This lovely pin is composed of lacy, intricate sterling filigree work surrounding an oval-shaped piece of carnelian. One delicate filigree band is gilded and the other is highly oxidized for contrast. There is a gilded rollover clasp of good quality, probably added later to replace a C-clasp but contemporary to the period of 1950s-1960s. The stone shows no wear or scratching. The back exhibits the words “Italy” and “sterling.” The pin measures 1 ¾ inches long by 1 ½ inches wide.

An abstract design, the pendant is set with what appears to be blue indicolite, which is a type of tourmaline, or blue jade. It is marked sterling on the reverse. The chain is composed of linked sterling edged rods, and is marked Italy and sterling on the flattened jump ring. One rod is slightly bent. The entire clasped necklace measures 18 inches long; the pendant is 3 inches long by 2 3/8 inches wide.

Of modernist design, both cast and hand-forged and composed of two flat sides terminating in hollowed ends, one with a protruding side. The tongue-and-groove clasp is in good working order. The bracelet exhibits some signs of wear, such as scratches and tiny dings to the edges. The very tip of the protrusion has a tiny dent. There are two different marks on the outer side (one is struck twice) that look to be foreign but are unidentified...

One side oval, the other oblong; both sides are marked sterling. The bridge links are secure and the abalone is in nice condition, with no cracks or chips. The longer side measures ¾ inch long, the other measures ½ inch long.

14k rose gold and diamond screw back earrings. Approximately .40cttw of brilliant cut diamonds in solid 14k rose gold. The earrings measure approximately 1.5" long and .5" at their widest. They are stamped "14k" on the screw back finding and the bottom portion is articulated to move when worn. The overall weight of the pair is 15.9g. They are in excellent condition.

Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver brooch

3" x 3 3/4"

1950

Marked Ed Wiener, sterling on reverse

Very good vintage condition

A quality blue rhinestones pin and earrings set from the 1950s. The 2-1/2" across brooch brooch has a safety clasp and it has the matching 1-1/4 x 1" clip-on earrings. This unsigned set features light blue, navy and sapphire blue claw set rhinestones, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A 10k pink coral Modernist design yellow gold ring from the 1960s. This vintage size 7-1/4 or 7.25 ring features a 5/16" x 1/4" natural oval cabochon pink coral claw-set stone and abstract arrow cutout shoulders. It weighs 1.9 grams, it is stamped 10 K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Description: gold plated base metal, rhinestones, faux demi lune moonstones. These are not real moonstones and rubies, of course, but they sure do look real! Six half moon shaped moonstones garnish this gold tone bracelet.

Designer: Alfred Philippe, November 23, 1949, Des 157,518

Hallmark: Trifari with crown.

Dimensions: inside 7/8" x 2 1/4" x 1 7/8"

Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry-Art and Industry v.2, page 154.

A vintage Art Deco period sterling silver size 3-1/2 signet ring c1930s. This ring has texturing but no initials on the 7/16" x 5/16" ocval upper / front and it weighs 2.3 grams. Most unusually, it has not been monogrammed. It is stamped STERLING and GAY and it is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A nice vintage 1950s size 7-3/4 ring with a natural emerald stone. This ring measures 3/8" across the top and it weighs 2.0 grams. It is stamped 10K FESTIVAL and it has signs of an upsizing in the past. This ring 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 huge Continental blue aurora borealis rhinestone brooch and matchingclip on earrings circa 1950s. The 3" across brooch and 1-1/8" x 1/2" earrings are unmarked but are undoubtedly by Continental. They were possibly made by Delizza & Elster who supplied some of their pieces. They are clae-set and high quality. The blue aurora and light blue stones flash brilliantly...

A 19th century Dutch red glass necklace with a 14k carnelian clasp. This Victorian era 19th century 36-1/4" hand cut red glass bead necklace is complete with a Dutch hallmarked 14k yellow gold clasp. The beads have a rich red garnet colour and the 1/2" diameter box clasp has a natural carnelian stone with an inset gold flourish at the center...

A very fine pair of Victorian figural cufflinks worked in 14K yellow gold. The front faces are in the shape of ceremonial Scottish halberds. The shafts are set with round and antique cushion cut rubies and the heads are set with rose-cut diamonds. The rubies have nicely saturated color that contrasts well with the glitter of the diamonds. The rubies show no indications of heat treatment and their internal characteristics suggest they are of Burmese origin...

Rectangular, with one side decorated with elaborate raised flower and scrolled leaves. The anchor button shows lengthwise ridges. The marks look to be European, but are as yet unidentified. The cuff links look hardly worn, with secure bridge bars and connecting rings. The larger buttons measure ¾ inch by ½ inch. Weight: 11.2 grams total

Decorated with three curved inset areas of abalone, surrounding an impressed and oxidized pre-Columbian motif. The clip is secure and retains its flexibility; it appears to have been hardly used. The back bears a Mexican circular mark indicating sterling and the maker’s initials of GAV. The clip measures 1 ¾ inches wide by 2 1/8 inches long. Gross weight: 16.8 grams

Composed of cast rectangular double links, this classy bracelet from the 1960s-1970s is sturdy and well made with completely soldered connecting bars. The bracelet has a good heft and a secure, clever clasp with a pressure spring closure. The bracelet is marked for sterling, with a partial mark of ITALY and a double-struck partial sterling mark. The bracelet measures 7 ¾ inches long and a little over ¼ inch wide. Weight: 29.6 grams

Composed of curved openwork panels formed as highly stylized bird heads, possibly eagles, with a pre-Columbian influence. The tongue-and-groove clasp is original and very secure for this substantial bracelet. It is bears the circular mark for Pedro Castillo, who worked for Spratling and Aguilar in the 1930s and started his own taller in the 1940s (per Bille Hougart’s ‘Little Book’ of Mexican silver marks, p. 41)...