Rey Urban for A. Fausing modernist sterling silver brooch

Denmark

Mid 20th century

1 1/2" x 1 1/2"

Weight - 18 grams

Marked - Rey Urban in script, Denmark, 925s, sterling, A. Fausing

Excellent vintage condition

A 14K - 18K yellow gold diamond wedding ring circa 1960s. This custom made 7-1/2 or 7.5 vintage ring features three quality diamonds - a 20 point brilliant cut diamond, a 10 point brilliant cut diamond (both VS clarity, F-G colour) as well as a European cut 12 point diamond (VS, I-J). It is stamped 14-18K with a maker's mark and it includes a recent professional independent gemological appraisal for $2400 CAD...

A 10k yellow gold and deep purple & blue synthetic alexandrite stone pendant necklace circa 1960. This vintage 1" x 3/4" (sans bale) pendant comes with a 10k yellow gold pendant box link chain. This pendant has a stippled finish and the 16-1/2" box chain has a spring-ring clasp. Each piece is stamped 10K, this necklace weighs 6.3 grams, and the stone's intense purple with blue colour turns blue in outdoor lighting...

These stylized lily of the valley earrings are from the 1960-s. The non pierced earrings are made of 14Kt two tone gold and diamonds with “French backs”. The leaf in the back is made of textured 14Kt yellow gold, the flowers are white gold and each set with two diamonds. The approximate total weight of all eight diamonds is 0.15Ct. The earrings are 1 3/8” high and 5/8” wide.

A 14Kt yellow gold vintage tankard / stein charm that has a movable lid that opens. The tankard is 9/16’ tall and the diameter of the bottom is 5/16”.

The clean design of this silver pin features two adjoining concave oval disks with applied silver beads in the center, all mounted on a forged wire frame. The piece exhibits fine construction and is quite substantial. There is a secure C-clasp on the back. The side bears the maker’s mark of Hans Jensen & Co of Århus, Denmark (1957-1970), as well as the mark for .830 silver. The pin measures 2 inches long by ¾ inch wide. Weight: 6.6 grams

A signed Trifari red shinestone and gold plated bracelet circa 1960. This vintage 7" bracelet is 7/16" wide and it has the crowned T Trifari mark with copyright symbol. It has a snap-over catch, and it is in excellent 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 vintage or antique and will have signs of use or patination...

Being offered is a circa 1967 .970 silver (better than sterling) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, comprising geometric heavy gauge links creating levels of silver with onyx cabochons; tongue & box clasp. Dimensions wearable 16 1/4”. Links are 1 inch wide. Marked. In excellent condition.

14K Man's Diamond Solitaire White Gold Ring 1960s Size 6-1/2 or 6.5 A 14k man's diamond solitaire white gold ring circa 1960s. This vintage custom modern design ring weighs a substantial 6.1 grams. It is size 6-1/2 or 6.5. It is unmarked (14k gold guaranteed, has been tested), and has a claw set 23 point genuine brilliant cut diamond (measured by gauge)...

A 10k green tourmaline 3 stone row ring size 7. This striking 1960s vintage ring is in yellow gold and it features three oval cut emerald green natural tourmaline claw-set stones. The ring measures 1/2 x 5/16" across the stones, it has crosshatched or lightly knurled shoulders and it weighs 3.9 grams. It is marked SIFFARI 10K and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the edges of the stones...

A 10k double opals and red spinels ring from the 1960s. This size 5-1/2 yellow gold ring features two claw-set opals with two red spinels. All stones are claw-set and the opals have nice green and orange flash. The setting measures 7/16 x 3/8" and it is stamped 10K with an obscured maker's mark. This ring weighs 2.0 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

An eye-catching swirl motif encloses this brilliant cut diamond in a sweep of 14 karat textured white gold. Dating from the 1960’s, this unique beauty features a 0.50 carat center stone of I color and VS2 clarity. Wrap this around your love’s finger and she’ll have to say “I Do.”The ring is a size 5 1/4 and it can easily be sized.

This modernist, geo brooch measures just over 1 3/4" x 1" (at widest point). It is concave and incised with 3 line borders. The back is hallmarked GD & Co (for Gustav Dahlgren & Co.), M (city mark for Malmo), then, the Swedish National triple crown hallmark, S (in hexagon, indicating 830 silver or higher) and K9 for 1960. The back is also signed what looks like Gillgren in script. It is in great condition.

This gorgeous 14kt white gold and diamond ring is an artistic interpretation of a bouquet of flowers with a bow. The approximate weight of the 2 full-cut diamonds and the 21 single-cut diamonds is 0.50Ct. The diameter of the top of the ring is 14 millimeters. The ring is a size 8 ¼ and it can easily be sized.

This stylish mid century diamond and pearl ring is set in 14Kt white gold. The center of the ring has a 6 ¾ millimeter high luster cultured pearl. The center pearl is surrounded and flanked by 12 natural diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.15Ct. The size 4 ½ ring can easily be sized, and has a reticulated openwork design on both sides.

A truly wonderful work of brutalist art by an anonymous but gifted artisan⁠

This stunning brass necklace should fit a 16" neck⁠

The main pendant is large at 3" x 5 1/2"⁠

Excellent condition⁠

Unique Brutalist brass and citrine ring

1960 - 1970

Size 4 - 4 1/2

Weight - 15 grams

Excellent vintage condition

Unmarked

A hand carved figure of the Buddha, possibly in bone, but more likely ivory (the typical graining is not visible, but the colour and feel are correct - graining may only be visible under the gold) mounted in an 18k yellow gold setting. Dating to the 1960s, this 1" high pendant or charm features the carving with a gold loop and base. The loop has a maker's mark and the base has the Italian 750 84 H gold mark...

A vintage 14Kt yellow gold 3 dimensional sombrero charm / pendant is decorated with intricate details of flower design. The sombrero is 9/16” in diameter and ¼” high.

Bracelet season is here! Flower power mid century well made gold plated matte enamel link bracelet signed: K in a circle and Made in Taiwan. Well made with ten colors, which include one red flower, of matte surface enamel poured into brass chambers of flowers and leaves happily dancing against a cobalt blue and cerulean blue background.
7 3/4" end to end X 1 1/2" wide X 2mm thick.
So hippy dippy 60s yet so today! Strong push box clasp. Don't let this one get away...

This great, petite engagement ring is another one of our lower priced value items. The approximately 0.27 Ct brilliant cut diamond has I color and SI1 clarity as graded by our in-house gemologist, but it is not certified by GIA or EGL. The diamond is set in a 14Kt white gold classic six prong setting with a half round pinched shank. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.

A solid 14k gold charm by Bernard Hertz. Marked 585 BH Denmark, it weighs 6.8gr and stands 7/8".

Danish Modernist Sterling Bracelet 7” Jens Poul Asby 1960-70⁠

7” long, ¾” wide⁠

Weight - 25.6 grams⁠

In very good condition⁠

Marked J.A. in a rectangular cartouche, Sterling, and Denmark⁠

A striking necklace with three suspended mixed metals pendants by Winifred Mason Chenet, who was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She reportedly worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler.

This necklace is made of copper with brass overlays and connections of copper rivets and wire. Measures 15" long and closes securely with a hook clasp. The pendants are 1 1/2" wide and 1 5/8" high...

An estate diamond eternity band that is in new like condition and set with 28 full-cut great quality diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.95Ct. The band is a size 6 ¼ and it CAN NOT be sized.

Being offered is a circa 1960 .970 silver (better than sterling) necklace by Antonio Pineda of Taxco, Mexico, comprising heavy gauge silver crossing arches with teardrop amethysts; tongue and box clasp. Marked. In excellent condition.

The bold design of this cuff features Viking influences, with embossed traditional patterns on an oxidized background. The terminals are curved for easily slipping the piece over the wrist, and there are applied triangular plaques where a safety chain was attached. The bracelet is inscribed inside and dated 1967. The Georg Jensen post-1945 mark appears on the edge of one terminal, and the design number 78 is on the other...

Two sophisticated sleek sterling bangles with niello by Hans Hansen and Karl Gustav Hansen. One bangle carries the Hansen script while the other (smaller one) has the Karl Gustav Hansen mark - both are stamped Denmark 209. The inner diameter of one is just shy of 2-1/2"; the other is 2-1/2". Total weight 35 grams.

Handcrafted Modernist/Brutalist Brass Necklace⁠

A superb example of hand hammered jewelry from the late 60's or early 70s⁠

Ceramic beads on a brass chain support this gorgeous statement pendant⁠

Pendant measures 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" including fringe⁠

Chain - 19" with a hook type clasp⁠

Great vintage condition⁠

Percz Janos bronze modernist brooch

Hungary

Mid 20th century

2 1/8" x 2 1/8"

Weight - 17.22 grams

Marked on verso

Very good vintage condition

A vintage hand wrought sterling silver necklace with an Arts and Crafts feel by the well known Boston silversmith, Ella Cone, comprised of linked leaves and scrolls.

Measures 15 1/4" long, could be lengthened with an extender. Spring clasp holds securely. Marked Sterling, XTO, and Ella L. Cone on each leaf. Has a little tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Well made, fine quality. Lays nicely on the neck.

This substantial sterling silver bangle bracelet features a classic mid-century modernist design of an oblong shape with two flattened sides. The sides, however, are thicker and a little more rounded than the more common interpretation. It is marked inside with the Mexico Eagle 1 and the maker’s initials of ESM. The surface exhibits a nicely aged patina, with a hint of tarnish. Inner dimensions are 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/8 inches. Weight: 33.2 grams

A finely designed and crafted 14Kt yellow gold riding crop and stirrup pin is the ultimate present for an equestrian enthusiast. The 2 ¼” long pin is from the 1960-s and measures ¾” at the widest.

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

This ornate sterling silver disk pin, by Norwegian maker Ivar T. Holth, is gilded and features an intricate wirework design. It is applied to a scalloped disk of white guilloched enamel and dates from the 1960s-1970s. It appears to have been hardly worn, with a light tarnishing of the gilt that can be addressed with a cloth cleaning. There is a secure rollover clasp on the back as well as the marks for Norway, Holth and sterling. It measures 1 ¾ inches in diameter, and has a nice heft at 22.2 g...

A copper bangle decorated with colorful enamel imitating a variegated agate, from Renoir’s Matisse line of enamel on copper jewelry. The enamel is in good condition, with no visible damage or loss. The bangle measures ½ inch wide, and the opening is 2 ¾ inches across.

Elis Kauppi for Kupittaan Kulta

Sterling and green stone ring

With nice movement

Finland

Mid 20th century

Size - 7 1/4

Weight - 5.53 grams

Band measures 1/4" tall

This a classic and beautiful Finnish design with a delicate diminutive stature

Very nice vintage condition

A vintage modernist sterling silver Komsekule Magic Ball pendant by Frank and Regine Juhls of Norway. Three dimensional orb with 5 dangling rings. This is a traditional Sami design.

Measures about 1 3/8" long including the bale and 1 1/8" across.

Signed Kautokeino F. Juhls 830S on the back side of the ball.

Currently strung on a cord but would also look great on a neck ring or chain.

In very nice condition, has just a little tarnish.

One of the earlier designs p...

One of the better known "less celebrated" maestros of Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance, AEM (or, as I like to refer to him, AE Heart because of the heart-shaped M that hugs the signature's other two initials) lived and worked in Mexico City. Of good weight and exhibiting very good craftsmanship, AEM's jewelry often emulate pieces by his more famous contemporaries but he created many original designs himself as well. I am particularly attracted to his hinged bangle bracelets and I also love hi...

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant necklace designed by Marianne Berg for UNI David Andersen, Norway. Marianne Berg was active in the 1960s-70s.

Measures 2 3/4" high with an elongated link as a bale and 2 1/4" across. Slightly convex. Thick sterling, weighs 17 gr.

Signed UNI D-A 925S INV M. B.

In fine condition, has just a little tarnish and minor surface scratches. There is a tiny nick at the top edge. Could probably be polished out if desired.

Currently suspe...

An intriguing contributor to Mexico's 20th c. Silver Renaissance, Taller Taxco is a workshop that, as far as my experience goes, created jewelry that were solely based on Salvador Teran's designs. High quality, attention to detail and generous weight distinguish their work from other, "lesser known" modernist talleres yet to this day, a relationship between them and Teran has not been firmly established. Whichever the case might be, the curved lozenge earrings presented here, based on Salvador o...

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 vintage 1960-s ruby and diamond oval cluster ring is set in 14Kt white gold. The center stone is a 4.5 X 6.5 millimeter oval faceted natural ruby that is surrounded by 12 full-cut round diamonds. The approximate weight of the ruby is 1.0 Ct and the 12 high quality diamonds total weight is approximately 0.36Ct. The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized.

This Victorian style 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold ring is centered by a 0.45Ct oval faceted natural ruby. The center ruby is flanked on either side by a 3 millimeter cultured pearl. Both sides of the shank are richly decorated by a carved design. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.

A 10k yellow gold green agate ring from the 1950s-60s. This size 5-3/4 ring features a claw-set cabochon mottled green agate stone which closely resembles nephrite jade. The setting measures 3/4 x 1/2", this ring weighs 2.5 grams and it is stamped 10k with an obscured maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or ant...

An outstanding hand wrought pendant in copper with a modernist brass overlay suspended from the original copper chain by JB Pericles. Marked Pericles Haiti on the back.

Jean Baptist Pericles was closely associated with Winifred Mason Chenet d'Haiti who trained the exceptional Mid Century Modernist jeweler, Art Smith.

This pendant measures 5" long and 2 1/4" across the bottom. The 23" chain has a secure hook closure.

Fine condition with minimal tarnish.

Great example o...

This is a vintage 1960-s 14Kt yellow gold Christmas tree pendant/charm with three movable tiers. Each tier is independently rotate around the trunk of the tree in the center. All three tiers are red, white and green enameled. The 1” tall and ½” wide tree is topped by a five pointed star.

Gorgeous vintage silver and amethyst bracelet by Mexican silver Master Antonio Pineda. This is a hinged bangle bracelet that opens and closes on the side. I have not seen this exact bracelet before and believe it to be quite rare. It measures 7" around inside circumference when closed, is 1 1/2" wide and weighs a sturdy 148 grams. Secure clasp, no chips or cracks to the stones. There is one tiny, almost imperceptible indentation in the silver near the hinge. Signed as shown. An exquisite, and pe...

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 brooch, #368 designed by Henning Koppel for Georg Jensen. Marked on the back Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S, Denmark, and style number 368.

Measures about 1 3/4"square. Three dimensional. Rollover clasp holds securely. Has minor surface scratches.

Interesting contrast between the layers of sterling.

Fine example of Henning Koppels' modernist designs for Georg Jensen.

This is a classic style 14Kt yellow gold pair of earrings with a brushed finish and a rope like frame. The earrings have a combination of posts and omega backs. The diameter of the earrings is ¾”.

A pair of 1960’s high fashion, very elegant, tailored pair of twisted knot earrings made of 14Kt yellow gold. The earrings have French backs (none pierced), that can be converted to pierced if necessary. The diameter of the earrings is 15/16”.

A large silver filigree star-shaped pin, 1960s. Marked Sterling Norway and makers mark LJH for Leif J Hansen who worked in the town of Bergen, Norway 1948-77. Diameter "2/ 4.8 cm. Condition: fine.

This pair of onyx and 14Kt yellow gold earrings is from the 1960-s. The round onyx is encased in 14Kt gold with a pattern in the front and a solid covered back. The 20 millimeter diameter earrings are 2 millimeter thick, with posts and ear knots.

The is gorgeous fruit salad unfoiled marquis rhinestone pin and earrings has an explosion of color- amber,gold,orange,green Austrian rhinestones.

The pin is 3 1/4" long by 1 3/8" by 1". The clip on earrings are 1 1/4" long.

They are in excellent condition.

Shaped as stylized heads, they are hollow cast and pierced for stringing. Faces show on both sides of the beads. One bead has a casting imperfection on one side (see Photo #1); the other side is intact. There are a total of 19 beads; strung together they measure 9 inches long. They are possibly Mexican. Weight: 21.6 grams total

Pal Kepenyes brass modernist necklace

Mexico

Mid 20th century

Center pendants, set with western opals, measure 6" long

Should fit a 16" neck

Weight - 208 grams

Signed Pal Kepenyes, Mexico

Condition - excellent vintage

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet with overlapping triangles designed by Bent Gabrielsen for Hans Hansen, Denmark.

Measures about 7" long and 1" wide. Has an ingenious clasp with a screw that locks in place, very safe.

Marked with script Hans Hansen, Denmark, and 925S. In fine condition with some surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Sleek and well crafted. Great example of Scandinavian modernist design.

A vintage brooch and matching screw back earrings by noted silversmith Emily A. Day in a three dimensional curled leaf design.

The brooch measures 1 7/8" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. The rollover clasp holds securely.

The earrings measure 1 3/8" long and 7/8" at the widest. They are opposites so frame the face when worn. The screw backs hold securely.

Signed EA DAY, and Sterling at the back of the brooch and sterling on the screw backs. Have a warm patina.

Nice weight and high q...

The heart on either side of the center stone says it all, what this ring is all about. The center diamond is an approximately 0.16Ct brilliant cut diamond that has I color and SI2 clarity, and set in a miracle setting. On either side of the center stone there are two single-cut diamonds one of which is set in a heart shape design. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.20Ct. The ring is a size 5 ¼ and it can easily be sized.