Handcrafted Modernist/Brutalist Brass Necklace
A superb example of hand hammered jewelry from the late 60's or early 70s
Ceramic beads on a brass chain support this gorgeous statement pendant
Pendant measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" including fringe
Chain - 19" with a hook type clasp
Great vintage condition
Aarikka modernist sterling silver ring
Finland
1967
Size - 5
3/4" x 3/4"
Weight - 14.9 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Marked - Aarikka, sterling with Finnish hallmarks, date code 07
This great, petite engagement ring is another one of our lower priced value items. The approximately 0.27 Ct brilliant cut diamond has I color and SI1 clarity as graded by our in-house gemologist, but it is not certified by GIA or EGL. The diamond is set in a 14Kt white gold classic six prong setting with a half round pinched shank. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
A finely designed and crafted 14Kt yellow gold riding crop and stirrup pin is the ultimate present for an equestrian enthusiast. The 2 ¼” long pin is from the 1960-s and measures ¾” at the widest.
A truly wonderful work of brutalist art by an anonymous but gifted artisan
This stunning brass necklace should fit a 16" neck
The main pendant is large at 3" x 5 1/2"
Excellent condition
Being offered is a circa 1960s .970 silver (better than sterling) bib shaped necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, links resembling a crescent moon with bezel set onyx stones; tongue & box closure. Dimensions size 16 necklace wearable . Marked. In excellent condition. Terrific weight, almost 6 ozs.
A striking necklace with three suspended mixed metals pendants by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler.
This necklace is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 15" long and closes securely with a hook clasp. The pendants are 1 1/2" wide and 1 5/8" high...
Being offered is a circa 1965 .970 silver (better than sterling which is 925 parts silver per 1000 parts) bracelet by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, heavy gauge modernist piece in a geometric design with a bezel set amethyst cabochon; tongue and box clasp. Dimensions wearable 6 1/4"; 1 1/4" at its widest. Marked. In excellent condition. Nice heavy weight...
Being offered is a circa 1960 sterling silver necklace by master silversmith Jose Anton of Taxco, Mexico. Anton was one of the earlier prominent silversmiths during the Spratling era. Modernist design featuring incised silver flower motif links with bezel set jade cabachons. Dimensions: 15” long. Great weight. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. EXQUISITE
Ca 1960 An elliptical sterling bangle by Tone Vigeland of Norway Designs Plus Studios. Marked accordingly. The inner diameter measures 2-5/8" x 2-3/8" and the pieces weighs 27gr. Light wear.
Being offered is a circa 1967 .970 silver (better than sterling) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, comprising geometric heavy gauge links creating levels of silver with onyx cabochons; tongue & box clasp. Dimensions wearable 16 1/4”. Links are 1 inch wide. Marked. In excellent condition.
A 1960s vintage unsigned Navajo sterling silver and turquoise bangle bracelet. This bracelet has a 2 x 1-1/8" front with a layer of cut silver sheeting on a black patinated background with a natural turquoise stone; it measures 2-1/4 x 1-3/4" across the interior (can be adjusted to suit), it weighs 19.2 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs.
Items are vintage and have signs of use...
Unique Brutalist brass and citrine ring
1960 - 1970
Size 4 - 4 1/2
Weight - 15 grams
Excellent vintage condition
Unmarked
A substantial, intertwined "ribbon" bracelet marked 750 along with a maker's mark, "E" in a circle on the tongue clasp. Some seams are evident on the gold links and the bracelet shows light wear. There is also a white residue spot on a link near the box clasp. No safety chain. 8" x 1/2" ~ 30.6grams
This vintage 1960-s ruby and diamond oval cluster ring is set in 14Kt white gold. The center stone is a 4.5 X 6.5 millimeter oval faceted natural ruby that is surrounded by 12 full-cut round diamonds. The approximate weight of the ruby is 1.0 Ct and the 12 high quality diamonds total weight is approximately 0.36Ct. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized.
A hand carved figure of the Buddha, possibly in bone, but more likely ivory (the typical graining is not visible, but the colour and feel are correct - graining may only be visible under the gold) mounted in an 18k yellow gold setting. Dating to the 1960s, this 1" high pendant or charm features the carving with a gold loop and base. The loop has a maker's mark and the base has the Italian 750 84 H gold mark...
These stylized lily of the valley earrings are from the 1960-s. The non pierced earrings are made of 14Kt two tone gold and diamonds with “French backs”. The leaf in the back is made of textured 14Kt yellow gold, the flowers are white gold and each set with two diamonds. The approximate total weight of all eight diamonds is 0.15Ct. The earrings are 1 3/8” high and 5/8” wide.
A 10k yellow gold blue topaz and diamonds cluster ring from the 1960s. This retro ring features claw set stones which include a central deep blue topaz surrounded by eight single point diamonds. The setting measures 3/8 x 1/4", this ring weighs 2.0 grams and it is stamped 10K BOZUK. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...