Modernist abstract sterling silver and pearl ring
1970
European origin
Size 7 1/2
Front measures just under 1 1/2" tall
Weight - 10.71 grams
Marked 925
Very good vintage condition
This well designed 14Kt white gold estate ring is centered by a 6X4 millimeter emerald cut natural sapphire. The center stone is flanked on either side by five full cut diamonds. The approximate weight of the center sapphire is 0.60Ct, while the approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.10Ct. The ring is a size 7 and can easily be sized.
A 14k pearls on branch brooch circa 1950. This top quality 14k (unmarked but tested and guaranteed) yellow gold branch or flower head pin is laden with lovely cultured pearls. It measures 2-1/2 x 1-3/8" and it weighs 11.3 grams. The well-matched pearls all have a fine silvery white lustre and they measure from 3.5 to 7 mm. This brooch has a safety catch and it is unsigned; it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Hans Hansen sterling modernist ring
Denmark
1950
Heavy, solid, bold, architectural
Size 9 1/2
Weight - 42 grams
Face measures 1" in diameter
Hallmarked - HaH, Denmark, 925s
Excellent condition
A nice pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks in the form of horse stirrups. The toggle backs are marked “585” and “Germany 14Kt” and have the maker’s mark “MV”.
Origin: Germany, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4” x 5/8”. Weight: 9.0 grams.
A Peru(?) 18k yellow gold and silver Incan gods necklace. This 20-3/4" long (extended) 925 silver and 18k yellow gold necklace, probably Peruvian, depicts what appear to be Incan gods. It consists of 9 hand-hammered and cut segments ranging in size from 1-3/8 x 7/8" to 2-1/2 x 2". Each has an applied silver-backed skin of 18k gold in the form of Inca gods. It has a hook catch and it is stamped what appears to be RI 935C 925 18K...
A sleek and elegant silver (.900 standard) necklace comprised of 14 fine wheat chain silver strands with 7 round enamel medallions and an enameled medallion closure, high quality Byzantine style jewelry, early 20th century.
Measures 15 1/2" in length, medallions are each just a bit under 1" in diameter, closure is 1 1/8".
Each chain is finely made, and they hang together perfectly, have a slight drape and and have a wonderful silky feel.
Each medallion is decorated with green and blue enamel ...
Everitt MacDonald sterling silver and topaz ring
California modernist artisan
1950
Size - 6
Weight - 14 grams
This totally gorgeous and substantial ring is in wonderful vintage condition
Marked MACDONALD, sterling
Bold and striking long sterling earrings designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. These earrings are from the "Future" line of jewelry manufactured by Hans Hansen between 1932 and 1948. They hang 2 3/4" long, are 3/4" wide at the bottoms and are screw backs. Weighing 11 grams total, they are in fine original condition. A fabulous Modernist design.
A handsome late Victorian stick pin featuring a reverse-carved crystal depicting a bulldog. Essex crystals, especially those showing dogs and sporting subjects, were very popular during the last quarter of the 19th century. This example is nicely carved and subtly colored in taupes and blacks. The dog wears a red collar. The crystal is simply set in a yellow gold mounting. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: very good...
Sterling silver and 14 karat gold bangle bracelet, set with three pearls and three rubies, each mounted in yellow gold. The gems are set equidistant from one another. The pearls are deeply lustrous and have a fine, faint pink tint. The pear-shaped rubies are also of good color and clarity. The pearls are 6mm in diameter; the rubies are approximately 4mm x 2mm. Ca. 1950's.
The typically Art Nouveau curves of this elegant lavalier are set with seed pearls to accent their lavish beauty. The lavalier holds a large central ametyst—February’s birthstone!—and has an amethyst dropper. The delicate bale is set with more pearls. The lavalier is made of 9 ct gold and is 1 1/8" by 1 1/2" plus the bale. Circa 1900. The 14 k gold 16" chain is new.
Large 970 silver cave art nude cut-out male and female design cufflinks by Antonio Pineda, Mexico, c.1950's. Of good weight and size, they measure 1 15/16" long by 13/16" wide. Signed#1-"ANTONIO TAXCO(in crown)SILVER 970
#2-"HECHO EN MEXICO 17(bellmark)". In excellent condition and have great design. See matching tie bar at ITEM #261687....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Eye catching hand forged sterling silver pin
designed and signed circa 1940's by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Hector Aguilar (1905-86).
Brooch measures 3" long X 1 1/4" high. Both pin and 7 cascabels are in beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Pin back and safety lock work well. Fully hallmarked on reverse HA TAXCO STERLING MADE IN MEXICO. Likely inspired by a Pre-Columbian design.
A wonderfully constructed heavy brooch and matching clip earrings by Bent Knudsen, Denmark. Streamlined curves, thick sterling, very Mid Century. Marked Handmade, Sterling, Denmark, Bent K, and Style #2 on the back of each piece. Brooch measures 2 3/4" long and almost 3/4" across. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 1/2" at the widest. Clips hold tightly. Fine condition, minor surface scratches...
A 1920-s period 14Kt white gold filigree bar pin centered by an old mine diamond. The pin is 2 13/16” long and ½” wide.
The work of Mid-Century silversmith Ronald Hayes Pearson work is included in major collections at the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum, the Museum of Modern Art, and many other noted museums. This unique necklace is the perfect example of why Pearson is so celebrated, and his rare work so sought after.
The pendant features a modernist raised design over a darkened oxidized background. The pendant is arched, making it three dimensional...
Uno A Erre modernist sterling silver pendant necklace
Italy
c. 1960 - 70
Chain measures 15 1/2" long extended
Pendant - 2 3/8" tall including bale
Fully hallmarked
Very good vintage condition
Edwardian enameled 14K gold “bean-back” cufflinks. The faces are decorated with elegant engine-turned engraving and a wide border of opaque white enamel. The shanks are marked for gold content, and also for the maker, Wordley, Allsopp & Bliss Co. (1909-15) of Newark, NJ.
Origin: America, 1909-15...
Ray Urban modernist sterling silver brooch
Fausing
Denmark
1 7/8" x 1 1/8"
Excellent vintage condition
This lovely pendant is beautiful, antique, European, and signed by a famous but mysterious maker--can it get any better?
The Art Nouveau movement revolutionized art and design in the late 1890s and early 1900s across continents. In Germany, the style was called Jugend Stil—Young Style, and many of the better known jewelry makers congregated in Pforzheim...
Lapis Lazuli Hard Stone Pendant with three dimentional carving of Phoenix Bird in the center on both sides, 2 1/2" high(only Lapis part, not included the gold part), 1 3/8" wide, 1/4" thick, with natural color of heavy Lapis Lazuli hard stone with impressed mark of "14K" and "585" on yellow gold ring. No damages.
Michael and Frances Higgins abstract art glass pendant necklace
Mid 20th century
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Pendant - 3 1/2" x 2 1/2"
Suede cord - adjustable
Great vintage condition
The couple began fusing glass in their Chicago apartment by using kilns in their living room...
This estate ring is from the 1960-s. The “bamboo” design setting is a split shank style and topped by a 10X8 millimeter oval cabochon prong-set opal. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
This vintage Masonic ring is 14Kt yellow gold with a red stone enhanced by one small diamond and the Masonic symbol with a letter G. The top of the ring is 15 X 8 millimeter rectangle. The tapered shank has an art-deco design near the top. The ring is a size 5 ½ and it can be sized.
Meka elegant sterling silver and red enamel necklace
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Should fit a 14" neck
Each link measures 3" long x 3/4" at widest point
Weight - 45 grams
Marked Meka, sterling, Denmark
Excellent condition
This wonderful 14Kt pink gold antique men's signet ring from the early 20th century set with a 16 X 14 millimeter oval lively blood-stone. The ring is a size 7 3/4 and can be sized.
Fantastic late 1960s – 1970s, I believe based on style, modernist sterling silver and ribbon long cascading circles collar necklace signed by Niels Erik From of Denmark. Scandinavian jewelry is one of my favorite genres – I love the slick, innovative design, the bold minimalism and the “honesty” of materials used so I am always on the look out for good examples...
This sleek deco style pendant is from the 1960's and made of 14Kt yellow gold. It is centered by a bezel set 10 X 12 millimeter caboshon oval lapis.
The pendant measures 1 3/8" in height and 1 1/8" in width. The weight is 8.5 grams which makes this wonderfully cast pendant relatively heavy for its size.
It would look exquisite on any chain as well as on a collar or an Omega necklace.
A classic pair of mid-century 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces comprising gold space-age swoops cradling oval cabochons of nephrite. The toggles are marked "14K" and have an unidentified maker's mark.
Origin: America, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4" x 9.16". Weight: 12.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 6.38 cts.
A very nice Victorian silver brooch set with agates...
Jacob Hull silver plate necklace for Buch en Deichmann
Denmark
Late 1960's to 1970's
Neck ring should fit a 14" neck
Center element measures 3 1/2" long
Weight - a substantial 92 grams
Marked on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Sterling silver hand wrought portrait ring
Striking and well made this unique ring is a size 7 1/4 - 7 1/2
Weight - a solid 18.5 grams
Marked 925, with artist cypher [S pierced by a center line]
Excellent vintage condition
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.
A piece of Ciner's quality design and craftsmanship, this necklace has twenty four gold plated chains, an ornate gold plated clasp and a pave rhinestone center adornment: classic and elegant. 16" end to end and 1 1/2" wide. Ciner is stamped in two places on the clasp.
A large 10K rotating hair brooch with photo 1860-70. This opulent (typically unmarked but tested) 10k yellow gold rotating or turning hair brooch has a photo on the other side. This mid-Victorian 2-5/8 x 2-3/8" pin features a finely plaited brown and blonde hair display on one side and a hand-tinted albumin photograph of a bearded and bald gentleman on the other. Each side is under glass and the center display rotates freely on its perpendicular pivot. It has its original c-clasp and attache...