Stunning American Edwardian platinum brooch, ca 1900. Barbell form with cylindrical pipe opal. Ends encrusted with rose-cut diamonds. Excellent condition.
Length: 2 1/8 in. #1197
Chinese traditional court necklace composed of rutlilated quartz, jasper, dark etched peking glass, turquoise, lapis lazuli with woven knotted silk. Beautiful and dramatic work.
From an East Bay Berkeley home.
Dates 20th Century
Size L 69"
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.
This stunning bracelet by Felipe Martinez has the most gorgeous Azur-Malachite stones in vivid shades of blue and green set in thick sculped links. Measures 6 5/8" long by 1" wide and weighs 76.7 grams. Hallmarked "Piedra y Plata, Martinez, Sterling, Taxco, 175" and the eagle 3. No damage noted, it has a secure clasp and attached safety chain. Martinez was known for his superb lapidary skills and this beautiful bracelet is a wonderful example of his work.
Geometric design, deeply carved yellow bakelite bangle, c.1940's. It is in excellent condition and measures 2 1/2" in diameter and is 7/8" wide. Very compelling design and great looking!....$8 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
A vintage modernist bronze link bracelet by Pentti Sarpaneva. Looks like a row of people holding hands. Measures about 7 3/8" around and 5/8" wide. Has a box push in closure which holds securely and a safety chain. Marked Bronze, P. S. and Finland on the back of the clasp. Nice contrast of dark and light surfaces. Fine condition, classic design. 1960's.
This is a Straits Nyonya silver plate or silver bantal/pillow end , silver repousse work to ornament the wedding pillow or wedding ceremonial ornaments for the Straits Chinese and Malays here, the pair is not in very fine state with some repairs and with wear/tear signs, it is more than 70 yrs old and older. Please ask for more detail photos and info. thank you again!!
1960's Chinese 18K Solid Gold Bracelet with Flowers & "Fu" Calligraphy
It is 6.5 inches (16.5 cm) in inner circumference by 2.2 inches (5.67 cm) in inner diameter and 0.7 inch (1.76 cm) wide. It is 51 gram.
It has surface wears and scratches, missing chain, and broken loop (as seen in the photos).
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Rope designs were used exclusively in Spratling's 1st design period, 1931-46. This amethyst & 980 sterling pendant measures 2" X 1 3/4" X 1 3/8". The box is suspended by a heavy sterling Spratling chain measuring 24" long. Both box and chain are in beautiful condition. The circular clasp is tight and secure. Fully hallmarked WS 980 TAXCO. The amethyst box necklace is pictured in MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk and in SPRATLING SILVER: A FIELD GUIDE by Phyllis Goddard.
A very fine and moving 18K gold and enamel locket in loving memory of Francis Mary, Viscountess Forbes who died on Christmas Day, 1877. She married the Viscount Forbes, 26 years her senior when she was just 21 years old. She was predeceased by her husband, and though she never became a Countess, their son inherited the title Earl of Granard...
A nice pair of vintage 18K yellow gold stirrup cufflinks. Unlike most stirrup cufflinks that have a rounded triangular shape, this pair has a severe angled shape that heightens the Art Deco appeal of the design. This type of cufflink was first popularized by Cartier in the late 1940s and remained popular in France through the mid-century. The surfaces are decorated with bright-cut engraving...
A pair of 18K yellow gold clip-on earrings in Keiselstein-Cord’s timeless “Rope Twist” design. These earrings were produced in at least two sizes, these being the. The surface is bloomed to create the semi-matte finish characteristic of the designer’s work. The earrings are fully marked and dated for 1982, making this among his earliest designs.
- Germany, 1982
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: 7/8” x 7/8” (22 x 22 mm)
- Weight: 35.5 grams
Lovely 1960s or 1970s French necklace and matching earrings with pinkish beige glass based faux pearls, goldtone metal rings, and rings constructed from prong
set rhinestones wired together. Dark goldtone metal mounted. Clip backs and spring ring clasp. I am also listing a similar French set from the same estate.
Possibly by Rousselet. 16 1/2 inches wearable length and 1/2 inch wide. Earrings are 2 1/4 inches long...
A half-moon piece of agate in a molded sterling silver frame has colorations that give the impression of a mountain scene. It is strung between two chains with ribbed diamond-shaped elements. The back bears the mark of Great Falls Metal Works, a New Jersey firm that started in 1968. The necklace, from the 1970s or 1980s, measures about 19 ½ inches long; the pendant drops 1 3/8 inches.
a vintage 1930s sterling silver hand engraved heart photo locket on chain c1930s. This 1-1/4 x 1-1/8" locket has fine hand engraving on the front (the back is undecorated), and it has two retaining bezels with celluloid windows. The 19-1/2" link chain has a hook and eye clasp, each piece is stamped STERLING, and this necklace weighs 14.6 grams and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An attracted 18K yellow gold mesh bracelet studded with small round rubies. The design of the mesh has an element of Gothic tracery. As is typical of jewelry from the Retro period, the rubies are synthetic. The clasp is stamped for 18K.
Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1935. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 1-1/8” x 8-3/8”. Weight: 58.8 gr. Approximate Total Ruby Weight: 1.51 cts.
Chic vintage French Art Deco modernist necklace with oblong Bakelite beads capped in chrome plated hemispheres, alternating with matching chrome beads and
stacks of the chrome hemispheres, with French screw barrel clasp. Possibly as early as 1930s, although I have owned a 1980s Yves Saint Laurent necklace with
the same stacked hemisphere design. The Bakelite beads all test positive with Simichrome, and are translucent, some with marbling...
The tiny, engraved diamond and cross motif gives this bracelet a rich yet delicate look. The 14kt gold surface exhibits no wear and is enhanced by undecorated sterling bands at the hinge and terminals. The hinge is spring-loaded, and snaps securely back into place; there is a hinged safety catch for extra security. The bangle dates 1950s or 1960s, and is marked 925+1/2014KAU, indicating the industry standard for gold-filled jewelry of 1/20 gold content over sterling silver...