All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1900 item #873162
This is an antique Silver belt of Nyonya lady in Straits Settlements, still very fashionable today to be worn with even jeans, in a very good condition. It is with the flora and pheonix bird design typical of the Chinese Works of art of the era, circa 1900s or earlier. Please ask for more photos and details before buying....thank you for interest....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1960 item #728039 (stock #0729)
This is a wonderful prayer book, sterling silver bracelet charm. The front of the book has a cross. The charm opens to reveal The Lord's Prayer. When closed, the charm measures just under 1/2" x just over 1/2". When open, the charm measures just over 3/4" long. The inside is marked STERLING JMF CO.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1240358 (stock #41472)
This adorable bracelet is for a slender wrist (or perhaps for a child). It is, however, flexible. It is a cuff, adorned with a duck in the center. It is marked 1979 STERLIING LEONORE DOSKOW, INC. It is in excellent condition. FREE US S/H
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #780289 (stock #0841)
This lovely pin is by the Norwegian designers, Frank + Regine Juhls. It is convex with a cool mod design. Its diameter is 1 1/2" and it's 1/4" deep. The back is marked JUHLS and 925 S. It is in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1920 item #807603
This is 375 gold Intan Ring of Straits Chinese Nyonya, Intan is the skin of the diamond and it is faceted mine cut diamond ,in very crude but yet shinning and beautiful setting, the Nyonya chinese lady wear this kind of diamond ring during the Victorian Era and to certain extent copy the era pattern /setting, it is made in Singapore or Penang, the diamond is not finely polished....please enquire
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1940 item #1128445 (stock #1050)
A Very Large,Rare/Maginificent Spinach Green Solid Jade Tray: This is very heavy, unusual large, translucent circular formed tray with upright mouth rim and a simple carved solid jade tray, the richly and lightly mottled green matrix displaying some black inclusions and natural fissures, (not crack line), it’s set on a short circular panel formed jade It’s in very fine condition without any noticeable defect at all but with natural fissures across the verso It measures 31 cm x 3cm h...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1930 item #793751 (stock #0013)
It is a Gilt Silver Brooch made for Straits Chinese in early 20th century circa 1920s to 30s or can be earlier, it is called Kerongsang used with the buttonless elegance Baju Kebaya of Nyonya, being used as the substitute of button and as brooch or ornaments, made of silver repousse and of birds and flora pattern, please ask for more info and photos, and happy browsing my gallery!!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1930 item #826165
A wonderful Art & Crafts sterling silver bracelet by the Kalo Workshop of Chicago. The bracelet is formed of six plaques, each centering an oval buff-cut citrine. The plaques are somewhat diamond-shaped, with beadwork at either end, and are joined by double oval links. The citrines have very dark amber coloring, with superb evenness and clarity. The smooth domed tops reflect the faceted cutting on the bottoms of the stones to very nice effect...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Far Eastern : Pre 1910 item #805549
This is an antique ornamented ceremonial Silver belt, it was made by Chinese Silversmith in Straits Settlements(Singapore) with chinese typical design/pattern and it has lots of silversmith hallmark chops one on the back of buckle , its' each plates, in a quite good condition except some wear & tear (dented and scratches on plates and the silver wires some discrepancy but still very much intact)...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1249184
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Great statement vintage 1970s Trifari heavy chunky chain necklace with very big enameled pendant in the form of a Chinese junk sailboat. Great Chinoiserie motif. Marked TRIFARI. 30 inches wearable length and the pendant drops 4 inches with bail. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #644919 (stock #0973)
A signed Danecraft sterling silver 16-1/4" long and 1/2" wide necklace and the matching 2" x 1-3/8" brooch, both with an acorn and oak leaf motif. Each is gilt, and the necklace has a gilt silver or brass spring-ring catch and the pin has a safety catch...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Contemporary item #107804 (stock #T013)
Completely hand wrought in USA this silver brooch sculpture and signed by this art metal smith: MIMI DEE STERLING. Wt:~35 GRAMS. SIZE: 3" X 2", COLOR: rich silver, NOTE: made from one piece of sterling from C clasp to pin stem tip in the manner of Arts & Crafts makers and Modernists who made the entire piece from beginning to end. This art metal smith work makes this a fibula as well. Tool marks are normal & desirable, indicating this is a bench made piece...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #823298
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Fabulous matched pair of statement size oval bangles in a pale golden slightly matte textured finish resin, with very big brilliant colorless Swarovski stones. Circa 1975. Probably by a European designer. From the estate of a New York socialite. Perfectly on trend; statement jewelry is the "it" accessory this season. Each is 1 1/2 inches wide, 3/8 inch thick, and inside diameters are 2 3/4 inches and 2 5/16 inches. Inside circumferences are 7 1/4 inches. Excellent condition...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #961403
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Fabulous necklace in silvertone metal with brilliant prong set stones in pale lemon, set in large oblong elements, and with openback colorless and sherry color stones designed as acorn form elements. 1960s. The decorative elements are soldered to a metal chain with hook and eye closure. Definitely hand made, possibly a runway piece...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #925144
An exceptionally fine Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold pin in the form of a pansy blossom highlighted with enamel. The enamel decoration is absolutely spectacular. Shades of translucent pink, chartreuse and maroon blend to create a very realistic, soft appearance. The flower is centered with an old European cut diamond of very fine quality, estimated at I color, VS clarity. The back retains the original pinstem, clasp and eyelet for a watch hanger...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #1114264 (stock #111081)
This ring has a great design and measures just over 1/2" wide. It is a size 11. It is marked MEXICO TM-158 925. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #66034 (stock #mx0074)
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The "WAVY BOW" pin is one of the rarest and LARGEST sterling pins by the famous designer William Spratling, Mexico, c.1940. This glorious HANDMADE` piece of art measures 6 1/2" by 2 7/8" and is signed "SPRATLING SILVER(in oval) WS(in circle-around which says) SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO". The design is a stylized generous dotted bow looping around with 7 buttercup flowers peeking through the bow. Photographed on page 122 in "WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE"...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1093570
A delightful Victorian 10K yellow gold figural ring in the form of a genie. The genie's hands are folded across his chest and grasp a old European cut yellow sapphire. The use of a fancy color sapphire in a piece such as this is quite original. The stone is graded as very light, very slightly grayish Yellow-Green (YG 2/3). The ring's shank is in the form of sinuous snake whose head peers over the genie's shoulder and gazes at the glimmering sapphire...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1033459 (stock #vj201056)
18K yellow gold French link muff chain, 61 inches long, original and uncut. 53 elongated links all handcarved. Weight is 31.1 grams
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1024248 (stock #vj201055)
10K yellow gold chain made of 22 handcarved links with beautiful art nouveau motif,(7 x 24mm), approx 24" long. Modern spring ring. 23.8 g LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #1044872
A stunning French 18K yellow gold and diamond pansy brooch in the Art Nouveau taste. The petals are beautifully decorated in translucent enamels shading from silvery white to cream to rose. The outer ruffled edge of each petal is outlined in small rose cut diamonds. The pansy is centered by a larger rose cut diamond of unusually good color and clarity. As is typical of 19th century French jewels, the diamonds are set in silver. Each petal is cast separately and then attached to the others w...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #925148
A very pretty Art Nouveau honeymoon pin worked in 10K yellow gold enhanced with enamel and seed pearls. The iris blossom is beautifully decorated in translucent shades of purple and greenish-yellow enamel and is centered by a small seed pearl. The flower appears against a crescent moon studded with graduated-size seed pearls. In the Victorian language of flowers, these elements were understood to symbolize “honey” (the flower) and “moon” (the crescent), thus representing “honeymoon...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1910 item #1255267
A very fine 14K yellow gold bracelet of interlocking floral plaques in the Art Nouveau style. Five plaques are set with round brilliant cut green tourmalines of particularly fine quality. The bracelet is finished with a concealed box clasp marked "RMU 585".

Ca. 1900. Condition: excellent; all original. Dimensions: 9/16" wide; 7-3/4" long. Weight: 21.8 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 5.28 cts.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1837 VR item #853539 (stock #gaf-109)
An early Victorian oval-shaped English "Sincerity" locket made by the Robinson & Co LTD in 1831, featuring a spectacular stylized and geometric engraved fern pattern symbolizing sincerity, with original twig-shape bale and original frame, hinged to display a photo. The exterior back with no engraving and hallmarked R & Co, Birmingham, England, Old English Letter H. Wt: 13.6g; Size: 1 7/8" long x 1 1/2" wide; Condition is excellent. Minor indentation on reverse.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #1255325
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Fabulous pair of signed Ciner horse form hinged bangle bracelets with fired enameling and glass stones. In the 1960s and 1970s, Ciner specialized in costume jewelry inspired by the enameled gold and jeweled figural animal designs of the fine jewelry maker David Webb. Ciner specialized in producing costume jewelry which exactly simulated fine jewelry. Circa 1965. Both are marked CINER. Goldtone metal with black enameling and glass cabochon stones, with colorless rhinestones. Slide clasps....
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #266411 (stock #122-12 )
This beautiful 19th century gilt silver and Bohemian garnet necklace with drops in the Victorian style is comprised of five large flowers and three suspended flowers encrusted with lovely ruby-red garnets all flanked by 28 smaller flower links set with garnets. Condition: excellent, all stones intact. Clasp has been restored. Measurement: 18 in. long.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1970 item #805802
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Unsigned Italian necklace, probably by Baroness Luciana Aloisi de Reutern, who designed for Gucci and Elizabeth Arden and also exported directly to the United States. Circa 1965. Marked ITALY on the hook of the clasp. It has heavy dimensional articulated links enameled in a warm pink (warmer than the photos depict), and large brilliant colorless prong set rhinestones. With a hook clasp and chains at the back. A stunning and dramatic piece. I have another very similar Luciana neckla...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Other Metals : Pre 1970 item #1099512 (stock #JJ350)
A vintage very large Pal Kepenyes Milagros necklace. Brass with a copper wash on some of the Milagros. Signed Pal Kepenyes in script on the back. Measures about 17" around. Hook closure. Very nice condition. Incredible design!
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1920 item #662526
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Beautiful and rare early signed Carl Schon Baltimore silver and mother of pearl ring. With a huge bezel set mother of pearl piece with a three dimensional crab and frog facing each other, with asymmetrical dimensional shell motifs on each side of the shank.

Carl Schon, not well known outside of Baltimore, was a jeweler and decorative arts metalware maker, working in an Arts & Crafts and transitional/Art Deco style, from the late 1890s until his death in 1923. Later Carl Schon pieces were made...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #264828 (stock #123-11)
This is a Victorian shell cameo brooch deeply carved to depict a woman strolling in a wooded village and set within a silver twisted-ribbon oval frame and twisted wire border; good condition having a small hairline crack; measurement: 2 _ in. x 2 _ in. oval.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #697102
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Beautiful antique Renaissance revival necklace in gold washed silver with garnets, wired genuine seed pearls, and glass cabochons simulating Persian turquoise. Austro Hungarian, very late 19th century. Marked with crown symbols in a cartouche and also marked S in a cartouche.

Substantial at 50 grams and drapes beautifully. Fabulously ornate in design; even the jump rings connecting the links are decorated with a tiny silver beaded rosette. With a slide clasp and safety catch. A stunning a...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1214487
A delightful pair of cufflinks worked in 14K yellow, rose and green gold. Each cufflink depicts a woodland scene with an owl in a tree, a rabbit standing on his hind legs, various flowers and plants, and a moonlight starry sky. The combination of an owl along with a rabbit represents the concept of "night" and "day." These cufflinks were originally cuff buttons and were converted to cufflinks using the original parts. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1860. Condition: excel...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #806677
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Fabulous vintage hinged bangle bracelet in textured goldtone with a very dimensional center element in the form of what looks like a Chinese foo dog, enameled in dark rust, with sherry colored tiny rhinestones, topaz rhinestones, glass faux coral cabochons, and large glass cabochon stones simulating carnelian. Circa 1975. Marked GEOFFREY BEENE and KRAMER. With a spring hinge and a slide clasp. A classic piece of 1970s Chinoiserie and a perfectly on trend as a dramatic statement p...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1277835
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Big statement vintage circa 1970 signed Lanvin necklace with a large goldtone pendant with a silvertone center element, on a heavy goldtone chain with spring ring clasp. Marked LANVIN PARIS. The pendant is 3 1/8 inches long and the snake chain is 30 inches long. Excellent condition with some very slight loss to the goldtone finish at the edges of the pendant, not noticeable at a short distance. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1325348
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Chic vintage 1970s signed Cadoro large layered goldtone metal pendant on a long snake chain with spring ring clasp. Marked CADORO. It also can be worn as a brooch. Pendant is just under 2 1/2 inches and chain is 36 inches. Excellent condition. There's a very tiny 1-2 mm area of wear to the finish on the center right, pictured but not noticeable at a short distance. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1950 item #743230
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Early Elsa Schiaparelli bib necklace in goldtone metal with glass drops in a classic French color combination of red, blue, green, and topaz. Circa 1940. Marked SCHIAPARELLI in script. With a hook clasp and rope twist extender chains. The metal elements are decorated with delicate engraved designs. Wearable length is 17 inches. 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.