Maxwell Chayat, sterling and enamel American modernist brooch.

1 5/8" x 2 1/8".

Excellent condition.

An elegant 14k multi-color gold bangle bracelet from the 1970s. This just slightly less than 1/8" wide bangle (approimately 2.7mm) has a repeat design with a textured finish. It has alternating segments of white, yellow and rose gold. It is stamped 585 with an partially obscured Italian post-1968 guarantee mark (CASTELUCCI ULISSE & CARNIANI PATRIZIO, Arezzo Italy - Source: www.silvercollection.it). It weighs approximately 7.4 grams and it measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/4", in a slightly oval shape...

Art Smith modernist brass necklace

Unique and rare custom designed object

6 1/2" x 8 1/2", center drop: 5" x 1 1/4"

Excellent vintage condition

Marked twice

A pair of Art Deco rhinestone dangly ball earrings circa 1920s. This flashy pair of screw back earrings are gilt brass-mounted. They measure 2-1/2" and these unsigned earrings feature two small rhinestone balls and a 3/8" large rhinestone ball all linked with fine chain; all stones are claw-set and they swing freely. This pair is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some slight rubbing to the gilding...

Go back in time with this beautiful bracelet. The focal point is an intricately engraved 14 karat Victorian box catch from the end of the 19th century. Two rows of curb chain sandwich a central row of a texturized fancy link chain. These 14 karat chains may be of the same age as the large clasp or may have been added later, in the 1920’s. The catch is engraved with the initials SGR and the whole bracelet measures approximately 7 ½ inches long.

Attract the best kind of attention with this substantial 18 karat gold bracelet. The 12 links look like gold bird’s nests with 4 natural sapphires and 2 natural rubies in each one. The bracelet is 7 ¼ inches long. The closure is a hidden catch, enhanced with a figure eight safety. Dating from the 1960’s, this mod masterpiece is heavy on gold and long on charm.

Circa 1960 mid 20th century modernist fan rectangular station copper bracelet signed REBAJES for Frank Rebajes, the most successful modernist jewelry manufacturer of the mid century. Born in the Dominican Republic in 1907, he came to New York in 1923 to seek his fortune, establishing his own factory in 1932, and his own Fifth Avenue store in 1942.
Possibly a custom order at 7 X 1 5/8"
2.2 Oz or 65 Grams.
Bold bracelet for the petite frame.
Rich vintage patina...

This brilliant 1.13 carat pear shaped diamond is set in platinum. The intricately faceted stone is EGL certified as having G color and VS1 clarity. Two subtle tapered baguettes, one on each side of the rock, tip the carat weight to 1.40 total. This vintage stunner dates from the 1950's or 60’s. The ring is a size 5 and it can easily be sized.

This simple yet stylish engagement ring features an oval center stone of approximately 0.90 carats. With three vertically arranged straight baguettes on each side, graduated in size as they move away from the central diamond, the total carat weight comes to 1.10. The oval stone is J color VS1 clarity and is set in a 14 karat two tone ring: white gold prongs secure the diamond, but the band itself is a rich yellow gold

An Art Deco 18k white gold aquamarine bar pin circa 1920s. This 2-1/4" long pin measures 3/8" across the bezel-set 16mm x 8mm. aquamarine, which weighs 4.7 carats and has a light grayish/greenish blue colour. This pin has applied flowers at the ends of the stone and a pierced lower gallery; it weighs 4.5 grams and it comes with a recent conservative independent appraisal for $1500...

An elegant vintage 14K yellow gold and pearl brooch by Mikimoto. The stylized feather design is typical of Mikimoto’s vintage pieces and is particularly suitable for daytime wear. The pearls, ranging in size to 5.5 to 7.2 millimeters, have ivory body color with rose overtones and superb luster. The quality is estimated at A+1. The back of the pin is marked “K14” and bears the Mikimoto oyster shell hallmark.

Origin: Japan, ca. 1970. Condition: excellent, all original...

A magnificent set of cufflinks the five shirt studs worked in 18K yellow and white gold set with diamonds. The face of each cufflink and stud is formed as a white gold star surrounded by a foliate and beaded yellow gold border. The stars are set with brilliant round-cut diamonds of extremely fine quality, estimated at F color, VSI clarity. The outer gold edges have fine saw-pierced galleries. The backs of the cufflinks have a toggle closure and the studs have double-folding flanges...

A 1-1/2" x 7/8" World War I era Canadian Army Service Corps pin c1914-18. This pin has a diaper pin-style clasp, the pin and applied shield are both stamped 9Ct, it weighs 3.1 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked surface shipping to the U.S...

A vintage c1900-10 gold filled 1-1/4 x 1" photo locket with an applied enamelled crest of the Independent Order of Foresters. This locket has a satin finish, both retaining bezels (stamped PREMIER), backings and celluloid windows and an applied enamelled crest with enamel in orange, blue and white with the symbolic pictograms and I.O.F L.B.C letters...

A 1-7/8" diameter Mexican sterling silver pendant pin c1950s-60s depicting an impressionistic Mayan head against an inlaid turquoise ground. It has a safety catch, a loop for wear as a pendant, it weighs 13.3 grams and it is stamped indistinctly (TAXCO is legible). This item is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of the thumbwheel lock...

I have some new information about and pictures of this rare, Coro. I will add all as soon as possible. This 2-piece set is beautiful...

This sterling pin with hanging grapes was designed by S.Christian Fogh from Copenhagen. Circa 1947.

This pin is 2 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide. It is hallmarked S.C.F. Denmark.

This Miriam Haskell gold-plated peacock brooch has feathers outlined in strands of blue rhinestones. This Haskell pin has the usual characteristics of an antique Russian gold finish, brass wire and stampings, findings wired together, and hand-set stones.

This pin is 2 7/8" wide by 2 1/2" tall.

This white coral bracelet has 14K bead spacers. It is 7 1/2" long. The coral beads are approximately 3/8" in diameter.

Fabulous heavy vintage Bakelite bangle in true black (did not start out as another color). Tests positive for Bakelite and guaranteed vintage and original. 1930s. Deeply carved in a classic Art Deco bubble motif. 1 inch wide, just under 1/2 inch thick, and standard 2 1/2 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This beautifully executed 18 Kt yellow gold brooch from the 1960’s depicts two darling poodles standing at attention with a mischievous sparkle in their natural ruby and sapphire eyes. Their matching enameled collars add a touch of color to the richness of the textured gold. The brooch measures 1 ¼ inches wide and 1 inch tall. On the reverse side, there is a diamond-shaped hallmark stamped with a B in an oval with 18Kt and 750 marked on either side.

Reply below. Acquired pre internet era as a collectible antique "Victorian" snake motif "wooden" bracelet which now appears to be a Black or Gold Coral branch bracelet carved crossover bypass bangle in snake motif, yet resembling carved Mississippi mud bakelite in color and swirls.
Also sometimes called "Gold" and can be almost black in color. It has an ethnographic "Easter Island" odd look snake appeal as well.
Initially it looked more like dark wood, or Mississippi mud bakelite, ye...

A large high relief red orange coral celluloid cameo in a gilt brass setting circa 1930. This 2" x 1-1/2" portrait cameo is in a deep coral orange colour, it has a safety catch, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight scuffing to the celluloid. All condition issues are noted. Expedited air post to the U.S. starts at $18.50 (other spots may vary). Items paid with a credit card will be sent...

Get your retro on with this adorable modern bow pin and earring set from the 1960’s. The pin (2 1/8 x 1 ½ inches) and matching earrings in miniature (7/8 x 5/8 inches) are sculpted of a texturized 18 Kt gold with a wave pattern. The trio is set with 9 full cut diamonds; five in the pin and two in each earring bring the total carat weight to 0.35 Ct. The earrings have French backs, meaning that they are not pierced earrings, but they may be changed to posts upon request.

Mystery mark reward below: A signed sterling silver Zuni Native American flip spinning necklace pendant reminding one of the work by Zuni jewelry artists Nancy & Dennis Edaakie or that of Jake Livingston.
Suspends from a hand made etched 24" chain
Pendant: shows a mallard duck bird in flight while spinning! Horn face & cat tails, engraved MOP & Turquoise wings, coral or turquoise body, onyx beak and tailfeather tips. North to south 2"
Disc is 1 1/2" X 3/16" thick. See image 2....

This lady's hand pin is gold plated metal. It has enamel accents.It is 2 1/8" long by 3/4" wide.

This 14K brushed gold trifari necklace sometimes carries the crown mark and sometimes it does not. I have seen it both ways.

It is well constructed to lay perfectly on the neck. It is approximately 12" without the 2" extensions.

Dating from circa 1915, this 14 Kt yellow gold watch fob adds a bit of sophisticated history to your collection. A knotted gold frame suspends a double-sided bezel that is set with dappled bloodstone on one side and engraved carnelian on the other. The piece may be spun so that either stone faces forward. You may wear this item as intended, as a traditional watch fob, but its versatility comes in handy when it is suspended from a chain, giving it an instant update as a fashionable double-side...

Turn heads with three sparkling old mine diamonds set in this 1920’s filigree pin and pendant executed in platinum and 14 Kt white gold. The three stones weigh in at approximately 1.10 carats total and are set in platinum atop intricate filigree work full of knots, braids, and other flourishes. As is visible in the thumbnail photo, the bale may be folded down when the item is worn as a pin, either horizontally or vertically, making it symmetrical. Conversely, as in the photo above, the bale ...

American Early Modernist Sterling Abstract Brooch

Ed Wiener

c.1955

Excellent condition

2 5/8" x 2 7/8"

14K gold mid century vintage Victorian revival angel skin coral pendant - pin brooch piece with ornate expert rope wirework, granulation and scalloped petal shape bezels holding 5mm angel skin coral cabochons. Marked and tested 14K gold.
Coral beds are being protected, making this gemstone much more desirable as less and less is harvested.
Super vintage condition.
Just over 1 1/4" and can be worn on your favorite 14k gold chain, as a pendant.

$15 USPS Priority/Ins/Track or Free ...

An attractive vintage sterling silver 2" brooch or pin from Mexico with a large engraved flower on a turquoise and resin ground c1960s. The engraved edge and flower are well done, and the ground has inlaid turquoise half-circles against a deep blue resin base. This pin has a loop to allow it to be worn as a pendant, it has a safety catch, and it weighs a substantial 18.8 grams. It is stamped 925 MEXICO PLATA with EGB and it has a 4 eagle mark. This item is in excellent original condition with...

An eye-catching swirl motif encloses this brilliant cut diamond in a sweep of 14 karat textured white gold. Dating from the 1960’s, this unique beauty features a 0.50 carat center stone of I color and VS2 clarity. Wrap this around your love’s finger and she’ll have to say “I Do.”The ring is a size 5 1/4 and it can easily be sized.

Ron Hayes Pearson sterling modernist brooch.

3" x 1 1/2".

Marked sterling Pearson.

Excellent vintage condition.

An unsigned vintage 1920s carved and painted Bakelite and rhinestone pin. This 2-3/4 x 1-1/4" frond-shaped brooch features flashy rhinestones set into a carved and painted pale yellow mottled bakelite base. It has black painted leaves, white painted highlights and ribs and green and white dots. It has the original glued brass c-clasp, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor loss to the white highlights, the darkening of ...

Take her breath away with this pristine platinum and diamond engagement ring. Dating from the 1920’s and showing characteristic Deco influences from the prongs to the shank, this stunner features a 1.02 carat round center stone. The exquisite diamond is EGL certified as H color and VS2 clarity. Eight single-cut diamonds of various sizes accentuate the flourishes on either side of the stone, lending to the 1.20 carat total weight.The ring is a size 6 1/2 and it can easily be sized.

A gorgeous 18K yellow gold circle brooch surrounding a spray of diamond flowers tied with a golden ribbon. The brooch dates to the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. One flower is centered with a .39-carat rose cut diamond and the other two are set with .17-carat old mine-cut diamonds. The remaining 31 diamonds in the brooch are a mix of rose-cuts, old mine-cuts and single-cuts. The stones are of particularly good quality for the period, with bright color and excellent clarity. The piece has co...

American Modernist Abstract Brooch w/Moonstone

Ed Wiener

c.1950s

Excellent condition

1 1/2" x 1 1/4"

A great pair of retro 1950s gold plated clip-on earrings with 7/8" red-orange Murano glass discs. Each disc features clear molded glass with orange-red swirls and gold mica flecks. They are stamped ITALY MADE and they are in excellent original 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 secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle use. Small packet a...

An Art Deco Danecraft deer in the woods sterling pin from the 1930s-1940s. This great vintage sterling silver 2-1/8" x 1-3/4" brooch depicts a deer feeding in the forest. This pin features a safety catch, a true Deco style, and it is stamped STERLING with an HB maker's mark, and a somewhat scratched out Danecraft mark can be seen. Not sure how long this mark was used, but we have seen this combination on a few older Danecraft pieces. Possibly Danecraft purchased some older stock from another m...

Early American Vintage Modernist Sterling Deco Brooch

Betty Cooke

c.1950s

Excellent condition

2 3/4" x 3/4"

This modernist, geo brooch measures just over 1 3/4" x 1" (at widest point). It is concave and incised with 3 line borders. The back is hallmarked GD & Co (for Gustav Dahlgren & Co.), M (city mark for Malmo), then, the Swedish National triple crown hallmark, S (in hexagon, indicating 830 silver or higher) and K9 for 1960. The back is also signed what looks like Gillgren in script. It is in great condition.

American Modernist Sterling Vintage Guitar Brooch

Ed Wiener

c.1948

Very good condition

2 7/8" x 1 1/8"

The fleur de lis (flower of the lily) is a heraldic symbol of French royalty. It is still used in flags and most often in jewelry. It has a prestigious history as a symbol of kings, worn by Crusaders into battle, and an emblem of the flag of St. Joan of Arc. Today it is the symbol of the city of New Orleans and is proudly embraced in the rebuilding efforts.

This fleur de lis has an enamel center over brass and is used separately as a pin or as a watch holder. It is 1 1/4" x 1" .

The is gorgeous fruit salad unfoiled marquis rhinestone pin and earrings has an explosion of color- amber,gold,orange,green Austrian rhinestones.

The pin is 3 1/4" long by 1 3/8" by 1". The clip on earrings are 1 1/4" long.

They are in excellent condition.

A funky Scandinavian modern sterling silver pendant by Jergen Jensen of Denmark circa 1970s. This 1-1/16" x 1" anvil- or anchor-shaped pendant has a nice incised design. It is in excellent and appears to have not been worn - it is old store stock and still has the original foil tag. It is stamped JJ S 925 S. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have signs of gentle use. Small packet air shipping to the U.S. s...

Ed Wiener Sterling Silver Drop Earrings

c.1950s

2" long

Marked - Sterling

Stunning and very big vintage gold and genuine angelskin coral ring with 10 diamonds. Circa 1950. Marked 14K and also with a maker's mark which I cannot interpret. Substantial at 12 grams. The diamonds are about .03 carat each and are set in white gold or platinum. The coral is 16 mm in diameter. With a great asymmetrical design and excellent rope form motif. Statement jewelry is a very significant current fashion trend. Photos do not capture this fabulous piece. Ring size 6. The ...

An ornate signed SIMMONS gold filled chatelaine watch pin c1910. This 1" x 7/8" pin has a fleur-de-lys motif, a shepherd's crook hook for suspension of a watch and a heavy-duty spring-loaded safety catch (stamped R.F.S. & CO and Simmons). This item is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, breaks, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage/antique and may have slight signs of gentle...

A lovely mid-Victorian piece of hair jewellery in 10k yellow gold c1860-80. This 1-3/4" x 1-3/8" pendant features a fine hand engraved (unmarked but tested) gold surround with a central concave transluscent moonstone agate, on which is mounted a gold-bordered hair insert. The insert and surround are bolted to the agate with hand-cut bolts, and it retains the original finely braided black hair, bezel and glass window. This item has been converted to a pendant, with a loop attached through a sm...

A citrine rolled rose gold plate watch fob. This fob has a foil-backed tested citrene stone circa 1840. This early Victorian 1-1/8" x 7/8" unsigned attractively designed man's watch accessory is in excellent original 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. Expedited tracked and insured pa...

Beautiful Victorian era bar pin of 14K yellow gold and turquoise. Pin consists of 4 intricately carved flowers alternating with 3 round cut bezel set turquoise stones. Width is approximately 1.5 inches

Vintage Circa 1945 early pre assay Mexican Pre Columbian design puffy cheek bird man mask Maya or Aztec ethnographic motif repousse pin with a bird or serpent on its headdress.
Mark: Made in Mexico Sterling - with old style safety clasp hinge.
A most talented silversmith took a sheet of sterling and hammered it onto a pitch bowl to create such repousse detail. Because it is holloware one looks for the air escape openings which in this case are found at one ear.
Wt: approx 1 Oz...

This ring is adjustable in size. The carved picture piece is bezel-set and measures 5/8" x 3/8". It is a lovely depiction of a Hummingbird. The carving is in black, sprinkled with red on the head. It is signed by the artist. The setting is decorative and marked STERL. The shank is marked STER. SHANK. It is in excellent condition.

One at A Time! Racetrackers, check out this one-of-a-kind vintage 14K yellow gold and enamel single stud, depicting a jock in red silks, white pants and black enamel boots on his way to victory, marked on back 14K and maker's mark. Measures 5/8 in. long x 1/4 in. high. Excellent condition.

This is a simple pair of round pivotal gold tone onyx cuff links with toggle backs, unmarked; Measures 5/8 in long approx. onyx circle is 3/8 dia. Good condition with wear to plate around border

This is a classic pair of vintage SWANK gold filled domed button cuff links with toggle backs, stamped inside connector and on back of button 1/10 10K GOLD FILLED and SWANK; measures 1 5/8 in, button- 5/8 in dia. Very good condition with minor surface scratches.

Museum quality large Victorian locket made of 18K yellow gold and highly decorated with stars, a popular Victorian era theme. Cobalt enamel background with pearls and rosecut diamonds in a star pattern. Excellent condition, enamel is perfect, no dings, scratches of any kind. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!

Circa 1950's, this beautiful choker has aquamarine colored rhinestones. It measures 15" long. The clasp is marked La-Rel in script. This hard-to-find piece is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H

Large by Western standards, this is actually the "childs" size version of this foo dog necklace worn by the Chinese Miao minority 70-90 years ago. Made of low grade silver, typical of Chinese jewelry of the time period, the intricate pendant is 5.5 inches across, 6.5 inches long and suspended from a long hand-made chain. The heads of the foo dogs are in a pin which allows them to turn freely and the central "flower" is also suspended on a wire which allows it to spin.

This piece is a c...