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...

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...

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...

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...

Designed by Frank Hess for Haskell in the 1950's, perhaps earlier. This elegant set has the old Haskell horseshoe name plate on the back of the brooch (see picture).Beautiful glass flowers with matching blue pronged rhinestones and beads. Double filigree backing. Brooch is 2 3/4" by 2 3/4", clip earrings are 1 1/2 by 1 1/4".

We have an early cuff and earring set that is marked with only Mexico Sterling. The filigree is thick and heavy. The frame going around is firm. The curls are precise and great care was made for the prongs that hold the stone to have the feel for the rest of the design with filigree loops. Leaves with a pretty patina adorn the back of each side. Please ask and I can send pictures of the markings. The gap is 1in. and the height is a huge 2.5in. tall. This is a substantial set weighing 74 grams...

A 14K blue topaz and amethyst hoop design pair of earrings circa 1970s. These vintage yellow gold pierced hoops are set with genuine blue topaz and amethyst gem stones. Each vintage double hoop earring measures 1-1/2" diameter and 1/8" thick. They weigh 8.1 grams. They are stamped 14K on the ear wire (too small to photograph). February birthstone is amethyst and march is aquamarine,so this color combination works for both birthstone months. Great dramatic earrings...

A 10K emerald and diamonds ring from the 1970s. This size 7 ring features a lovely pear shape emerald (it looks natural but could be a grown emerald) flanked with two rows of 5 single point genuine diamonds along with three claw-set single point diamonds on each side of the stone...

These wondrous bumble bees are a Margot de Taxco signed creation. She is known for her fantastic enamel work. The earring clamps work and are the thickest best working clampers I have put on. The enamel is PERFECT. These are a published design in the Penny Morrill books on the Mexican Silver Renaissance.

Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver bracelet by Bernice Goodspeed of Taxco, Mexico; hand crafted silver cuff bracelet with pre-Columbian motifs featuring masterful and deliberate incision and oxidation. Dimensions: up to size 8 x 1 1/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

A vintage cuff bracelet and/or pendant in the style of Ken Beldin in patinated copper and brass with central pottery heads. Both pieces are signed Xochitl Mexico. There have been some documented Beldin pieces also signed Xochitl and it was noted that she may have been his wife or mistress. Although these pieces are not signed Beldin, the quality and design reflect his work.

May purchase these pieces individually or as a set.

The pendant measures 2 3/4" in diameter and is suspended from a...

This unique 14Kt tricolor gold ring is decorated by a white gold diamond set star and a pink gold diamond set heart. The shank is 14Kt yellow gold. The heart and the star is pave set with 7 and six full cut diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.18Ct. The ring is a size 8 ¾ and the size can be adjuster or it can easily be sized if necessary.

A pretty late Georgian example of a Halley’s Comet pin worked in 14K (perhaps 15K) yellow gold and featuring a light blue paste stone to represent the comet’s nucleus. The paste is set in an elegant buttercup-type setting accented with an engraved gallery. Blue paste is less common than other colors, and makes a very nice presentation. The comet’s tail depicted in the engraved and voluted gold setting.

In 1705, Edmond Halley correctly predicted the comet’s return in 1758. When it ...

A handsome pair of Art Deco 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces with oval cabochon blue moonstones in slightly cupped settings. The gems have striking color and fine adularescence. The simple oval settings allow the stones to take center stage. The backs are marked "750" for 18K gold and have the maker's mark "S".

Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1930. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 3/4" x 9/16". Weight: 9.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 5.32 carats.

This silver buckle is so perfectly Art Nouveau and so perfectly William B. Kerr. It is 5 1/4" wide and 1 5/8" high and bears these markings: PATENTED JUNE 25, 1901; STERLING; 1564; and the fasces [maker's mark for Kerr]. It is in excellent condition, and the patina of age has been left undisturbed. Circa 1900.

A stand out modernist sterling silver Neck Ring designed by Minas Spiridis, (1938-2020), for Cartier. He was the first non Danish jewelry designer for Georg Jensen.

Marked on the back MINAS in a Greek style font, Sterling and Cartier. Also marked Cartier at the end of one arm.

Measures 11" around with an opening of 3". Meant to sit on the collar bone. Measures 1/2" wide in the center. Can probably be adjusted slightly. Better for a slender neck. Weighs 53 gr.

In very nice...

Vintage moonstone & sterling silver ring designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Ring is a size 5 1/2 to 6. Face of ring measures 3/4" high. Stone and silver are in beautiful condition. Hallmarks include Antonio crown, 970 & eagle 17. This design is pictured in SILVER SEDUCTION:THE ART OF MODERNIST ANTONIO PINEDA by Goby Stromberg.

The "Silver By Tono" hallmark dates this piece 1948-1953. Collector quality.

This Antonio Pineda pin is a superb early creation, with a repoussé silver upper segment and a large amethyst cabochon dangle. The recesses are oxidized giving a great deal of depth.

I have not seen this design before and believe it to be quite rare.

Measures 2 3/8" wide, 2" tall.

Weight is 26 grams.

Signed and hallmarked "Silver by Tono By Tono Mexico"...

Modernist hand made 14k with 4 cultured pearls pin by Ellis Kauppi, founder of Kupitaan Kulta in 1945, Finland, c.1960's. Round pin measures 1 1/2" in diameter with 4 lustrous cultured pearls(4 3/4mm)at center. Trumpet lock securely closes pin which is in excellent condition. Pin is signed "anvil 585 FINLAND". Well designed gold modernist Scandinavian piece......$10 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

Yellow enamel, sterling, and marcasites art deco lapel watch, Germany, c.1920's. Geometric design in three sections make up the structure of the watch. The horizontal bar pin at the top(m.1" across) pins on to fabric. The vertical middle section has 2 diamond shaped yellow enamel pieces set amidst an irregularly shaped geometric cut out design(m 2" long). The lower diamond-shaped section(m.1 1/2" long) is the "ORATOR" watch which has yellow enamel on the back. The watch is a wind-up, runs perf...

An elegant pair of vintage earclips in 18K yellow gold set with pearls. Each earring is set with 19 4.5mm pearls of fine quality. The pearls have cream body color with nice luster, and are estimated at A+ quality. The setting is constructed in a way that it is nearly invisible when the earclips are being worn. The backs retain the original omega clips, but could easily have posts added. The backs are marked with the French “tete d’aigle” mark for 18K gold and also have an unidentified...

A much understated tailored design is this estate diamond band from the 1970-s. The 14Kt yellow gold band is topped by five G color brilliant cut diamonds with the total weight of 0.26Ct. The diamonds are set individually in an S design channel. The weight and color of diamonds are clearly marked inside the band. The band is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.

A modernist sterling silver necklace by the noted NYC jeweler, Ed Wiener.

Has two curved and flattened links and a central longer piece with a cultured pearl nested in the center. The links are connected by curved bars with orbs at each end.

Measures approximately 14 1/2" around. The necklace lays gently on the collarbone due to the curvature of the design. Hook closure allows for an extender to be attached if needed.

Signed ED WIENER. The Ed Wiener is partially worn but still legible...

This is a one of a kind, beautifully carved amethyst head of a dog late Victorian 14Kt yellow gold stickpin. The three dimensional dog’s head was masterfully carved out of one piece of natural amethyst with great detail by a very talented artist.

A wonderful and rare pair of patinated copper modernist earrings by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. The spiral design incorporates small raised circles for added texture.

These screw back earrings measure 1" long and 3/4" wide. Both are signed with the 'Art Smith' script signature.

In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. They are opposites so frame the face when worn.

Classic Art Smi...

A vintage three dimensional pendant in sterling silver designed by Jose Luis Flores of Taxco, Mexico depicting a stylized figure kissing a nude breast. Flores also worked with Hector Aguilar, Miguel Garcia Martinez and Emma.

Measures 4 3/4" long including the large bale and 2 1/2" across. Marked on the back 925, Mexico JLF, and Taxco. Have also seen this with the additional Miguel hallmark in script. Heavy and substantial. Has some tarnish. Pre Eagle.

Wild Picasso-esque design.

Very nice Baltic amber butterscotch necklace. Some pieces almost look egg yolk in color. In excellent condition, it measures 27 inches. Circa 1960-70

A 14k 3 diamonds engagement ring circa 1960s. This classic size 3-3/4 or 3.75 yellow gold ring has a high set center diamond and two side diamonds. The diamonds consist of a central 19 point brilliant cut of SI-2 clarity and F colour, plus two round brilliant cut stones totalling .14 carat (SI-2-I1, G-H), with one having a chip. This ring weighs 2.1 grams, and it is in excellent vintage with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservati...

An unusual and handsome 14K yellow gold tie bar designed as a Gothic-style strap hinge by Larter & Sons. When not being used to hold a tie in place, the piece could also be used as a money clip. The design is nicely detailed with beveled edges and raised bolts. The back is stamped with Larter's hallmark. Larter manufactured pieces such as this for leading jewelry retailers such as Tiffany and Cartier.

• Origin: America, ca. 1925
• Excellent condition
• Dimensions: 2-7/16" x ...

Very early sterling compact designed by HARALD NIELSEN(1892-1977) for GEORG JENSEN, Denmark, c.1920. Has decorative applied silver dolphin at top center. Empty on the inside so can be used as a pill box, it measures 2 1/2" in diameter by 1/2" thick. Beautifully signed "HN GEORG JENSEN(in dotted circle with crown) STERLING DENMARK GI925S(in dotted oval) 160A", it is in very good condition with a slight dent at top. Rare piece.......$20 for insured US shipping.

A vintage pair of sterling silver cuff links by Georg Jensen with the GJ mark used from 1933-44 in the iconic fish design. Measure 3/4" across. Marked with GJ, Sterling Denmark, 14 and 925. Have a toggle clasp. In fine condition. Great example of Georg Jensen's classic design.

This is a lovely vintage Mexican silver folkloric necklace. The chain is a paperclip style and is closed with a simple hook. The flowers are open back repousse with gemstone beads of turquoise, coral and amethyst wired and tied off in the back. The birds are solid silver with the drop being 2.25in. across and 3 in. tall. The silver is then further adorned by hand carving for depth and more dimension. Finally there are 3 dangles from the drop each with a river pearl. The weight is approximately 4...

Large and unusual heart design modernist sterling pin designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen, Denmark, c.1960's. It measures almost 3" by 1 1/2" and is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) 925S DENMARK 340". Excellent condition and great mod Jensen......$15 for insured US shipping.

Presented is the larger of the two Fred Davis silver boxes being offered. Classic hand made silver box with onyx Mayan face made by Fred Davis, Mexican designer, c.1930. It is signed "FD" (stylized)and is in excellent condition. It measures 3 1/2" by 2" by 1 3/8" high. The onyx face is enclosed in a silver bezel and has a hinged opening at the back. Purchased together with the smaller box(see item #100119)SOLD.....$15 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.

This Mexican silver necklace weighs 65 grams and is 16in. long with each tulip being 1 1/8th inches tall. It is double signed as shown with TSL. Each tulip has hand made partitions that form the flower. Next the Maestro makes a tiny bead ball and centers it as the stamen to the bottom of the hanging flower. This was an intricate number of steps to build each flower alone and not to mention the swirl of the stem that attaches to the necklace. All pieces to the necklace are solid sterling so it fe...

14K gold ring featuring a detailed portrait of a Native American wearing a feathered headdress. The portrait is surrounded by a twisted rope border. Originally an Edwardian bar pin, the ring has been fashioned with the original pin's scrolled ends connecting to the medallion. The reverse is marked "585 Pr FSH" for 14K gold.

• Origin: Continental Europe, ca 1900.
• Dimensions: crown, 13/16" diamter.
• Finger Size: 6-1/2.
• Condition: excellent, sharp detail.
• Weight:...