Elsa Freund modernist necklace.
Aluminum, silver and ceramic.
Measures 16 1/2" when outstretched, drops measure 1 3/4" long.
Appropriately signed.
Four hand hammered solid gold bangles bought in Egypt during the 60's. They are unmarked and guaranteed. For a smaller hand and slightly out of round, the inner diameter on all measures 2-1/2". Total weight 39gr. Sold as is.
Rare John Prip sterling silver brooch
Mid 20th century
2 1/4" x 1 1/4"
Excellent vintage condition
Dynamic 18K gold statement ring
Square within a square with a small clear faceted stone accent
The striking statement piece is a size 5 3/4"
Weight - 17.33 grams
Main element stands 1 1/4" above the finger
Etched signature - GR
Stamped 18K
Excellent vintage condition
An important, rare modernist brooch by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. Has a copper ball caged in swirled brass coils. The ball moves for an interesting effect.
Measures 3 1/4" long and 2 3/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Has a secure rollover clasp. In fine condition with areas of tarnish.
A wonderful example of Mid Century Modernist design.
A spectacular pair of hanging diamond earrings set in platinum with 18Kt yellow gold closure. Weather it is for a wedding or any other special occasion, these earrings will steal the show. ALL DIAMONDS ARE NATURAL, EARTH-MINED DIAMONDS! On each earring the top is a European back set with two bezel set diamonds, the triangular middle part is set with 7 diamonds and the cluster on the bottom is centered by an approximately 0.15Ct diamond which is surrounded by 12 diamonds...
Beautiful modernist hand made 14k ring of a sculptural dimensional face/profile. Signed "14k" stylized "e" or "he". Looks like the later Hector Aguilar mark. Large scale, measures 1 1/4" long by 7/8" wide and is size 9 3/4. Heavy weight at 18 gms. Excellent condition. WORK OF ART.....$65 for insured US shipping.
Large handmade modernist sterling and rose quartz pin by Sam Kramer, the famous NYC silversmith, c.1948. As usual, one can turn the pin in several directions trying to find the "correct" position - is it a fish wriggling through the water, or a profile with a pony tail, or should we not ask these questions? This large and dimensional piece, measures 3" long by 2 1/4" wide. It curves up and down and has a center oval rose quartz bezel set stone...
Magnificent, rare vintage sterling and coral circular shaped petit point ring by Zuni Edith Tsatbetsaye , circa 1970. Many silversmiths created petit point pieces, but this silversmith took the art to an extreme. This ring is set with semicircular high domed and arched stones, this cut being her trademark. The ring is a size 7 and measures 1 1/8" by 1 1/8". Weighing 12 grams, it is in fine original condition. There are no missing stones and no chips or cracks to any stone. Signed as shown...
A beautifully decorated platinum and diamond filigree ring from the 1920’s centered by two old-mine diamonds and further enhanced by another 28 various size old-mine diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 30 diamonds is 1.00Ct.The ring is size 5 3/4, but it can easily be sized if needed.
Eternity band with a "twist". The band is set in half sapphire and half ruby with the ring switching from one to the other as you rotate it. The band is made of platinum and dates from about 1930. The sapphires are a lovely dark royal blue and the rubies a pinkish-red...
An extraordinarily fine and rare Art Nouveau sporting brooch featuring an enameled fox head superimposed over a horseshoe, a riding crop and a whip. The horseshoe is set with old mine cut diamonds simulating the nails. The fox's eyes are set with rubies. The pin is beautifully enameled in lifelike colors. The fox's mouth is open to show fierce jagged gold teeth...
Rare Ibe Dahlquist modernist sterling silver necklace
Unique paddle design with alternating smooth and etched surface treatments
Ibe Dahlquist was one of the few Swedish silversmiths who designed for Georg Jensen
This necklace was produced at her own studio
Sweden
c 1965
Measurements -
15 1/4" long
Each paddle measures 1" long
A hefty 105+ grams in weight
Hallmarked and stamp signed - review...
Georg Jensen sterling silver and amethyst bracelet [No. 203] by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube
This classic bracelet features a gorgeous amethyst stone in matrix
Front opening - 1 3/4" wide
Overall dimensions - 2" x 2 1/4"
Stone measures 1 1/4" x 1 5/8"
Should fit a small to medium wrist
Fully hallmarked [see photo]
Excellent condition
An 18K white gold ring in classic Van Cleef & Arpels style, set with round brilliant diamonds and round sapphires. The sapphires are intensely colored and have eye-clean clarity. The diamonds are E/F color and VVS2 clarity. The interior of the shank is signed and bears complete serial numbers, maker’s mark and French 18K guarantee stamps.
Origin: France, ca. 1980. Condition: excellent. Finger Size: 5-1/2. Weight: 8.0 grams...
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...
Spectacular platinum dinner ring with prong set 23.78 ct brilliant cut oval blue natural topaz dinner ring with a split shank. The topaz measures 20 x 15 x 11 mm and is surround by 40 prong set brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.68 ct. The ring's focal design is 29 mm long and 25 mm wide. Condition is excellent, like new. Appraisal attached.
A very fine Victorian festoon necklace worked in 14K yellow gold and set with variously cut amethysts and tiny seed pearls. The central element features two oval and one antique cushion cut amethysts suspending a large antique cushion cut amethyst flanked by a pair of pear-shaped drops and further suspending a more triangular pear-shaped drop. Each of the stones is set in an ornate ropetwist, beaded and scrolled setting in the Etruscan Revival taste...