Modernist sterling silver ring

Finland

1970

This dynamic modernist ring is a size 5 - 5 1/2

Weight - 12+ grams

Marked on the inside of the band with the Finnish crown and three other illegible marks obscured from years of wear

Excellent vintage condition

A very attractive pair of Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold bean-back cufflinks, the oval faces decorated with a swirling motif centering pairs of beautifully-colored opals. The opals have very good play-of-color with a preponderance of green and blue with a hint of orange-red. The backs of the faces are stamped with an unidentified maker's mark.

Origin: America, ca. 1900...

Lovely green jade butterfly pearls connector studded with 10 diamonds and framed with white 14k on the back with connector, c.1950's. Measures 1 1/4" wide by 1" high and has approx. 20 points(1/5 carat)set diamonds. There are two rings on one side to accept strand of pearls. The other side has open lock ready to accept male-part of lock with other end of pearls. Very lovely piece to greatly enhance strand of pearls. Excellent condition.....$12 for insured USA shipping...

A vintage kinetic, sculptural lightly hand hammered brass pendant similar to the work of Harry Bertoia.

Features four concentric circles with random openings and a matching hammered brass hook closure. Pendant measures 2 1/2" long and 1 3/4" across. Chain measures 21" long.

In fine condition with a little tarnish. Lots of movement.

Antique Angel skin Coral Broach with silver mount unmarked. good condition wearable Size approx 2.25 by 1.25" weight 20g

This is a large pair of William Spratling 1st phase shell earrings weighing in at 20 grams heavy. They are 1 3/8th's inches tall and .75in. wide at the widest. These Spratling earrings show great dimension with the repousse and incredible detail in their form. These are a pair of his best in excellent condition with no dents or damage.

Vintage pine cone motif choker necklace, unsigned yet tested at least sterling silver. 3 pine cone detailed motif sections.
The secure spring ring clasp is marked STERLING, and the rest tested same. Very nice preowned vintage condition - needs polishing.
16 1/4" around interior. Mid section station is 2 3/8" across X 1 3/8". Weighs 16 gram or 1/2 ounce...

An imposing 18K yellow gold hinged bangle bracelet set with sapphires and diamonds. A row of alternating old mine cut diamonds and cushion cut sapphires stretches across the top of the bracelet, flanked on either side by a row of rose cut diamonds set in silver. The sapphires, each of about .75 carat, are of outstanding quality, with vibrant pure blue coloring, eye-clean clarity, and a velvety appearance. The diamonds, each of about .6 carat, are graded as G/SI1...

This is an Antique Gold Victorian Gold Cameo Brooch from a Maryland Estate. The size overall is 2" long X 1" wide (including the bead drops); the Carved Coral itself is 1/2" x 3/4"..... Must See Gold Coral Carved Coral Cameo

An impressionistic Mexican sterling silver 2-5/8" x 2-1/4" starfish pin c1950s by Beto. This attractive vintage pin features abalone with inlaid malachite/turquoise; it is stamped STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO 925 TAXCO GBC and BETO, and it weighs 9.9 grams. This item is in very good vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, or losses, but there does appear to be a bit of cracking from dryness around the malachite stone on the centre of the brooch...

Circa 1940-1945, this pin was produced by Los Castillo. It's an early piece which was designed by Margot van Voorhies Carr / Margot de Taxco. This is a superbly crafted piece, showing a koi fish swimming atop a blue glass stone which is filled with bubbles...

This is a Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring retro era ca. 1950 - 1975 with a .60 carat diamond center ~ major diamond. That .60 Ct Stone is vs1 vs2 HI color & european cut. There are 2 addtional diamonds on each side & two Rubies on each side. Those accenting precious stones add another .10 Carat to .12 Carat Gem Weight. The Platinum mounting is a Size 6 .... Try on this great Ring in Kensington, md 20895

One of Antonio Pineda's most spectacular bracelets and highly sought after by collectors is his "Spheres" bracelet. Also known as the Ball Bearing or Saturn design it's a book piece featured on page 52 in Silver Seductions and was also included in the Fowler museum exhibit. Measuring 7" long by 1" wide, it weighs a hefty 125.3 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, and the eagle 208. It is in good condition with no damage noted only slight wear and tarnish...

A retro Halbe rhinestone floral spray brooch with gold plating circa 1960. Halbe was an American firm, located at 411-5th Ave. New York circa 1950-1963 (thank you to Illusion Jewels for the information and a great research site). This 2-3/8" x 1-1/8" elegant brooch has baguette and round rhinestones; the pin is rhodium plated on back but the centers of the flowers, stems and bottom of spray are gold plated on the front...

A delightful Retro 14K yellow and rose gold lucky four-leaf clover pin by Tiffany & Co. In the typical Retro style, the gold surfaces are large and mostly unadorned except for simple veining along the middle of the clover leaves. The back retains the original “fur clip” allowing the pin to be worn without actually piercing a garment’s fabric. The back is marked “14K Tiffany & Co.”.

Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original...

This signed Butler & Wilson diamonte Teddy Bear was created in the 1980's and was modeled by Talisa Soto on one of the company's billboards outside their Fulham Road shop. Fine Swarovski crystals are prong set on the rhodium plated backing of this 5" x 3.75" brooch. The piece is in excellent condition.

A fine and very lovely Art Nouveau pendant or brooch worked in platinum and 18K yellow gold, every visible surface is set with old mine cut and old European cut diamonds of various sizes. The design depicts are central flower surrounded by foliage twisted into whiplash curves and sprinkled with flower buds. The construction is very solid and quite heavy, but the openwork maintains a feeling of lightness. The back retains the original pinstem and safety clasp as well as a folding bale so the j...

Elsa Freund American modernist silver and ceramic kinetic necklace

1950

Pendant - 5" long

Neck wire - 17 1/2" in circumference

Marked Elsa

Very good vintage condition

This Ciner look-a-like is gold plated base metal , rhinestones,faux turquoise, rubies, seed pearls and sapphires... The pin is 1 1/2" in diameter. The clip earrings are are 1" in diameter.

Exceptional design for an exceptional guy. This is a wonderful pair of vintage 14K white and yellow gold double-sided cuff links, having a stylized rectangular shape, the face designed in white gold with wheel cut ribbed design defined in an oval and bordered in repousee, the yellow gold back marked 14K,. Weight: 6.3g; Size: 5/8" x 1/4"; Condition is like new.

This great, large Taxco Mexico mod pendant / brooch measures 3" x 2 1/8". It has a cool geo shape with three dangles. It is sterling silver with inlaid azur-malachite: blues and greens. The back is signed with all hallmarks: STERLING TAXCO, AC, Cecilia in script, HECHO EN MEXICO, Tono in script and numbered 80. This lovely, colorful pendant and/or pin in excellent condition.

Iconic design for Antonio Pineda with a 17in. wearable and made with a quality 166 grams of 970 silver. Properly hallmarked as shown with no damage and a secure stringing. When I have looked at pictures in my past I always thought this was a huge wide piece. It is actually a tasteful .75in. width to the bottom link at 1.5in. tall. Don't be afraid to give it a try just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Carl Tasha modernist serpent pendant

Provincetown, MA

1970

This massive and exquisitely detailed work of art measures 5 1/4" tall x 3" across

Weight - a solid 118 grams

Cast brass or bronze

Signed on verso - C. Tasha in script and stamped C. Tasha in block letters, 153/1000

Excellent vintage condition

A vintage 14Kt yellow gold garnet cluster ring is centered by a 15 X 7 millimeter faceted marquee shaped prong set garnet. The center stone is surrounded by 14 round faceted prong set garnets. The overall measurement of the ring is 20 X 14 millimeters. The finger size of the ring is 7 and it can be sized.

An elegant 18K gold and platinum marquise ring set with a central row of oval sapphires surrounded by rose cut diamonds. The sapphires have nicely saturated coloring, and the diamonds have good brilliance. The design is finished with a pierced gallery along the edges. Marquise rings were very fashionable in the Edwardian period and have a very elegant appearance on the hand. Today, they are among the most desirable shapes for engagement rings. Tested and guaranteed 18K and platinum.

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Ca 1960 A pierced sterling malachite and gold tumi that may be worn as a pendant or brooch. The tumi tests 18k, and it is marked 925 on the bale. The malachite has a few flea bites but they're only evident with magnification and bright light. 1-1/8" square.Weight 10.5grams.

A large sterling silver thistle pin, fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1950. This 2-1/4" x 1-1/2" pin has a c-clasp with a brass pin. It is stamped with an F.N. maker's mark, it weighs 11.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in...

A hand engraved hinged sterling silver bangle bracelet circa 1940s 1950. This vintage retro bangle measures 7-1/4" in circumference, 2-1/16" x 2" across the interior wall, and it is 3/8" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. It has never been monogrammed, it is unsigned except for an 8 on the tongue of the clasp and it weighs 12.2 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than three small shallow de...

This copper pin is hand-constructed with architectural elements and securely set with a copper disc enameled in turquoise. It features a cone at each corner set on intersecting bands that are curled at each end. The square panel supporting all the pieces has a hammered look with slightly curved corners. There is a deep reddish patina to the copper, and some white areas of oxidation. The back bears the impressed name of Jean Augis, a Lyons, France, jewelry designer and master metalsmith most acti...

A stunning pair of 18K yellow gold earrings in the "Heliocoidal" pattern by lauded designed Michael Good. The earrings are constructed in the anticlastic raising technique in with the piece is formed from a sheet of gold and then twisted along all three dimensions to create an organic shape that Good refers to as "molten energy." Each piece is created entirely by hand and does not employ any machine made parts such as earwires or clasps. Older examples of Good's jewelry is difficult to find. ...

This a an old gilt Hairpin used by Indonesian ehnic group during 30s-40s, in good condition and please ask for more detail photos. Thanks

*On Hold* Circa mid-century, this Los Ballesteros bracelet is a tour-de-force statement piece which immediately garners compliments to the wearer.

It's an iconic book-piece design, shown in "Warman's Jewelry" by Christie Romero, there with amethysts. I have the amethyst bracelet in my shop, as well.

This bracelet features eight faceted stones, in an array of vivid colors, in high five pronged settings. The stones alternate between four and five pointed incised stars with ox...

A fine Victorian 14K gold mesh and onyx cameo bracelet. The center cameo depicts a classical youth flanked by four maidens, all in Greek or Roman attire. The cameos are nicely carved with good detail. The clasp is concealed by the male cameo. A heavy gold mesh makes up the remainder of the bracelet. The gold has a slight rose tint that contrasts nicely with the black and white of the cameos. The tongue of the clasp is stamped "14K."

• Origin: America, ca. 1890.
• Dimensions: 7 5/8" lo...

Signed William Spratling for his first phase comes this wonderful modernist design.The Mexican silver necklace is in a pylon shape and has a beautiful natural patina.There is a 16in. wearable length and the drops are approximately 1in. x 1in. It is open backed repousse made with thick silver of at least 980 silver showing a very white color. The work marks are exciting to see in this piece. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Graziella Laffi sterling silver cuff bracelet

Peru

Mid 20th century

Interior circumference - 6 1/4" plus a 1" rear opening

2" tall

Weight - a substantial 72 grams

Marked G Laffi, Peru, 925

Excellent vintage condition

An early Taxco treasure, this Mexican Deco cuff bracelet is both generous in weight and wrought in fine, .980 silver. The design is classic for the period and I have seen all-silver versions of it over the years by anonymous and recognizable names, that of Emma and La Cucaracha being among the most famous. The marriage of silver and copper that we are treated to here, however, I have never encountered before. Not only is the mixing of the metals unusual - the incorporation of the specific silver...