Here is a nicely designed, solid pair of Mexican sterling silver earrings. They are decorated with balls and curls around center squares, defined by a subtle patina. They are marked sterling, but bear no maker’s mark; the clip backs are in good working order. They measure about 1 inch square.
A fine 1980s sterling silver 7-1/2" bracelet with claw-set white cubic zirconium stones. It is 1/8" wide, it has a box clasp with two safety loops, and it weighs 10.7 grams. It is stamped 925 and 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...
An extraordinary necklace by Carl Tasha (1943-2006), Provincetown artist known for sculpture and for his innovative jewelry designs. He created jewelry in brass and bronze, rather than traditional silver or gold, and was an early designer of the Brutalist style.
Measures 17 1/2" stretched out, the pieces are curved out within this measurement. The large middle figure measures 4 1/2".
Necklace is signed C...
These fun collar tips feature an Art Nouveau-style design of a lady (or possibly a fairy?) in profile with flowers in her hair. She looks very serene. They are silver plated, and the mounts are made out of white metal. They are in good used condition, and we believe they’re vintage. Measuring 1-3/8” x 1-1/8”, they weigh 18.5g. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully. Thanks! Shipping, handling & insurance within the USA included.
A vintage modernist pendant and neck ring by B. Poulsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century.
Marked Sterling, and B. Poulsen on the back of the pendant. Measures 2" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Neck ring measures about 16" around and has a secure double hook closure marked 925S.
Fine condition, minor surface scratches.
Clean, MCM design.
Phyllis Mark modernist gold tone kinetic necklace
1970s
Pendant - 4 1/2" in diameter
Neck ring measures 15 3/4" round or 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
This necklace is part of a small series of pendants that the renowned sculptor designed during the early 1970's
Marked on verso Phyllis Mark '72
Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches
A Modern style sterling necklace and matching earrings set with navy blue cabochon glass stones. This cool set consists of the 17-1/4" necklace with a 1-1/4" x 1-1/8" central drop and a herringbone style chain with a springring clasp, plus the 1-1/8" x 5/8" pierced earrings. The necklace is stamped 925 on the link. This set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A 10k ruby and diamonds ring from the 1970s. This size 7 ring is opulent and stylish and it features three pink marquise stones and six single point diamonds as highlights. Two of the stones test as genuine rubies and the third, although well matched to the others, tests as a pink topaz. This ring weighs 2.9 grams, it is stamped 10K JSN and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the replaced stone...
This twisted enamel bangle of sterling silver resembles the work of Canadian metalsmiths such as Guy Vidal and John Larin, who produced highly textured designs during the late 1960s and 1970s. This bangle features a ribbed surface on both sides, with alternating pockets of burnt orange and dark maroon enamels, with one pocket left undecorated — possibly for stamping what looks like a mark of some kind on the reverse...
I don’t often use the expression “Holy Grail” but Tane’s “Tarascan” necklace is one of those few pieces in the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry that deserves it. Especially if it bears pre-1980 hallmarks - which is the case here. Habitually referred to as “the Tiffany’s of Mexico”, Tane has been producing holloware and jewelry in silver and gold since 1942 and is known throughout the world for the quality of craftsmanship, impeccable design and perfect finishing...
A vintage modernist pendant by noted silversmith Emily A. Day in a three dimensional design. Pendant measures 2 1/8" long and 1 1/2" across. Chain measures 22" long and has a secure spring clasp. Signed EA DAY, Sterling at the bottom of the pendant. Has some tarnish. Nice weight and high quality. Very unique design.
A 14k rhodolite garnets and diamond flower head ring from the 1970s. This size 5-1/4 ring features six (tested) ruby pink rhodolite garnets and a central 2 point diamond in a flower shape 5/16" across setting. This ring is stamped 14K, it weighs 1.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
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.
Soren Borup modernist sterling silver kinetic necklace
1960 - 70
Denmark
Neck chain - 15 3/4"
Pendant - 2" in diameter
Marked S.Borup, 925s, Denmark on both chain and pendant
Very good vintage condition
K.E. Palmberg for Alton modernist sterling silver and malachite necklace
Sweden
1975
14 1/2" neck
Opens in front
Center element - 2 1/4", stone - 1 1/4"
Weight - 60+ grams
Hallmarked - see picture
Excellent vintage condition
A fine, hand hammered modernist sterling silver collar necklace and hook bracelet by the California studio jeweler, Gerald Stinn, (1937-2019). Thick hammered sterling wires gently curved and flattened.
The necklace measures about 12" around with an opening of about 2". Measures 1/4" at the widest. Probably better for a slender neck although can be adjusted somewhat.
The bracelet measures about 7 1/4" around the inside, hard to get an exact measurement due to the curves...
A fun pair of screw back earrings and a matching pendant necklace by Casa Maya with growling dogs in brass and copper with green enamel.
May be purchased individually or as a set.
The large pendant measures 2 7/8" long with the bale and 2" across. It has the original chain with alternating brass and copper links. The chain measures 17" long and has a secure hook closure. This pendant necklace is signed on the back with an impressed MAYA Mexico...
Here is an impressive, hand-constructed pendant of wound thick wire around a square piece of polished spectrolite. The stone has a lovely iridescence, and internal yellowish bands. The pendant is permanently attached to a thick chain that has no clasp; both the chain and pendant are silverplated; the pendant bears the impressed mark of Walter Arnesen, Copenhagen (1968-1973). The entire necklace, including pendant and chain, drops 15 inches.