Ca 1950 An exceptional, one- of- a- kind sterling bracelet by Clifford Russell of Maine. Marked Sterling Hand Made Russell on the box clasp. 7-1/4" x 3/4"~ Weight 1.7ozs.
An elegant 14K rose and yellow gold bow brooch featuring a “knot” invisibly-set calibre-cut green tourmalines. The brooch is also accented with a pair of pearls set in white gold. The tourmalines have very fine bright coloring. The golden bow is worked in both a polished surface and a micro-beaded finish. The latter is a technically difficult texture to achieve and shows the hand of a master jeweler. The back of the pin is marked “RMU” and “585” for 14K gold...
Betty Cooke modernist brass brooch
Late 1940s to early 1950s
1 3/4" x 2 1/2"
Weight - 7 grams
Marked COOKE on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Modernist Copper Deco Lady Face Cuff
Rebajes
c.1940s
Excellent condition
2 1/8" wide
Henry Steig modernist sterling silver bracelet
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference measures 6" plus a 1" rear opening for a total of 7" round
Height - 1 3/8" at tallest point
The bracelet is flexible
Weight - a solid 36+ grams
See matching necklace Inventory 3816
Marked Steig, sterling
Fine vintage condition
Peter Fingesten modernist sterling silver brooch
1 1/2" x 1 11/16"
Weight - 16.28 grams
Marked on reverse
Very good condition
This is a classic pair of European 18Kt two tone gold and diamond hanging earrings with lever backs and two diamonds. The yellow gold lever backs support a free moving white gold triangular design from which the free moving white gold flower is also hangings. The flower on each earring is centered by a full cut diamond. The approximate total weight of diamonds is 0.15Ct. The length of the earrings is 1 1/4".
This is an eye catching vintage set of 18K yellow gold and diamond oval shaped bean back cufflinks in the Victorian style, with beautiful paisley repousse design, C. 1900, unmarked but tests 18K. Weight: 4.3g: Size: 5/8" x 1/2"; Excellent condition
This is an original 14Kt yellow and white gold diamond engagement ring and a matching diamond band set from the 1940-s. The engagement ring is centered by an approximately 0.20Ct full-cut diamond, and the center stone is flanked by two single-cut diamonds on either side. The matching band is set with five single-cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.30Ct. The ring and the band both are size 7 ¼ and both can easily be sized if needed.
Entwined gold hearts, each dotted with a centered opal, frame the opal flower that creates this Baroque inspired jewel. Crafted in rich 14 karat gold, this piece can be worn as either a pin or a pendant. Marked GW 14K. Measures nearly one inch in diameter. Excellent condition.
A solid sterling bracelet with applied flowers by Laurence Foss. Marked Sterling 659 with the Foss mark. It measures 7" x 1/2" and weighs 33.7gr.
Please see a matching pin( #1438176).
Rare sterling cuff by modernist Caroline Gleick Rosene, San Francisco, c.1951. It is very difficult to find this silversmith's work. Signed "ROSENE HAND MADE STERLING" and is in excellent condition except for a missing small silver ring that is easily replaceable. Made of heavy gauge silver, it is 1 1/4" wide and is 7 1/2" inside circumference. Great and original design which illustrates the greatness of this artist.....$13 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Fine modernist sterling silver brooch
Well crafted and substantial
3 1/4" x 1 1/2"
Unmarked
Very god vintage condition
Zolotas sterling silver ring
Archaic equine motif
Face - 3/4" diameter
Size - 6 1/4
Very good vintage condition
Unpolished
Hattie Carnegie's green pendant necklace and dangle earrings is a dazzling show stopper. The rich green colors of the prong set rhinestones are enhanced by the crisp sparkle of the clear prong set rhinestones. Note the unusual shape of the dangle clip earrings. Necklace is 18" end to end. Pendant is 3 1/2" by 3 1/2". Clip earrings are 2 1/2" long from the top of the clip and 1 1/4" wide. One earring has the Hattie Carnegie oval name plate.
European 15k gold stickpin, ca 1880. Mounted with carved intaglio cameo, depicting a left-facing Classical female head. The color is reddish brown. It is in a gold frame mounted to a twisted shaft. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 2 5/8 x D 5/8 in. #112
Wonderful mid 20th-Century pin by seminal modernist jewelry designer Sam Kramer. In sterling silver accented by what looks like copper. The pin is fully hallmarked and stamped "sterling." It measures over 2.5" long and 1.25" tall. It is in excellent condition.
Carol Horrocks modernist sterling silver and ebony bracelet
1950
6 1/2" interior circumference
Flip clasp opens in rear
Very good vintage condition
A beautifully detailed carving of an unusual stone cameo depicting a man is set in a 14Kt pink gold frame. The early 20th century oval cameo pendant measures 35 X 27 millimeters without the jump ring and the bail.
A modernist sterling silver heavy pendant necklace signed Gra-Wun for the Scottsdale Arizona jeweler Ray Graves. The central pendant is textured and layered for an interesting effect. The hand wrought links are concave on two sides.
The pendant measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/8" high. The necklace measures about 26" in total. Weighs 75 gr. Has no closure, meant to be slipped over the head.
Etched Gra-Wun, Sterling and Handmade on the back. Has a date inscription that reads Aug. 14 1980...
A vintage 1920’s oval shell cameo depicting a young lady with flowers in her hair and a heart shaped necklace with a 0.03Ct single cut diamond set in a 14kt white gold filigree frame. The cameo is a broach with a fold down swivel that makes it wearable as a pendant. The cameo measures 48 X 36 millimeters and the measurements of the broach are 1 ¾” wide and 2 1/16” high.
Phyllis Mark modernist aluminum kinetic necklace
1970s
Pendant - 5 1/4" x 3 1/8"
Neck ring measures 14 3/4" round
This necklace is part of a small series of pendants that the renowned sculptor designed during the early 1970's
Marked on verso Phyllis Mark '71
Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches
Jane Wiberg substantial modernist sterling silver abstract ring
Denmark
Size 7 1/2
1 1/2" across
Covers 2 fingers when worn
Weighs a hefty 29.45 grams
Fully marked - see photo
Very good vintage condition
Structuralist pendant by noted modernist Paul Lobel, who produced innovative jewlery in his New York studio in the 1950s. Consisting of ridgid sterling silver holding a large amber glass marble. Signed "Lobel, Sterling" as shown. Excellent vintage condition. Chain not included.
Knud V. Andersen modernist sterling bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
This heavy and well crafted bracelet, referencing deeply cut topographic configurations, measures 7" long x 7/8" wide
Weight - 68+ grams
Marked KVA, Michelsen hallmark, 925s, Danmark
Excellent vintage condition
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...
A terrific pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, each fashioned as a pair of ridged spheres topped with round sapphires. The gemstones have a nice medium-light violet-blue color that contrasts nicely with the gold. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4" x 7/16". Weight: 6.4 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .392 carat.
A particularly nice Art Nouveau four-leaf clover honeymoon watch pin, the leaves beautifully enameled in shades of translucent green, yellow and rust. The 14K yellow gold crescent moon is set with a graduated row of pearls, while an old European cut diamond centers the clover. The back retains the original clasp and watch hook...
Ca 1940 An early sterling bracelet by Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss. Lovely patina.Marked with the Foss logo, Sterling 116. 7-1/2" x 1/2" ~30.8gr.
A fantastic sterling and azur-malachite necklace and matching earrings by Taxco silversmith Enrique Ledesma. Known for his impeccable technique of fusing stone with silver, this set is a fine example of his craftsmanship.The color of the stones is a beautiful mottled green and blue blend. Fine vintage condition, the necklace measures 17 1/4" end to end and is 1/2" wide in the front. The earrings are posts for pierced ears that have been professionally changed from screw backs...
Phyllis Mark modernist gold tone kinetic necklace
1970s
Pendant - 4 1/2" in diameter
Neck ring measures 15 3/4" round or 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
This necklace is part of a small series of pendants that the renowned sculptor designed during the early 1970's
Marked on verso Phyllis Mark '72
Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches
Drawing inspiration from Mexico’s Spanish Colonial past, this sterling silver necklace and earrings set by Margot de Taxco combines dark oxidation with overlay and deep hand-chasing to achieve an elaborate and rich Old World visual effect. I find the central station to resemble a carnival mask - I know, too Venetian but then, carnivals were celebrated in Spain as well though not as elegantly or extravagantly...
Carl Tasha modernist brass belt buckle
1970
4" long
2" wide
Signed and numbered on tail fin
Very good vintage condition
A classic pair of diamond and pearl earrings from the 1960’s is set in 14Kt yellow gold with a European lever backs. These earrings can be worn dressy for occasions or sporty with jeans or basically all the time. The well matched high luster cultured pearls measure 8.5 millimeters and the approximate total weight of the two full cut diamonds is 0.10Ct.
This vintage Mexican necklace is appropriately marked and signed for Los Castillo and with eagle mark. This piece is a statement and not for the faint of heart at 111 grams. The oval drop measures 2.5in x 1 7/8in. It safely fits a 16 in. neck size. Beautiful condition and the stone is a thriller with streaks of Amethyst lines running thru the almost clear quartz. All natural inclusions on the inside of stone...
A pretty pair of Art Deco 12K yellow gold, coral and pearl tassel earrings. Lengths of gold chain studded with small pearls and coral beads hang freely from the pearl surmounts. The coral has attractive, uniform color and the semi-baroque pearls have especially bright luster. The earrings have a lot of movement when being worn and would have paired nicely with the long chains and fringed gowns fashionable in the 1920s...