A charming and intriguing bracelet by Japanese designer and jeweler Miye Matsukada (1922-1981). She worked from her store on Newbury St. in Boston from 1950 until her death. The links appear to have design influence from her country of origin. Measuring 7" end to end , it is 1/2" wide and weighs 19 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A very delicate and lovely bracelet.
Sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish designer Arne Johansen set with a raised mounted square paua, or abalone, shell, which shimmers with iridescent greens and blues. The top portion of this incredible ring measures 1" in diameter. The ring towers to 1/4" above the finger.
Size 8. Signed "AJ Denmark, 925S." Good vintage condition. Some impact marks and wear to two sides of the table, the worst of which is shown in the photos.
A classic Ed Wiener design, 'Alien', in a two layered sterling silver pendant. Measures 1 7/8" long and about 1 1/4" wide. Marked Ed Wiener Sterling on the back. Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring. In very nice condition. Great mid century design.
Sten and Laine sterling silver large pendant necklace
Finland
1973
Measures 3" in diameter
Neck chain measures 26" long
Weight - 47.5 grams
Marked on bale Finland, 925, U7 and other appropriate hallmarks
Excellent vintage condition
An elegant Art Nouveau ring converted from an antique French 18K gold stickpin. The gold clover is decorated with small natural pearls on each leaf arranged around a small bright green emerald. The stem is worked in platinum and is set with a small mine-cut diamond for a little added sparkle. The 18K gold and platinum clover is attached to a 14K yellow gold band.
Finger Size: 6-1/2 (can easily be sized). Clover Dimensions: 1/2" x 1/2". Weight: 1.7 gr.
Plus Studio Norway modernist sterling silver and Stone Necklace
Plus Studio featured the work of Anna Greta Eker, Erling Christophersen and Tone Vigeland
24" long
Pendant measures - 2" x 2 3/4"
Weight - 43 grams
Hallmarks pictured
Excellent condition
A 14k custom made diamond ring from the 1960s 1970s era. This size 5-3/4 ring features a solitaire diamond which appears to be 13 points by gauge however it is high mounted with a closed bottom setting so an accurate calculated size estimate is impossible. The shank is comprised of two attached rings and this ring is stamped 14K with some obscured maker's words one of which appears to be BLUE...
Vintage sterling Georg Jensen pin no. 366 designed by Nanna Ditzel. This pin is not often seen and I love the simplicity of the design. Measuring 1 3/4" by 1 1/4" and weighing 18 grams, it is in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Elegant mid-century modern
design.
Elis Kauppi Modernist sterling silver and carnelian ring
Finland
Mid 20th century
Adjustable band - currently a size 8
Weight - 13 grams
Marked - 925s, Finland, anvil mark
Excellent vintage condition
A very well preserved 18Kt white gold filigree solitaire diamond ring is this beauty from the 1920-s. The approximately 0.15Ct old-mine diamond is set in the hexagonal center of the ring, which is a size 5 and can easily be sized.
A stylish, wonderfully tailored 14Kt yellow gold men’s ring set with a 6 millimeter round faceted synthetic emerald. The ring is a size 7 ¾ and it can easily be sized.
Ca 1900 A hollow gold Victorian cross marked in a cartouche WHH 15. 625 with anchor (for Birmingham) and an "a." 1-3/8" x 3/4" including bale(not link). (Willliam Hair Haseler)
Vibrant red coral stones in these vintage sterling clip back earrings and matching pin. Unsigned, but in the style of Frank Patania, Thunderbird Shop. The earrings measure 1 1/8" by 3/4" and weigh 15 grams total. The pin measures 1 3/4" by 1 1/8" and weighs 13 grams. Fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the beautiful coral stones. A great set!
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver necklace with a central enameled pendant. Pendant has two parts adorned with blue, green and cream colored enamel.
Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/8" across. Marked on the back Sterling Silver. Chain is 16" long and has a spring closure which holds securely. Fine condition, has a very small area of indentation along the edge of the enamel on the right side, but looks to be original...
Ella Cone modernist sterling silver bracelet
Mid 20th century
American modernist
Statement bracelet
Interior circumference measures 6" plus a 1" rear opening for a total of 7"
Weight - 47 grams
Stamped Ella L. Cone, sterling
Very good vintage condition
An attractive 15K Victorian yellow gold brooch circa 1870 - 1890. This 1-1/8" diameter brooch is unmarked but tested and has a textured repeated design. It has a (replaced) safety catch. It weighs 7.4 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the catch replacement...
A modernist sterling silver brooch by noted NYC mid century jeweler, Sam Kramer, in a stylized 'V' shape with a central copper textured cabochon. Has a three dimensional design. Measures 2 5/8"long and 1 1/2" high. Marked with Sam Kramer's mushroom mark and sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. There is a slight bend at one corner, not sure if it is original. Great MCM design.
Kultaseppa Salovaara modernist sterling silver and amethyst hinged bracelet
1970s
Finland
2 1/2" x 2 1/4"
Interior circumference 7"
Weight - 17 grams
Marked - sterling,925, bear hallmark
Fine vintage condition
Description: gold tone base metal, rhinestones
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 7/8"
Condition: crazing of paint on head. Overall excellent.
This large exotic rhodium plated pot metal gryphon bird brooch is encrusted with multitudes of clear rhinestones. It is 3 1/2" x 3 1/4". It is in excellent vintage condition. It is circa 1937-1940.
Ref: Warman's Vintage Jewelry by Leigh Leshner on page 65.
Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 by Julia C. Carrol, page 24
Fabulous Fakes by Carole Tanenbaum, p. 133.
I have owned this item before with the MB Phrygian helmet marking) This one is unmarked...
Sterling silver artisan mask necklace
Made in Mexico
1930s
16" long
Center mask measures 2" x 2"
Weight - 67 grams
Marked made in Mexico and etched Mexico sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
A vintage hand made Arts and Crafts period hammered silver pendant by Albert Kahlbrandt, (1878-1961), Hamburg, Germany.
Possibly 800 silver, there is a tiny touch mark on the front near the top.
Pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked Handarbeit, Kahlbrandt and Hamburg and the number 8. Mark is partially obscured by extra solder, not sure why it is there.
Chain measures 10" long on each side. Has a spring clasp that holds securely.
Fine work.
This Scottish Kilt pin in the form a dirk is 2 3/8" long. There are no hallmarks. It tests sterling.
There is an example of this pin on page 207 of Costume Jewelry by Judith Miller in the amount of $630.00-$690.00
This beautiful pair of scarab design cufflinks is marked for Unger Bros, a well-known turn-of-the-century American jewelry maker. Each beetle or scarab is 1/2" by 13/16". They are made of sterling silver. Circa 1900-1905.
Large and bold eye-design modernist tiger eye cabochon 9 carat pin/pendant, England, c.1950's. Pin shaped as an eye, based on Margaret de Patta and Sam Kramer's designs? It measures 2 5/16" long by 1 7/16" wide by 1/2" high. Signed "9 CT" and is in excellent condition. Can be worn as pin or pendant......$11 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.
A fascinating Victorian brooch set in 14K yellow gold. The octagonal plaque with canted corners appears to be made of opaque black glass and is inset with an ornate glass design worked in the pietra dura method. The translucent design is backed with gold foil to create a subtle glittery effect. The setting is very simple and does not detract from the more important enamel work. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: Europe, possibly Switzerland, ca. 1850...
A pretty 14K yellow gold brooch designed as a cluster of leaves, each accented with a collet-set round ruby. The leaf surfaces have stippled and Florentine finishes for nice contrast. The back is marked “14K” and also has an illegible maker’s mark.
- Origin: America, ca. 1960
- Condition: excellent, all original
- Dimensions: 1-7/8” x –1-1/8”
- Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .15 carat
- Weight: 6.0 grams
Exquisite example of art nouveau style in this 14K yellow gold (stamped on back) watch pin with natural round turquoise cabochon. Perfectly proportioned, dimensions are approximately 1 inch by 1 inch. Large watch hook on back, excellent condition. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!
A delicate sterling silver floral bracelet with faceted red stones, probably Garnets, by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Lightly hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 6 5/8" around and 7/8" wide. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Hook closure holds securely. Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Hans Hansen, Denmark. Measures about 6 1/4" around with an opening of 3/4" and 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, 925S and design number 213. Designed by Bent Gabrielsen. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.
A sterling silver floral brooch by Tiffany & Co. with a mark dating from 1910-47 in an Arts and Crafts style. Measures 1 3/4" across and 15/16" wide. Marked Tiffany & Co. Makers Sterling and with a stylized 'M' for the directorship of John C. Moore II. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds tightly. Includes dark blue Tiffany & Co. box. Rare find.
This antique Chinese silver bracelet is hinged at the back and opens in the front. The silver work displays plant leaves and a bird. The bead work is both coral and turquoise. Bracelet is stamped "China" which according to trade laws makes it late Qing, about 1890. Its in very good condition
This Hattie Carnegie gold pearls and enamel Egyptian snake necklace is gold plated base metal, with faux pearls and enamelling. It is unsigned. Circa 1960. It is in excellent condition. It is 16 long from head to tail closed and about 3/4" wide.
This rhodium plated base metal Mazer peacock brooch is unsigned.
Dimensions: 3 1/2" x 2 1/8"
Reference: Hallmarked pin on Ruby Lane ($495.00)where the pave rhinestones are colored as opposed to this one which is clear.
Circa: 1940s
Very nice, heavy pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks that resemble a link taken from a large chain. One cross-end is fixed, but the other is hinged so the cufflinks can pass through the hole. These cufflinks look very stylish streamlined appearance when being worn. Tested and guaranteed 18K gold.
Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 15/16” x 3/4". Weight: 14.0 grams.
Description: white washed base metal with rose and clear rhinestones on his sleeves and body. He also has imitation jade stones on his coat.
Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/4" x 3/4"