-Paul, on the back of the setting. The band is composed of three strands that diverge at the shoulders. The carnelian is smooth and without flaws or damage; the entire ring appears to have been hardly worn. It tests definitively for sterling...

These 1960s cuff links are formed as square buttons, with diagonal scores enhanced by oxidation. They are hollow, but have a substantial feel and a nice heft. The larger buttons are marked Taxco; there is no sterling mark but all of the buttons test as sterling silver. The large buttons measure just over ½ inch square; the small ones, just under ½ inch square. Weight: 10 grams total

Vintage 970 sterling silver necklace designed and signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Measures 15 wearable inches long, 1/2" wide. 125 grams, 4.4oz. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Signed on reverse with Antonio's trademark crown framing ANTONIO TAXCO. This design is pictured on p. 146 of the first edition of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...

Glam tribal or safari style beaded long necklace, possibly French, with simulated ivory Lucite beads and simulated amber Lucite beads strung on a fine goldtone chain. 1970s or 1980s. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A sterling silver floral brooch by Tiffany & Co. with a mark dating from 1910-47 in an Arts and Crafts style. Measures 1 3/4" across and 15/16" wide. Marked Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling and with a stylized 'M' for the directorship of John C. Moore II. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Includes dark blue Tiffany & Co. box. Rare find.

A well made pair of sterling silver and ebony cufflinks by noted American Modernist Jeweler, Allan Adler. Measure 5/8" square. Two of the sides are angled in for a clean modernist feel. Signed Allan Adler Sterling on each. Show a little wear and some minor tarnish. Toggles work fine. Great mid century design.

A sterling silver, heavy key chain and fob by noted American Modernist Jeweler, Paul Voltaire. Features a heavy hammered disk attached to a thick curb chain with a hammered squeeze closure key ring at the other end. Measures 6 1/4" long. Marked Paul Voltaire Sterling. Inscribed Breezy, Xmas 1950 on the back of the disk. Very well made. Fine design.

This great 14Kt yellow gold bar pin dates back to circa 1920. The top is decorated by an openwork design and centered by a 3 milimeter round faceted natural blue sapphire. The pin is 2 ½” long and 3/16” wide.

These earrings a slightly convex and have a diameter of 1”. They are incised with a decorative, floral display. They are marked STERLING and have good heft.

A vintage Victorian 1-3/4" x 1-1/4" hand-carved bone pin c1860-80, depicting a stag or reindeer in the forest. Finely carved with nice detail in the border and tree limbs, this pin has a brass c-clasp and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the replacement of the simple wire pin...

Carl Tasha modernist brass belt buckle

1970

4" long

2" wide

Signed and numbered on tail fin

Very good vintage condition

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver with wood brooch

4 1/4" long

2" at widest point

Stamped Cooke, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition

An Edwardian pink coral cameo sterling marcasite pin circa 1900. This stylish 2-1/4" pin features two large marcasites flanking a 3/4" x 3/8" carved light pink coral portrait cameo, which has a subtle pink blush. It is marked STERLING SILVER, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A large splendid mid-19th century 14K hand made brooch with a central large claw-set genuine pearl. This 2-3/8" x 1-3/4" brooch has very finely hand engraved and stippled leaves with superb detail with a fine 7.2 mm pearl in the center. The pin is a c-clasp and the pearl setting is mounted with a hand cut nut and bolt; the pin weighs an impressive 14.4 grams (1/2 ounce) of 14k gold; it is not marked but has been tested and is guaranteed to be 14K...

We have an Antonio Pineda sparkly chrysoprase stone bracelet with a height of .75in. and a wearable length of 7in. The weight is 68 grams of beautifully woven repousse links. No chips, dents or any damage of any kind. The presence is sleek, rich and perfect for any career wear or for fun. Collector quality and simply lux.