Beautiful 14k gold flower brooch comprising petals inset with 33 rubies (approx. 3 carats) on white-gold stem encrusted with pave diamonds. The flower is framed by 3 scrolled yellow gold leaves. United States, ca 1940s. Very good condition.
Dimensions: H 2 x W 1 3/8 in. #675
Delightful 18k gold figural pin. Stylized owl with ribbed crown, rose-diamond eyes set in concave disc sockets, sweet wing flaps, and branch-gripped talons. Breast inset with turquoise stone. A symbol of wisdom in the advanced taste. United states, ca 1930. Stamped “750”. Very good condition with great color.
Dimensions: H 1 5/8 x W 7/8 x D 1/2 in. #873
Mexican sterling silver and amethyst quartz necklace
Mid 20th century
Should fit a 14 - 14 1/2" neck
Weight - 48+ grams
Marked Sterling, Taxco
Very fine vintage condition
Vera Allison modernist sterling silver pendant necklace
San Francisco, Ca.
1950s
Pendant - 1 3/4" x 1 3/8"
Neck chain measures 24" long
Weight - 12.33 grams
Marked sterling, Allison
Excellent vintage condition
Sweet 14k white and yellow gold ring with rose-cut diamond in square mount (0.4 carats). United States, ca 1940s. Very good condition.
Size: 7 1/2. #1141
Wedgwood blue jasper ware bead pendant. Jasper ware, invented and introduced by Josiah W in the late 18th century, was a success in the neoclassical period around 1800.The extremely finely moulded white ornaments are fixed to unglazed blue stoneware to create a carved cameo effect. The bead is Georgian, from the last years of the 18th century, whereas the silver gilt chain is later, c 1900. It is stamped Sterling and has a Swedish import mark (three crowns in an oval and an S)...
This 14Kt two-tone estate ring is set with a 9 X 7 millimeter oval natural Kyanite* that weighs 2.22Ct. The center stone is flanked on either side by 2 brilliant cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all 4 diamonds is 0.18Ct.The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
* Kyanite is a gemstone quality aluminum silicate and used for jewelry as a blue semiprecious stone...
Beautiful repousse' work in this elegant design by William Spratling brings the piece to life. Weighing 23 grams and measuring 3" x 2" the brooch was designed as a dress or fur clip. Spratling designed this piece in a few different sizes. For comparison see the 4" x 3 1/2" example also listed on our site. All in beautiful condition with excellent patina. The larger size is included in the permanent collection of 20th century Mexican silver at LACMA.
A vintage sterling silver hammered money clip made by the Gaylord Silvercraft in Wallingford, CT. The Gaylord Farm Sanitarium was active from 1923-1944 and was organized by William Waldo Dodge.
Measures about 2 3/8" long and 1" wide. Marked Sterling, Hand Wrought and with an impressed upright hammer flanked by two wings for the maker. It currently has a 'G' monogram, but could probably be buffed out.
Fine work, quality piece.
Sigi Pineda modernist sterling silver hinged bracelet with green gemstone
Taxco, Mexico
Mid 20th century
Interior circumference - 7 1/4"
2 1/4" x 2 1/2"
1 1/2" at tallest point
Fully hallmarked
Excellent vintage condition
We have a Hector Aguilar cuff to offer today that is one of my favorite designs to wear. The silver is thick and is 1.5in. tall. The quality is further shown with a weight of 110 grams. Inside diameter is 2.25in. and can be professionally sized to fit if needed. The silver is deeply chased. On each side of the gap is a taller swirl than the width of the band giving it beauty all the way to it's ends. A collectors must have and all who desire a show stopper.
An amazing sterling silver Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has one huge central oval greenish-black cabochon surrounded by thick sterling curls.
Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Can be adjusted slightly. Cabochon measures 3 3/8" long and 2" wide. The bracelet has tarnish, we will leave the decision to polish or not up to the new owner.
Signed Sterling Hand Made H. Fred Skaggs...
This stunning Los Castillo sterling silver necklace has a huge presence. The necklace has a 97 gram weight and a total length of 16.5 inches wearable. The weight shows the integrity of the thick repousse. Truly one of the finest examples from the Mexican Silver Renaissance. No repairs or damage, just look at that necklace!
A long pitchfork shaped sterling silver brooch by Jean Lasnier. He was a member of the Metal Arts Guild between 1951-64 with many of the well known studio artisans of the Mid Century Modern jewelry movement.
Made of polished sterling with a central textured piece for an interesting contrast. Measures 4" long and 1" across at the widest. Marked Sterling and Lasnier on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.
Fine condition. Striking design.
This distinctive ring features an organic design with an asymmetrical domed form. It is textured with wavy narrow ridges similar to seaweed. The inner band bears the mark of Spanish jewelry designer Joachim S’Paliu as well as the mark for sterling silver and dates 1960s-1970s. There is a curious crack on one side of the ring that extends up inside the top (see pictures 4 and 5). It doesn't appear to be damage or affect the stability of the ring...
This William Spratling Silver Cuff will spark envy unto all at your New Years Eve Party. The cuff has an 87 gram weight. The face front is 1 5/8th inches tall. The side pieces graduate smaller to larger starting with the gap which is 1 inch wide. The inside diameter is 2.25in. which will fit most.
Eigil Jensen for Anton Michelsen modernist sterling silver necklace
Denmark
1960s
This stunning sterling necklace features 26 three sided links with alternating washes of rose, gold, and darkened patina strung on a sterling chain
Length - 16"
Width - 5/8"
Weight - a substantial 83+ grams
Hallmarked AM, EJ, sterling, Denmark
Excellent vintage condition
Rare and beautiful vintage sterling and turquoise pendant necklace by Cochiti Pueblo silversmith Cippy Crazyhorse. To classic Pueblo designs, he adds his trademark style of deep stamping and chiseling. This heavy gauge silver pendant measures 2 1/4" diameter and is on silver beads measuring 29 1/2" end to end. The beads are not original to the pendant but fit very well. The total weight is 72 grams. There are no chips or cracks to the high quality turquoise stone that might be Kingman...
Relo studio modernist sterling silver organic form necklace
Mid 20th century
Austria
Should fit a 16 1/2" neck
Pendant measures 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Marked RELO 925
Excellent vintage condition
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver zig zag ring
American studio jewelry
Size - 8 1/2
This solid and substantial ring weighs a hefty 15.5 grams
1 1/16" x 3/4"
Marked Cooke, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
Rare Betty Cooke modernist brass and ceramic necklace
Late 1940s - 1950s
4 3/4" x 4 1/2"
Each drop measures 3" long
Very good vintage condition with only minor loss to the edge of 2 ceramic cylinders
Stamped, Cooke
A stunning 18K gold ring set with a large ribbed cabochon cut salmon coral measuring about 1 inch high, see last 2 photos for measurements. Inquire for information or photos
A rare necklace and matching earrings made of alternating Sterling Silver and Rosewood tubes by William Spratling from Taxco. The marks on this set date them to his Third Design Period: 1951 - 1967.
Necklace measures 17 1/4" long. Marked on the back of the box clasp with the script WS and Eagle #30. Earrings measure 1" long. Marked on the back of one earring with the Script WS and with the Eagle #30 on the back of the other.
The clasp on the necklace snaps securely...
A handsome Victorian gentleman's ring in a substantial 14K gold setting. The ring features a masculine brown smoky quartz with flashes of goldish-orange brilliance. The setting is enhanced with ornate strapwork against a stippled background. The setting holds the stone well above the finger and the overall look is very weighty. The interior of the shank is stamped "14k."
A sweet good luck charm in the form of a 14K gold wishbone entwined with a branch of bright blue enameled forget-me-nots. In Victorian flower language, forget-me-nots represented remembrance. Combined with the wishbone, a piece such of this might have been given as a farewell gift. Stamped with the maker's mark for Winthrop Manufacturing Co (Attleboro, MA).
NOTE: The pendant is shown with a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
A beautifully-carved hardstone cameo depicting Libertas, the Roman goddess of liberty...
Today we are offering a signed Taxco 980 necklace constructed using the technique of repousse. This necklace is made with thick silver weighing 109 grams. The length is 18.5 inches. Each link going around the neck is 2.25in. long. The drop is 2.75 inches across and 2 inches tall. It bears a natural patina and has no damage or repairs. The stones are without chips or cracks. There are natural striations naturally inside the stone which is familiar to Mexican Silver just, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Two pair of vintage Mexican Sterling Silver screw back earrings by Sigi Pineda in modernist designs. May be purchased together or as two separate pairs.
One pair has a polished layer of sterling intertwined with an textured layer for an interesting contrast. Measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Marked Sigi Tasco, and Eagle #36. There are some more markings which are under the screw back and can't be read. In fine condition with some minor tarnish. $125.
The second pair has onyx cab...
Ron Pearson modernist sterling silver ring
1950s
Size 5 1/2
Weight - 10.6 grams
Unique biomorphic form
Marked Pearson, sterling
Excellent vintage condition
A classic French Art Nouveau 18K gold brooch featuring a young woman with naught but a sprig of flowers covering her breasts set against a poppy blossom. A swallow appears over her shoulder. In Victorian symbology, swallows variously represented wishes for a safe return or “home and heart” since the they mate for life. Similarly, poppies had various meanings including imagination and pleasure. The design was created by the sculptor Armand-Pierre-Louis Quenard (1865-1925) and presented at the...
An outstanding American Art Nouveau pansy brooch/pendant in a large size, enameled with translucent enamels in shades of royal blue, cream, yellow and maroon. The flower is centered with a .20-carat old European cut diamond of H color, SI2 clarity. The pansy is very nicely shaped, with deeply rippling petals that beautifully enhance the enameling. The back is stamped “14K” and has an unidentified maker’s mark “DeEs”og. The piece can be worn as either a brooch or pendant.
A very rare Victorian 15K rose gold brooch in the form of the Princes of Wales’ feathers set with Scottish jasper and bloodstone. The feathers are joined with a crown and a banner with the Prince’s motto “Ich Dien.” The gold surfaces are ornately engraved. The back bears a registry mark, dating the brooch to 1891, the 50th anniversary of Queen Victoria’s eldest son's investiture as Prince of Wales. Due to his mother’s extraordinarily long life, he was the first prince to mark a half-...
Intricately carved unusual natural coral ring consisting of rosebuds set in a 14 kt yellow gold stylized basket with 3 natural rubies on the handle. This ring sits at an angle as seen in the first photo and beautifully compliments any finger, young or old. In excellent condition, the head measures 1" long x 1/2 high. See photos. Please inquire for more information or photos.
A modernist pair of sterling silver screw back earrings by Charles H. Cole, born 1908 and active 1930s-50s. He signed his work with a face hallmark. The facial features spell out his last name. Also signed Sterling and ©. Screw backs are also marked sterling.
Measure about 1 1/8" long and 5/8" at the widest.
Hand made, you can see very light hammering. They are in a floral design with cascading tendrils. Screw backs hold securely. Fine condition, from a talented silversmith.
A mid century modernist pendant by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. This piece is constructed of 2 overlapping triangles with a third textured triangle overlay.
Measures 2" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Paul Miller on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.
Could be worn on either a chain, neck ring or cord. Very fine example of his work.
A bronze bracelet by Hannu Ikonen of Finland in the iconic Reindeer Moss design.
Measures about 8" around and 2" across the front. Can be adjusted.
Nice warm patina. Thick bronze wire. Lots of detail and well crafted.
We have the matching clip earrings and small pendant in other listings. Would combine shipping.
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