A gold vermeil / gilt brass bangle with engraved steel applications of acanthus leaves. Victorian (English) or possibly French, c 1850. To be opened and shut through two little knobs in a steel monogram. Inner circumference when shut "6 2/3 / 17 cm Condition: could do with some professional care, part of the application is missing (cf. pics), still beautiful.
Sterling silver pendant with a large rock crystal, by Finnish designer Salovaara. Designer’s mark for Salovaara: an ice bear, 925, A for the city of Abo (Finnish: Turku) where Salovaara had his workshop and U7 = year mark for 1972. The back of the loop with the mark for import to Sweden (three crowns in an oval an S). To the underside there is an engraved date, probably for the time of presentation to a former owner...
Dragon brooch in the Viking style, the fable animal copied from the superbly elegant 12th century wood carvings on the portal of Urnes stave church in Norway, now on the Unesco World Heritage list. Sterling silver with marks 925, NM under crown for the National Museum and Copy. Height including the small (and movable) handle "2/ 5.3 cm. Condition: fine.
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silved cuff bracelet
Mid 20th century American modernism
This rare and exceptional cuff is crafted of burnished sterling wires artfully attached to an open cylindrical frame
Weight - 143+ grams
3 1/8" tall
2 1/2" in diameter
Marked Lobel in block letters
Tests as sterling silver
Excellent vintage condition
Elis Kauppi modernist sterling silver and chrysoprase ring
Two chrysoprase beads trapped in clam shell forms
Finland
Mid 20th century
Size - 8 1/2 with adjustable band
Weight - 7.40 grams
Marked with anvil cypher and 925s
Very good vintage condition
The old world charm that’s fashionable again is represented in this affordably priced 14Kt white gold filigree ring centered by a 0.08Ct brilliant cut diamond. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized.
A vintage 14Kt white gold and diamond eternity band prong set with 18 brilliant-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all the diamonds is 0.75Ct. The size 6 band is 2.7 millimeter wide and it can NOT be sized.
An Art Nouveau sterling silver lady with poppy brooch circa 1900. A flowing haired fin-du-siecle beauty, staring wistfully off, with a large poppy (a symbol of forgetfulness) beside her. It is a large brooch, measuring 2" x 2-1/4". It is stamped STERLING and it has the original c-clasp. Kerr and Gorham and a few other firms were well known for these sterling hollow Art Nouveau face pins.
It is stamped Sterling only, but is clearly a fine quality example...
A 10k blue sapphire and diamonds cluster ring from the 1970s. This size 7 ring features a nice deep blue marquise shaped sapphire surrounded by 18 single point diamonds in a 1/2 x 5/16" setting. This ring weighs 2.3 grams, it is stamped 10K with a maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A Birks 14k yellow gold triple garnets ring from the 1950s. This size 6-3/4 ring features three oval faceted red/orange claw-set garnets measuring 1/2 x 3/8" across the stones. This ring weighs 3.2 grams and it is stamped BIRKS 14K. 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...
A 14k twin antique cut diamonds ring pre 1920. This size 7 ring measures 5/16" along the diamonds which are high mounted and claw-set. The antique cut diamonds are approximately 8 points each by gauge and one diamond is white and the other a cinnamon colour. This ring weighs 1.5 grams and it is stamped 14K with an AWA maker's mark. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
A 10k twin black Alaskan diamonds and white sapphires ring from the 1950s. This size 5 ring features a pair of faceted oval Alaskan diamond (pyrite) claw-set stones and four white sapphires in a 9/16" across and 1/2" wide setting. It is stamped 10K and this attractive ring weighs 2.5 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than a bit of wear to the sapphires...
A one of a kind 14Kt white gold cultured pearl and diamond bangle bracelet for a special occasion, or just for the love of beautiful things. The bracelet is set with nine cultured pearls graduating from 5 millimeter to 2 millimeter from the center to either side. Two bezel set diamonds flank the center pearl, and sixteen single cut diamonds add to the splendor of this great bracelet. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.90Ct.
This pair of classic 14Kt yellow gold dome earrings will never go out of fashion. The simply elegant 11/16” diameter dome earrings have a post and omega- back combination.
An amazing sterling silver modernist heavy cuff bracelet adorned with two crescent shaped Mother of Pearl cabochons by the renown Israeli jeweler, Rachel Gera. Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1". This cuff is rigid and has no give. The cabochons were intentionally set off center. Measures 7/8" wide. Signed on the back Handmade, Israel, Gera and 925. Fine condition. It is a little out of round. Heavy and substantial. Better for a smaller wrist. Wonderful piece of modernist jewelry.
An early 20th century 14Kt white gold Masonic men’s ring is set with a beveled red stone that bears the Masonic insignia. The setting is richly decorated. The ring is a size 9 and it can easily be sized.
These classic Deco design 14Kt gold and onyx cuff-links sport hexagonal onyx columns held by gold collars. The toggle backs are 14Kt yellow gold and the springs work well. The onyx columns are ¾” long. The cuff-links are in excellent condition.
A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. These screw back earrings measure 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Screw backs are marked with the pinwheel and 925 for sterling. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. Classic mid century modernist design.