Substantial and quite unusual in its design this modernist Mexican silver bracelet is an Enrique Ledesma creation and it is adorned with two faceted color-change sapphires. The bracelet’s shape reminds me of ancient torques yet here the two ends bypass each other in a tight, determined embrace. I love the way the sterling tube grows in diameter as it progresses to the bracelet’s front where it is abruptly cut at an angle to accept the gemstone in a crown setting...
Marci Zelmanoff
Huge sculptural brooch featuring her classic wire construction in mixed metals with ceramic stone
6" long
Weight - 64 grams
Marked Zelmanoff '72
Very good vintage condition with minor roughness on the ceramic stone
Superb Rachel Gera modernist sterling silver, stone and shell ring
Israel
1970s
Size - 6 1/2
Weight - 18 grams
Marked Gera Israel
Excellent condition
Vintage sterling necklace and matching earrings by Navajo Allen Kee created during his time as a benchsmith at the White Hogan Shop in Scottsdale, Arizona from 1946 to 1962, working beside Kenneth Begay. The necklace measures 16 inches end to end, the spiral links are 3/4" wide and the weight is 49 grams. The earrings are 1 3/4" long and weigh 12 grams total. They have their original screw backs but could be converted to accommodate pierced ears...
Great Modernist design in this vintage sterling bracelet by renowned New York jeweler John Iversen. It measures 7 1/2" end to end, the links measure from 1" wide in the front to gradual tapering to 3/8" at the terminals. Weighing 19 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed John Iversen Sterling on the tag which he attaches on his items...
A beautiful and large brooch with a butterscotch amber cabochon centrepiece mounted on a silver frame embellished with two pearl of green agate on the side. Stamped on the back: 830, S DTA. From Denmark, original Danish amber of the best quality! From the around 1940.
Measurement: L 5,5 cm x 3 cm. Weight: 18 gr. Great condition.
A beautiful handmade sterling cuff bracelet with a wonderful minimalist, modernist center design from the White Hogan Shop which was in Scottsdale, Arizona. Some of the most famous Navajo Silversmiths worked in this shop including Kenneth Begay, Allen, George and Ivan Kee and Johnny Mike Begay. This bracelet measures
5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening. It is 2" wide in the front and tapers to 1 1/8" at the terminals...
This is a fine quality carved jade pendant with 18Kt yellow gold finding. The intricately carved 1 ½” wide pendant has the height of 2 ½” including the 18Kt gold bail. The thickest part of the pendant is 6 ½ millimeters. (Approximately ¼”)
This classic charm/pendant is depicting a 3 dimensional bunch of bananas. Life like as a bunch of bananas would look after it was picked. The pendant is 1” high and ½” wide.
It has been a while since I offered jewelry from Peru and this is the first in a series I will be presenting in the next few weeks. Very reminiscent of the style of Graziella Laffi, the so-called “Spralting of Peru”, the figural combination brooch / pendant at hand is adorned with polychrome enamel, hand-chased details and oxidation. The colors are vibrant and the workmanship of very high quality,...
A 15k yellow gold chain that measures 17-1/2" x 1/8" (just shy of) and is marked 15ct near the box clasp. Weight 6 gr.
A classic, heavy pair of Art Deco 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the oval faces finished in a simple reeded platinum border. Each face is centered with an old European cut diamond (G/H; VVS2). The backs are marked “Gold & Plat” (tested 14K) and have the maker’s mark for Carrington.
- Origin: America, ca. 1920
- Condition: excellent
- Dimensions: faces, 11/16” x 15/32”
- Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .32 carat
- Weight: 13.0 grams
These interesting turquoise and sterling silver earrings were made in Mexico. The clover shape looks like three hearts with a stem, with the turquoise inlay separated by the sterling silver. The back of one of the screwbacks is marked HECHO EN MEXICO 925 (of which only HECHO EN M and 9 are legible). They also have the maker's initials: a curved BEH, of which the H is not fully stamped.
These earrings measure 1" x 3/4". The patina is great as are the turquoise colors.
Large pendent of amber from the west coast of Denmark, of irregular tridimensional rhombus shape. Made by simply polishing a lump of amber! It has the best deep honey color with some more intense red spots. It comes with a silver necklace. Danish Amber is highly appreciated for the quality and colour, washed ashore on the west coast of Jutland.
Weight: 30 gr. Size: 6 x 5 x 2.2 cm
Great patina from age and use...
Here is a shield-shaped sorority pin (9/16 x 1/2”), with 16 tiny seed pearls set around the perimeter, and 3 colored stones. The 2 upper stones are emerald green, the bottom one is sapphire blue. They are too tiny for us to identify with certainty. The shield is crossed by a band of white enamel bisecting a background of black enamel. On the band are the Greek letters Kappa Phi, and in gold on one side is a candle stick and on the other is a flower...
A tailored, simply elegant design is this 18Kt white and yellow gold mid century modern stylized ribbon ring. Each half is identical to the other except for the one side is 18Kt yellow gold while the other side is 18Kt white gold. The ring is a size 6 and can be sized.
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 vintage modernist sterling silver hammered neck ring and pendant with three suspended amber jewels by the well known Danish silversmith Jane Wiberg.
The neck ring is made from thick curved and hammered sterling with an orb at each end. It is marked Jane Wiberg 400. Has a warm patina.
The pendant measures 4 1/8" long including the bale and 3/4" at the widest. Marked 925S and Jane Wiberg. The amber has natural swirls. Has a large bale...
This charm / pendant is a great James Avery collectible: The Guardian Angel. It measures 7/8" x 5/8".
The back is marked with the candelabra hallmark, and JA STER, located on the bottom right. The 'T' in STER is blurred. This great piece is circa 1960's.
A vintage sterling silver parure by Margot de Taxco, (Margot Van Voorhies Carr), design number 5127, in a classic design.
Necklace measures 15 3/4" long with the central pendant measuring 1 1/2" high and 2 1/2" across. The central pendant can be detached and worn as a brooch. The pin part is missing and would have to be replaced. The part of the catch that swings over to hold the pin in place is also missing. The necklace has a box clasp that holds securely...
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver statement ring
Mid 20th century
Face - 2" x 1 1/4"
Size 6
Weight - 14 grams
Marked Cooke, Sterling on verso
Excellent vintage condition
An extraordinarily fine Victorian 14K yellow gold and enamel pocket watch chain in the Aesthetic style...
Impressive in its generous width, with a gorgeous greenish blue turquoise bezel-set in its central station, this early Matilde Poulat silver bracelet is wrought en repoussage in the “Mexico City style“ she came to represent. Malt’s repousse work leaves the journey of the silversmith’s tools on the jewelry created intentionally visible and that for me brings her close to the philosophy of the Arts and Crafts movement. Yet she is also as “Mexican Deco” as anyone could ever be - her pie...
A triangular sterling silver modernist bracelet by Jondell, Mexico. Measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 9 1/2" around the outside. Measures 1/4" at the widest. Slips onto my average size wrist easily.
Marked Jondell, Mexico and 925. Although it is hollow, it is made from thick sterling and has a substantial feel.
In fine condition with minor scuffs.
Cool, sleek design.
A terrific pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, each fashioned as a pair of ridged spheres topped with round sapphires. The gemstones have a nice medium-light violet-blue color that contrasts nicely with the gold. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent. Size: 3/4" x 7/16". Weight: 6.4 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .392 carat.
These beautiful sterling silver cufflinks are marked for Unger Bros and sterling. The flower-patterned ovals are linked by chain and are the epitome of Art Nouveau. One oval, darn it, is a plain replacement. Each oval is 7/8" x 3/4". Circa 1910.
A lovely 14K yellow gold 5mm cable twist bracelet with a gem-set station from the “Renaissance” collection by David Yurman. The square station features a square step-cut rhodolite garnet flanked with cabochon emeralds at the top and bottom. This design is one of the earlier pieces from the Renaissance collection, and is no longer in production. The open cuff is flexible and can be spread to fit nearly any size wrist. The interior of the bangle is signed “D. Yurman 14K”.
Origin: Ameri...
A handsome pair of vintage 14K yellow gold cufflinks by Tiffany & Co. The round faces are accented with sunburst engraving and are centered by round mixed-cut blue sapphires. The sapphires are very slightly greenish-blue in color, with dark tone and moderately strong saturation. They have excellent clarity. The toggles are marked “14K” and the toggles are marked “Tiffany & Co.”
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: very good, light abrasions to the faces consistent with normal use. S...
A striking sterling silver buckle with an overlay depicting a Pre Columbian creature by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi.
Signed G. Laffi Peru and 925. Has two layers of sterling.
Measures 2 1/2" long in total and 1 1/8" high. Can accommodate a belt 1" wide. Has a swivel with teeth to hold the belt in place.
Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches. There is a small crimp to one corner.
Well made and unique. You don't see many buckle...
Modernist bronze ring
Brutalist style
Finland
Adjustable band currently a size 8
Face - 1 1/8" diameter
Marked - Made in Finland
Excellent condition
This is a lovely 3-piece suite of earrings and a brooch, circa 1940's. The earrings and brooch have 3 layers of petals / leaves. The top of each one surrounds the turquoise stone. The earrings are screwback and measure 1/4" x 1/4" (x 1/2" high, from the lowest petal to the top of the stone). Each earring is marked SILVER MEXICO. The brooch displays 6 smaller stones with the same floral design with the top petals enveloping the stones. It measures 1 5/8" x 3/8" (x 1/4") and marked STERLING.
A fine pair of Victorian bean-back cufflinks, each oval face set with a round color-change sapphire flanked by a pair of old European cut diamonds. The sapphires change from blue in sunlight to violet in incandescent light. One stone exhibits a more pronounced color change than the other. This is normal because of the difficulty in matching a pair of stones for size, clarity and color under varying lighting conditions. The diamonds are fine quality with bright color. The gold surfaces have the s...
A fine pair of vintage 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the "stirrup" style popularized by Cartier in the late 1940s. The cufflinks are constructed from a solid bar, finished at each end with interlocking arches. By pulling on the ends, the arches can be unfolded for each in putting the cufflinks through the cuff holes. Then, a simple flip up causes the arches to hold the fabric tightly together. Cufflinks of the sort are seen in a number of variations, but this is a particularly handsome pair. The ...
An elegant 14K rose and yellow gold bow brooch featuring a “knot” invisibly-set calibre-cut green tourmalines. The brooch is also accented with a pair of pearls set in white gold. The tourmalines have very fine bright coloring. The golden bow is worked in both a polished surface and a micro-beaded finish. The latter is a technically difficult texture to achieve and shows the hand of a master jeweler. The back of the pin is marked “RMU” and “585” for 14K gold. The back retains the ori...
A nice pair of mid-century 14K yellow gold cufflinks set with blue sapphire cabochons. The rectangular faces are engraved in a sunburst pattern, with one end rolled over. A round cabochon sapphire is set in to each end of the opening created by the rolled edge. The stones have fine slightly violet-blue color and good clarity. The backs have toggle closures. The cufflinks are not signed, but are almost certainly by either Larter or Krementz. Marked "14K".
Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition:...
A vintage hand made large pendant in an abstract design reminiscent of the work of Jack Boyd in bronze or brass.
The pendant is attached to the neck ring with two round connectors with balls at each end. Measures 5 1/2" long including the connectors and 4 1/4" at the widest. It is slightly curved so lays nicely when worn, not too heavy.
Neck ring measures about 15" around with an opening of 1 3/4". There is some flexibility to adjust the size.
Has some tarnish.
Fine workmanship. Ve...
Ca 1960 An elliptical sterling bangle by Tone Vigeland of Norway Designs Plus Studios. Marked accordingly. The inner diameter measures 2-5/8" x 2-3/8" and the pieces weighs 27gr. Light wear.
Betty Cooke modernist sterling and ebony brooch
Mid 20th century
1 3/4" x 3 3/4"
Weight - 14 grams
Marked Cooke, sterling on silver element and hand etched Cooke on verso of wood segment
Excellent vintage condition
This two tone 14Kt gold graduated equestrian bracelet is an original period piece dating back to the 1960-s. The connecting links are 14Kt white gold while the rest of the bracelet is 14Kt yellow gold. The center is a 3 dimensional horse in a horseshoe, flanked on either side by bits intertwined with a horseshoe, followed by a horse head in a stirrup and before the clasp there is a stirrup strap with a buckle. The 6 6/8” bracelet is 1” wide at the center and tapers to 3/16” at the ends.
A very handsome pair of 14K yellow gold and onyx cufflinks with a matching tie pin by K. Uyeda. The oval onyx faces are topped with oval, gold pyramids. The gold surfaces are intricately decorated with engine-turned engraving in a basketweave pattern. The connectors are marked in the traditional Japanese manner, "K14". The set is presented in its original velvet and silk box from K. Uyeda. Located in Tokyo's Imperial Hotel, Uyeda is one of Japan's most exclusive jewelers, and all their products ...
A marvelous pair of Retro Moderne 18K yellow gold dress clips formed as a bouquet of diamond-studded platinum flowers, the stems tied with a ribbon set with calibre-cut rubies, all against a scrolled gold background. Buds represented by diamonds set in platinum and rubies set in gold are scattered around the flowers. The design is quite sophisticated and the stones are of very nice quality. The clips are perfectly sized—one worn alone isn’t so small that it gets lost, but the two worn togeth...
A lovely Art Nouveau enameled 14K gold wreath pin by Krementz. The leafy wreath, worked in shaded green enamels is studded with tiny gold berries, four seed pearls and four small old European cut diamonds. The sparkle of the diamonds against the colored enamel is very nice. The back retains the original pinstem and c-clasp, marked with Krementz’ hallmark.
Origin: America, ca. 1900.
Size: 7/8” diameter.
Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .06 carat.
This beautiful pendant measures 7/8" x 5/8". It features a carved, mother-of-pearl, mother and child, set in sterling silver with a marcasite border. The bail is marked 925. This piece is in excellent condition.
A stunning early Art Deco platinum bracelet set with diamonds and emeralds. The bracelet comprises seven rectangular plaques, each centered with an old European cut diamond. The plaques are hand-pierced in an ornate foliate pattern accented with a total of 84 smaller old European and single cut diamonds and 70 calibre-cut natural emeralds. The primary diamonds (two .44ct; two .46ct; two .55ct; and one .61ct) are very well matched and are graded G/SI1. Each plaque is slightly arched to accommodat...
Handsome pair of vintage 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the elongated diamond-shaped faces set with cabocochon-cut blue sapphires. The stones have excellent, bright color. The faces are lightly textured in a starburst pattern emanating from the sapphires toward the faceted edges. The fronts are attached with solid connectors to the toggle backs. The connectors are marked "585" for 14K.
Origin: Continental Europe, ca. 1950.
Condition: excellent, all original.
Size: 5/8" x 7/8".
Weight: 5...
This is a well designed 14Kt white gold and diamond skull and crossbones pendant. The pendent and the diamond bail are pave set with 72 diamonds with the total weight 0f 0.24Ct. The pendant is 3/8” wide and 1” high including the bail.
A Fine Natural Baltic Amber necklace made from amber found on the the North Sea coast of Jutland, the west coast of Denmark.
Opaque egg yolk / butterscotch colouring with a few smaller beads more redish colour.
Olive shape beads.
Largest bead 25 mm to the smallest 6 mm. Length: 55 cm.
Weight: 34 g
From around 1930.
Condition: Great antique condition, a few beads show small chips near the thread holes due to use. The silver clasp is a later replacement.
This great old Jerusalem Cross can be worn a a pendant or a charm. It measures 3/4" x 7/8". The back is marked 980 for its silver content. The Jerusalem Cross is also known as the "five-fold Cross" and "cross-and-crosslets." The cross has been used in early heraldry.
It is also a symbol of faith, among other things.
Vintage Betty Cooke Kinetic 14K Gold with Pearl and Onyx Pendant
2 1/2" long x 7/8" at widest point
Weight - 6.55 grams
Marked - Cooke, 14K
Condition - excellent
A modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet from Denmark, designed by Knud V. Andersen for Anton Michelsen.
The cuff is made from thick sterling with a molten like texture. Measures 6" around with an opening of 1". Measures 1 1/8" at the widest. This size can not be adjusted.
Marked 925S, KVA, Danmark and with the AM hallmark of Anton Michelsen. Note that Denmark is spelled Danmark, so not originally for export.
Fine condition, dark patina. Feels great on!
Rare example.
A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant is made of twisted sterling silver wire ending with a exaggerated prong set clear orb. The orb can spin around in the 'cage'. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling. Has a wonderfully darkened patina. There is a small scratch on the ring that attaches to the bale.
The pendant measures 2" at the widest and 3 1/4" high including the bale.
Original Lobel chain measures 17" and has a hook closure that holds securely. Marke...
A sterling silver pendant necklace with a Tiger's Eye cabochon in a modernist design. Marked with what looks like KL in a Circle, 925, © and 1974. So far we have been unable to identify the silversmith. This pendant has a little tarnish.
Pendant measures 2" long and 1 3/8" across the widest area. The chain measures 16 1/2" long and has a secure spring clasp marked 925 with another tiny mark. May be an 'S'. Also marked Sterling on the link next to the clasp.
Dark, warm patina, int...
A terrific pair of Art Deco double-sided cufflinks in 14K yellow and white gold by Harvey Avedon. The front faces feature a white gold circle engraved in a pattern of off-center concentric circles surrounded by a yellow gold border. The yellow gold back faces are decorated in a matching pattern of concentric circles. The design is typical of the strong geometric motifs used by Avedon from the late 1940s on. He was a maker of fine cufflinks, lighters and other men's accessories. Avedon was feat...
A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver brooches designed by Gudmund Elvestad for J. Tostrup of Norway. May be purchased individually or as a pair.
The first one is a stylish anthropomorphic design with burnished and textured finish.
Measures 2 1/8" across and 1 1/2" high.
The second brooch appears to be a styled human figure with long bent arms. Measures 1 3/4" across and 2 1/2" high.
Both brooches are marked with J Tostrup, Sterling, Norway and the conjoined GE for the design...
A pair of modernist sterling silver screw back earrings in a tulip design by the noted MCM studio jeweler, Paul Lobel. Constructed of a layer of oxidized sterling with a contrasting polished curved sterling wire overlay.
Screw backs measure 1 1/8" long and 3/4" across and hold securely. They are marked LOBEL Sterling and the screw part is marked Sterling.
Minor surface scratches. They have a warm patina and are wonderfully crafted. They are not too heavy and are very comfortable to w...
A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts floral design.
Measures about 17 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked with a partial Hand Wrought stamp, Sterling, and A. Manca on the back of one link. Has a hook clasp that holds securely.
Very detailed design. Warm patina, fine condition.
Early and Iconic Ed Wiener wrapped sterling silver cuff bracelet
American modernist
1950
The Wiener cuff should fit a 7" wrist
Rear gap measures 1 1/2"
The overall dimensions are 2 1/2" x 1 3/4"
Weight - 36 grams
Signed Ed Wiener, sterling
Excellent condition
Sterling brutalist pendant necklace and pin
Wear it as a necklace or as a brooch
Sterling set with Carnelian Cabochon
Made in two sections the lower element swings with free kinetic movement
Length - 3 1/2"
Width - 2" at widest point
Chain - 18"
Total weight - 30 grams
Marked 925
Excellent condition
A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings signed by the Polish modernist jeweler, M. Krasny. Abstract textured sterling with an overlay of smooth sterling for an interesting contrast. Opposites so frame the face when worn.
Unusual design for the clips which hold securely. Measure about 1 5/8" long and 7/8" at the widest.
Marked M.Krasny, with hallmark for the artist which looks like a conjoined MK and the silver standard for Warsaw sterling.
Well made, fine condition. Wonderf...
A vintage layered sterling silver and copper Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in a triangular shape.
Made from two layers of sterling, one textured and one smooth with a copper orb in the center.
Signed with a partially struck Ed Wiener Sterling.
Measures almost 1" across and 7/8" high.
Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There are some minor surface scratches and tarnish.
Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece.
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