An extremely attractive pair of cufflinks worked in 18K white gold, the faces featuring plaques of black mother of pearl set with diamonds. Black mother of pearl is much less common than the usual light color and displays a beautiful pearly luster with overtones of green and rose that can be clearly seen in the photos. The diamonds have bright color, estimated at F, and VVS clarity. Solid connectors join the faces to hinged toggles...
Qing Dynasty Noble lady's gilt silver hairpin with the real jade like brush of scholar
This wonderful, vintage necklace and drop is c. 1950's. The decorative ball consists of 4 large, glass, faceted stones. The aurora borealis colors shine, topped by a rhinestone "cap." The rhinestones are all prong set in gold metal. The chain is 18" long. The drop has a diameter of 1/2". This piece is beautiful and in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
Lovely sterling, marcasites, and cultured pearl flower/leaves pin by Theodor Fahrner, Germany, c.1940's. Of good size and weight, it measures 2" high by 1 3/4" wide and is signed "TF(in circle) STERLING GERMANY". Excellent condition, although missing three marcasites. Good example of art deco Fahrner and silver color(NOT gold-washed)......$10 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
This beautiful turquoise necklace is comprised of disk shaped turquoise beads, spaced with black glass beads. It has been recently re-strung and is ready for wear. It has a new sterling silver toggle clasp. The strand measures approximately 23" long. The beads are graduated and measure approximately 3/4" in diameter at the largest; and 1/4" at the smallest. It is in excellent condition and the overall weight is 227.5 grams.
Very similar to one of Antonio Pineda's designs, this modernist sterling silver and amethyst bracelet is signed by a listed yet still unidentified early Taxco maestro. Formed by a series of truncated pyramidal links this is a substantial piece that holds its shape almost like a hinged bangle rather than a loosely articulated bracelet. The design's austere geometry is mediated by the rich color and soft curves of the amethyst cabs set in generously wide, raised bezels...
The Game of Thrones comes to mind when you look at this vintage 14Kt yellow gold, garnet and pearl cluster ring. The center is an eight millimeter high luster pink tinted bezel set cultured half pearl, and the six 8 X 6 millimeter oval faceted bezel set garnets encircle the pearl. The diameter of the ring is 26 millimeters, which is slightly larger than 1”. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
Signed Valentin designs seldom surface as their rarity, style and elegance make them highly sought after works of art. This sculptural piece measures 2" across X 1 3/4" high and weighs 33 grams. Beautiful condition and patina. Fully hallmarked .940 Valentin TAXCO MEXICO. Looks great on a chain or cord as well. Valentin was an apprentice of both Hector Aguilar and William Spratling...
Charming bird (the pied fly catcher?) pin with a movable wing, 1950's. Width "1 ¾/ 4,5 cm. Condition: corrosion on metal pin, otherwise fine.
This vintage bakelite ivory colored bracelet has a great patina. It is designed with multi colored stones. It has a spring hinge. It is 3/4" wide x 3/8" thick by 2 1/16" inside diameter.
The matching clip on earrings are 15/16" in diameter.
These items are in excellent condition.
Gorgeous pendant comprised of a 14 karat yellow gold sunburst, with white gold accents, centered by a .89 carat round brilliant-cut blue sapphire of dark, vividly saturated, very slightly greenish-blue color.
The stone exhibits notable green and blue pleochroism is likely Australian in origin. The chain in the photo is not included...
This wonderful chunky vintage sterling silver necklace makes a statement no matter what you wear. The four sterling medallions are each sand-cast to create a beautiful frieze of abstract mythological figures in high relief, and each sterling link of the necklace is hand-wrought by the artist, one link presently unattached, each piece marked Sterling. Condition: mint. Measurement: chain: 14 in.; medallions: each approx. 1 _ x 1 _ in.
This sterling 7" starfish, sand dollar & scallop bracelet weighs 24.1 grams. Retail is $204.61.
Large copper stylized ram's head pin made by Rebajes, c.1940s. The pin is in excellent and very clean condition. The pin measures 2 7/8" x 1 7/8".
A rare modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet with a ruffled layer by the California jeweler and sculptor, Florence Resnikoff. She was the director of the Jewelry and Metal Arts Program at the California College of the Arts and a founding member of the Metal Arts Guild in San Francisco.
Etched with a cursive Florence behind the ruffle.
Measures approximately 5 1/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Probably better for a slim wrist. Can be worn with the ruffled part up or down...
Based on Salvador Teran's sought-after "dancers" design, the bracelet I am presenting here was crafted in the period the renowned Mexican modernist was active by one of his contemporary Taxco maestros. Absolute minimalism, strong graphics and a sense of unencumbered, fluid motion characterize the figural overlay which dominates the shadow-box construction of the three central links...
This is a unique 14Kt solid yellow gold vintage movable charm/pendant. The lady golfer’s animated upper torso moves with the golf club as she puts the pearl “golf ball”. She is 7/8” high and putting green is 9/16” wide.
Large sterling cuff links, each set with a single amber stone. By the Polish modernist silversmith collective ORNO, circa 1960s or '70s. Each piece measures almost 1.5" long x .75". Marked "ORNO" and with the Polish hallmark for silver. Excellent condition, with one natural amber a slightly different shade than the other.