Opus Modernist sterling, pearl and amethyst 7 tentacle ring

Mid 20th century

Size - 9 1/4

Weight - 10.5 grams

Front measures 1 1/4" across

Marked ster, OPUS

Very good vintage condition

A fabulous modernist bracelet in sterling silver by Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland. Designed by Jorma Laine. Looks like rows of little people standing in windows.

Measures 7 1/2" long and 1" across.

Has an intricate very mid century design. Has a slide in pin clasp with a safety catch. Very well made.

Marked with the flying hammer for the maker, Crown for Finland, 830H for the silver standard, Finland, and the marks for Turku and 1970.

Nice weight and condition, warm patina...

Elegant pair of 18k yellow and white gold, cultured pearl and diamond pierced earrings, circa 1950's. Centered with one 6.0mm cultured pearl surrounded by fourteen round single cut diamonds set throughout curved milgrained channels. The diamonds are predominately VS in clarity and G-I in color. Attached to the back of each earring is a pierced post with locking, hinged wire back. Measures 3/4" diameter. Weight: 5 grams.

Stunning 1920s Chinese export Art Deco long drop earrings with screw backs, in gold washed sterling silver with carved carnelian bi or pi disks, and very detailed repousee foo dogs at the tops. I am also listing a similar bracelet from the same estate. Marked CHINA, SILVER, and also marked with a horse form hallmark. Together they weigh 12 grams. 3 inches long and 1 1/16 inch wide. The carnelian disks are 27mm. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

We are offering an iconic Hector Aguilar Armadillo necklace. It has a 17in. wearable length. The center medallion is 1.5inches tall. The length of the drop displays a large presence with a span of 7.25in. long. The medallions are solid and hand forged with a curve adding dimension. The work marks on the underside are a testament to the quality and history of the making of this treasure. The weight is 80 grams heavy...

Uniquely designed hand made sterling and amethyst cuff, c.1970's. Large and bold, the design has a hand hammered concave disc set with a cabochon amethyst atop a cuff. The disc measures 2 1/8" in diameter and the amethyst is 9/16" in diameter. The cuff is a large scale 2 1/4" wide and the inside circumference measures 7 1/2". It will fit a medium and large wrist. Of good weight, it is in excellent condition...

Sweet hand made silver deer with fawn pin, Mexico, c.1940's. Signed "SILVER MEXICO", it is dimensional and measures 1 5/8" by 1 12/2" and is in excellent condition.....$9 for insured US shipping.

This Reinad Gold Filigree and Multi color Gems Link Bracelet is 7 1/4" long by 5/8" wide. It is in excellent condition. It is gold plated base metal, faux gems, faux pearl.Marked: Reinad.. Circa 1941-1942. Retails for $285.00.

A pair of Art Deco 1920s gilt brass carnelian glass dangle earrings. This great looking pair of gilt brass 2-1/8" x 5/8" dangly earrings has carnelian glass cabochon stones. These unsigned screwback earrings are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor losses to the gilding...

Vintage bib necklace and matching clip earrings with exceptional and very large inverted unfoiled openbacked glass stones in an intense blue green with hints of purple. Circa 1960. An unsigned Schreiner piece. Many Schreiner pieces were made for designers such as Christian Dior, Norman Norell, Pauline Trigere, and others, and were unsigned because they were made to be shown or sold as accessories to the designer's couture clothing collection...

This delicate white metal chain is studded with bezel-mounted glass faux amethysts. The faceted glass pieces are securely set; there is no clasp. The necklace hangs 15 1/2 inches (in other words, a total 31 inches end to end).

Trifari's earliest mark, TFK, is stamped on this rhodium plated brooch. From the 1920's, or more probably the 1930's. Classic Deco design. Unbacked glass saphire colored stone. Brooch is 2 1/2" wide, 1 1/2" high.

Fabulous 1960's David Webb seven-strand emerald bead torsade necklace finished with an 18K yellow gold clasp featuring a cushion-shaped rock crystal plaque centering a oval cabochon emerald flanked at the top and bottom with round brilliant-cut diamonds. This design is so evocative of the classic chunky Webb style, and the workmanship is of the finest quality. The diamonds are F color, VVS2 clarity...

An elegant pair of Edwardian 14K gold and platinum double-sided cufflinks by Tiffany & Co. The round faces are set with plaques of black mother of pearl within engraved platinum borders. The faces are centered by natural seed pearls. The mother of pearl has strong iridescence, primarily in rose shades, against the silvery gray body color. Black mother of pearl is much less common than the lighter colors and creates a striking effect...

A large high relief red orange coral celluloid cameo in a gilt brass setting circa 1930. This 2" x 1-1/2" portrait cameo is in a deep coral orange colour, it has a safety catch, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some very slight scuffing to the celluloid. All condition issues are noted. Expedited air post to the U.S...

A rare example of Jose Luis Flores's work to come upon, this distinctly modernist necklace made my day when I discovered it. I have in the past sold the matching bracelet to it but this specific form eluded me for the longest of times and I am thrilled to be offering it here. Made up of links constructed using overlay, hand-cutting and chasing as well as oxidation, it brings to mind Teran's biomorphism and the design's execution is flawless. No wonder many of Flores's jewelry are also signed for...

Early pair of sterling and amethyst cuff bracelets by Victoria, Mexico, c.1940. They are each signed "VICTORIA TAXCO MADE IN MEXICO SILVER 103" and are in excellent condition. The front measures 1 3/8" at the opening and the inside circumference is 6 3/4" including the opening. Cuffs are flexible so easily go on and off. Will fit a medium to larger wrist. Hard to find pairs of Mexican cuff bracelets.....$13 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Large and beautiful period art nouveau sterling woman's face pin by William B. Kerr, Newark, New Jersey, c.1890. The design shows a woman's face with long hair and flowers. Represents the large size, measuring 2 5/8" by 2 1/4" and is in excellent condition. Signed "STERLING #1297 KERR mark", the closure is the original "c" link. Very beautiful and generous period art nouveau jewelry.....$14 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Circa 1940-1945, this masterpiece from Los Castillo pulls out all the stops. The craftsmanship is magnificent, the design sublime. The prong set faceted stones are almost black in color, with brown striations which can be seen from the back of the stones. The design is full of swirls and tiny beading. Centerpiece has six dangles and measures 5 1/2" wide and 2 1/4" tall. Closed, wearable length is 17". Weight is 112.7 grams. Signed and hallmarked with linear marks "Los Castillo Sterling Mex...

A 10k yellow gold abstract modern purple topaz ring from the 1970s. This size 5-1/2 ring features seven tested purple topaz claw-set stones in an abstract looped 1 x 9/16" setting. This ring weighs 3.6 grams, it is stamped 10K SVC and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs.

This is an Art Deco Era Platinum Diamond & Sapphire Ring. At the Center is a Beautiful 2CT Sapphire. On the Square top there are 16 Diamonds; at the Shoulders there are 6 more Diamonds... total Diamond Weight: 1/2 carat. Deco Fans add this Beautiful Ring to the Jewelry Box.. ca. 1920- 1940 in Excellent Condition

Bolo tie, leather and silver with an Aztec warrior and inlay of blue turquoise chips. Marked Mexico and 925, probably made c 1960. Height of the silver slide "1 ½ / 4 cm, length of cord "43 / 110 cm. Condition: some tarnish.

This rare inlaid sterling silver belt buckle was designed & signed circa 1950's by modernist Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda. The buckle measures 5 1/4" across X 2 1/4" high & weighs 137 grams. The "eclipse" design is inlaid with black onyx and accented with copper wash. The wearable length of the belt with buckle is 32". The leather strap is 29" inches long, 1" high in front & gradually widens to 2" at the back. It can be adjusted up or down as neither side is sewn in place. Both the belt &...

This is an antique 9K yellow gold filled scale link pocket watch chain; 19th century, English; Measures 24 1/2 in length. Condition is very good with minor wear to plate.

Lushly designed floral sterling and amethyst pin sold by Sanborn's and possibly made by Fred Davis who managed and designed for the store from 1947 through the early 50's, Mexico, c.1950. Pin is signed "bellmark 22", which was Sanborn's number. It measures 2 1/8" long by 1" wide. Excellent condition except that pin was probably changed with lead solder. Beautiful design that is reminiscent of Davis's work......$12 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

There are not many peacock eye items available on any given day. Antique Circa 1910 Art Nouveau or Edwardian era, hat scarf stick pin with a brilliant green blue peacock eye glass cab bezel set against an Arts & Crafts style "serrated" edged brass setting.
2 3/4",
Cab is 12mm X 8mm in nice preowned still very wearable vintage condition.

$9 US Priority/Ins/track or Free with USA Ck or USPS MO.
Please collect with confidence after reviewing the dozens of Trocadero verified test...

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

An exceptionally fine, heavy pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces hand-pierced with an ornate depiction of a mythological griffin. The workmanship is superbly done with heavy chased detail throughout. The surfaces show a mix of polished and semi-matte finishes. The backs have an ingenious folding mechanism that clasps the cuff without being too obvious. The clasps are marked with 19th century French patents, as well as hallmarks for 18K.

Origin: France, ca. 1870. Weight: 14.9 gr.

A signed Antonio Pineda bracelet that is thick and heavy at 125 grams. A 2.5in. diameter will fit most. I find the swinging framed rectangle links to be quite fabulous alone or worn with other great finds stacked. The bracelet lays right between the one inch mark in height. The presence of this Pineda treasure will be noticed dressed up or dressed down.

Gorgeous super long 1970s or 1980s necklace with cobalt blue poured glass beads hand knotted in a continuous strand with matching blue thread. Super luxe and sumptuous. The colors are slightly variegated, and the blue is a bit warmer than the photos may show. A whopping 126 inches long. Beads are 1/4 inch in diameter. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

An elegant Retro Moderne 14K yellow gold brooch in a stylized bow form, the center set with a large emerald-cut citrine of medium honey color, and the loops sprinkled with round brilliant-cut rubies. Some Retro pieces can be overly heavy, but this pin has a pleasant lightness despite its large size. The gemstones are of fine quality. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.

Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 3” x 1”. Weight: 15.5 grams. Approximate Total Gem...

A very good Victorian brooch worked in pietra-dura. The design depicts a colorful purple iris blossom with foliage and buds against a black background. The pieces of stone are very well-cut and fit tightly into the design. The back retains the original brass pinstem and c-clasp.

Origin: Italy, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-1/8 diameter.

This charming Margot de Taxco sterling silver ballerina is 1 1/8" x 1 1/2" . This item is hallmarked Sterling Made in Mexico and style 5200.

A very attractive pair of late Arts & Crafts or early Art Deco silver cufflinks by Saethers Gull og Solvvarefabrikk, a Norwegian silversmith known for inventive designs. One face of each cufflink is hinged for ease in putting through the cuff. The connectors are fully hallmarked.

Origin: Norway, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent. Size: 27/32” x 1/2. Weight: 15.5 grams.

Lovely 14K yellow gold Retro Modern brooch set with blue sapphires and diamond. The wreath-like form of this pin is very unusual, and is especially effective when placed against dark fabric. One side of the wreath is anchored by a spray of sapphire "flowers" tied with a diamond-set ribbon. The setting is quite heavy. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.

Origin: America, circa 1935. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 2-1/8" x 1-1/4". Weight: 9.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weigh...

A simply elegant 18 Kt yellow gold open work flower broach, decorated by an 18Kt white gold center that is set with 11 diamonds. The exceptionally fine Italian design and workmanship rings through in this tailored piece of jewelry from the 1960-s. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.25 Ct. The diameter of three dimensional broach is 2".

Circa mid-century, this Antonio Pineda bracelet is a rare and spectacular piece.

The unique modernist design resembles a bicycle chain, with fifteen obsidian cylinders/bars within eight panels. Closure is a pin on a chain. The obsidian has a glittery golden sheen, absolutely gorgeous.

Bracelet has a closed, wearable length of 6 3/4" and a width of 1".

Weight is 74 grams.

Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, 970, and the eagle assay 17....

An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold and amber earrings, the square cabochon amber simply set in the gold frame. The prongs holding the amber become an important part of the overall design. The amber has fine, even coloring with a tinge of red, and superb clarity. The backs are stamped for 18K and with the maker’s mark for Laboratorio Ruber, Milan.

Origin: Italy, ca. 2000. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 3/4" wide; 1-5/32” long to top of wire. Weight: 15.4 gr.

Signed by Graziella Laffi, the often referred-to as "Spratling of Peru" this bird brooch can also be found with blue enamel adorning its eye. Executed in all-silver in our case, with hand-etched and stippled details, I like to think of it as a pelican or even a seagull, maybe because she has used the same motif in necklace and bracelet form as well but combined with fish-shaped stations. Measuring 1 5/8" long by 1 1/4" tall the brooch weighs 8.7 grams and is signed with maker's name as shown a...

Possibly the finest Georgian fob seal we’ve seen, this example is worked in multicolored 18K gold. The large swivel features a carnelian plaque on one side that reverses to an amazing crystal-enclosed compartment. Inside the compartment is a three-dimensional fruit basket worked in yellow, white, rose, green and blue gold. The rock crystal cover is slightly domed to magnify the fruit basket decoration. The edges of the swivel are engraved “S Kip” on one edge and “S Kip Poe” on the othe...

A stunning pair of Art Nouveau 14K gold cufflinks by Carrington, the faces designed as dolphins stylized as sea monsters. The creatures are beautifully designed with detailed scales, fins and gaping mouths. The eyes are set with G/VS1 old mine cut diamonds. The faces are joined by oval connectors sufficiently long to fit through a thick cuff. The backs are stamped with Carrington’s 14K hallmark.

• Origin: America, ca. 1900
• Dimensions: faces, 3/4" x 7/16”
• Condition: excel...

Marci Zelmanoff - born 1942, Philadelphia.

Zelmanoff studied at the Rhode Island school of Design and received a MFA at Southern Illinois University.

Her primary influences were her teachers, Brent Kington and Olaf Skoogfors.

Mixed metal brooch with rich and vibrant expressionist imagery.

2 1/4" x 2"

Very good vintage condition.

Signed and dated - May 26, 1979

Fabulous unusual glass beaded necklace with multi strands of purple, dark blue, pale lavender glass beads, and silvertone metal beads, with a huge dark brass mounted asymmetrical center element with giant softly faceted and smooth cabochon glass stones and a prong set brilliant purple prong set glass drop. It can be worn as a dog collar with the center as the clasp, or longer as shown, with the center as a pendant. Circa 1970, from the same estate as the Egyptian collar I am listing....

Per the Spratling Silver website, these earrings were only produced between 1958-1967. These William Spratling earrings are stunning, with eight shiny discs and tiny beading. Each disc moves independent of the others, creating beautiful movement. Measures 1 1/2" tall, 7/8" wide. Screw backs work perfectly. Signed and hallmarked with the WS Script Circle and eagle assay 30. Weight is 11.2 grams. In excellent vintage condition.

An Art Deco red bakelite with pink rhinestones bangle bracelet from the 1920s. The original colour of this bangle would have almost surely been a mauve or light purple colour, but vintage Bakelite does usually alter in colour over the years, so the colour is now a warm toffee cinnamon brown shade. This bangle measures 3/16" wide and 3/16" thick, and the interior wall to wall measurement is 2-9/16" across. It is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, losses, damage or repairs oth...

A superb pair of Austrian Art Deco cufflinks, worked in 18K yellow gold. The round faces are centered with moonstone cabochons surrounded by round mixed-cut rubties. The moonstones have fine bluish color and strong adularescence that contrasts beautifully with the richness of the rubies. The rubies are natural and show no signs of heat treatment. The stones are graded as medium-dark, vivid strong purplish red with eye-clean to slightly included clarity. The faces are joined by chains to bat...

A well crafted sterling silver three dimensional pendant with a lapis cabochon. This pendant is suspended from a 28" long sterling chain meant to be slipped over the head. Pendant measures 2" long and 1 1/2" across. Bezel set stone measures 1/2" long and 3/8" across. Has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. Interesting layered design.

A simple and elegant Christmas gift, this Victorian period cross form stick pin, c. 1890. The handle is bezel set with a ruby, sapphire center and flanking either side two old European cut diamonds. The pin is unmarked but tests 14K. The top is 3/8" and the pin is 1 3/4". Excellent condition.

An iconic bracelet from Georg Jensen, this is his design #14. Hand-wrought with exquisite repoussé silver work, this piece is composed of four panels. Measures a closed, wearable length of 6 7/8", with a 7/8" width. Weight is 44.3 grams. Signed and hallmarked with a post 1945 Georg Jensen with a dotted circle, Denmark, Sterling, with the design #14. In excellent vintage condition with a warm patina.

A pair of 14k yellow gold 3/4 x 7/16" pierced hoop earrings from the 1980s. These vintage earrings have hinged posts, they are stamped 585 on the posts and they weigh 1.0 grams. A great gift idea for your favourite girl or woman. 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...

This 1960s necklace features narrow, vertical panels of graduated length with a textured surface decorated with pink and yellow gilding; the edges show a bit of darker oxidation. Competently constructed and designed to sit flat and move gracefully when worn; all panels are in place and show no signs of wear. The box clasp, which has a figure-eight safety catch, is marked Italy, with possible maker’s initials of FGS; they overlay the mark for .925 (sterling) silver. The necklace measures 16 inc...

This is an 18K CHILD'S or Petite LADY'S BANGLE BRACELET. From a Maryland Estate this GOLD BANGLE is 2 1/8" across at the widest oval measurement. Beautifully hand~chased with FLOWERS and Leaves on the side. Marked 750 and NIK M on the interior. Ca. 1950, perhaps earlier, and the Condition is EXCELLENT

A fascinating pair of Irish sterling silver cufflinks, the faces formed from flattened spheres of carved rock crystal set in a silver band. The faces are joined with solid connectors to ball backs. The mountings are indistinctly marked with Irish hallmarks and also have a maker’s mark “RK”.

Origin: Ireland, 1971. Condition: excellent. Size: 15/16” diameter.

A stunning pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the double faces set with bright red garnet cabochons. Unlike many garnet cufflinks, the stones have bright coloring without the brownish overtones that are typical of garnets. The backs are stamped 14K and are signed by Sansbury & Nellis.

Origin: America, ca. 1925. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 9/16" x 7/16". Weight: 7.4 gr. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 9.2 cts.

These items by the noted Ecuadoran silversmith, Joaquin Tinta may be purchased individually or as a pair.

The first one is a sterling silver modernist pendant with a bezel set green - brown swirled stone cabochon.

Measures 1 3/8" across and 1 5/8" high including the round bale. Due to the large bale it could be worn on a chain or neck ring. The central section swings for an interesting effect.

Marked Ecuador, Tinta and Sterling on the back. Has some minor surface scratches and a lit...

Each earring is composed of two trapezoidal pieces linked by a squared U-shaped wire. The screw backs are original and in good working order. The backs indicate sterling and bear the mark of modernist designer Paul Lobel. The earrings show very few signs of wear. They measure 1 ¾ inches long by 1/2 inch at the widest part. Weight: 7.6 grams total

A pretty Victorian stick pin, the head in the form of an enameled pansy centering a 1-point old mine-cut diamond. The petals are detailed in shades of white, lavender and black. The coloring is applied in a way that makes the petals look ruffled. In the Victorian language of flowers, the pansy represented remembrance. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, no enamel damage, there are some enamel imperfections at the edges of the petals that are original...

A heavy pair of 18K yellow gold baton cufflinks, the faces with Florentined engraving and bands of round rubies at either end. The rubies have nicely saturated, strongly purplish-red coloring and eye-clean clarity. The back batons are finished with reeded engraving. The toggle connectors are marked with French 18K gold import marks.

• Circa 1950
• Excellent condition
• Dimensions: longer batons, 27/32"
Weight: 14.8 grams
• Approximate Total Ruby Weight: .50 carat.
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A Nestor Mexico sterling Mosaico Azteca pin and earrings set. This great looking Mexican sterling silver pin and matching screwback earrings is by Nestor, a respected designer in (probably) the 1950s. This set consists of the 2-5/8 x 1-5/8" pin and the matching 7/8" across earrings. Each is in metales casados (mixed metals) including brass, silver and copper with black enamel, with a mosaico azteca ground (crushed azurite and malachite stones). The pin, which has a safety catch and a loop fo...

A choice of 2 vintage three dimensional hand made sterling silver brooches, each with a pearl accent by Modernist Jeweler, Russell Secrest. May be purchased individually or as a pair.

The first ribbon like brooch, which measures 1 5/8" across and 1 3/8" high, has thick curled silver with a central large baroque pearl. It has some tarnish; there is a very tiny area of darkening at the top edge.

The second brooch measures 1 1/2" in diameter and 2" high, and has a raised silver pattern o...