Silver jewelry was made to appeal to the "working girl" who desired beautiful and well made jewelry in European society. After Queen Victoria's Silver Jubilee in the third quarter of the 19th century, silver cuff bracelets were incredibly popular. Silver cuff bracelets extremely collectible today as they were well made and no two pieces were alike, each was unique in its own way...
An elegant bracelet composed of open links ornately decorated in a pattern of acanthus leaves alternating with blue sapphire oval cabochons. The sapphires do not show indication of heat treatment. Each link is slightly curved, so the bracelet lies nicely on the wrist. The clasp is masterfully constructed to be invisible once closed. Like most Portuguese gold jewelry of the era, it’s quite heavy for its size...
The distinctive style of roaring twenties is represented in this original period 18Kt openwork white gold and diamond dome ring. The ring is centered by an approximately 0.65Ct tube set old-mine diamond that has J color and SI1 clarity. The ring is further decorated by eight single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.80Ct. The ring is a size 7 and can easily be sized.
A handsome 18K yellow gold ring featuring a row of three vivid green emeralds. The stones are simply bead-set with a bit of engraving to add a little sparkle to the setting. The crown and shank have a plain polished finish. The emeralds have very fine color graded as “very slightly bluish-green, medium dark tone, vivid saturation (vsbG6/6). Inclusions are typical of emeralds originating in Columbia. The interior of the shank is stamped with English 18K gold hallmarks for London, 2003...
A very fine Imperial Austro-Hungarian bangle bracelet simply designed as an oval of twisted gold, but then set at the top with a trefoil of three cornflower blue sapphires surrounded by rose cut diamonds. The sapphires, .72, .58, and .52 carat, have microscopic stringer, sharp-edge milky bands, and snowflake inclusions typical of sapphires mined in Kashmir in the 1880s...
An attracted 18K yellow gold mesh bracelet studded with small round rubies. The design of the mesh has an element of Gothic tracery. As is typical of jewelry from the Retro period, the rubies are synthetic. The clasp is stamped for 18K.
Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 1-1/8” x 8-3/8”. Weight: 58.8 gr. Approximate Total Ruby Weight: 1.51 cts.
We have an Antonio Pineda high sheen obsidian bracelet today with a wearable of 7 inches and a height of 1.25 in. tall. A substantial bracelet with a weight of 90 grams and no chips or damage to the silver. Part of the hallmark wraps under the clasp. You will see glare and areas with patina. This signed Antonio Pineda is featured in the book SILVER SEDUCTION THE ART OF MEXICAN MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA BY GOBI STROMBERG.
An iconic "Lentils" necklace crafted in hematite by Angela Cummings for Tiffany & Co. Cummings began designing with lentil-shaped beads in late 1980 and it became one of her hallmarks. This hematite necklace is punctuated with a single platinum lentil pave-set with round brilliant diamonds (G/VS1). The brilliance of the diamonds is particularly nice against the dark color of the hematite. The clasp is signed "Cummings", "T&Co." and "IridPlat".
Origin: America, ca. 1985...
Two hand carved black jade koi fish placed in a fanciful 14k gold and diamond setting.
Most likely of Chinese origin. Circa 1950's.
Measures appx. 2 1/2" in diameter.
Condition - excellent.
Being offered is a circa 1953 exceedingly rare jewelry set by Enrique Ledesma of Taxco, Mexico. Consisting of a necklace, cuff links, tie clip, cuff bracelet & earrings made primarily of shell, with applied silver and brass biomorphic motifs. Dimensions: necklace 15 1/2 inches long and 'plaque' 3 3/4 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide; lever-back earrings 2 1/2 inches high by 1/2 inch wide; cuff 1 1/2 inches wide. Cuff fits all but the largest wrist. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition...
Mens Kundan diamond ring set in 20k gold unmarked as is usual with Indian jewelry.Huge chunky diamonds very flashy , nice latticework band . Weight 15g size needs to be checked but approximately 9.5 top over 1/2" wide by just under 1/2" wide size 8
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
An exceptionally fine Pampillonia 18K gold brooch in the form of a running thoroughbred horse mounted by a jockey. The workmanship is simply outstanding. Every detail of the horse's flying tail and the musculature underlying the coat are beautifully worked. The folds and wrinkles of the jockey's silks are equally detailed. The horse's eye is set with a small round ruby and the hoof of a hind leg touches on a .18-carat round brilliant cut diamond, graded as J color, SI2 clarity...
A pair of 18K yellow gold clip-on earrings in Keiselstein-Cord’s timeless “Rope Twist” design. These earrings were produced in at least two sizes, these being the. The surface is bloomed to create the semi-matte finish characteristic of the designer’s work. The earrings are fully marked and dated for 1982, making this among his earliest designs.
- Germany, 1982
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 7/8” x 7/8” (22 x 22 mm)
- Weight: 35.5 grams
A very fine 19th century French 18K gold locket, the cover in a very three-dimensional design of overlapping geometric shaped enhanced with calibre-cut Persian turquoise, seed pearls and rose cut diamonds. The turquoise are all original, and a few are have taken on the darker greenish cast often found in Victorian-era turquoise. Additional scrollwork, beading and engraving completes the design. The original bail is set with pearls. The back cover opens to reveal a glass-enclosed compartment...
An elegant Belle Epoque bracelet comprising links in the Louis XVI style, set alternately with round emeralds and rose cut diamonds. The gemstones are set in crimped collets that mimic the center of each flower. Each link is hinged in a way that allows the bracelet to drape nicely on the wrist...
An elegant Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold bangle bracelet featuring a row of five collet-set amethysts separated by gold floral and foliage sprays. The amethysts have good saturated color free of zoning and are nicely matched. The bangle is hinged so it is easy to put on and remove. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
- Origin: America, ca 1910
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 13/32” wide; 6-5/16” circumference
- Weight: 15.6 grams
- Approximate Total Amethyst Weig...
This is a Platinum & Diamonds Wedding Band Approximately 2.5 carats total diamond weight of baguettes and rounds DIAMONDS. Designed as an Endless Knot. The size is 5 3/4... this Platinum Diamonds band is ca. 1950's