Extremely unusual modernist/deco design and LARGE SCALE 18k and citrines ring, c.1950's. It has four emerald-cut dark orange citrines set in very heavy gauge 18K gold. Ring is size 6 and is signed "18K". The front measures 1" long by 3/4" wide by 1/2" high. Excellent condition. Stunning and very strong design......$15 for insured USA shipping.

"SUN AND MOON" pin by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1979. Signed "TS-24 WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO 925 WS", it measures 3 1/4" wide by 2" high. Excellent condition with lovely copper patina on moon......$20 for insured US shipping.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cufflinks by American studio jeweler, Ted Lowy. Square sterling with a smaller square corner inlay of bone. Measure 5/8" square. Marked Ted Lowy in script and Sterling. Have some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Toggles function appropriately. Toggles are marked Sterling and with a patent number. Great mid century design.

This handmade wide band ring features a random design of molten drops on a textured surface. The irregular band shape has an upturned edge along the top, where the opposite edge comes to a rounded point. It bears the post-1967 Italian mark for silver, hallmarked for the city of Siena; the hallmark is double-struck, so the maker's number could read 722, 712 or something similar...

This signed, handsome and distinguished pair is more than fine looking: a heavy rectangular face with polished, horizontal bars that alternate with dark grooves (I believe enamel, rather than oxidized). Next is the Sigi-esque enhancement of a surmounted, polished boomerang. One cuff link is marked Sigi TASCO (each inside connecting ovals) and numbered 38 (or 33). The other cuff link is stamped STERLING HECHO IN MEXICO with an eagle mark of number 96 (the Sigi Pineda eagle stamp)...

The dramatic focus of this 1970s necklace is a pendant of applied molten sterling silver on a trapezoidal frame. It is set with small jade and onyx cabochons, as well as one moonstone bead. It is suspended from a handmade sterling neckring with a hook and button clasp. The pendant and neckring are marked sterling; there is no maker’s mark. The pendant measures 2 ¼ inches by 1 3/8 inches; the neckring measures about 18 inches around. Gross weight: approximately 52.5 grams

A 14k pearls on branch brooch circa 1950. This top quality 14k (unmarked but tested and guaranteed) yellow gold branch or flower head pin is laden with lovely cultured pearls. It measures 2-1/2 x 1-3/8" and it weighs 11.3 grams. The well-matched pearls all have a fine silvery white lustre and they measure from 3.5 to 7 mm. This brooch has a safety catch and it is unsigned; it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A perfect set of gilt gold Yacob stone Straits Chinese Peranakan Nyonya kerongsang

An Art Nouveau sterling silver purple crystal & clear paste lavaliere necklace from the 1900 era. This 14-3/4" drop lavaliere necklace features a central 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" drop with clear paste stones and two large ones in deep amethyst purple. It is a heart shape variant with the graceful curvy lines so popular at the time. It is unmarked but tests as high grade silver, sterling or near sterling. It has a spring-ring clasp, it weighs 7.4 grams, and the jump ring is marked DB & CO...

RARE:Set of 4 malachite and sterling SHOT glasses by William Spratling, made during the CONQUISTADOR period, Mexico, c.1949. Spratling had a contract with Conquistador and produced 300 items during 1949-1951. He received royalties for the designs and the items were made by Conquistador. The silver shot glass sits on a square malachite base. They each measure 2" high and the base is 1" square. Each pair is attached with an original piece of twine...

Beginning in approximately 1943, due to the war, Coro limited the use of hard to obtain rhinestones and created many different sterling silver designs each utilizing one one central rhinestone.

This pin is 2 1/4". It is hallmarked Coro sterling.

A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Anton Michelsen, from Denmark. This three dimensional brooch has a raised 'sun' in the center surrounded by 7 stars.

Measures 2 5/8" across and 2 5/8" high. Weighs 20 gr. The surfaces of the stars and the center of the sun have a light gold wash for an interesting effect.

Marked with the AM under a crown hallmark of the silversmith and Sterling Denmark.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Silver has a warm patina...

Bling 20 k gold with white gold plating polki Kundan set rose cut diamond eternity band , weight 6 g size 8.5 diamonds flawed as is usual with this type of jewelry, size 9

A 925 sterling silver rhinestone single row tennis bracelet from the 1970s. This flashy and elegant 7-3/8" long bracelet has individual 1/8" wide links with claw-set white rhinestones and a box clasp with two safety loops. It is marked 925 on the clasp, it weighs 11.3 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

Doris Silver was a store in Taxco where artisans could make their jewels in Doris's back room. If she liked the work she would buy it. I have found some of the very best pieces from her shop. Many of the best known silver smiths worked here. This necklace displays a large presence with a drop of 3.75 in. and a wearable of 18in. The repousse is thick and it flourishes with movement around the neck...

An elegant pair of earrings featuring Type A (untreated) green jadeite beads and 14K yellow gold beads taken from an ornate antique Chinese necklace (ca. 1900) that was far too worn to salvage. The jadeite beads are semi-translucent, with even coloring and moderately-fine texture...

This mid-century pendant/pin/necklace can be worn several different ways. Pin on its own, necklace with pendant, and pin and necklace separately.

It's a very rarely seen design, and it is most certainly collector quality.

The shadowbox design has a darkened background which is absolutely flawless.

Pendant/pin measures 1 7/8" x 1 3/8". Closed, wearable length is 17".

Weight is 79.7 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Sigi Tasco Sterling Hecho e...

Circa 1941-1950, this extremely rare Antonio Pineda pin is a book-piece shown on p. 89 of Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.

Measuring 3 1/8" tall, this pin has stunning detail and is exquisitely crafted. The center fuchsia flower dangles freely. As such, the pin can be worn at various angles to create different looks.

Weight is 37.6 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with the early "AP" mark along with "Silver Mexico" and the design # PR309...

A beautiful pair of matte-finished 18K yellow gold earrings from Judith Ripka’s high-end collection. Each oval cushion-shaped earring is highlighted with a pair of pave-set diamond hearts flanked by rows of beading and rope motifs. The diamonds are G/H color and VS1 clarity. The backs of the earrings have hooks so that gemstone pendants can be added—perhaps pearl drops or even larger diamond or colored stone solitaires. The backs retain the original posts and omega clips. Each earring i...

Beautiful antique 18th century style gold washed silver Italian drop necklace with flower basket, or giardinetti, "little garden," motif. Circa 1900, marked ITALY, and tests positive for at least 800 silver. Wearable length is 19 inches. Center drops 2 7/8 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Sleek modernism and heavy sterling combine in this Sigi Pineda bracelet which seems to be one of the maestro’s earlier creations and a relatively harder piece to find as well. Perfect finishing, generous weight, a blissful marriage of glistening silver and dark oxidation and inspired design, all features that make Sigi jewelry exceptional can be seen at work here. What a beauty indeed… The bracelet has a 6 3/4” inner circumference (clasped)and its width varies between 1 1/16″ and 5/8"....

A vintage 18k white gold ring with diamonds c1930s-1940. This size 5-1/4 or 5.25 ring has an older independent gemological appraisal in the amount of $1800, and the diamonds include a central antique brilliant cut .36 carat of SI-2 clarity (small girdle chip only visible under a 10X loupe) with G colour along with four brilliant cut side diamonds (total .05 ct.). This ring weighs 2.1 grams and It is 3/16" wide across the main diamond. It is stamped 18 and it is in excellent condition with no chi...

An absolutely splendid vintage sterling, 14k and deep red coral cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Jr. It comes with its original box with the Frank Patania Thunderbird logo on it. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 1" wide and weighs 84 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed a shown. The Patania family now spans 4 generations of extraordinary jewelers. See the book LEGENDARY PATANIA JEWELRY by Kim and Pat Messier about this family and their work.

A very stylish 14Kt white gold filigree broach / pendant oval shell cameo depicting a young lady. The ladies necklace is decorated by a full cut diamond. The overall measurement of the broach is 49 mm high and 37 mm wide.

Very handsome 18K yellow gold and steel cable cufflinks by one of the most important high-end contemporary jewelry designers, Philippe Charriol. Charriol rose to prominence working for Cartier before starting his own boutique in 1983. The “Celtic” line was Charriol’s first design, and the he updates it every few years. These cufflinks are a newer variation of the original “Celtic” design (the front faces of the original design had two steel cables separated by a gold bar, while this...

An unusual hand wrought brooch in the shape of a surrealist eye in thick hammered sterling silver with a brown gemstone bead for the iris. Has 2 layers of sterling, one more hammered then the other for an interesting contrast. The dangling brown bead moves and reflects on the sterling background.

Signed with a partially struck To... ier, Sterling and 925. Wish we could figure out the artist. Measures 4 1/4" long and 2 7/8" at the widest. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has a ...

This is a 14K BICYCLE CHARM. Racing Style the size is 7/8" X 1/2". Movable Wheels and Front Frame. Unmarked but TESTED and GUARANTEED 14K. Ca. 1960- 1985 ... Add to the Movable Collection

A vintage sterling silver double bangle bracelet by Rey Urban for Å Fausing, Denmark. Two curved bangles that meet at opposite sides.

Measures 2 5/8" across the inside and 7/8" at the widest. Also measures about 8 1/4" around the inner circumference. Slips on my average sized wrist easily.

Marked with Å Fausing, 925, Sterling, Denmark, script Rey Urban signature and 7 for the design number.

Nice weight and quality. Fine condition with minor surface scratches. Wonderful mid cent...

This fine estate diamond and ruby cluster ring is mounted on a 14K gold band and shows with vintage luster. It retains a sizing bar which may be removed.

Graziella Laffi signed on both the necklace and bracelet. The enamel is in perfect condition as well as the silver. The length is 7 inches and the necklace has a wearable length of 16.5 inches. 1.25in. for the height for both the necklace and bracelet. When I see these there seems to be some that looks very much the same but there is always a change with a fish or bird in different places and size. For all Laffi collectors, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a zig zag pattern. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3 and 925. Measures 6 7/8" around and 2 1/4" at the highest. Has some very minor surface scratches. Clasp snaps securely. There is a safety hook for extra security. Nice weight, heavy and solid. Great modernist design!

"Lucky eights" appear on these vintage pinwheel circle silver tone cufflinks in the right light. American made, circa 1970, unmarked. Size: 1 3/4" Dia. Condition is perfect.

Circa 1960's - 70's, this Carmen Beckmann cuff pulls out all the stops. It's an exceptional bracelet which I have not seen before, and believe to be very rare. Seven Mexican fire opals of varying sizes are at front and center. The stones are magnificent, and have flashes of green, orange, blue, and purple. Framed on each side with a raised abstract silver shapes with oxidized recesses. Measures 6" inside edge to edge, with an additional gap/opening of 1 3/16". Width is 1 7/16". Weight i...

A 14k yellow gold opals and emeralds ring probably from the 1970s. This attractive size 7 ring features a central 3/8 x 1/4" natural opal with vivid green fire, two flanking 1/8" opals with green and orange fire and 10 emeralds. All stones are claw-set, the emeralds are approximately 6 points each (by gauge) and the ring weighs 5.5 grams. It is in very good condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs however two emeralds are chipped and the central opal has some surfa...

A man's 10k & 14k diamond solitaire ring circa 1960s This vintage size 11-1/2 ring features a 21 point diamond (VS1, F-G) and it weighs 7.7 grams. The yellow gold body has stylish reeded flanks and the setting around the diamond is of 14k white gold. It is stamped RMT INGOT 10-14K with a maker's mark, and used to have an independent gemological appraisal in the amount of $1650 CAD, but this is no longer present. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosi...

This bracelet is sterling silver. It measures 7" x 1 1/2". The patina is lovely. The clasp is marked SILVER MADE IN MEXICO.

A large 1" in diameter porcelain cabochon. Abstract patterns in brown and gray, and gold overlay is the focus of this interesting Norwegian ring. Cabochon is bezel set in sleek sterling mount that has an adjustable back- which is currently a size 6.5. It is marked "925S, Norway, Sterling," and with an anchor shaped hallmark. By Porsgrund, circa 970s. The designer attributed to this piece is Anne Marie Odegaard. In excellent vintage condition.

An amazing silver repousse necklace with a central moth pendant and turquoise oval cabochon by Matilde Eugenia Poulat. Signed MATL in block letters and 0.900 for the silver content. Measures 17 1/2" long and 2 1/2" at the widest. Spring clasp holds securely. Beautifully intricate work. This is the earliest mark for her Taller, (1934-40). Wonderful condition!

A vintage sterling hand wrought large pendulum shaped pendant with a small prong set dark red stone in the center. Looks like it may be a garnet. The pendant has smooth sterling around the rim with two zigzag rows of textured sterling across the center.

Measures 3 1/2" long and 2 1/2" across. Has a large double bale so could be worn on a thick chain or neck ring. Marked Sterling on the back. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Very striking, well crafted design.

American Modernist Jewelry Brass Horse Brooch

Peggy Miller

c.1950s

Excellent condition

3" x 1 3/4"

Enrique Ledesma high sheen Mexican silver work of art weighing 50 grams and having a height of 7/8th of an inch. My pictures truly can not capture the beauty of this bracelet. In my hands the obsidian is BLAZING and I could not get one photo of it. There are reflections in the pictures, no loss or damage. An excellent example of Ledesma workmanship at a time before lazers were used to cut the jewelers stones.

This charming Margot de Taxco sterling silver ballerina is 1 1/8" x 1 1/2" . This item is hallmarked Sterling Made in Mexico and style 5200.

Stunning necklace with very large opaline glass beads simulating moonstones, and very large colorless faceted crystal beads. Probably French, circa 1960. Outstanding construction; all the beads are wired with heavy brass wires. It is a long strand with two layers; I have shown it doubled and worn shorter with a necklace extender and I will provide one free of charge. Wearable length is 34 inches. Each opaline bead is 20 mm long and each crystal bead is 10 mm in diameter. Excellent...

A wonderful vintage 14K yellow gold charm featuring a gem-set heart and key. The symbols are an acrostic puzzle for "Key to my heart." The heart is bordered with rubies and centered with seed pearls. The head of the key is set with a ruby, a sapphire, and an emerald. The background is enhanced with a satin finish and the disc's edges have a rope border. The back is marked for 14K gold.

• IrugubL America, ca 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1-5/8" diameter
• Weight...

An amazing modernist large sterling silver pendant with a 28" chain by Jens Peter Clausen Gudjonsson of Iceland. Signed JENS Handmade Iceland and 925S. Pendant measures about 3 5/8" long and 3" across at the widest. Thick sterling. Really stands out! Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

Theodor Olsen modernist sterling silver necklace

Mid 20th century

Norway

Pendant - 2 7/8" x 3"

Chain - 21" long

Weight - 57.65 grams

Hallmarked with artist cypher and 925

Very good vintage condition

Offered on consignment.......

Circa mid-century, this is a rare and magnificent bracelet from Antonio Pineda.

It's a published book-piece design from Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda, p.119 - there shown with tiger's eye stones. This bracelet has marquise shaped amethyst gemstones which are gorgeous, set in open trapezoid panels. There is an incredible amount of work and skill which went into the execution of this piece. Twelve panels, twelve am...

An elegant 18K yellow gold, Akoya pearl and diamond heart ring by Mikimoto. The diamond-studded heart is centered with a cluster of three 4.3-4.5mm pearls, graded as extra-fine AAA—the highest possible quality rating. They have fine luster and white body color with rosé overtones. The diamonds are E/VVS. The interior of the shank is stamped with Mikimoto's hallmark.

The ring is accompanied by a 2006 written Bailey, Banks & Biddle appraisal for $2150.

Origin: Japan, ca. 1990. Conditio...

Period retro rose and yellow gold brooch and hanging Swiss lapel watch by MICRON, c.1940. Unfortunately, the two color golds do not show on the photos. The brooch is made of YELLOW gold and has two 5-point diamonds and four 5-point rubies. Not certain if rubies are genuine, which was common during this period. The flexible braided part and MICRON watch are made of ROSE gold. The inside of the watch is marked "MICRON WATCH CO SWISS SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS UNADJUSTED RASF" and the inside of the watc...

Rare and beautiful muff chain from the Art Nouveau period. Made with 18K yellow gold links in a stunning nouveau design, interspersed with faceted garnet beads, 31 links, 30 garnet beads, total. Links are 7mm wide, garnet beads are 7-8mm in diameter. Total length is 54 inches, total weight is 54.2 grams. Estimated weight of the gold links is 34 grams, estimated weight of the garnet beads is 20.2 grams. Excellent condition.

Early American Vintage Modernist Sterling Deco Brooch

Betty Cooke

c.1950s

Excellent condition

2 3/4" x 3/4"

This elegant pin/pendant consists of an oval of onyx in a sterling frame. The bale tests as 14kt, the pin stem tests as 10k yellow gold In the center are inlaid gold stars, and along the periphery are inlaid flowers, most likely platinum. The frame is decorated with a silver twist, and a floral motif. It measures 1-15/16 x 1-5/8 inches, and weighs 25.9g. Circa 1880. There is some loss to a couple of the flowers, but it’s still a striking piece.

Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver ring

1950s

Size 5 1/2

Weight - 10.6 grams

Unique biomorphic form

Marked Pearson, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

A handsome pair of vintage 14K yellow gold cufflinks in the loveknot form, the top of each knot collet-set in white gold with a round brilliant-cut diamond. The gold tubes that form the knots have squared-off edges that make the knots more interesting than other similar knot cufflinks. The diamonds are estimated at SI2 clarity and J/K color.

Origin: America, ca. 1955. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 9/16” diameter. Weight: 6.5 grams. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .23 cara...

Little squared pieces of very luminescent black opal doublet make up this beautiful pair of 14k cufflinks, c.1950's. Of good size, they each measure 13/16" by 9/16" and are signed "14K". Framed and well constructed with a goodly amount of 14k good, they are very handsome. Some of the opal pieces have some chips, otherwise in excellent condition......$12 for insured US shipping.

This is a pre-1948 Los Castillo amethyst cabachon necklace that is absolutely breathtaking. The piece is 16in. long and 7/8in. wide and weighing a hefty 84grams. Most of this design is extremely small and this is very comfortable size for most. Properly hallmarked for Los Castillo's design 817. Beautiful condition just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A wonderful pair of late Victorian or early Edwardian sterling silver bean-back cufflinks, the oval faces cast with a delightful image of a beagle. The dog appears to be sitting in a basket with his paws hanging over the top edge. The detail is very nice. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, sharp detail. Dimensions: 3/4" x 1/2". Weight: 14.8 grams.

Very well constructed heavy gauge silver modernist pin with four hanging moveable tiger-eye drops. It measures 1 3/4" by 1 3/4". Unsigned and in excellent condition.....$10 for insured US shipping.

A beautiful pair of Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold cufflinks designed by Louis Armand Rault. The design features a maiden with large flowers in her hair. The edges of the faces are irregularly cut to conform to the outlines of the design. The faces are connected with chains to backs decorated in a strapwork motif. Louis Rault worked primarily for Boucheron and was widely considered the finest gold and silver chaser of his time. He largely set the foundation for Boucheron's gold medal victory a...

An elegant Edwardian 14K gold chain comprising bar links engraved in a delicate foliage pattern. The chain is completed with a hidden box clasp. This chain could be worn alone or suspending a single pendant or locket. It would also look fantastic suspending charms between the bar links. Marked 14K.

• Origin: America, ca 1915
• Dimensions: 16 1/2" long
• Condition: excellent
• Weight: 10.8 grams