All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1334975 (stock #7323)
A 14k ray starburst yellow gold charm or pendant from the 1960s. This finely detailed charm measures 5/8" across, it weighs 1.2 grams and it is stamped Kr14 ITALY on the undecorated back which has never had a monogram or initials. It is in the form of a rayed sun or star with a scalloped openwork edge and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Strands : Jewels : Pre 1960 item #298431 (stock #mj0106)
carol lane
$150.00
Graduated 21" long strand of tiger eye beads. 58 beads measure from 9-11 mm. Beautiful rich varied luminescent colors make for this beautiful necklace. Excellent condition....$8 for insured USA shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1980 item #193354 (stock #mj0106)
carol lane
$65.00
Hand made sterling scenic earrings(for pierced ears), c.1970's. Each domed earring measures 1 1/4" in diameter and is signed "JJ STERLING". Excellent condition.....$10 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1137660
This Miguel Melendez hinged bangle is patterned with irregular shaped 1 mm thick silver tiles or pavers, fitted into one another kind of scaling or print. The channels or recessed portions are highly oxidized and the brighter polished areas provides a great play on light-to-darkness.

It is hallmarked with two (2) separate circular marks and an assay stamping. One mark is the the lower case "m" surrounded with a large "C" followed by Taxco...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1960 item #1401727
A classic pair of Mid-Century “around the cuff” mesh cufflinks set with square cut sapphires and round diamonds. This classic style securely holds the cuff and is heavy enough to know you’re wearing them. At the same time, the flexible mesh makes them very comfortable. The gemstones have excellent color and clarity. The overall look is clean and streamlined. Each cufflink is fully hallmarked by Gubelin and bears a serial number.
  • Origin: Switzerland, ca...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Retro : Pre 1960 item #840917 (stock #6040)
A pair of Birks sterling rayed circles earrings from the 1940s-50s. This attractive vintage pair of sterling silver screw-back earrings is in the form of rayed concave circles. These 11/16" diameter/across retro earrings are stamped BIRKS STERLING, they weigh 6.1 grams, and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please note that there is a piece of lint on one earring in the picture - it's not a scratch...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #825727
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Beautiful statement size vintage signed YSL articulated bracelet in heavy goldtone metal enameled in opaque black and translucent red. Marked YSL. Circa 1975. The metal elements are attached with very fine metal springs which allow it to stretch and flex slightly. With a slide clasp. A stunning piece and super wearable for day or night. Perfectly of the moment; statement jewelry is the "it" accessory of the season. Wearable length is 8 1/4 inches. Just under 2 inches wide...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1950 item #1368948
modemodern
$195.00
Gorgeous vintage 1940s or 1950s French five strand bracelet with glittering pink faceted glass bezel set open back unfoiled pointed back stones and glass based faux baroque pearls mounted in goldtone metal with an early oversized spring ring clasp with a thumb collar rather than a tab. Excellent condition with two small losses to two pearls, pictured but not noticeable when worn. Slight wear to the goldtone finish at the clasp is also pictured but again not noticeable when worn...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1482517 (stock #456)
Unique cone shaped deep Black Onyx stones are set along a swirl of smaller silver cones to create these fantastic modernist earrings in a style known as "Gladiator". Beautifully designed the bottom end of the earring curves slightly under your ear lobe. They measure 1" long by 3/4" wide and together they weigh 15.4 grams. Hallmarked Hecho en Mexico with the eagle stamp on one earring and 970 with the Antonio Taxco Crown on the other...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #129697 (stock #mx0149)
carol lane
$750.00
Fabulous wide sterling collar necklace with intricate design by Far Fan, Mexico, c.1947. The intricate hand cut design is brilliantly engineered so that one piece fits perfectly into the other. Quite wide, it measures 1 3/8" and is approx. 16" around the neck. It is signed "FAR FAN HECHO EN MEXICO DF 925 bellmark#13". Excellent condition and so very beautiful. One of the best Mexican designs by a very interesting early maker...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1970 item #1473517 (stock #4209)

Vivianna Torun sterling and rutilated quartz dew drop necklace

Mid 20th century

The torque neck piece should fit a 16 1/2" neck

The rutilated quartz drop measures 3" long while the stone itself is 1 3/4" x 1 1/4" wide at its widest point

Weight - 60 grams

Each element is marked Torun and Georg Jensen

This necklace is in excellent condition, the stone is a nice size with substantial rutile

Torun - Winner of the prestigious Lunning prize ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1970 item #630834 (stock #854)

Ottaviani sterling and enamel necklace.

16" outstretched, pendant - 2 1/2" x 1 5/8".

Condition - very good.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #842417 (stock #08105)
This cool ring is adjustable in size (to size 9). It is sterling silver with 3 abstract flowers buds: turquoise, quartz, onyx, tiger's eye and a red stone -- cabs. The band is marked: TAXCO MEXICO (in a circle) with S?C in the middle. It is also marked with #3 assay mark. The ring is really quite pretty and in excellent condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1486876 (stock #RP07113)
Period Pieces
$199.00
Here is a very Victorian brooch, featuring a cross, anchor, and heart, symbols of faith, hope and charity. The metal has very nice engraving. Unmarked, but made of a layer of gold on top of what looks like copper. The center of the heart is set with a seed pearl, possibly faux, and the cross is set with 11 tiny turquoise-colored cabs – they are too tiny for us to make a definite ID. It measures 1-3/16 x 7/8". The gold shows wear here and there, and it has a nice patina. Overall it is in very g...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Pre 1980 item #51397 (stock #md0143)
carol lane
$250.00
Handmade BRONZE link bracelet that is a true work of art and is signed by the artist, "BR" or "BP", c.1960's. It measures 7 1/2" long by 2 1/2" at widest point. Very dimensional and heavy, each link is different. The handmade locking device is a substantial hook and eye(see photo of "back"). In excellent condition, except there is one small solder joint that has come apart. One of the most interesting, unique, and art-as-jewelry bracelets ever.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY s...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Art Nouveau : Pre 1900 item #893000 (stock #gal-131)
A charming antique Art Nouveau 10K yellow gold, seed pearl and diamond drop necklace/ lavaliere. The openwork mounting is set throughout with seed pearls and two European cut diamonds. The diamond measures 2.8mm and 2.3mm, weigh 0.11 cts combined, are Sl1 in clarity and G-1 in color. Hand engraved on the back is "10467". Measures 20" long. Weighs 3 grams. Condition is near perfect with smaller diamond chipped.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1920 item #1363523 (stock #9613)
A red roses hand painted porcelain Edwardian pin brooch from around 1910. This well-painted 2-1/8 x 1-3/4" brass mounted pin features gold trim, deep red roses and green foliage with a yellow and light green wash. It has the original c-clasp and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, crazing, damage or repairs other than some brass oxidation and a touch of gold wear. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; a...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #610329 (stock #0884)
A nice Art Deco gold plated 7-1/8" bracelet c1930s. This bracelet features double textured flat links, a clip-style catch and claw-set thick 3/4" x 1/2" oval cabochons in black and clear glass. It is unsigned, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, dents, monograms, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gentle u...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1837 VR item #1476710
This is a spectacular one of a kind cameo portrait signet ring collector's item made of an sardonyx, a variety of banded onyx and a form of chalcedony quartz of reddish brown. Portrait cameos were often commissioned by those who had amassed enough wealth to leave their mark on society. The wearer of such a ring would demonstrate admiration for a particular philosopher, writer or popular figure in society. The possession of a ring set with a cameo established the owner of the ring as a person o...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1472137
A wonderful vintage 14K yellow gold charm featuring a gem-set heart and key. The symbols are an acrostic puzzle for "Key to my heart." The heart is bordered with rubies and centered with seed pearls. The head of the key is set with a ruby, a sapphire, and an emerald. The background is enhanced with a satin finish and the disc's edges have a rope border. The back is marked for 14K gold.
  • IrugubL America, ca 1955
  • Condition: excellent
  • Dimensions: 1-5/8" diameter
  • Weight...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Rhinestone : Pre 1970 item #1201633 (stock #6915)
An aurora borealis rhinestone sweep fringe pin and earrings set from the 1960s. This fine, glittery aurora borealis rhinestone pin and matching clip-on earrings set dates to the 1950s-60s. The 2-3/4" x 2-1/4" pin has a safety clasp and the 2" x 1/2" free-swinging earrings are gold plated as is the pin. The claw-set stones are round and baguette shaped, and this unsigned set is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thor...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Pre 1940 item #193673 (stock #T 601)
60 Inches! Knotted rope black "French Jet" facet glass beads marked "Made in Austria" on japanned clasp.
What Downton Abbey party outfit would be complete without this?!
137 shiny faceted individually knotted 8mm beads that catch the light beautifully while you dance the night away! 3.1 oz or 88 Grams.
Very nice decades old preowned vintage condition. This vintage strand has tiny dulled areas from being danced in all night, however magnification is needed to see them. Perfecti...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1930 item #1235033
A superb pair of French Art Deco 18K gold and tourmaline cufflinks in the Egyptian Revival taste that was spurred by the discovery Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922. Each face is simply set with a bluish-green tourmaline carved into the shape of an ancient Egyptian scarab. The faces are connected with chains to barbell backs. Each cufflink is fully stamped with French 18K gold marks and with an illegible master goldsmith mark.

Origin: France, ca. 1925. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 16 x 18 m...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Unsigned : Pre 1970 item #712854
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Fabulous vintage chain necklace in heavy goldtone brass with brilliant colorless prong set strasse stones. With a spring ring clasp, and long enough to wear doubled as shown. This piece is French, circa 1960 or 1970. Great to wear alone or with other chain necklaces. Perfectly of the moment: layered chains are a top trend this season.

39 1/2 inches long by 3/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1486131 (stock #JJ4860)
A vintage sterling silver geometric bracelet designed by Gine Sommerfelt for J. Tostrup, Norway. Made up of eleven curved links. Sommerfelt worked at Tostrup until 1964 when she started her own workshop.

Measures 7 3/4" long and just under an 2 inches wide. Signed with the Tostrup logo, 925S, and the stylized GS for Gine Sommerfelt on the back. Hook clasp holds securely.

In very nice condition, has some minor surface scratches.

Fine, bold design. Rare example of Scandinavia...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1450454 (stock #723678)
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$85.00
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This great pin / brooch, circa 1950's, has a nice mod design. It measures 2" x 1 1/2". It features a mod foliate, floral and leafy motif, with buds. The "buds" are onyx cabochons. The back is marked TAXCO STERLING 925 in a circle with the artist's / silversmith's initials LC in the middle. This piece is in great condition and weighs 14 grams / .5 ounces.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1950 item #1402083 (stock #JJ3452)
A rare pair of sterling silver and enamel scarab cuff links by the well known Danish silversmith, Erik Magnussen. After working at Gorham and having his own shops in Chicago and New York, he opened a shop in Hollywood and designed for the stars. He returned to Denmark in 1939.

These measures 1 1/8" long and 5/8" across. Marked with the conjoined EM monogram, Sterling, Style # 1341, Erik Magnussen and Made in Denmark. Marked 925S on the toggles which hold securely. Fine condition, very minor ...

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Deco : Pre 1940 item #1114183 (stock #6629)
An early and fine signed Coro Art Deco sterling silver necklace with marquisites c1920-30. This stylish 17-3/4" necklace has a springring catch and a 1-1/8 x 5/8" center drop with a large marcasite stone; it is signed STERLING CORO on the drop and STERLING on the loop. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Pre 1980 item #1245010 (stock #044140031)
These Mod earrings dangle 1 3/4". They are 3/4" at their widest. The eyes are translucent: a dark purple. They are in great condition.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Modernism : Pre 1980 item #1318720 (stock #J2657)
These abstract earrings have an unconstructed, rough look of Brutalist design. They have pendants with curled, textured and oxidized surfaces that are finished on both sides and dangle from similar tops. They test definitively for sterling silver, and although they are not too heavy for the original ear clips, a good jeweler or metalsmith could convert them to posts to be on the safe side. There are indecipherable marks on the pendant top rings that could be either tool marks or struck. The earr...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1940 item #1427496 (stock #JJ3828)
A well crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet in the Chicago tradition of Arts and Crafts jewelry.

Lightly hammered. Measures 6" around with an opening of 3/4". Measures 1 1/8" at the widest. Marked Sterling and Handwrought. Has an intricate floral design around a central dog tooth pearl.

Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.

All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1465348
Being offered is a fine circa 1950 sterling silver necklace by Los Castillo, of Taxco, Mexico, heart shaped links decorated with natural stone inlay; tongue and box clasp. Dimensions 15 1/2 inches long. Links are 1/2 inch wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition. All our listings are returnable, for any reason, especially if necklace does not lay properly on neck.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1980 item #633252 (stock #MX0281)
carol lane
$850.00
"SUN AND MOON" pin by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1979. Signed "TS-24 WILLIAM SPRATLING TAXCO MEXICO 925 WS", it measures 3 1/4" wide by 2" high. Excellent condition with lovely copper patina on moon......$20 for insured US shipping.
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre Victorian : Pre 1837 VR item #1464121
A particularly attractive Georgian example of a Halley’s Comet pin worked in 18K yellow gold, accented with black enamel, and featuring a comet head set with a bright green paste stone to represent the comet’s nucleus surrounded by old cut clear paste stones representing the bright coma. The pastes are set in an elegant buttercup setting with a fluted back. The gold setting also has engraved decorative elements representing the comet’s tail.
In 1705, Edmond Halley correctly predicted th...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Edwardian : Pre 1920 item #1486533 (stock #RP07110)
Period Pieces
$475.00
This maple leave pin consists of plique a jour enamel in a sterling silver setting. This lovely pin is highlighted with paste accent stones along the main leaf veins. The green plique is a very nice rich color. The pin seems to be missing one leaf, however, someone filled in the space with a pretty drop made of green agate, so the loss is hardly noticeable. It is centered by a faux pearl. The enamel itself is in good shape, with only a few hairline cracks - normal in all but the very best pieces...
All Items : Estate Jewelry : Cufflinks and Accessories : Gold : Pre 1960 item #1406215
A fine pair of mid-century modern 14K yellow gold and diamond cufflinks by Larter. The heavy gold faces are decorated with parallel lines and the canted edges are bead-set with brilliant round-cut diamonds. The diamonds are of very good quality, estimated at I color, VS clarity. The stones are set in white gold enhanced with milgrain borders. The backs are completed with the older type of toggle mounting. The backs are stamped with Larter’s hallmark.
  • Origin: America, ca. 1950.
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