Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver figurative brooch

This unique and well crafted brooch is rarely available for sale

American modernist

Mid 20th century

4 1/2" x 3"

Weight - 29+ grams

Marked Lobel, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition

A vintage 18K yellow gold turtle brooch set with rubies by Cartier. The turtle’s shell is formed as interwoven wide ribbons of textured gold, the intersections prong-set with round brilliant-cut rubies. The eyes are also set with small rubies. Parts of the gold have a Florentine finish while others are smooth, creating very pleasing contrast. The rubies are of very fine quality, with strongly saturated color and eye-clean clarity. The reverse side of the pin is worked in a trellis pattern...

Hubert Harmons' whimsical designs never fail to bring a smile and provoke thought. His c. 1940's mask pendant or belt buckle is 5 1/2" across X 2 1/4 high. The raised onyx eyes and silver are in beautiful condition. The mask & detachable sterling chain weighs 100 grams. 2 loops on the front ends of the face were perhaps meant for attaching feathers or some other adornment. The loops on the back accommodate a belt. Fully hallmarked on the back...

Palle Bisgaard sterling silver and nacre bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

This well crafted, rare and beautiful bracelet measures 7 1/2" x 1 1/8"

Weight - a substantial 101 grams

Marked as pictured in frame#4

Excellent vintage condition

This is a pair of fashionable 14Kt gold earrings with all the precious stones. The 5X4 millimeter cabochon rubies sapphires and emeralds are encircled by 72 full-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.10Ct. The earrings have posts and omega-backs and measure 1” long and ¼” wide.

A wonderful pair of 18Kt yellow gold and diamond flexible flower design earrings with screw-backs and oversized earring backs. Each earring is enhanced by twenty eight high quality brilliant cut and three marquise cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 62 diamonds is 1.55Ct. The earrings are 1” long and 3/8” wide at the widest part.

This 14Kt yellow gold filigree approximately 0.30 Ct diamond solitaire rings is very affordable and perfect for a budget conscious couple. The great quality brilliant cut diamond is set in a four-prong setting. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and it can easily be sized.

Signed with only HECHO EN MEXICO we have today a sterling bead and spiral necklace that is 24in. long and 5/8th inches at it's widest point. 62 grams of thick silver. A basic go too necklace addition for your wardrobe..Well made with no damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This is quite an unusual 14Kt white gold filigree oval shell cameo broach / pendant depicting a bust of a lady with a diamond necklace. The 43 X 33 millimeter oval shell cameo is set in a 14Kt white gold filigree frame with flower designs and enhanced by four emeralds. The broach also has a fold down bail that makes the piece double as a pendant. The overall measurements of the broach is 2” high and 1 ½” wide.

A 14Kt yellow gold Art-Nouveau watch pin that was originally used for hanging small ladies watches, but can accommodate all kinds of pendants or charms. The pin measures 1” wide and ½ high.

A heart themed 14Kt yellow gold charm bracelet is decorated by three charms. The oval link bracelet with the sport ring clasp is 71/4” long. One charm is a puffed heart, one side yellow the other side white with depicting the sun, moon and star on either side. The second charm is yellow gold faith hope and charity pave set with 52 diamonds. The third charm is a white gold heart pave set with 15 diamonds in the center. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.40Ct.

C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling silver earrings

American modernist

1950s

1" x 7/8"

These solid and well crafted earrings weight 12.50 grams

Marked sterling and hallmarked on verso

Very good vintage condition

Masterfully carved to the smallest detail is this 18Kt yellow gold mother and child pendant. Mother’s day or a new child is a perfect occasion to give this piece of jewelry to an all deserving mother.The pendant with the bail is 1 1/8" high and 5/8" wide.

A vintage modernist bronze link bracelet by Pentti Sarpaneva. Measures about 7 3/8" around and 1 3/8" wide. Has a box push in closure which holds securely and a safety chain. Marked P. Sarpaneva on the back of the clasp. Nice contrast of dark and light surfaces. Fine condition, classic design. 1960's.

This exceptionally rare bracelet was designed & signed c. 1943 to 1948 by noted Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar. Each of the 14 panels measure 1 5/8" across & are centered with a tear drop shaped chrysocolla (crizacola) stone. Weighing 159 grams the bracelet has a wearable length of 6 3/4", a hook & eye closure & safety chain. In beautiful condition with an excellent patina the bracelet is hallmarked HA STERLING MADE IN MEXICO. The HA mark is double stamped...

Art Nouveau is written all over this wonderful 14Kt yellow gold stickpin. The flowing line design is centered by a 7 X 5 millimeter oval faceted bezel set amethyst and the bottom of the design enhanced by a 3 millimeter natural pear. While the stickpin is 14Kt gold, the safety clutch as usual is gold field.

Priced to go is this 14Kt white gold diamond and sapphire engagement ring. The three stone ring is centered by a 1.03Ct brilliant cut diamond that has K color and I1 clarity. The two 5.5 millimeter round faceted natural sapphires weigh approximately 1,75Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¼ and can easily be sized.

A delicate sterling silver floral bracelet with faceted red stones, probably Garnets, by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Lightly hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 6 5/8" around and 7/8" wide. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Hook closure holds securely. Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.

Hans Appenzeller sterling silver cuff bracelet

The Netherlands

1970s

Interior circumference 5 1/4" with a rear opening of 1 1/4"

2 1/2" x 1 1/2"

This solid and well crafted bracelet weighs a hefty 76 grams

Marked Appenzeller, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

A fine pair of vintage 18K yellow gold earrings in the Venetian Etruscan style. Each earring features a 1.52 amethyst cabochon surrounded by smaller cabochons. The gold surfaces are enhanced with an intricate pattern of wire- and bead-work, and the edges are finished in a zigzag pattern. The earrings are marked with Italian hallmarks. The backs have omega clips, but posts could easily be added.

• Italy, ca...

A beautiful pair of 18K yellow gold and diamond earrings by Gucci. The earrings are designed in a sort of “knitted” ropetwist pattern, the tops sprinkled with round single cut diamonds. The stones are graded as I color and SI1 clarity. Both earrings are marked “18Ct Italy” and signed “Gucci”. The earrings retain their original posts and omega clips, and are presented in their original fitted Gucci box.

Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent, all original...

This Victorian style 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold ring is centered by a 0.45Ct oval faceted natural ruby. The center ruby is flanked on either side by a 3 millimeter cultured pearl. Both sides of the shank are richly decorated by a carved design. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.

Breathtaking French 18K gold, silver, diamond and pink tourmaline brooch from the reign of the Emperor Napoleon III. The brooch is formed as a naturalistic swirl of leaves, set throughout with rose-cut diamonds. The design features three large old mine-cut diamonds, each a bit larger than 1/2 carat. The center stone is prong-set while the outer stones are collet-set. The old European cut diamonds are scattered along an unusual knife-edge setting at the top of the brooch...

The 20 millimeter round beauty of a stone cameo is depicting a ladies profile and is carved with very fine details. The simple yet elegant 18Kt yellow gold frame comes to a twist on top to create the pendant’s bail that could be worn on a chain or an omega necklace. The height of the pendant is 1 3/8” while the width is 1”.

A striking Retro floral pendant worked in 18K yellow and rose gold and platinum, set with diamonds, amethysts and synthetic rubies. The pendant is designed as a large flower blossom with diamond encrusted petals surrounded ruby stamens. A spike of purple flowers is suggested by the oval brilliant cut amethysts to one side. The gemstones are of good quality with strongly saturated coloring and good clarity. The rubies are synthetic as is expected of pieces from the Retro period...

Modernist pin made up of little silver “icicles”, their brightness being heightened by carré cut rock crystals. Made in the 1960’s by Kordes & Lichtenfels in Pforzheim, Germany. Marked K&L and 835 for silver content. Importation mark for Sweden (three crowns in an oval and S). Width "1 ½ / c 4 cm. Safety clasp. Condition: fine.

A sterling silver “Sirene” ring, an early 70’s design by Björn Weckström, Lapponia. Sterling silver, partly gilt (the cavity is gilt, difficult to photograph). Stamped 925 twice (European and Finnish stamp), the small Lapponia mark, H8 for 1985 and Lapponia. Inner diameter "½ / 17 mm. Condition: fine.

A well proportioned marquise diamond centers this platinum engagement ring and the center stone is flanked by a leaf design which is decorated by three single cut diamonds on either side. The center diamond that has I color and VS1 clarity weighs 0.46Ct and the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.60Ct. The ring is a size 7 ½ and can easily be sized.

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 18Kt two tone baroque style diamond ring is centered by an approximately 0.25Ct old-mine diamond. The early 20th century ring’s intricate scroll and openwork design is fashioned out of 18Kt pink and white gold. The ring is a size 8 and can easily be sized.

Modernist abstract 1960’s cufflinks. Polish standard mark for a silver content of 800 and two additional makers marks. Maximum width "¾ / 2 cm. Condition: fine.

Stick pin, lava and yellow metal, c 1900 or earlier. Oval shape and motive of a grape vine. Height "¾ / 2 cm. Condition: fine.

A vintage sterling silver brooch with a high domed shaped light brown stone, (probably smoky topaz), cabochon by Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta of Finland. This modernist brooch measures 2 1/4" across and 1" high. Reminiscent of Native American designs. Marked with Kauppi's anvil mark, Sterling and Finland. Has an earlier style trombone clasp which holds securely. Fine condition. Wonderful example of Scandinavian modernist jewelry.

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts design. Measures about 15 3/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked Hand Wrought, Sterling, A. Manca. Has a hook clasp that holds securely. An extender could be attached if it needs to be lengthened. Has a substantial feel to it. Warm patina, fine condition.

A well preserved 14Kt yellow gold and diamond Victorian Etruscan bangle bracelet is decorated on top by nine old-mine diamonds. The nine diamonds with the approximate total weight of 1.0Ct are set in individual square shaped settings. The size is the size of an average bangle bracelet, which would fit a small to slightly larger than average wrist.

This unusually large bloodstone enhanced by 14Kt gold is an early 20th century watch fob / pendant. The bloodstone that turns on a gold rod, measures 23 X 23 X12 millimeters and with the gold findings creates a bag like pendant.

An elegant, fashionable double strand of 8 – 7½ millimeter high quality high luster Japanese cultured pearls are enhanced by a 14Kt white gold diamond and cultured pearl clasp. One strand of 44 and another strand of 47 pearls attached to the round 14Kt white gold clasp which is decorated by 12 full-cut diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.60Ct and six 5½ millimeter matching cultured pearls. The diameter of the masterfully crafted clasp is 20 millimeters. The length of the shorter...

A wonderful modernist organic openwork brooch in plated pewter by the noted Canadian jeweler, Guy, (Gilles), Vidal. Measure 2 1/8" tall and 2" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has the GV maker's mark on the back. Fine condition. Great modernist design.

The William Spratling croissant has a 17in. wearable length with a drop from the ring to the center is approximately 2.5 in. as it rises in height in the center. The length of the drop is 4in. The silver is thick with a weight of 68 grams. This design shows depth through the folding and wrapping of the silver in a croissant fashion. At the center fold it is 1.5 inches tall. If you look inside the croissant you see a slight gold wash giving it another turn into modernist design that is quite curr...

A finely designed and crafted 14Kt yellow gold riding crop and stirrup pin is the ultimate present for an equestrian enthusiast. The 2 ¼” long pin is from the 1960-s and measures ¾” at the widest.

This 14Kt tricolor asymmetric retro ring is topped by an approximately 0.35Ct bezel set old-mine diamond, and a field of eight angle cut natural rubies. The bezel surrounding the diamond is white gold, the section holding the four square and two triangle cut rubies is pink gold, while the rest of the ring is yellow gold. The ring is a size 10 and can easily be sized.

This light lavender colored carved jade pendant is enhanced on either side by a flower shaped finding. The tapered movable bail is connected to the flower shaped decorations. The pendant is 2 1/8” tall including the bail, and 7/8” wide at the widest part. A 14Kt yellow gold 16” heavy cable chain comes with the pendant.

Anyone who appreciates antique jewelry would love this fabulous platinum and diamond ring from the 1920-s. The non certified center stone is an approximately 1.30Ct brilliant cut diamond that has H color and I1 clarity. The masterfully crafted delicate openwork platinum setting is decorated by 18 single cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.65 Ct. The ring is a size 8 and can easily be sized.

An Arts and Crafts hammered sterling silver ring with a blue bezel set cabochon by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Stone measures 3/4" long and 1/2" across. Measures about a size 3 1/2 so currently would probably be worn as a pinky ring. Marked on the back with Hand Made, conjoined TASS and Sterling. Mark is behind the part of the ring where the stone is so it could resized without disturbing it. You can see the light hammering. Beautifully made. Great example.

Rebajes modernist sterling silver and banded agate pendant/brooch

Mid 20th century

3" x 1 5/8"

Weight - 35.50 grams

Marked Rebajes, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

Los Castillo modernist sterling silver geometric necklace

Taxco, Mexico

1940s

Striking modernist, machine age design

14" long x 1" wide

Weight - a solid 90.75 grams

Marked Los Castillo, Taxco, sterling, made in Mexico, 489

Very good vintage condition

A modernist sterling silver ring by noted mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in an abstract shape with a green, possibly Chryoprase, bezel set cabochon. Measures about a 7 1/2. Face of ring measures 1" long and 1/2" across. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is some wear to the darkened area. Interesting contrast between the darkened silver and the polished raised dots. Great MCM design.

A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Eivind Hillestad, Norway. Marked EH, and 79. Pendant has long segmented leaves. Measures 3 3/4" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 32" long and slips over the head. In nice condition with some minor scratches. Cool mod design!

A 14 X 9.5 millimeter emerald cut blue topaz is set in a 14Kt yellow gold tailored and simply elegant four prong ring setting. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized.

A pair of 14Kt pink gold and diamond earrings is set with a pair of well matched brilliant cut diamonds. The two high quality diamonds with the approximate total weight of 0.50Ct have H color and VVS2 clarity. The angular design of the pink gold is softened by the six prong white gold butter cup settings that hold the diamonds. The backs clearly marked with a Russian hallmark from the Soviet era.

An elegant yesteryear’s platinum and diamond bow like pendant is set with nineteen round diamonds. Thirteen of the diamonds are set in the body of the pendant, while three diamonds are hung from the bottom. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct. The 1 ¾” long and 9/16” wide pendant is accompanied by an 18” long platinum chain.

A great, early sterling silver cuff bracelet by Francisco Rebajes with a large silver wire wrapped glass orb. Marked Sterling, Original Hand Wrought Design, and Rebajes on the back. Measures 4 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8". Could probably be adjusted slightly but meant to wear snuggly so the orb doesn't roll around. Measures 1 3/8" at the widest. Fine condition. There are some minor surface scratches to the finish. The glass looks like a large drop of water. Stunning hard to find desi...

An interesting pendant- a taxidermy eye set in 14K gold. Pendant measures 1" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked 585 for the gold and what looks like 31. Currently suspended on a gold colored intricate chain that measures 20" long and has a secure spring closure. Looks very hand made. Fun mid century modernist design.

A well crafted sterling silver three dimensional pendant with a lapis cabochon. This pendant is suspended from a 28" long sterling chain meant to be slipped over the head. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Bezel set stone measures 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting layered design.

A well crafted, highly detailed sterling silver insect brooch with opals on the wings, a chrysoprase body and onyx eyes. Measures 1 7/8" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Marked on the underside with a conjoined 'SJ' or 'JS' logo and 925 for sterling. Has an earlier 'C' clasp which holds securely. Included is the original box with the same hallmark. Box also has a maker's mark, 'Jorge St?'. We were unable to read the last name and could not determine the artist. Has an Arts and Crafts style to...

Gerardo Lopez is well known for his skill with the repousse technique in his designs. His flow with swirls and beads are what sets this necklace apart from other Maestros. Todays jewel is 17in. long and the drop is 1 3/8th's by 2in. long. The repousse is thick and the chain is 3/8th inches tall. The presence is gorgeous with a little black dress or jeans. The weight is 49 grams. No damage of any kind just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A masterfully handcrafted antique diamond and platinum engagement ring is centered by an approximately 1.20Ct old-mine diamond. The center stone that is not certified has K-L color and VS2 clarity. The intricately detailed openwork setting is further enhanced by fourteen smaller single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.45Ct. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and can easily be sized.

A sterling silver modernist hand wrought cuff bracelet. Measures about 6" around with an additional 7/8" for the gap. Measures 2" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Very nice condition with some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Can be worn with the curve facing up or down. Warm patina, heavy layered sterling. Quality piece. Lays nicely on the wrist.

A classic Victorian double belcher chain link necklace composed of interlocking double links in 14K gold. Substantial enough to be worn alone or suspending a large pendant or locket, the chain can also be worn wrapped three to four times around the wrist as a bracelet. The links are also open enough that the chain can suspend multiple smaller pendants or charms. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.

• Origin: America, ca. 1890.
• Dimensions: 28” long.
• Weight: 18.2 grams.

A handsome pair of 14k yellow gold cufflinks, the faces set with Essex crystals depicting dogs (definitely terriers, and most likely fox terriers). The dogs are colorfully painted on the reverse-carved crystal and set against mother of pearl backgrounds. The cufflinks are finished with toggle backs. The toggles are stamped “14K” and have a patent number, indicating the patent was still active when the cufflinks were made.

• Origin: America, ca. 1950.
• Dimensions: 17/32” (14 ...