Antonio Pujia modernist sterling silver ring depicting nude figure

1970

Argentina

Weight - a solid and hefty 28+ grams

Size - 6 1/2 with an open shaft that might allow for a slight adjustment

Marked Pujia, 925

Excellent vintage condition

A handsome pair of early Art Deco double-faced cufflinks in 14K yellow gold enhanced with black champleve enamel. The faces are decorated with engine-turned engraving in a striped pattern surrounded by enameled borders. The faces are attached with bar connectors, stamped with 14K hallmarks for an unidentified maker.

• Origin: America, ca. 1920
• Condition: excellent, no enamel damage or monograms
• Dimensions: faces, 9/16" diameter
• Weight: 8.0 grams

This is another BEAUTIFUL PIECE...a RARE ART DECO STERLING PERFUME BOTTLE. This Bottle has White Enamel on both sides, one side depicting FLOWERS and a ROSE Beneath. The FAN~SHAPED Top Rotates making this Piece Wearable from a Chain of your choice. This PERFUME BOTTLE is marked: STERLING on the side. The ENAMEL is Mint. The size of this BOTTLE is 2 1/8" X 2 3/4"... jgps tell the rest

This modernist sterling silver necklace features a pendant centered with alexandrite crystal and cultured pearl was designed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The chain measures 22 inches. The 3/4"L alexandrite crystal changes colors with the light from rich reds to deep blues and purples. The large pearl is a luminous cream. Signed on the back of the pendant with the ANTONIO's CROWN & TAXCO hallmark...

Approximately 16in. wearable length this is an older master piece designed by Sigi Pineda and properly hallmarked with eagle for Sigi Pineda. The inside measurement for the neck is 4.25in. wide inside x 5.25in. inside. With 12 gem quality amethyst cabachons 12mm x7mm and weighing 129.8 grams this piece is a crowning jewel for a Mexican silver collector. Simply the best, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

We are offering a lovely Martinez parure of necklace, bracelet and earrings. The stones are poured glass and all are clean with no dark mottle. There is glare and a reflection of the camera in some of the stones. This color of blue is one of the nicest sky blue that I have seen. The entire grouping is damage free and is signed on the bracelet only.It is not unusual in the making of a parure that only one piece is signed. The links are hand chased and with beaded repousse that is hand applied...

S. Zilka stelring and art glass pendant/brooch

Made in Israel

Pendant measures - 2 3/4" x 3 3/4"

Torque should fit a 14 3/4" neck

Weight - 59 grams

Marked S. Zilka, 925, Made in Israel

Very good vintage condition

Beautiful large oval sterling and turquoise brooch by Chicago Arts & Crafts silversmith Mary Gage. Composed of six chased sterling lily pads that frame a large oval natural turquoise stone that is held in place by silver loops. There are applied silver beads in various locations. This brooch measures 2 1/2" by 2 1/8" and the turquoise stone measures 1 1/4" by 5/8". It is in fine original condition. The turquoise is free of chips or cracks and has beautiful matrix...

Early pair of sterling and amethyst cuff bracelets by Victoria, Mexico, c.1940. They are each signed "VICTORIA TAXCO MADE IN MEXICO SILVER 103" and are in excellent condition. The front measures 1 3/8" at the opening and the inside circumference is 6 3/4" including the opening. Cuffs are flexible so easily go on and off. Will fit a medium to larger wrist. Hard to find pairs of Mexican cuff bracelets.....$13 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Pierre Cardin modernist lucite and chrome necklace

This iconic necklace measures 29" long

Largest lucite element measures 1" across

Cardin hang tag present on clasp

Excellent vintage condition

A lovely Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold pin with a daisy and foliage enameled in translucent shades of green, yellow, rose and white enamel. The center of the blossom is set with a seed pearl. The flower is enclosed within a swirling gold frame. Flower pins of this sort were often used to convey sentiments from the "language of flowers." In this case, the daisy represents "innocence." The back retains its original watch hook, pinstem and clasp. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca...

Beautiful classic Mayan face pin by the great designer, Fred Davis. It is marked "FD STERLING MADE IN MEXICO" and is in excellent condition. It measures 2" wide by 1 3/8" long. This is a great example by one of the best Mexican designers who started the whole movement....Insured shipping cost is $17 in the USA.

Vintage Mexican silver Maestro Beto is the signature on this beautifully hand chased, solid show stopper. The chain is a swirl that measures .25in. tall while the drop is a 2 1/8th in. diameter circle with a synthetic color changing stone. It shows off blue, pink and purple hues depending on the light. The weight is a hefty 57 grams and is made with thick silver. The wearable length is 16in. I have never seen anything made by Beto that was not well executed, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Hand made in the early 1930's this large 2 1/4" X 2 1/4" Spratling design weighs 47 grams. The buckle will fit up to a 1 1/4" wide strap. The high 980 grade silver provides an exceptional silky texture to the design. The hallmarks on the back are WS TAXCO 980 Mexico. This design is pictured on p. 150 of SPRATLING SILVER by Cederwall & Riney and on Goddard's spratlingsilver.com. The buckle is in excellent condition with a beautiful patina. This design was made in at least 3 sizes...

Lovely GEORGIAN inscribed gold mourning brooch with pearls, black enamel, and braided hair covered by crystal. It says on the back "FANNY LEONORA KAYE DIED MAY 26th 1847 AGED 14 YEARS" in beautiful script. There are letters in gold on the black enamel surrounding the pearls and braided hair. Measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" and is in excellent condition. Beautiful Georgian mourning jewelry.....$15 for insured USA shipping.

Enrique Ledesma high sheen Mexican silver work of art weighing 50 grams and having a height of 7/8th of an inch. My pictures truly can not capture the beauty of this bracelet. In my hands the obsidian is BLAZING and I could not get one photo of it. There are reflections in the pictures, no loss or damage. An excellent example of Ledesma workmanship at a time before lazers were used to cut the jewelers stones.

Jane Wiberg modernist sterling silver and shaped amethyst quartz ring

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Size - 7 1/2

Weight - 13 grams

Marked Jane Wiberg, Handmade, Danish Silver, 925s

Very good vintage condition

Classic Haskell--great design and top quality material--this brooch was probably designed by Frank Hess for Miriam Haskell. Glowing, translucent red stones, red and purple rhinestones, clear rose montees and molded turquoise glass stones comprise this beautiful piece. Double level filigree back with oval signature plate. 3 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high and very chunky.

This pair of 14 millimeter round cabochon coral earrings evokes the elegant 1960-s. Set in 14Kt yellow gold with a very secure combination closure of posts and omega backs. The bezel around the coral is decorated by a rope and twisted wire outer bezel. The total diameter is 17.5 millimeter.

Vintage 1940-45 hand forged sterling silver pin designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86). The pin measures 2 3/4" X 2 3/4" & weighs 40 grams. The stone measures 7/8" across. Both silver & stone are in beautiful condition. The 990 pure silver content gives this "tongues of fire" design an excellent soft & warm patina. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. Pin & closure lock are tight and secure. An Aguilar necklace of this design is pictured on p...

This necklace exhibits a strong presence. A dark amethyst stone glows in strong light and has no chips, damage or cracks. The wearable is 16.5 inches and you can hook it in to any of the chain length to shorten. The silver is very thick and is a wonderful example of folk style repousse. Puffy and not exactly symmetrical is what makes the magic happen when you put this on. The drop is 4.5 inches across and 3 in. down. Just beautiful, LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Long antique guard chains have been very popular in the last couple of years and I am very happy to have come upon this stunning solid silver example. This is not your ordinary guard chain, as you can see. All its links are hand-cut and chased, each featuring a beautiful forget-my-not flower and even the connectors are embellished with tiny little bead appliques...

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.

UNOAERRE modernist sterling silver orbital bracelet

Italy

1970

Interior circumference - 7" total

Weight - 43 grams

Marked Uno A Erre, 925, Italy

Very good vintage condition

A fine and rare example of Italian space age jewelry

Sterling pin with one white pearl and one steel gray pearl made by Henry Steig, c.1950s. The pin is in excellent condition and measures 2 3/4" x 2".

Israeli modernist sterling silver necklace

1965 - 70

Large and dynamic the pendant measures 3 3/4" long

Should fit a 16 3/4" neck

Weight - a substantial 60 grams

Marked made in Israel, sterling

Excellent vintage condition

Fridl modernist sterling silver necklace.

Measures approx. 14" when outstretched.

Condition - excellent.

This Victorian Scottish pebble brooch features an oval, scrolled and gadrooned picture frame which test to approximately 9K with 10K acid...

This lovely necklace features 13 madeira citrines, 3 clusters of 3 each, and 4 set singly. (Citrine is the birthstone for November, said to bring optimism and joy into life – just what we all need!) The central cluster has a pearl dangle. The rich rose gold is marked 9ct on the clasp, but it tests as a weak 10kt (not unusual). Wearable length is 18-3/4”. It is in excellent condition. The clasp is a little fussy, but could easily be replaced or repaired; we don’t want to do it ourselves, si...

This strikingly beautiful pin is an interesting mixture of the Art Nouveau and Victorian styles. The Victorians loved to use real insects in jewelry. This particular type was a favorite.The Nouveau jewelers loved naturalistic motifs, but generally didn’t incorporate organic substances – yet the design of the framework is very Nouveau. Marked “14k”, the pale gold setting contrasts nicely with the deep green of the beetle. The pin stem assembly is original. The clasp has a nice safety leve...

An interesting pair of vintage 14K yellow and white gold cufflinks, the faces set with rectangular dark blue sapphires. The toggle connectors are hinged for comfortable wear. The cufflinks are marked by "14K" and "585".

Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 3/4" x 3/4". Weight: 11.7 gr. Approximate Total Sapphire Weight: .50 ct.

Choice of two modernist cast sterling silver brooches; one in a stylized bird design and the other in a stylized scorpion design with a pearl by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). They are both signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The 'bird' measures 2" long and 1" across. Has a three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Has so...

A gold plated saphiret tassels necklace from the 1930s. This superb and vintage (unsigned) gold plated brass necklace has large dramatic tassels with saphiret (or sapphiret) glass stones. This 15-1/2" gold plated brass necklace has a spring-ring clasp and it has five graduated chain and bell tassels suspended from it. The largest tassel measures 3-1/2" long and 1" across the bell; each individual tassel chain ends in a sapphiret glass stone. The farthest left and right tassels have 9 suspended ...

Modernist sterling silver and lapis lazuli ring

Bold organic design

1950

Size 7 1/2"

1 1/4" x 1 1/2"

Weight -22 grams

Unmarked

Very good vintage condition

Fabulous articulated bracelet in silvertone rhodium plated white metal / pot metal with large and small square emerald cut invisibly set blue openback unfoiled glass stones and tiny colorless strass stones. Examples of this type of French bracelet are pictured in "European Designer Jewelry" by Ginger Moro. Slide clasp with safety chain. Wearable length is 7 1/2 inches. 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Some colorless stones are dark but all are better than the photos depict. Some s...

A sleek modernist hammered sterling silver neck ring and matching cuff bracelet by Swedish jewelry maker Alton. Neck ring measures approximately 10 1/4" around with an opening of 2 3/4". Measures 3/4" at the widest. Could be adjusted somewhat. Marked Alton, F for the city mark, Swedish silver standard, Y9, (date code for 1973), Sterling 925. The cuff bracelet measures 6 1/4" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/4" at the widest part. Could also be adjusted slightly. Marked Alton, F for ...