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.
Francs Holmes Boothby modernist sterling silver horse brooch
1950
3 1/2" long x 1 1/2" at widest point
Marked on verso
Very good vintage condition
These cuff links measure 5/8" x 3/4" x 1/4". They display actual sea horses in seagrass / sea weed. Dwelling in shallow, saltwater, they are actually this small size. The cuff links have a white background, making the marine fish very easy to see. They are under convex plastic and set in gold tone.
These cuff links are by the famous silversmith Perli. They are chain link cufflinks. The circular part has a diameter of 3/4".
The bottom, rectangular portion (connected by the chain links) has rounded edges and measures 3/4" x 3/8", with a fine, hammered finish.
The backs are clearly marked Perli 835. Chain link cuff liks are the original form of cufflinks: made of two decorative parts, connected by a chain. They are not commonly seen in everyday wear anymore...
A lovely vintage 14K gold heart pin set all the way around with old European cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in a white gold shared-prong setting that creates a lovely gallery effect along the outer edge of the pin. The diamonds are nice quality, graded as H/I color and VS1 clarity. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, all original. Dimensions: 1" x 1". Weight: 6.9 gr. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 1.20 cts.