Antique Dark Green Cross when acquired was presented as 'petrified wood' & is faintly stamped: DAT MAY 5 '6' at lower edge. Promo. May be an early 1900 bakelite thermoset or gutta percha, rubber type of militaria material.
1 5/8" X 2 1/2" north to south not counting the embedded loop at top X 1/2" thick...
This Duette shouts Deco! As with all Coro Duettes, it can be taken apart and worn as to clips. This brooch is very versatile---worn as a brooch, two clips, one clip as a scarf holder or on a hat band. it makes a wonderful "belt buckle"!. A very early Coro, displaying patent number 1798867, the piece dates from 1931. It is signed Coro Duette on the back along with the patent number. 3 1/4" across, 1 3/4 top to bottom.
This is an Antique MICRO MOSAIC BROOCH from a Florida, USA Estate.
Set in an Oval base metal frame this piece measures 1 1/8" X 15/16".
The back has the old C CLASP and Crossover pin helping date this ca. 1900. Hard to Find and In Excellent Condition
This is from a Virginia, USA Estate affluent suburb of Washington, DC.
The Jade is Lavender & Green with 14K Bale. E xcellent Quyality Stone & Carving.
Will post exact size shortly
A wild vintage 1950s-60s glass multistrand spring bangle or bracelet with glass beads. This bracelet is reminiscent of the style of Miriam Haskell, and it has painted gold, yellow/clear paperweight style and white wafer glass beads on spring steel wires. It has unusual drops comprising gold, white and green loaf-shaped beads wired onto a gilt platform mounted on the coils. It measures 1-1/4" across at rest (it will fit much larger wrists) and 3/4" across; the drops extend 1"...
A vintage 1920s facetted crystal bead necklace c1920s. This 16-1/2" necklace consists of small and large crystal beads (maximum 3/8" wide) with a subtle mauve colour strung on a thin chain, with a barrel clasp. This item is in very good original condition with no cracks, corrosion, damage or repairs other than chips to two beads and very slight abrasions to the edges of the others (barely noticeable) and some loss to the silver plating on the chain and clasp...
This pretty brooch with stones mounted in silver-topped 18k gold has been designed in the shape of a flower.
The petals have been formed from 5 incised citrines in a warm smokey yellow-brown color which surround a cut diamond in the center.
The stem of the flower and the petals' border are all highlighted by inlaid old European and rose-cut diamonds.
The back has been marked with a French guarantee stamp.
The brooch measures approximately 1 3/4" X 1 1/4" and was made Circa:1880.
It is a lov...
This is a STERLING LEONORE DOSKOW PENDANT with the number 1 nicely Crafted. The size is 2 3/8" tall (including the finding for the chain at the top) X 5/8" across at the base. Clearly marked: 1977
STERLING/ LEONORE DOSKOW, INC. The Sterling Chain is included. EXCELLENT Condition
This is a LOS CASTILLO STERLING BRASS and WOOD SAILBOAT PENDANT with CHAIN.
The size of the SAILBOAT is 1 1/2" Wide X 2 1/4" Tall. Clearly marked on one side of the Boat: LOS CASTILLO STERLING TA C1; the 20" Hand crafted STERLING CHAIN is also marked STERLING TA C1. Tiny blemish on the Wood base (appears native to the wood).
OUTSTANDING and HARD TO FIND LOS CASTILLO Jewelry
This is an unusual 14K HORSESHOE BROOCH wSEED PEARLS & SAPPHIRES from a Virginia Estate, suburb of Washington, DC. This unusual piece is 2 3/4" long X 1 1/4" wide. Makers mark on the back still being researched and tested 14K
This is a Pair of STERLING & ENAMEL PAUL WARMIND EARRINGS. From a Maryland Estate these measure 1 7/8" X 13/16". Clearly marked on the back: PAUL WARMIND DENMARK .........mid Century Modernist Danish designer Poul Warmind... circa 1950s - 60'S
Famous Georg Jensen 18k ring designed by Henning Koppel, Denmark, c.1950's. It is size 6 3/4, weighs 15 grams, and is in excellent condition. Signed "GEORG JENSEN DENMARK 750 18K 1089" and also has English marks, as it was sold in England. The center front measures 1 1/4" high. Famous modernist silver deisgn translates beautifully to gold......$30 for insured USA shipping.
Large sterling and copper martini stir/spoon by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1948. Hand wrought and made of heavy gauge silver, it weighs 2 1/2 troy ounces and measures 15 INCHES LONG. Design has wrapped copper braid at top and large hand hammered spoon(measures 2 1/8" by 1 5/8"). Signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO HANDWROUGHT (bellmark)15" and is in excellent condition. Beautiful early Los Castillo...$15 for insured USA shipping.
Wonderful hand made applied silver design modernist ring by Catanzaro, c.1950's. Unsigned but from the Catanzaro collection and is size 7 1/2. Measures 1/2" wide and is in excellent condition......$9 for insured USA shipping.
Hand made sterling double arrow Navajo pin. Measures 2 1/2" by 2 3/8" with exciting stamping. Signed "925" and maker's mark. Excellent condition.....$10 for insured USA shipping.
Beautiful large aqua glass pendant with aqua cord that says and is signed "LALIQUE". Signed in script(hard to photograph)"LALIQUE FRANCE" and is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/4" by 1 3/8" by 1/8". The cord(26" long) is the SAME COLOR aqua as the pendant but in a slightly darker shade. Can be worn as a necklace and possibly a brooch...
Beautiful sterling Isis with full profile and large wing, signed, c.1960's and of late Egyptian Revival Period. It is of good weight and size and measures 2 1/4" by 2 1/4". It is signed "925" plus a 4-part hallmark ("VN 925" and two other marks that are hard to read). Excellent condition......$10 for insured USA shipping.
A pair of Victorian shell shaped silver plated collar buttons. This unusual pair dates to the 1880s and they are in the form of clam or scallop shells. These 7/8 x 13/16" buttons are in very good original condition with no dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear showing brass on the highest points and some minor bending to the circular retainer on one shell...
This is a STERLING NATRIVE AMERICAN BRACELET with SQUASH BLOSSOM Designs atop. A Beauty.........Unsigned
This is a White to Celadon w Lavender Jade Dragon & Phoenix Pendant from a Virginia, USA Estate. Beautifully Hand Carved this Jade piece measures 2 1/8" X 1 1/4" tapering down to 1" X 5/16" width. Finished with multi Diamonds in the White Gold Bale. Circa last 20 years
Posted here from our Collection of Platinum Diamond with Alternating Precious Stone Eternity Bands... Primarily posted for DC Metro Walk~ In Clientele.
These pieces date ca. 1990 to present.
MANY Available ......
Large, hand made amber and silver geometric art deco design pin. It can be worn with the silver looking like a building or upside down as an architectural design. The amber is set in silver and has material in it and is of two colors. It measures 2 7/8" by 2 5/8" by 1/2" thick. Unsigned(hand made) and fabulous.....$10 for insured USA shipping.
A splendid, well made vintage 1950s crystal and rhinestone gold plated fly pin. Possibly Austrian, this unsigned pin measures 2-1/4" x 1-3/4" and it has gold plated filigree openwork "wings" and a safety catch. The stones include a huge faceted topaz coloured unfoiled crystal, champagne and cinnamon brown rhinestones and a teardrop cabochon crystal. All are closed back and claw set except the unfoiled central crystal...
HUGE hand made MODERNIST bronze nude female angel pendant probably made by either Carl Tasha or Pal Kepenyes, c.1960's. It is very heavy weight and measures a very large 4 3/4" by 4". Unsigned, but there may be remnants of a mark(see photo #4). Incredible piece with ring for a chain on either side.....$11 for insured USA shipping.
Nice vintage sterling silver cufflinks, the faces decorated with an appliqued anchor and chain. The toggle backs are hinged so that the faces lie flat against the cuff. The toggles are marked "Sterling" and also have a patent number for the toggle mechanism.
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 11/16" x 11/16". Weight: 15.25 grams.
Very fine pair of late Art Noveau 18K gold double-sided cufflinks. The faces show a beautifully designed young woman's face stylized wisps of hair cascading around a porthole-like frame. The design is really superb. The connectors open so the cufflinks are easy to put on. The backs are marked with French 18K import marks. The rather severely stylized design suggests that they are of Belgian or German (possibly Austrian) origin.
Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1910...
This is from a Northern Virginia Estate of VINTAGE JEWELRY. This EISENBERG ORIGINAL STERLING CLIP measures 2 1/2" long X 2 1/4" wide. There is one tiny RS missing (can be easily replaced); some age discoloration after 80 years of Jewelry life... not offensive to the viewer. Note this is a STERLING ORIGINAL piece .. difficult to locate item. Add to the Collection
This is a HARD TO FIND ART DECO EISENBERG ORIGINAL BROOCH Ca. 1920- 1935. From a Suburb of Washington, D.C. Estate this Designer piece measures 3 1/4" X 1 5/8". Made with multiple Fancy shaped and Round Rhinestones this is for the Collector who wants the Early EISENBERG pieces. Some normal aging discoloration; however, not offensively so
This is a RARE pair of CARVED CORAL EARRINGS.
Drawn & Carved to Face each other the Coral is set in 18K.
Stamped 750 on the back. Size: 13/16" X 5/8"
Obviously Italian.
Date ca. 1960 to 1980 in EXCELLENT Condition
This is an ART NOUVEAU STERLING BROOCH with depiction of a Lady
walking amongst the Flowers.
Marked STERLING B on the back. RARE!!
Size: 1 7/8" X 1 5/8" in Mint Condition.......Pieces of this Age & Quality are Investments .......not expenditures
This necklace was manufactured by Dior, Germany. It is a gold plated base metal, with rhinestones. It is approximately 1" square.
It is in excellent condition.
This price includes shipping in the continental USA.
A late Victorian/Edwardian opalescent and black glass necklace c1900. This 17" strung necklace consists of oval opalescent glass beads with orange fire strung with round black glass beads and clear glass spacer beads. The black beads have an unusual metallic finish, and all beads are hand blown. It has been restrung (some time ago) and it has a silver plated springring catch (minor losses to plating)...
Gorgeous hand made made modernist sterling and agate pin by Brannon. Beautiful agate set in textured silver pin and measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/2". Signed "BRANNON STERLING" and "TO JOY 7/10/83 LOVE BOB". Don't know if the silversmith engraved the pin. Excellent condition and a real gem......$9 for insured USA shipping.
Hand made sterling with natural pearls and stones clip earrings by James Fenton, c.1930's. Pearls are natural but not sure if stones are real or synthetic. Measures 1 1/2" long by 15/16" wide and signed "JF STERLING" on each earring. Condition is very good but one earring does not swing freely....$$9 for insured USA shipping.
Interesting hand made modernist/ethnic jade and sterling ring. Has a Mexican feel with none of those marks. It is marked "STER." and a logo that looks like an animal(see photo #4). The front measures 7/8" by 3/4" by 5/8" high. Size 5 and in excellent condition......$10 for insured USA shipping.
This is a BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE GARNET BROOCH designed with 3 DROPS at the Bottom. The Top has a Pierced Design and a Central Cluster of GARNETS measuring 2" X 1 7/8"; the Back has the C Clasp that helps date this piece ca. 1875- 1900. The Clasp has been resoldered to the Silver metal "once upon a time"...professionally done and does not negatively affect the Value. As Pretty as these ANTIQUE GARNETS Pieces can be