An Art Deco 14k white gold filigree wreath pin brooch with a diamond 1920s. This pin features a 2 pt brilliant cut genuine diamond set in the bow. It is stamped 14K with a maker's mark on the safety clasp. 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...
A romantic Victorian-inspired brooch featuring a large oval shaped amethyst centered on a gold twine-backed setting and framed with delicate seed pearls. The amethyst and pearls are presented in an ornamented 14 karat yellow gold patterned vine. Marked with makers mark and 14K on reverse. 2" by 1 1/2" inches. Excellent condition.
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...
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 exceptionally fine, heavy pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces hand-pierced with an ornate depiction of a mythological griffin. The workmanship is superbly done with heavy chased detail throughout. The surfaces show a mix of polished and semi-matte finishes. The backs have an ingenious folding mechanism that clasps the cuff without being too obvious. The clasps are marked with 19th century French patents, as well as hallmarks for 18K.
Origin: France, ca. 1870. Weight: 14.9 gr.
Hans Hansen sterling modernist ring
Denmark
1950
Heavy, solid, bold, architectural
Size 9 1/2
Weight - 42 grams
Face measures 1" in diameter
Hallmarked - HaH, Denmark, 925s
Excellent condition
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver and resin kinetic brooch
This early and rare brooch measures 3 1/4" x 1 5/8"
Weight - 17.10 grams
Marked Cooke
Excellent vintage condition
This is a Marquise Cut Diamond Ring in a 14K White Gold setting with Diamond accents. The Engagement Ring has an approximately 75/100 Carat Major Diamond SI2 GH Color. Vintage 1970- 1990 ......Please contact us for more details or see this Ring @ Jantiques in Kensington, Md. ........
Sterling and azur-malachite bracelet by Enrique Ledesma measuring 6 3/4" around in the inside, 3/4" wide, 46 grams. Fine original condition. Signed as shown.( The Ledesma signature is worn but there.) Gorgeous stones fused to the silver in Ledesma's impeccable way.
Chic big statement vintage 1960s or 1970s necklace with marbled translucent Lucite chain with drops and beads in different colors of Lucite simulating amber, and filigree beads, chains, and mesh in dark goldtone metal, with oversized spring ring clasp. Painted detail on the center drop. Probably French based on the materials and design. The drops along the sides are arranged in an asymmetrical but balanced design. Great size -- 18 1/2 inches wearable length and the center drops 6 1/2 inches...
A vintage sterling silver orchid brooch by Hector Aguilar.
Signed with the conjoined HA, Taxco and 940 for better than sterling silver. Pre Eagle, (pre 1949).
Measures 2 1/4" across and 2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. The brooch has a beautiful, warm patina.
Classic Aguilar design.
A vintage hand made long pendant necklace in an abstract design reminiscent of strung seashells in sterling and brass. Signed behind each of the the 'seashells' with a tiny 925, .45 and a Saguaro cactus hallmark. The bottom dangles are just marked 925. We have been unable to identify the artist.
The central pendant is a large sterling clam shell with 13 smaller dangling ones ending in hammered brass circles. Lots of movement.
The necklace measures about 22" around...
This is a large pair of William Spratling 1st phase shell earrings weighing in at 20 grams heavy. They are 1 3/8th's inches tall and .75in. wide at the widest. These Spratling earrings show great dimension with the repousse and incredible detail in their form. These are a pair of his best in excellent condition with no dents or damage.
This pin is 3/4" long x 3/8" wide.
Jules Brenner classic sterling silver buckle type cuff bracelet
1950
Interior circumference - 5 1/4" plus a rear opening of 1 1/4" for a total of 6 1/2"
Weight - 51 grams
Stamped Jules Brenner, sterling, in block letters
Excellent vintage condition
A Victorian 9k pearl lovers knot pin circa 1895-1900. This late Victorian period 9K yellow gold love knot pin is 7/8" in diameter and it features a natural baroque pearl, and it is stamped 9K with a maker's mark. It has the original c-clasp and it weighs 2.2 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Constructionist brooch by important jewelry maker Sam Kramer, who produced avant-guarde jewelry in his New York based shop in the 1950s. This interesting piece consists of two arked triangular shaped pieces, which move freely on a tall silver bar. This allows the pieces to move up, down, and side to side, but not to move out of the crossed configuration. Corretly signed with Kramer's distinctive mushroom hallmark as shown. Excellent vintage condition...
A superb pair of 18K gold earrings from the Retro period. Each earring is shaped as a pair of golden flowers, the centers collet-set with old European-cut diamonds. They are also designed so that they could be worn as dress clips on either side of the neckline. The flower stems are gathered with double ribbons set with square-cut rubies. The diamonds have very nice color, probably in the G-H range, and good clarity estimated at SI2...
Interesting vintage pin in hand-hammered copper with an overlaid sterling silver abstract representation of a female nude. This highly artistic and original pin has a tiny hallmark which I do not recognize (see photos). It measures 1.5" in length and has an older hook type clasp. In excellent condition.
This is a wonderful brooch in sterling measuring 1 1/2 x 1 1/4" x 1/8". Characteristic of Clam pin with dark pearl in the middle. It has been said George W. Shiebler naturalistic motifs such as insects, animals, leaves and flowers. Scarce on the market and very collectible.
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by the noted Mid Century jeweler, Bill Tendler.
Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 5/8". Marked TENDLER Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches and tarnish. There is a small area on the side of the wire that is a little flattened, but may be original.
Nice contrast of wide and thin sterling. Well crafted, quality piece.
Subtle rose gold setting that has a rope detail surrounding a beautiful salmon colored cabochon. From the outside edge of the rope setting, the face of the ring measures approximately 16 mm in diameter. The coral cabochon measures approximately 12 mm in diameter. It is in excellent condition and is a size 8.5. It is unmarked but has tested as 14k.
Early sterling bolo with Mayan design on a brown leather braided thong with the fabulous cactus-design ends, Mexico, c.1942. Hand made of heavy gauge silver, the bolo(1 1/8" long by 1 1/4" wide) shows a framed Mayan figure with a recessed oxydized background highlighting the figure. The two ends are silver cactii(each 1 3/8" long)...
Betty Cooke modernist 14K gold and pearl kinetic necklace
Extended length - 20 3/4"
Longest drop - 4 1/2"
Stamped Cooke in block letters
Excellent vintage condition
Timeless and elegant this early Vintage Antonio Pineda Necklace features deep purple Amethyst Cabochon stones set to "float" above silver discs. The necklace measures 14 1/2" long by 5/8" wide and weighs a substantial 159 grams. Good vintage condition with light signs of age related wear and tarnish. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, Sterling, Mexico, Silver, 970 with the design number YY 564 and the eagle stamp 17. A stunning necklace that will never go out of style.
A wonderfully constructed heavy brooch and matching clip earrings by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked Handmade, Sterling, Denmark, Bent K, and Style #2 on the back of each piece...
A fine late Victorian 14K yellow gold animal pin in the form of an owl sitting on a branch. The details of the feathers and tree bark are beautifully rendered. The eyes are set with two small garnet cabochons. The back retains the original pinstem and clasp. The back is stamped "14K" and also has an unidentified maker's mark. This piece could be worn as a pin or suspended from a chain as a pendant.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent; all original; sharp detail. Dimensions: ...
This is an extremely rare Antonio Pineda 970 silver necklace with 11 amethyst drop dangles. The necklace has the "Silver By Tono" hallmark which dates it 1948-1953. A necklace with a very similar design is featured on page 103 of the catalogue from the Antonio exhibit titled "SILVER SEDUCTION". The necklace measures 15 5/8" end to end, is 2 1/8" wide at the longest point of the necklace and weighs 119 grams. The necklace clasps with a hook link at the back. It is in fine original condition. Ther...
LARGE HOBE sterling and gold-washed beautiful floral and leaf brooch with blue glass stone PLUS sterling earrings with matching blue glass stones, c1940's. LARGE pin measures 2 3/4" by 1 3/4" and is signed "HOBE STERLNG". Rich design with leaves and flowers, the two colored metals provide contrast. Excellent condition except that the blue glass flower is missing only one of the 10 prongs(see photo 1) - so is not loose at all. PLUS floral screw-back earrings with the same blue glass stone and ar...
Claim instant ancestry with this beautifully made original period piece from the Victorian era. The black and white oval cameo has been carved out of agate to depict a Victorian Lady in fine detail. The authentic 14 karat yellow gold frame has ribbonlike white gold detailing at each of the four corners, making this pin a fine example of elegantly constructed two-tone gold jewelry.
What makes this piece a particularly versatile treasure is that it can be worn not only as a brooch but also as ...
Antique - Vintage Jade bead necklace with Mexican silver clasp 8 mm beads beautiful color length over all 20.5" bead length 17.5"
An interesting Sterling Silver brooch by Miyé Matsukata who had Atelier Janiyé in Boston. This piece reminds us of a stylized 'eye'. Has a three dimensional effect.
Measures 1 1/2" long and 1" at the widest. Signed Janiyé and Sterling. Fine condition with minor surface scratches. The rollover clasp holds securely.
Well crafted work from a talented artisan.
Very glam vintage clip earrings in heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal, with rope form twists at the top, and metal chains surmounted by a moghul style umbrella shaped ornate cap. Marked
SCHIAPARELLI and also marked PAT. 156452. This is probably a design patent number. Circa 1960. Great size -- 3 1/4 inches long and 1 inch wide at top. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
The most perfectly designed period arts & crafts large bronze(or brass) and blus lapis ring, c.1915. Applied metal on metal with bezel set lapis ring(size 5) and measures a generous 1 1/4" by 5/8 at the front design. The band is 3/8" wide. The lapis is worn, otherwise ring is in excellent condition. This is one of the best designed and beautiful period arts & crafts ring I have ever seen.....$10 for insured USA shipping.
The Taxco Mexico, post earrings dangle 1 1/8". They feature a common, Mexican character. These are marked MO-68 MEX 925. They are in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
A 3/4" late Victorian gold filled windowed pendant and 18" fine link gold filled chain with springring catch c1900, containing authentic gold nuggets. The two windows on the locket show the gold from both sides; the nuggets weigh 0.8 grams. The locket has a screw closure and a later bale; this necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the bale replacement. All items are thoroughly and conservatively grade...