A striking necklace and matching screw back earrings with layers of copper and brass circles 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.

The design is made from hammered copper disks with round brass overlays. The necklace measures 16 1/4" long with an extender added and closes securely with a hook clasp...

An outstanding lantern-shaped Etruscan-style 18K gold charm/pendant featuring coral cabochons. The gold surfaces are worked with intricate beading and twisted wirework. The decorative gold work is among the best we’ve seen on this type of charm. The coral has pure orange-red color and nice polish. The jump ring is stamped “750” for 18K gold, and the charm is tested and guaranteed 18K.

• Origin: Italy, ca...

A vintage brushed silver and clear crystal costume bracelet and earrings set. Length: 7.5 inches.

A retro chrome & Japanned metal ballerina pin & earrings. This great and vintage 1950s chrome and Japanned (black finished) metal pin and matching earrings have dancing ballerinas. This set consists of the 2-1/2" x 1-3/4" pin with a safety catch, and the matching clip-on 1-1/2" x 3/4" earrings. This set is in very good condition with no dents, bends, scrapes, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor scrapes from use...

Hector Aguilar Disk bracelets are curved to lay perfectly on the wrist. The mix of metals are striking and with a 1.5 inches tall center you can not miss the lovely presence. The discs are thick silver and copper with a weight of 70 grams. Seriously well cared for and without damage. The length is 7 inches. Collector quality that you can wear with anything.

Bent Knudsen modernist sterling kinetic necklace

Denmark

Mid 20th Century

Neck ring - 4 1/2" side to side, x 4 1/2" back to front

Drop - 5 1/2" long

Both neck ring and drop are signed

Excellent vintage condition

A great collection of three vintage Navajo handmade round sterling boxes with elaborate stamping. All of the lids pull off. The box with the star top measures 2 1/4" diameter, 1 1/8" high and weighs 56 grams. The box with the turquoise stone is 2 1/4" diameter, 3/4" high and weighs 49 grams. The box with the round silver dome is 2 1/4" diameter, 1/2" high and weighs 45 grams. They are unsigned. All are in fine original condition and free of dents or dings...

This vintage Maltese cross is made of burnished gold metal set with faux pearls, sky-blue rhinestones and sapphire blue rhinestones.. It is 2 1/4" in diameter. Excellent vintage condition.

Beto has shown us quality plus original designs to everything that I have seen. His work was always made with thick silver and this set has a total weight is 93 grams heavy. Every link in this set is 6/16th of an inch tall and 1.75in.across. The length is 15in. plus with the necklace built on a curve it adds a bit more length. The stones are barrel cut and they are darker than they appear in most of the photos. No chips or damage to any part of this well loved and cared for grouping...

A visit to Maisel’s Trading Post was de rigueur for tourists visiting New Mexico before the store closed in the late 1960s after Mr. Maisel’s death. (It was later reopened in 1980 by a grandson, but closed again in 2019.) Tourists flocked to the store, which featured an open lower-level gallery where Native American artists crafted the jewelry and artifacts sold above...

Rare Betty Cooke modernist brass and ceramic necklace

Late 1940s - 1950s

4 3/4" x 4 1/2"

Each drop measures 3" long

Very good vintage condition with only minor loss to the edge of 2 ceramic cylinders

Stamped, Cooke

This dramatic necklace is composed of linked panels of various shapes, decorated with applied brass wirework and pink stone beads, possibly untreated tourmaline. The modified figure-eight chain is brass. It dates around 1960, and the design is often attributed to the Mexican jeweler Maya, although there is only a partial mark for Mexico on the back. The necklace measures approximately 18 ½ inches long; the pendant measures 6 ½ inches long by 2 3/4 inches wide.

Art Smith modernist copper brooch

1950's

4 3/8" x 1 3/8" at widest point

Weight - 35 grams

Marked Art Smith in script on verso

Excellent vintage condition with original oxidation

This Czechoslovakia wooden beads bouquet is 2 7/" long by 1 5/8" wide by 1" deep. It is a wonderful pin.

A copper cuff with deep patination and a leaf-like design of crimped and scored edges. Bright, convex, circular motifs contrast nicely with the darkened surface, with curled terminals. The cuff is unmarked. It measures 1 ¾ inches wide with an internal circumference of a little over 7 1/2 inches; the gap measures 1 1/8 inches across.

Art Smith 'Paraspiral' brass necklace

Arc-like form, ball on chain with spiral closure

18 - 19" wearable length

Signed Art Smith

2" at widest point

Central element measures 11" long

In very good original vintage condition with only minor oxidation to finish

A large Art Deco silver plated bracelet circa 1930. This retro Industrial design conversation piece consists of six 1-1/4" wide and 2-1/4" long slightly conical panels all together. The panels have semi-circular arches standing 1/4" above the surface of the links. Amazingly this fine piece of work is unsigned, it has a safety chain with a snap-over clasp...

A vintage modern copper and saphirets pin and earrings circa 1950s. This great looking vintage modernist matching pin and earrings set is in copper, with cabochon saphirets (also sometimes referred to as Dragon's Breath or faux opal) stones. This set consists of the 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" pin with a safety catch and the two 1-1/8" x 3/4" clip-on earrings...

Early modernist 14k and opal tie tac by the famous NYC designer, Ed Levin, c.1952. It is quite rare to see gold work by this artist, and this is a beautifully handmade piece. Signed "LEVIN 14K", it is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/8" in diameter. Can also be worn as a brooch....$20 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

An attractive pair of mid-20th century cufflinks the faces designed as clusters of baroque freshwater pearls overlaid with gold bands centering rows of round brilliant cut diamonds. The pearls have lustrous surfaces, but their craggy shapes give them a more masculine appeal. The gold bands are enhanced with stippled engraving for added texture, and the small diamonds add a little sparkle without being overwhelming. The cufflinks are heavy and are very well constructed...

Modernist sterling ring by Georg Jensen, #127. It is signed "GEORG JENSEN(in dotted oval) DENMARK 925S #127" and is in excellent condition. It is size 7 and measures 1 1/16" long....$15 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

A modernist pair of dangle earrings by Winifred Mason Chenet. According to published reports Winifred Mason Chenet was an African American woman hand crafting jewelry in Greenwich Village. She worked with and trained Art Smith, a well respected African American modernist jeweler. She believed that each piece should be unique and distinctive. These earrings have a smooth finish on the top and a hammered texture on the bottom. Chenet used some oxidation for an interesting contrast. Measure 1 1/8" ...

An approximately 0.40 Ct brilliant cut diamond with H color and VS2 clarity centers this classic late 1940’s early 1950’s 14Kt white gold engagement ring. The center diamond is flanked by three single cut diamonds on either side that make the total weight of all diamonds 0.52 Ct. The “fish –tail” style setting is flawlessly combined with a knife-edge shank. The ring is a beauty in great condition.The ring is a size 6 and it can easily be sized.

A large Etruscan style 18K gold fob charm an a crown form, set with emerald and round cut citrines. The gold surfaces are decorated with twisted wire and rosettes, and the lower portion has a Florentine finish with engraved details. Tested and guaranteed 18K.

• Origin: Italy, ca, 1955
• Condition: excellent
• Dimensions: 1-3/8” x 1-3/16” x 1-3/8” (excluding jump ring)
• Approximate Total Citrine Weight: 37.4 carats
• Weight: 22.6 grams

This unsigned heart pin is 2 3/4" tall by 2 1/2" wide. It is in excellent vintage condition. The center stone shows some yellowing. All of the other stones are brilliant in color.

A cool gold plated green glass bead bracelet from the 1950s. This 7" long triple strand green formed glass beads bracelet has rigid textured gold plated rod links suspending the glass beads. This 1950s bracelet has a snapover catch, and the rods are curved on the outside strands and straight in the center. The beads have subtle green swirls and they are suspended by wire loops. The bracelet would hang 2" wide with the lower bead drop, and this unsigned bracelet is in excellent original condi...

Extremely rare and wonderful gold version of famous boomerang pin by Ed Wiener, NYC modernist, c.1955. Dimensional with high edges, it measures 1 7/8" long by 1 1/4" wide and has a raw orange citrine. The pin partially obscures the signature which shows "E-------ER" and this was not an unusual occurrence during this period of hand made jewelry. Excellent condition except that pin and lock are made of a white metal. This design transferred beautifully to gold and the rough dark orange citrine mak...

Bright 14k opal heart pendant necklace and earrings(pierced) in original hard case box(marked 14k), c.1950's. Real opals, not doublets. The NECKLACE is an open gold heart(3/4" long) and holds an oval opal(approx.4 carats) on an 18" gold chain. The EARRINGS are for pierced ears and are signed "14K". They each measure 1/2" long by 1/2" wide and each have two opals and interesting decorative gold work. Excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.

Honey colored amber brooch, made in Königsberg / Kaliningrad in the 1950’s. Four leaves and a gold-filled shaft with a Russian / Soviet hallmark. Width "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: tip of one leaf with minimal damage (cf. pics).

Here is a beautiful early pin by Danecraft. It has a diameter of 1 1/2". It has an open circle, decorative border, surmounted by a lovely, single flower with repousse leaves and petals. The back is marked DANECRAFT REG. U.S. PAT. OFF STERLING. Unlike later pieces, this very well crafted older piece has decent weight to it. It's in excellent condition.

Scarce design from Denmark's Hans Hansen, circa 1950s. The sterling silver bangle bracelet holds a dangling amethyst sphere. Bracelet measures just over 2.5" wide and 5/8" at the thickest. Fully marked as shown. Very good vintage condition.

A 10k yellow gold turquoise ring with high-mounted claw-set genuine turquoise cabochon stones circa 1960s. This vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 ring measures 3/4" x 1/2" across the top and it weighs 2.9 grams. The turquoise gem stones are in a classic retro diamond shape design and are marquise cabochon in shape. It is stamped 10 K with an A+A maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conser...

This Ships Wheel cuff links / cufflinks silver tone are 1" in diameter. They are in excellent condition. Perfect for the sailor,

Ca 1950 A handsome pair of gold plate and silver cuff links marked Anson in their original box. The tie clip was lost some time ago. The treated burlap box has light staining.

Ed Wiener modernist silver, brass and copper abstract pendant

1950

2 1/2" diameter

Very good vintage condition with patina

Signed on verso

This impressive Rebajes copper cuff features a thick, curled wire that extends from one terminal to the other, secured by rivets. It has a dark patina from age, and the surface shows only minor wear. The cuff measures 2 inches wide, with an opening of 1 ¼ inches and inside circumference of about 7 ¼ inches. And it has a bit of heft, weighing in at 119 grams, or 4.2 ounces.

Modernist 14K Gold & Alexandrite Earrings

c.1950s

14K & unnatural alexandrite

Excellent

5/8" x 1/2" each, pierced

Earrings were purchased with a matching pin. The pin was stamped with the Antonio Pineda mark.

Earrings are not marked.

A muscular dressage horse leaps through a gold ring in this handsome French 18K gold equestrian pendant or charm. The bail is stamped with French 18K gold marks.

• France, ca. 1960.
• Dimensions: 1-1/8” x 1” (excluding jump ring).
• Weight: 3.9 grams.

This Extraordinary 1950's sterling silver & amethyst necklace was designed & signed by renowned Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The necklace measures 16 wearable inches long with a center drop of 2 inches. Each of the ancient amethyst stones are bezel set in a thick silver looped frame. The large tear drops range from pale to deep purple. In gorgeous vintage condition. Fully hallmarked on the tight & secure clasp.

This Swank Deco green designer cuff links, cufflinks was made circa 1950. They are very elegant. They are in excellent condition.

After taxes, use this American made gold plated money clip by Anson, circa 1950, featuring ribbed and dollar sign design. Size: 1 7/8"; Condition like new.

This impressive copper cuff features a Precolumbian-style face surrounded by two levels of hand-applied copper wirework. The round plaques supporting the central design, as well as the cuff band, have crimped edges. The band exhibits a textured surface and has retained its original shape. The entire bracelet appears to have been hardly worn, though does show some minor oxidation or light coloration from the construction process. Overall, the cuff has the deep brownish color of aged copper. The i...

These Swank silver tone and onyx colored center cufflinks are 1/2" in diameter. The center seems to be a hard plastic. Very simple bezel. They have bridge connector- double end design. All 4 faces are the same.

Unisex Mens Or Ladies Sterling Silver Ring With Alternating Turquoise And Coral Inlay Triangles. This Ring Would Be Suitable For A Wedding Band. Weighs 4.4 grams

These cuff links are by the famous silversmith Perli. They are chain link cufflinks. The circular part has a diameter of 3/4". The bottom, rectangular portion (connected by the chain links) has rounded edges and measures 3/4" x 3/8", with a fine, hammered finish. The backs are clearly marked Perli 835. Chain link cuff liks are the original form of cufflinks: made of two decorative parts, connected by a chain. They are not commonly seen in everyday wear anymore. These are slightly convex with a...

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:...

The WS & 18K hallmarks on this handsome Spratling pair indicate that the links were designed & handwrought c. 1956-67. Each link measures 1 1/4" across. The links are pictured on Phyllis Goddard's website spratlingsilver.com. Both are in beautiful condition.

This yellow jasper & sterling necklace was designed circa 1950's by William Spratling. The stylized pendant measures 2 1/4" X 2 1/4". The heavy vintage chain measures 18" long. Necklace with pendant weighs 63 grams. Fully Hallmarked. This design is pictured on p. 150 and p. 210 in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on p. 181 of MEXICAN SILVER by Pack/Davis. This Spratling design in silver and jade is included in the permanent 20th Mexican silver...

A vintage brooch by William Spratling. Known as his Faceted Obsidian Arrow Brooch from the 1950's. Measures 2 3/8" high and 1 3/8" across. Marked on the back with the WS script square signature and Eagle #3. Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. Has a little tarnish. A rare piece of Spratling jewelry.

A 10k yellow spinel gold ring from the 1950s. This vintage size 7-3/4 or 7.75 yellow gold ring features a claw-set faceted 5/16" x 1/4" across pale yellow spinel. The spinel is an emerald cut gem stone and this ring weighs 2.4 grams. One of the claws comes up above the ring in a lined curl, sort of in an abstract modernist wave design, a bit of an unusual assymetrical look. It is stamped 10 K and MIL and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, dama...

Enrique Ledesma was known for his work with stone next to silver. In this necklace he chose some of the brightest obsidian with a flaming gold sheen. I can not capture how black this stone is without much light and also how it glows as you move with the light. The necklace has a wearable length of 17in. and is made with thick silver. The matching earrings are a gorgeous 1.75in. long and have a strong clip back. The height is just under a half inch tall. This work of art speaks volumes without ...

Exceptional native American sterling and turquoise row cuff bracelet

40 beautifully matched turquoise squares set in heavy gauge sterling silver framed with silver rain drops and classic stamp work displayed on each side

Interior circumference measures 6" plus a 1" rear gap for a total of 7" in all

1 5/8" tall

Weight - a hefty 129 grams

Marked D C, sterling

Condition - excellent

This Swank Deco brown designer cuff links, cufflinks & tie tac are circa 1950. They are in excellent condition.

A vintage pair of natural Russian chunk amber cufflinks. These cufflinks measure 1-1/8 x 7/8" and they have chunk amber retaining links joined by metal loops. They are unsigned, and they are 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 may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface insured shipping to the U.S. is $6.3...

These great cuff links, circa 1950s, measure 7/8" x 5/8". They each feature a colorful fly fishing lure on a mother of pearl background. They are protected by celluloid and encased in brass. They are each marked ANSON PAT. PEND.

This light blue V-shaped necklace is gold tone metal with an abundance of clear, pronged, pave rhinestones and dangling marquise-shaped blue crystals. It is in excellent condition. It is 14 1/2 " long.

Ref: Pictorial Guide to Costume Jewelry Identification and values by Ariel Bloom,Collector Books, 2008 page 52. and

Carole Tanenbaum Vintage Collections has this necklace in green without earrings. http://www.shoplatitude.com/1960-juliana-necklace.html CAROLE TANENBAUM VINTAGE, 19...

Composed of oblong and rounded sides decorated with Middle Eastern-style motifs of embedded silver vines, leaves and stars. The cuff links are unmarked, but test definitively for silver. The bridge chains are securely fastened and composed of figure 8-like links; the wood and silver decoration exhibit no cracks or other signs of wear. The rounded sides measure just under ½ inch diameter. They are dated conservatively at around 1960.

Look carefully at the full underside of the bracelet for the clear but spread apart (hard to get all in one photo) hallmarks revealing AP, an eagle 22 and sterling Mexico for Abraham Paz. This maestro made many of the pieces for Fred Davis and this is one of those designs produced for him. He added more special cut stones on the sides of this piece than the other lion bracelets. There is no damage anywhere and it is stunning on! It displays a dark natural patina. There is a substantial 107 grams...

This bracelet was signed and crafted by Enrique Ledesma with obsidian stones. Ledesma was known during the Spratling era to be expert at the stone inlay work. This bracelet is one inch tall and 7 inches. long. There are no cracks, dents or repairs as it has been a well cared for treasure. The weight is 68 grams heavy and shows itself with a rich presence that can be worn with anything.

This vintage bakelite ivory colored bracelet has a great patina. It is designed with multi colored stones. It has a spring hinge. It is 3/4" wide x 3/8" thick by 2 1/16" inside diameter.

The matching clip on earrings are 15/16" in diameter.

These items are in excellent condition.