A stylish 1920-s 14kt white gold and diamond engagement ring. The diamond is an approximately 0.65Ct brilliant cut diamond, set in a crown like six pronged basket setting that sits on top of a beautifully engraved shank. The diamond has J color and VS2 Clarity. The ring is size 6, but it easily can be sized.
Engraved with an elongated diamond pattern on rectangular panels, with ovular anchor links, these 1960s cuff links have a modern, angular look. The bridge bars bear the maker’s mark of Bernhard Hertz, Copenhagen (1936- ). All connections are in good working order; the cuff links show hardly any wear. The rectangular pieces measure 7/8 inch long by ½ inch wide. Weight: 9.2 grams
Beautiful vintage bib fringed necklace with long black glass rods and small marbled blue glass beads, and a huge heavy center fob pendant with a blue
glass stone and faux pearls, all suspended from a brass bookchain. 1930s. This piece is most likely French; the long glass rod shaped beads and the fob
form charm are French elements. A fabulous dramatic piece. Wearable length is 16 inches and it drops 2 3/4 inches in the center. Excellent condition with
no damage to glass...
An Edwardian pink crystal pendant necklace circa 1910. This vintage, stylish gold plated sautoir necklace has fine pink open-back cut crystal stones. This beauty features the original 18" chain with a springring catch; the pendant alone measures 1-1/8" x 5/8". This necklace is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
This lovely, mod pin / brooch. It is by the fins Danish silversmith, Niels Erik From. It measures 2 1/8" x 1". It is in excellent condition. The back is marked STERLING DENMARK NE FROM 925 S.
This is a spectacular set of necklace, pin, and earrings which were produced 1930's - early 1940's in Mexico. The design is one which originated from Fred Davis, and also one which is very seldom seen. This set does not bear the FD mark from Davis, but is simply hallmarked "Silver Made in Mexico"...
Marked Sterling P.M. for Pauline McCray, this piece measures 2-1/8"x 1-5/8" and weighs 21.9gr. The unmarked silver rope chain is 18".
A particularly attractive Georgian example of a Halley’s Comet pin worked in 18K yellow gold, accented with black enamel, and featuring a comet head set with a bright green paste stone to represent the comet’s nucleus surrounded by old cut clear paste stones representing the bright coma. The pastes are set in an elegant buttercup setting with a fluted back...
A classic! 14Kt white gold filigree bracelet centered by an approximately 0.25 Ct square cut diamond and further enhanced by two square cut amethysts. There is a safety on the side of the 6 5/8” long bracelet, which is in excellent condition. Anyone would love this piece of jewelry, who likes the style of the 1920’s
A double link with twist sterling silver charm bracelet with 15 charms circa 1970s. This 7-1/2" long and 3/8" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is signed GB STERLING...
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver ring with a blue faceted gemstone. Signed Sterling. Has a classic Arts and Crafts design of flowers intertwined with snakes. Not sure if the stone is a gemstone or art glass.
Measures about a size 4 1/2. Perfect pinky ring. It is a little out of round. The stone has surface wear and scratches.
Interesting Arts and Crafts design.
A double row of petals composed of gilded sterling silver and enameled in deep red adds a bit of drama to this late-1960s flower pin. A cross-hatch grid pattern of guilloche work under the enamel enhances the design. There is a secure rollover clasp on the back, with a maker’s mark of a crown and marks for sterling and Norway. It measures 2 ¼ inches across by 2 ½ inches long, including the stem. Weight: 22.8 grams
Presented in its original box, a lovely 18K yellow gold, diamond and ruby love pendant (“medaille d’amour”) with a rebus spelling out “Plus qu’hier, moins que demain” (“More than yesterday less than tomorrow”), a line from a love poem written by Rosemonde Gérard to her husband Edmond Rostand (author of “Cyrano de Bergerac”) in 1889...
A very handsome and heavy pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces comprising deep violet-blue spheres of lapis lazuli joined by gold collars worked with beaded and zigzag decoration. The lapis has the fine even color often called Afghan. The faces are joined with chains to plain gold baton backs. The batons are fully stamped with 18K hallmarks for London, 1992.
Origin: England, 1992. Condition: excellent. Size: faces, 7/8” long. Weight: 14.4 grams.
A rare pair of large 18K yellow gold Sputnik earrings by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridot, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines, and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957...
This beautiful pin is in the style of Margot De Taxco, enamel jewelry. It measures 2" x 3/4". The turquoise enamel is beautiful and the fish has a dark blue, enamel eye. The back is marked MEXICO 925. It is in excellent condition.
14K yellow and green gold eternity band with 6 rubies set in a repeating leaf pattern, deco lines. Beautiful open work, width of ring is 7mm, weight is 5 grams, ring size 6 3/4, cannot be sized. Circa 1940
This intriguing (and slightly strange!) pair of pins is from the Art Nouveau era. They feature a woman’s face flanked by flowers, and her hair is greenish – just a little scary! We have been unable to determine what the metal is, so assume it’s not precious. They measure 1-1/4” x 1/2”. The pin stem assemblies are old, but they may be replacements. Circa 1900. The photos are part of the description; please examine carefully...
Giant cast gold color metal abstract hearts with pate de verre center teardrop cabochons. A bit under 3 1/2" (8.6 cm) long & 1 7/8" (4.7 cm) at the widest point., The poured glass cabochons each measure 1" (2.5 cm) long. The earrings are signed YSL ,Made in France on the back & they are in perfect condition. An Iconic Saint Laurent design! Please Note: All items must have the original inventory tags in place and be untouched in order to be returned.
A rare 14K yellow gold Art Nouveau locket, the front cover depicting a Ford Model B automobile (1904-06). The headlights and the center of the grille are set with old mine cut diamonds sparkling as if truly lit up. The car is very finely detailed with excellent depth to the design, clearly showing the early right-hand drive and the fluted sides of the engine compartment. The back bears an ornate period three-letter monogram. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
American Abstract Modernist Copper Brooch
Rebajes
Titled, "Amoeba"
c.1950s
Excellent condition
and measures
3 1/4" x 2 1/4"
This is an Art Deco men’s diamond ring set in 14Kt white and pink gold setting. The approximately 0.20Ct old-mine cut diamond centers the ring in a square shaped top. On either side of the center there is a 14Kt pink gold art deco appliqué design. The ring is a size 9 ¾ and can easily be sized.
This vintage LOS BALLESTEROS sterling bracelet is made in Taxo, Guerrero, Mexico. It weighs 60 grams. It is 7 1/2" long by 1" in width. It is hallmarked B ( stylized Ballesteros Logo) Mexx 925 Talleres de Los Ballesteros.
Tendler modernist sterling brooch
Dynamic circular design with fine original patina
2 1/4" x 1 7/8"
Marked Tendler
c.1955
Excellent vintage condition
Striking geometric modernist design matte enamel on brass pendant, Germany, c.1950's. It measures 1 5/8" by 1 1/2", not including the bale and is in excellent condition. This kind of enamel work was done in Germany during this time, but there is no signature. Very interesting colors used, producing a strong and exciting piece.....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A very high quality and well made sterling cuff bracelet with a great Modernist design. It is signed
H. Pozzo 925 in the inside and Made in France with two French hallmarks on the outer rim of one terminal. The bracelet measures 5 1/2" around in the inside with an additional 1 1/2" opening. It weighs 67 grams and is in fine original condition. I have not been able to find any information on this designer but I love this piece.
A delightfully fun 14K yellow gold ring featuring a perky bunny rabbit standing on his hind legs. The ring was created from a vintage lapel pin with the addition of a 14K gold shank. The back of the rabbit is marked "14K."
- Origin: America, ca. 1970
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: rabbit, 7/8" x 1/2"
- Finger Size: 6 1/2
- Weight: 4.3 grams
A terrific pair of Art Deco double-sided cufflinks in 14K yellow and white gold by Harvey Avedon. The front faces feature a white gold circle engraved in a pattern of off-center concentric circles surrounded by a yellow gold border. The yellow gold back faces are decorated in a matching pattern of concentric circles. The design is typical of the strong geometric motifs used by Avedon from the late 1940s on. He was a maker of fine cufflinks, lighters and other men's accessories...
Edwardian 14K gold crescent moon pendant necklace set with round sapphires and pearls...
Edwardian 18K gold and platinum cufflinks set with diamonds. The front faces are fashioned as spheres, the top half worked in platinum and the lower half in gold. The top of sphere features a bezel-set old European cut diamond. The back faces are designed as a crossbar set with diamonds, the ends terminating in smaller spheres, each set with a diamond. The appearance is very attractive, with a little sparkle but an overall masculine appeal. The backs are marked with unidentified Continental...
A very large, heavy 18K gold Venetian Etruscan fob charm pendant set with oval brilliant cut amethysts and pearls. The gold surface is heavily decorated with applied wire-work and rosettes. The amethysts have vivid, even coloring. The pearls display good luster with a slightly rose overtone that nicely complements the amethysts. The jump ring is marked "Italy 18K." This is easily the largest and heaviest Venetian Etruscan piece we've had.
- Italy, ca. 1955.
- Excellent condition.
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This Scottish sterling dove gray Montrose agate brooch is 1 7/8" x 1 3/8". It is bright cut engraving. Circa 1880.
Vintage Antique 19th or Early 20th Century Unmarked Unsigned 16.5" silver choker necklace with 19 reticulated solid not stamped stations and 6 simulated blue lapiz lapis art glass beads with gold glittery mixed in. Beads are in 3 sizes (5 to 12mm). Nice old barrel closure catch clasp. Not marked, nor tested, yet feel this could be a heavily plated silver on brass even though it has some patina such as seen on old sterling and polishes so. Weighs 21 Grams. Very attractive old necklace.
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A vintage hammered sterling silver brooch with leaves by Joan Polsdorfer, who signed her work JoPoL, and was the first American designer to work for Georg Jensen, USA. She also sold her work directly to high end retail outlets. Brooch measures 1 7/8" across and 1 7/8" high. Marked on the back JoPoL, Sterling and design number 317. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Warm patina. Great Arts and Crafts design.
This Victorian sterling silver hinged bangle bracelet has hallmarks for Birmingham, 1884, and the unidentified maker’s mark of RJD. It is richly decorated with an applied embossed band of tiny starbursts within ovals, rimmed with delicate openwork. There is some roughness at the clasp, but it is secure and the pieces of the bracelet fit together nicely with a strong click. There is a shallow area of impact on the back near the clasp that is very hard to notice, as well as some scratches that c...
sterling vermeil with a green rhinestone collar and clear rhinestone set cuffs and instrument.
Manufactured by Goldseal MFG for Urie Mandle Co.
Designer: Murray Slater, patent 146752 in 1947.
Ref: American Costume Jewelry by Carla and Robert Brunialti p 240.
Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 2"
Hallmarks: NONE- The two buttons for signature seem to be there but I cannot read anything on them. All of the pieces that I have had have been sterling, so I am assuming that this one is also.
A very lovely Art Nouveau lavalier of 14k gold. The green stone is actually a garnet-glass doublet, and the graceful golden swirls are set with seed pearls. /the lavalier is 1 1/4" by 1" and it comes with a 16 1/2" chain (gold filled).
This McClelland Barclay deco ruby brooch is rhodium and gold plated base metal with rhinestones. It is hallmarked McClelland Barclay. It is 2" by 1 3/4" . Excellent condition. It is circa 1941.
This Fred Davis ring was produced in the 1930's to early 1940's. It features a large hand-cut and polished amethyst cabochon, and is a generous size 7. The face of the ring is 13/16", with a depth of 3/8". The stone itself is gorgeous, with natural inclusions and quartz marbling.
Weight is 9.8grams.
Signed and hallmarked with the conjoined FD and Made in Mexico Silver.
In excellent vintage condition.
A vintage unsigned Navajo silver and turquoise necklace and matching bracelet. This set consists of the 8-1/8" bracelet and the 15" necklace; the (tested) silver beads include tubes, elongated barrels and balls and the turquoise stones are natural and lightly polished. The largest turquoise stone is 1/2" across, the necklace has a brass hook and eye and the bracelet has a barrel clasp. The set weighs 22.9 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion,...
Any elegant outfit is missing something without this traditional sterling silver and onyx cufflink and stud set. The 15 millimeters diameter cufflinks are inlayed with round onyx and the four shirt studs sport 6 millimeter onyx spheres. This set is a fabulous gift for anyone.
A striking modernist sterling silver ring from Spain designed by Joachim S'Paliu. Born in Cordoba in the 1940's he became one of the leading mid century modernist jewelers of Spain.
Has a zig zag and curved band of sterling with a raised tumbled brown and black mottled stone. Not sure of the name for the stone.
The front of the ring measures 1 1/8" long and
3/4" across. The band is 3/8" wide.
It is marked behind the stone with S'Paliu for the designer, Spain, and 925. Also marked o...
This is an antique Chinese Gilt Silver Hairpin with a butterfly!! It is in good condition, please look carefully, pre-1910. Thank you for looking......
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A vintage sterling silver modernist ring by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Measures about a size 7 but is adjustble. Top measures 1 1/8" wide and 1 1/4" high. Marked with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
Late Victorian signet ring, hallmarked for the year 1907-1908 and monogrammed with initials WW or MM, carved to a polished gold face and set into a band with carved scrolled shoulders. The ring featured on this listing is modeled on the ring finger. We think it looks great with other signet rings or by itself. The ring is fairly large in scale at over a half inch wide and a half inches tall (1.4 cm North-South and 1.2+ cm East-West), US size 8 and size-able.
Composed of a hammered-look, lozenge-shaped panel decorated with applied silver wire and beads, this impressive pin evokes a German arts and crafts influence. The faceted stone is almost clear and tests strongly as quartz/amethyst/citrine; in certain light it looks like a smoky quartz or very light citrine. The stone sits securely within a modified bezel mounting and shows no wear or scratching. The C-clasp on the back is well soldered and secure, as is the pin stem. An 800 is impressed into the...
A true vintage c1930 brass and tortoiseshell celluloid balls and chain necklace. This 16-1/2" necklace has free-swinging brass-mounted celluoid balls which are 1-1-1/2" long; it has a hook and loop catch and it is unsigned. This necklace 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...
This sterling silver pin is formed as a Mexican peasant lugging a large basket of fruit on his back. It is deeply molded and enhanced with oxidation and of hollow construction. The sturdy clasp features a machine-age look, and the pin stem has a lever that causes it to spring open when released. The pin dates from 1950 through the 1930s and is marked Silver/Mexico on the reverse. It measures 2 inches long by 1 1/4 inches at its widest part. Weight: 12.6 grams
Lucky numbers? This is a whimsical pair of sterling silver rectangular shaped cuff links having raised numbers 309 over an oxidized background, marked STG on brushed back. Measurements: 9/16 in. wide x 5/16 in. high. Condition is very good, minor wear to base.
This wonderful brooch exhibits a foliate, flowering branch motif. Its 3 circular, petals are slightly convex with striations to central buds. The curved stems are adorned with the same buds / balls (just a bit larger). This piece measures 1 5/8" x 1 1/4" x 1/4". The back is marked STERLING with the Carl - Art (CA with an arrow through it) maker's mark: Carl-Art, Inc. Providence, Rhode Island). This pin is circa 1950's or 60's. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
A delicate Edwardian 14K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet, the front half decorated with finely pierced platinum leafs nestled between collet-set square-cut blue sapphires. The stones have medium-light tone violetish-blue color that contrasts nicely with platinum leaves. The double-gallery style of the back of the bracelet maintains the delicate appearance of the bangle. The interior is stamped with un unidentified American maker’s mark.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent....
A lovely double-sided 18K gold and crystal locket, the gold rim elegantly decorated with a bound reed design in the Louis XVA style. The round faceted crystal covers are suspended in a diamond-shaped open frame. The locket is cleverly constructed with a hidden screw mechanism that allows the gold frame to expand so the crystal covers can be removed for adding or changing the locket's contents. Double-sided porte-photos were often used to display a photo on one side and a tiny lock of hair, a ...
An unusual silver bracelet and pendant featuring Pre Columbian figures embellished with green stones. Probably from Peru or Ecuador. May be purchased as a set or individually.
The bracelet is made up of three panels depicting a figure holding a prong set rough cut green stone. Has four connecting sections of 6 links between each panel.
Measures 7 3/4" long so will fit a larger wrist. Has a fold over clasp that snaps securely. Marked 0850 or 0950 for silver on the clasp. Very hard to ...
This antique Chinese silver bracelet is hinged at the back and opens in the front. The silver work displays plant leaves and a bird. The bead work is both coral and turquoise. Bracelet is stamped "China" which according to trade laws makes it late Qing, about 1890. Its in very good condition
A handsome and heavy gold plate bracelet. Marked DeCesare 18kt. It measures 7-1/2" x 7/8" and weighs 57 grams.
A classic Art Nouveau brooch / pendant decorated with lush purple, cream, maroon, and yellow matte enamels. The flower is centered with a round brilliant cut diamond. Though this example is unmarked, it is likely by A. J. Hedges. Hedges’ enameled flowers stood out from the competition because they were generally heavier and displayed more sculptural detail. The diamond is graded H/SI2. The back retains the original pinstem, clasp, and folding pendant bail. The bail is stamped “14K.”
This unique pair of Retro earrings made of 14Kt pink gold with a white gold accent and the flowers are further decorated by six natural rubies. The earrings have clip backs and measure 1 1/16” long and ¾" wide. The weight of the earrings is 12.9 grams.
This 72.8 grams sterling quintessential Art Nouveau oversized 4.5" brooch is most likely the boldest, heaviest Unger Bros brooch on the net. This circa 1900 "C" catch sash buckle ornament pin with "hasp" is marked: "Sterling 925 Fine" Unger Brothers. They were known for their "repousse" look on thick silver. Many of their pieces are unmarked, making this a very collectible piece. Very fine condition with slightly wavy pin stem, perfect for this age.
$17 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or F...
An outstanding, oversized pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks fashioned as lengths of bamboo by Cartier. The surfaces are worked in the Florentine finish popular in mid-century jewelry. The "notches" in the bamboo are polished for nice contrast. The back faces are hinged. The cufflinks are marked "Cartier/18K/Italy" and have the serial number "26464".
Origin: Italy, ca. 1970. Condition: excellent. Size: front faces, 1-5/16" x 5/8"; back faces, 15/16" x 5/16". Weight: 23.3 grams.
This fine pin measures 2” long. It displays 3 prong-set, scarab gems, budding from a leaf and stems. It is gold filled and marked BURT 1/20 12KT CASSELL. It is in excellent condition.
Burt Cassell, a designer based in Rhode Island and New York City, made high quality jewelry during the 1950s through the mid 1960s. His gold filled designs, enhanced with semi-precious stones were mainly sold through jewelry stores and not department stores. An advertisement from 1961 describes his work as "The ...