An exceptional vintage large copper pendant with blue and green stone inlay depicting a horse and woman by Ex-pat Ken Beldin, who lived in Tenencingo, Mexico and made jewelry and sculptures from 1940 through the 1960s. Suspended from the original leather cord.

The pendant measures 5" across and 3 1/4" at the widest. Has blue and green crushed stone inlay and turquoise colored beads in the woman's earrings. Great contrast of verdigris and copper...

Art Smith modernist brass necklace

Unique and rare custom designed object

6 1/2" x 8 1/2", center drop: 5" x 1 1/4"

Excellent vintage condition

Marked twice

Absolutely stunning on with a length of 7 inches and a weight of a solid 68 grams. Hallmark correctly shown for Antonio Pineda. The presence is sleek at just under 1 inch. Each moonstone is framed with two caviar balls. The moonstones glow a beautiful blue and there is no damage or repairs. There is some patina but not heavy leaving to buyer to decide for their own personal taste. Clasp is tight and closes with a click. An excellent example from the Mexican Silver Renaissance.

This Weiss pin was sold on a card marked Weiss.The brooch is not signed anything. It is 2 1/2" by 1/2". It is a 3-D pierced 14K brushed gold with 2 sprays of marquise hand set stones.

Beautiful 5.2 carat Rubellite Tourmaline set in platinum with six diamonds. Simple and elegant, the ring is approximately a size 7. The diamonds on the sides are well cut and matched and weigh approximately 0.10 cttw. It is stamped on the inside "10% IRID PLAT". The overall weight is 4 grams.

Rebajes sterling silver with a gold wash, turquoise and pearl ring

1950

Size 5

Weight - 23 grams

Marked Rebajes, sterling

Excellent condition

Miguel Melendez, Taxco sterling and amethyst earrings.

1 5/8" x 1 1/4".

Condition - excellent.

Marked with Melendez cipher.

This rare vintage sterling silver and sodalite necklace and earrings was designed and signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Comprised of 14 sterling silver bezel set links each holding a deep blue stone veined with pink to cream to gold calcite accents. Necklace measures 15 1/2" wearable length and 5/8" wide. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Screw back earrings are 1 1/2" long and designed with the same open silver platform backing as the necklace...

This Hollycraft multi stone multi color rhinestone pin is 2 1/4" x 2". It is in excellent vintage condition. It is hallmarked Hollycraft and copr 1955.

A hand engraved sterling silver bangle bracelet from the 1940s-50s with a diamond motif. This bracelet measures 2-1/2 x 2-5/16" across the interior, 8-3/8" in circumference and 3/4" wide. It has a box clasp and two loops for a safety chain (chain not present). It has a repeating diamond with central flower design on the decorated side (the other is undecorated) and it is stamped STERLING with a maker's mark...

Large hand made silver modernist necklace with a green moss agate and green turquoise stone, c.1960's. Constructed of silver wire(5 1/2" long each side) forming the rear part of the necklace followed by flat silver disks(5" long each side) that form around the front of the neck and a 4"long by 1 3/4" wide center section including three suspended disk sections. Extremely interesting piece that makes a major statement. Excellent condition and unsigned...

A substantial and heavily oxidized sterling bracelet by Jose Luis Flores. An apprentice of Spratling, Flores also worked in the ateliers of Hector Aguiar,Miguel Martinez and Emma Melendez. Signed Miguel in script, Taxco,Sterling JLF along with a slightly obliterated number. There are faint scratches. The bracelet measures 7-1/4 x 1-3/8 and weighs 80.7gr.

Sterling bangle by California silversmith, Allan Adler, c.1960's. Handmade and of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 3/8" diameter and is 3/4" wide. This very substantial piece has a decorative braiding on each side of the sheet silver. It is signed "ALLAN ADLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. It is rare to find Adler's jewelry as his body of work is mainly holloware. Simple and bold design.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

These handmade, two-sided cufflinks each feature a square piece with an incised geometrical design connected by a figure-8 to a dome-shaped piece. The links are very securely soldered to each side; there is a tiny ‘ding’ to one dome. The squares measure about 5/8 inch and are marked Sterling and Taxco. Weight: 8.1 grams total

A beautiful Georg Jensen USA Laurence Foss designed brooch in a classic Arts and Crafts pineapple style. Brooch measures 1 3/8" tall and 1 1/4" across. Has a teardrop moonstone cabochon. Marked with U.S.A. Georg Jensen, Inc., 480 and Sterling. Has a roll over safety clasp which holds securely. Nice patina and weight. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Wonderfully made.

This Yao necklace and matching pair of earrings have added beads and long silk tassels. Both are light weight and easy to wear. The earrings are hollow with the same repeated design pattern on the backside. The wire loop may be a bit thick as they were made to accommodate the large ear holes which are traditional for the Chinese minority groups. These loops could easily be changed out for posts or a thinner wire hoop.

This signed Matilde Poulat necklace lays beautifully and is a statement maker at 1.5in. tall and 17in. wearable length. This is a pre-1960 signage with patent, registration, Matl and Mexico no eagle. The quality workmanship is further demonstrated with a weight of 131 grams. Matl lovers should include this in their collection, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Miguel Melendez sterling silver and faceted amethyst brooch and earring set

Mid 20th century

Taxco, Mexico

This solid and well-crafted set weighs a total of 30 grams

Brooch - 2 1/2" x 2 1/2"

Earrings - 1" x 1 1/2"

Melendez apprenticed in William Spratling's studio in the 1940s before working at Los Castillo and later branching out on his own

Marked M in a circle, Taxco

Excellent condition

This sterling silver bar pin is cast as three poinsettias. It has a nice heft and is very well made. It is probably American, with a conjoined JR 43 mark on the back. The rollover clasp is in good working order. It measures 2 ¾ inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide. Weight: 13.3 grams

Interesting vintage pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces set with detailed medallions depicting a Native American above black onyx plaques. The edges are finished in a classic ropetwist motif. The backs are marked "14K."

Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: very good, sharp detail; the toggle mechanism on one link is slightly bent, but does not affect functionality and is not visible when being worn. Size: 15/16" diameter. Weight: 20.25 grams.

A Jayflex sterling blue & givre rhinestone pin & earrings set. This fine and vintage signed Jay-Flex sterling silver pin and earrings set featuring claw-set sapphire blue and givre rhinestones. Most stones are a teardrop shape and the pale blue givre stones have a frosty lined appearance with a shimmer similar to moonstones. The set consists of the 2-3/4 x 1-1/2" pin with a safety clasp and the matching 1-3/4 x 3/4" screwback earrings...

This unique pair of Retro earrings made of 14Kt pink gold with a white gold accent and the flowers are further decorated by six natural rubies. The earrings have clip backs and measure 1 1/16” long and ¾" wide. The weight of the earrings is 12.9 grams.

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"

C. Leslie Smith modernist sterling silver earrings

American modernist

1950s

1" x 7/8"

These solid and well crafted earrings weight 12.50 grams

Marked sterling and hallmarked on verso

Very good vintage condition

Sam Kramer modernist banded agate and sterling silver kinetic pendant necklace

Mid 20th century

NYC

2 1/2" x 1 5/8"

The pendant is composed of two elements that hang separately allowing free movement

Weight - 21+ grams

Marked with the appropriate hallmark [see photo]

Very good vintage condition

A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby.

This brooch measures 1 5/8" tall and 1 1/4" across the bottom. Has a textured inlay of multicolored enamel. There is a sterling inlay in the center of the enamel for an interesting contrast. Marked with fhb and Sterling on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds securely.

Has a few minor scratches, some tarnish and one nick to the side that touches both the edge and the side of the bezel...

Atwood & Sawyer of England are producers of copies of 18th & 19th century precious jewelry. They have been in business since 1956 producing many jewels seen on Dynasty and Dallas TV series.

This pin is hallmarked A & S.

This is a super Ciner brooch featuring a full figure jeweled camel. There red (maroon) enamel decoration is rimmed with rhinestones dotted scalloped borders. There are three movable tassels dangling from the edge. His hump is a large carnelian. On top of his head there is a crown with a glass carnelian.

This pin is 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" . It is highly dimensional at 3/4" thick.

A modernist brooch by noted mid century silversmith, Frances Holmes Boothby in Sterling Silver and Ebony. This large marlin measures 3 3/4" long and 1 1/2" tall. Lightly hammered. Marked fhb, Sterling on the back. Has a safety rollover clasp that holds tightly. Nice condition, just a few minor scratches and a little tarnish. A wonderful example of Mid Century Modern jewelry.

Add a touch of class to any sleeve with this pair of vintage gold plated damascene toggle back cuff links. Damascene was an process of inlaying metal objects with 22K gold or silver decoration. These dome shaped cuff links were made in Japan, circa 1950 featuring a mythical Imperial phoenix bird surrounded by flora and fauna, unmarked, swivel toggle back. Size: 7/8" diameter. Very good vintage condition with wear to the dome.

Framed square sterling pin with center square moss agate stone by modernist Frances Holmes Boothby, c.1950's. It measures 1 3/8" square and is signed "STERLING fhb". Beautiful stone and in excellent condition.....$15 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

This 1960s-70s wide copper bangle bracelet is unsigned, but nicely designed with four applied discs around the exterior for a clean, modernist look. It is sturdily constructed, thick enough so the shape is intact, and with a quality spring hinge and a small tongue and groove type of feature at the terminals to keep the pieces in place when closed. There are minor areas of discoloration at the edge of two discs; wear to the finish is minimal...

Some might say this Margot de Taxco pectoral is her defining work since leaving Los Castillo. The length is approximately 17in. Weight is 96 grams of masterful repousse technique. It spans 3.25in. across on the drop and 2.5in. at the widest point for the height. Design #5184 is seldom seen now and this one has a warm natural patina. No damage or repairs, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

I have some new information about and pictures of this rare, Coro. I will add all as soon as possible. This 2-piece set is beautiful. The necklace / choker measures 16 1/2" long. It has an adjustable hook closure (marked Coro in script). Each of the 7 colorful cabochons are set in decorative, heavy gold tone, with a clear rhinestone accent. The matching bracelet measures just under 8" long and is also marked Coro (in script) on its clasp. It has 6 cabs...

This 7 ¼ millimeters cultured pearl ring enhanced on either side of the pearl by a single-cut diamond. The 10Kt yellow gold ring from the mid 20th century is a size 7 and it can easily be sized.

Rare modernist earrings by Irvin and Bonnie Burkee, a husband and wife team who created unique jewelry in their studio from the late 1940s until the 1970s. The minimalist aesthetic sterling silver earrings are circa 1950s, and feature discs each decorated by a single silver sphere. The earrings are screw-backs, and the tops measure .75" in diameter. Signed "Sterling, Burkee." Excellent vintage condition.