There are some pieces of jewelry that simply defy any effort to photograph them. And this stunning Taxco modernist sterling silver and blue spinel hinged bangle is one of them - a really tough one at that too! I have faced this challenge once before in the past and the “culprit” is available here as well, only that one is by Enrique Ledesma and adorned with color-change sapphires...
This stunning necklace is a rarely seen Antonio Pineda book-piece design, shown in Silver Seduction p.110. Collector quality.
It's a show-stopper, with a serpentine dangle measuring 3 3/4" long composed of alternating turquoise and carnelian cabochons. The stones are gorgeous and perfectly matched in color...
This mid-century necklace from Los Castillo is a heavy and very substantial seldom seen design.
Thirty-eight modernist twisted panels drape perfectly upon the neck, conforming perfectly with a fluidity which compliments the wearer. The wide J-hook closure forms an almost seamless appearance.
Measures 15 3/8" end to end, with a 1" width...
This is a beautiful pair of cufflinks from Antonio Pineda with an archer shadowbox design said to be inspired by the cave drawings of Lascaux.
In excellent vintage condition. T-backs are tight and snappy.
Measures 1 1/4" tall.
Weight is 23.2 grams.
Signed and hallmarked on each cufflink with the Antonio Taxco crown, Hecho en Mexico, 970, and the eagle assay 17.
No issues whatsoever.
Known for her bold modernist designs and her love for big, gem- and stone-studded bracelets Carmen Beckmann was equally creative when allowing the Spanish Colonial tradition to influence her work. That “old way” of doing things manifests itself here in the heart-shaped wire-work appliques that support the luscious tiger’s eye cabochon, bringing to mind the more delicate, ornate filigree jewelry every silversmith in the country knew how to make...
Circa mid-century, this set of necklace and bracelet was produced by Los Castillo.
It's an exquisitely hand-crafted set with a deeply incised oxidized design. Necklace lays perfectly and comfortably upon the neck, and has an understated elegance. Absolutely beautiful. Heavy and solid, total weight for the set is 116 grams.
Necklace measures a closed, wearable length of 16 1/4", with a width of 3/4". Bracelet is 6 7/8" closed, wearable length, width of 3/4"...
Attention lab (and all dog) lovers! Wear your favorite dog on your sleeve with this whimsical pair of gold tone cufflinks, pointing stylized dogs with heads turned and tail straight, mid 20th century, stamped Hickok and USA. Condition is very good with some wear but to our eye, the color variation adds depth to the design. Measurements: 7/8 in wide x 5/8 in high.
An amazing sterling French Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has three large jewels in varying shades of purple and pink and one small purple stone on the other end. Not sure if they are stones or art glass. May be amethyst.
Measures 7" around the inside with an opening of 2". Can be adjusted slightly. Measures 2" at the widest. Has darkened textured areas in contrast to shiny polished sterling...
Be the "Csts Meow" wearing this striking pair of cat's eye toggle back green gold filled cufflinks made by Kreisler Craft, comprised of a bezel set, round luminescent green and black quartz stones that swivel to create different looks, depending on the shirt, stamped Kreisler Craft US Pat. Pend. USA, circa 1950. Size: 1 3/8"L x 5/8" W. Excellent condition.
Dress to impress with these handsome 14k gold and blue Lapis toggle back cufflinks, featuring a rich lapis inlay centered in a chunky yellow gold frame, marked 14K, LINDSAY & Co, circa 1970. Wt: 16.5 grams. Measurements: 3/4" x 1/2". Excellent condition.
A classic pair of 14K yellow gold oval two-sided cuff links, each oval set with centered cabochon blue sapphires. The connectors are marked 14K, makers mark H on back. Ca. 1960. Size: 9/16” x 1/2”. Weight: 11.2 g. Condition is excellent.
Beautiful dramatic handmade modernist necklace composed of sterling elements connected with brass or bronze links, with a very large bezel set onyx
stone at the center. Not marked but the silver elements test positive for sterling silver. Circa 1960. Substantial at 162 grams. Wearable length is 21 inches. 2 inches wide in the center. Excellent condition.
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Danish Modern 14k gold ring by Jens Asby, Denmark, 1960s. The looped design of the setting perfectly highlights the glowing reticulated quartz sphere. The stone is an undrilled sagenitic quartz, which is clear with black inclusions. The ring is marked with the Jens Asby hallmark, "585 CFH DENMARK HANDMADE". Very good vintage condition.
The sphere measures 10mm. The ring measures 3/8" north to south, sits 1/2" up off the finger and weighs 6.3grams. It is a size 7 and can be sized...
Fabulous vintage long clip earrings with faceted black glass beads wired on dark goldtone metal with matching clips and findings. Marked MADE FRANCE. Circa 1950 or 1960. Great size -- 3 inches long
and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. One tiny open air bubble (pictured but not noticeable). New grip pads included. Photos enlarged to show detail.
Beautifully 1960s detailed necklace or belt in goldtone metal with tassels, colorless and topaz glass faceted stones, and very big unfoiled openbacked topaz glass cabochon stones. A definite Schreiner piece; the faceted colorless stones are inverted (set points up), the dogtooth prongs, "piecrust" back settings, and rhinestone chain are all key Schreiner construction hallmarks. Hook close. 34 inches wearable length and the tassels drop 4 inches. Very good condition...
Brushed gold metal c1965 Trifari "Jewels of India" moghul collection drop earrings. Oval faux flawed emerald cabochons are surrounded by sapphire & ruby color teardrop stones. The earrings are 2" (5 cm) long x 1" (2.25 cm) at the widest. In perfect vintage condition.
Please Note: All items must have the original inventory tags in place and be untouched in order to be returned
Glittering fabulous vintage rope necklace with dozens of brilliant colorless stones set in oblong and round filigree beads linked by wires. Marked CHRISTIAN DIOR on an attached metal hang
tag. The metal is silvertone. 1960s, from a Philadelphia estate. With a hook catch and a ring with a tassel with three round jeweled beads...
Vintage bib necklace and matching clip earrings with exceptional and very large inverted unfoiled openbacked glass stones in an
intense blue green with hints of purple. Circa 1960. An unsigned Schreiner piece.
Many Schreiner pieces were made for designers such as Christian Dior, Norman Norell, Pauline Trigere, and others, and were
unsigned because they were made to be shown or sold as accessories to the designer's couture clothing collection. Signed
Schreiner pieces were made to ...