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...
After working for Spratling in Las Delicias and Hector Aguilar in Taller Borda, Reveriano Castillo opened his shop Reveri in 1952 with the co-operation of his wife, Maria. His jewelry is known for its impeccable finishing and the good quality of materials used so I am always happy to come upon one of his creations. The set of earrings at hand in an abstract floral design with articulated stamen dangle is as sweet-as-can-be and ideal to celebrate the coming of Spring this year...
A fine Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold enameled pin with swirling foliage surrounding a bezel-set aquamarine. The enamel is worked in delicate translucent enamel in shades of blue, green and cream. Small seed pearls flank the nicely-colored aquamarine...
Early modernist 14k and opal tie tac by the famous NYC designer, Ed Levin, c.1952. It is quite rare to see gold work by this artist, and this is a beautifully handmade piece. Signed "LEVIN 14K", it is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/8" in diameter. Can also be worn as a brooch....$20 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
A set of kerongsang brooch for the Kebaya
Modernist 14K Gold & Alexandrite Earrings
c.1950s
14K & unnatural alexandrite
Excellent
5/8" x 1/2" each, pierced
Earrings were purchased with a matching pin. The pin was stamped with the Antonio Pineda mark.
Earrings are not marked.
Signed by Hector Aguilar this "Mask" parure is known to be designed by Valentin Vidauretta. When you look at two links side by side they form a mask. The link is 6/8th's inch tall with the parure weighing 91 grams. The silver is thick and speaks volumes with it's sleek presence. The bracelet is 7in. long, necklace is 16.25 in. long and the earrings are 1.25in. long. No damage or flaws and this is collector, museum quality. Exceptionally scarce, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
An extraordinarily fine Art Deco gentleman's ring in the Egyptian Revival style featuring a large cabochon of the finest Afghan-quality lapis lazuli. The setting is formed as a grouping of stylized lotus plants, complete with leaves, buds and full-blown blossoms forming the collets that hold the stone. The quality of the hand-engraving is superb. Ancient Egyptian decorative elements were very popular in European and American jewelry following the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1924...
Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver and lapis ring
Bold, strong and heavy this dramatic ring is a classic example of Gera's work
Size 10
Stands 1" above the finger
In very good vintage condition
Marked Gera 925 Hand Made
Lovely 14K gold and sapphire pin. Pierced floral wreath interspersed with 6 square-cut sapphires. United States, ca 1930s.
Diameter: 1 1/2 in. Weight: 3.9 dwt (6.1 g). #1182
This 3-piece set is a rare find. It is by Hermann Siersbol, of Copenhagen, Denmark, circa 1950's-1960's. The brooch and earrings display a convex modernist starburst motif: (a spiderweb, foil look), with points and textured silverwork. The brooch comes to a head, with turquoise and lapis stones / beads and is marked 925S HS. The earrings are clipbacks, with a central lapis stone / bead and are marked 925S HS and STERLING. This suite is circa 1950s-1960s...
This lovely, early 1960's sterling silver pin is depicts a lovely grapevine. It is in excellent condition and measures 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" (as well as convex). The back is marked STERLING BY JEWELART.
A 10k yellow gold turquoise cabochon ring probably from the 1960s. This size 5 ring features a bezel set turquoise stone with an internal black line. The setting measures 3/8 x 5/16", it weighs 2.0 grams and it is stamped 10K. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
Decorated with classic Nordic scene of a manned sled drawn by a moose in a snowy landscape, framed by a colorful aurora borealis. The enamel exposes nice guilloche work underneath, in a modified lozenge-shaped frame. The back bears the mark of Ivar T. Holth and the Norway mark for sterling silver. The silver is gilded. The pin measures 1 3/8 inches long by 7/8 inch wide. Weight: 5.7 grams
A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver Cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Taxco. Measure 1" long and 7/8" wide. Marked with the Antonio crown, 970, Silver, Sterling Mexico and an Early Eagle 17 mark. Heavy silver with large moonstone bezel set cabochons. Toggles function properly. Have some tarnish. Beautifully made, classic Antonio.
An impressive cast and gilt brass buckle bangle from the 1930’s, probably French. Relief decoration of bamboo and Japanese / Chinese characters. Inner diameter "2 ½/ 5,8 cm. Condition: fine. A brooch of the same design is being offered in another GC listing.
Vintage heavy 18K yellow gold eternity ring with 4 cabochon emeralds alternating with 4 bezel set diamonds, Etruscan bead work in a pattern that goes all the way around the ring. Width is approximately 3/8 inches, weight is approximately 14 grams. Size is 7.5. Hallmarked 18K on inside.
Great condition.
This silver pin is unmarked but exhibits sophisticated metalwork. It is composed of a single piece of silver that has been hand-formed and folded to portray a tail and stylized fins or, possibly stripes or seaweed. There is some oxidation on the surface of the body, under the fins, most likely from heating the silver to make it more pliable. A chrysoprase cabochon in a bezel mount represents the eye. The pin has a secure rollover clasp...