This bakelite heart pin with 12 cherries is definitely bakelite. The heart is 2 1/4" x 2 1/16" with the 12 cherries. The only thing not original to this pin is the wire. Everything else is excellent.

A classic design that gives a tailored look to this 18Kt yellow gold men’s ring which is centered by an approximately 0.30 Ct brilliant cut diamond. The diamond is flanked by a round faceted natural blue sapphire on either side. The approximate total weight of the two sapphires is 0.60Ct. The ring is size 9 but it can easily be sized.

We have a Matl Salas, gold wash, and snake bracelet to match a Matl snake necklace also listed on our site. The length is 8in. long but fits like a 7 in. bracelet because of it's width of .75in. and depth of the weave. The hallmark shown has a worn S and M and is also photographed on it's curved surface. These snakes are a time consuming work as they are hand woven with silver wire. All coils are present and beautifully spaced. The weight is 76 grams heavy.

Fabulous very long French poured glass sautoir with thin dark goldtone metal chains and luscious glass beads simulating carved jewels in six colors: green, blue, cranberry, purple, topaz, and a beautiful dark pink tourmaline color I have not seen before in French jewelry. Circa 1950 or possibly earlier; the clasp is an early spring ring without the thumb tab. 60 inches long and just under 5/8 inch wide at the largest beads. The largest beads are 7/8 inch/24 millimeters long...

This dome-shapesd Weiss butterfly is gorgeous. And enormous. It is very old Weiss, 1940's. Various shapes and sizes of rhinestones with a huge center cabachon, all prong set. Weiss oval plaque and copyright symbol on the back. Brooch is 4" wide, 4 1/2" high and 1" front to back.

Peter Fingesten modernist sterling silver brooch

1 1/2" x 1 11/16"

Weight - 16.28 grams

Marked on reverse

Very good condition

Here is a wonderful, well made gold plate necklace that could almost pass for 18K. A solid piece, it is marked MONET, measures 3/8" x 18" and weighs 52 grams.

Vintage , custom made 14k yellow gold and diamond earrings by Arizona jeweler Carlos Diaz. These are old European cut diamonds with a total weight of approximately 1/2 carat. They measure 1/2" diameter each and are clip backs that could easily be converted to posts if wanted. Total weight of earrings is 5.2 grams. Signed "By Carlos Diaz 14k". Very Elegant !

A vintage modernist sterling silver pendant for a necklace or neck ring from Barcelona, Spain by Joyeria Puig Doria. Shaped like an exaggerated teardrop.

Measures about 3" long from the top of the bale and 1 3/8" at the widest.

Has a large bale so will accommodate a thick chain or neck ring.

Marked Made in Spain on the bale. Could not find a Puig Doria mark on this but it is a documented design.

Very nice condition, has some minor scratches and tarnish. Weighs 31 gr...

Modernist clip earrings, fayence, with the atomic nucleus “logo” in mauve (or blueberries and milk) and black. Alice Lund, Denmark, 1950’s, unsigned. Width: "3/4 / 2 cm. Condition: fine.

Gorgeous antique Victorian necklace of graduated matched banded agate onyx beads. The beads are half opaque black and half translucent light brown, with a band of white in the middle. The beads are mid to late 19th century, most likely cut in Idar-Oberstein, Germany. They have tiny facets visible on close inspection, indicating that they were hand cut and finished. They have been professionally restrung, hand knotted in a continuous strand, for security. There are 44 beads...

This is an amazingly modern-looking Art Nouveau necklace. A total of seven garnets, two round, two oval, two square, and one teardrop, are mounted in 14 k gold. The square and teardrop garnets depend from the round stones and add movement to the design. The central dropper is studded with tiny seed pearls. The necklace is 15”long and the piece is unmarked. It dates from 1900-1920 and is a true antique beauty.

This colorful, enamel and sterling silver charm / pendant has a diameter of 7/8" and is 1" high. It is a beautiful depiction of a wreath with its green enamel holly leaves topped by a red enamel bow and white enamel accents. In the center, the jingle bell is three-dimensional, moves and rings hallmarked STG JMF. It has a red glass clapper. The back is of this charm is marked STG JMF, as well, for The J.M. Fisher Company. This piece is circa 1950. It is in excellent condition...

A very rare 14K gold and diamond Art Nouveau medallion watch pin featuring a portrait of Sacagawea. She is shown in profile, wearing a feathered headdress and a bear claw necklace, gazing out over plains dotted with teepees. An old mine cut diamond (G, VVS2) glimmers in place of the sun on the far opposite side. This piece was likely made at the time of the centennial anniversary of the Lewis & Clark Expedition in 1905. The back retains the original watch hook and pinstem...

A heavy silver plate oxidized bracelet featuring applied grapes and leaves. Unmarked, it measures 7" x 1-7/8". The bracelet can be a bit tricky to put on with the pin type clasp.

A tasteful pair of small silver cufflinks for nimble fingers. Unmarked and possibly Italian, the fronts measure 3/8" x 3/8" and span 1".

Rare Ed Levin modernist sterling silver puzzle design bracelet

American

1950s

1" tall

Interior circumference - 5 3/4" plus a 1" opening in rear

Weight - a solid 47+ grams

Marked Levin, sterling

Very nice vintage condition

A vintage modernist pair of sterling silver earrings by Antonio Pineda, Taxco with onyx cabochons in the well known 'Comma' design.

Measure 3/4" at the widest and 1 1/4" high. One earring is marked with the Antonio crown and Silver. The other is marked 970, Eagle 17, and Hecho en Mexico. Screw backs hold securely.

These earrings have some very minor dings to the edges, surface scratches and some tarnish...

Rare, hard-to-find 18 ct yellow gold mesh sliding bracelet with coral beaded center piece with tiny diamond in the center. End piece also with coral beads, beautiful, intricate Etruscan bead work in perfect condition, rare for a bracelet of this age! Width of bracelet is 12 mm (approx 1/2 inch), width of centerpiece is approx 23 mm, maximum wearable length is approx 8.5 inches.

This mid-century Antonio Pineda necklace is a book-piece design, shown with amethysts on p.119 of Silver Seduction. With a wearable length of 16", this is a sleek modernist piece which lays beautifully on the neck. Looks and feels luxurious, with a weight of 152 grams. Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, eagle assay 2, Mexico 925 AMC. In excellent vintage condition. Width in front is 1 1/2".

This Sandor silver marcasites and fired on enamel GIANT Maltese cross is 3.5" square. It is rhodium plated base metal. It is circa 1955.

Gorgeous and phenomenal. Super condition. It is hallmarked Sandor & Co.

This large exotic rhodium plated pot metal gryphon bird brooch is encrusted with multitudes of clear rhinestones. It is 3 1/2" x 3 1/4". It is in excellent vintage condition. It is circa 1937-1940.

Ref: Warman's Vintage Jewelry by Leigh Leshner on page 65.

Collecting Costume Jewelry 202 by Julia C. Carrol, page 24

Fabulous Fakes by Carole Tanenbaum, p. 133.

I have owned this item before with the MB Phrygian helmet marking) This one is unmarked...

An early Skonvirke 826 silver brooch with a moth motif. Signed on the back with what looks like stylized HKC in a shield and 826 S for the silver standard. Most probably from Denmark. 826 was the silver standard used in Denmark at the time.

Measures 1" in diameter. Has an older 'C' clasp which holds securely. May have had a repair to the hinge at some point.

Fine condition, warm patina. Wonderfully crafted. Classic Arts and Crafts design.

Detailed and deeply hand carved in heavy 980 silver this early brooch designed by Spratling features the feathered serpent Quetzalcoatl of pre- Columbian myth. In beautiful condition & weighing 53 grams the pin measures 2 1/4" across. Pictured on spratlingsilver.com where author Phyllis Goddard explains that this pin design was included in a 1937 Brooklyn Museum of Art exhibit of Spratling's work. Spratling designs are included in the permanent collections of LACMA and MFA Boston.

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. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and al...

Vintage gold-filled double-sided hinged Photo Locket made by the American Company Hamilton and Hamilton Jr, Providence, RI, circa 1935, featuring a curved surface engraved with script monogram EHJ, original double-sided celluloid covers, hallmarked H&H with a star, reverse side horizontally engraved PAUL. Size: 1 1/2"long x 1" wide. Condition is very good with minor plate wear, small indentation on back.

A heavy, beautifully-detailed 14K yellow gold brooch in the form of a pine branch complete with needles and fully three-dimensional pinecones attributed to Laykin et Cie. The workmanship of the brooch is very fine. Each spray of needles is accented with a prong-set round brilliant diamonds of fine quality (I/VS). The back is marked “14K” and has an illegible maker’s mark. We have seen this exact brooch with a clear signature for Laykin et Cie, the leading Hollywood jeweler of the mid-...

It is a Gilt Silver Brooch made for Straits Chinese in early 20th century circa 1920s to 30s or can be earlier, it is called Kerongsang used with the buttonless elegance Baju Kebaya of Nyonya, being used as the substitute of button and as brooch or ornaments, made of silver repousse and of birds and flora pattern, please ask for more info and photos, and happy browsing my gallery!!

A very pretty pair of Victorian 14K yellow gold earrings set with pearls and seed pearls. The main bodies hang freely from the surmounts, and the bottom edges suspend free-hanging pearls, providing a lot of movement when being worn. The delicate scroll work makes a nice counterpoint to the simplicity of the pearls. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1870. Condition: excellent, all original. Dimensions: 5/8” x 1-3/4” long (from top of wire). Weight: 6.8 grams.

A magnificent bracelet comprising seven gold coins spanning the reigns of six Medieval and Renaissance French kings from 1429 to 1610. L to R: (1) écu d’or au soleil from the reign of Henri III, dated 1587; (2) écu d’or au soleil from the reign of Charles IX, dated 1566; (3) écu d’or au soleil du dauphiné from the reign of François I, issued 1515-1528; (4) royal d’or from the reign of Charles VII le Victorieux, issued 1429-1431; (5) écu d’or au soleil from the reign of François ...

A very nice 14K yellow gold 5mm cable twist bracelet with domed ends set with pearls and rubies from the “Cable Classics” collection by David Yurman. The 4.8mm pearls are beautifully accented with rows of channel-set round rubies. This design is one of the earlier pieces from the “Cable Classics” collection, and is no longer in production. The original retail price was $2,450. The open cuff is flexible and can be spread to fit nearly any wrist. The interior of the bangle is signed �...

A jade & sculpted sterling ring from the 1960s. This vintage sterling silver ring has a nice natural nephrite jade stone, claw-set in a sculptural silver setting c1960s. This size 7 ring measures 3/4" x 5/8", it is stamped STERLING SILVER and it is in excellent original 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 ...

This is a fine antique Chinese Gilt Silver Hairpin with real jade from 19th century, rare find!! It is in good condition, please look carefully, pre-1900. Thank you for looking...... Ships worldwide free using SAL registered

Wonderfully executed 14Kt pink gold retro wristwatch decorated by eight rubies and fourteen diamonds. Some of the diamonds are set in white gold on top of the watch as part of the flower like design. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.55Ct. By pressing on the grooved knob the lid of the watch will spring open to reveal the face that is marked Jules for the maker, which covers a seventeen jewel Swiss movement. The width of the bracelet is ½”, the width of the watch at the widest...

This rosewood & sterling bracelet was designed & signed in the early 1940's by Taxco, Mexico & American artist William Spratling. Weighing 108 grams, the bracelet measures 1 3/8" wide with an interior length of 7". In excellent condition with a beautifully aged patina on both wood & silver. Pin closure with safety chain is tight and secure. Fully signed with Spratlings' early 1940's hallmarks. This Spratling design is included in the MUSEUM OF FINE ART BOSTON permanent collection. Pictured on s...

A wonderful pair of late Victorian or early Edwardian sterling silver bean-back cufflinks, the oval faces cast with a delightful image of a beagle. The dog appears to be sitting in a basket with his paws hanging over the top edge. The detail is very nice. Tested and guaranteed sterling silver.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, sharp detail. Dimensions: 3/4" x 1/2". Weight: 14.8 grams.

A wild Art Nouveau vintage 3-1/4" x 1-7/8" brass sash pin c1900-10 with applied lizards and lotus plants, a textured ground, and a central amber crystal bezel-set stone. This unsigned sash pin has the original c-clasp, and it is in good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some wear on the edges of the glass stone. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may ha...

A 12k rose gold shell cameo brooch pendant circa 1870-80. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" pin pendant features a maiden carved out of a yellowish-grey shell; it is bezel-mounted in the gold setting (unmarked but tested (both 12k and 15k gold were used as part of the United Kingdom gold standard until 1932). The setting has a gate-latch clasp and a fully swivelling folding loop for wear as a pendant. This item weighs 7.0 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosi...

A stunning late Art Deco pair of diamond and palladium dress clips by Tiffany & Co. The clips are fully convertible with a duette mechanism into a single round brooch of substantial presence. Each clip features a pair of stylized flowers with curving foliage and are faintly in the cornucopia shape popular in Deco and Retro jewels. The clips are extremely versatile--they can be worn singly, as a pair or joined as the larger brooch. The diamonds are G color and VVS2-VS1 clarity. The back of e...

A vintage sterling silver brooch and matching screw back earrings by Ming's of Hawaii in a Ginger detailed leaf design.

The brooch measures 1 7/8" high and 2 1/8" at the widest. The rollover clasp holds securely. The earrings measure 7/8" high and 1" at the widest. The screw backs hold securely.

The brooch is signed MING'S and Sterling on the back. Each earring has a partial MING's on the back and sterling on the screw backs. All the pieces have a warm patina.

Nice weight an...

This deLillo pin is heavy and large, measuring three inches across. Circa the mid sixties.

William de Lillo was born in Belgian, and worked for Tiffany and Harry Winston in NY before joining up with Robert F. Clark (former head designer for Miriam Haskell) to form the de Lillo creative team in 1967. Their costume jewelry is of the highest quality and ingenious design, using the finest Swarovski crystal stones and beads. De Lillo and Clark moved to France in 1976 where they created costume ...

This 14Kt gold Retro band is alternating seven diamonds and seven rubies. The stylish openwork design decorated by cross-bars and petals all set with the alternating gems and completed with a rope like borders on each side. The approximate total weight of all rubies is 0.20Ct while the diamonds approximate total weight is 0.15Ct. The size 7 band that cannot be sized is 6.5 millimeters wide.

This serene lady is shown with lotuses or water lilies in her hair. (The lotus, a variety of water lily, has symbolized purity, enlightenment, and resurrection.) This lady is remarkably similar to a piece made by the Unger Bros., but marked only STERLING – and the stamp is reversed! We believe her to be a copy, but still made around 1900 – this seemed to have happened fairly frequently back in the “olden days.” She has the patina of age, a pin stem assembly which is correct for the turn ...

Modernist sterling silver sculptural ring with green stone

Mid 20th century

3/4" tall x 1 1/8" deep

Size - 6 1/4 - 6 1/2

Weight - 12.40 grams

Hallmarked 925 with unknown hallmark, possibly European

Excellent vintage condition

This ring has a wonderful design. The "head, top" measures 3/4" x 1 1/4". The beautiful, eilat cabochon (stone) has a nice, central setting. Oval, in shape, it measures 3/4" x 1/2" x 3/8". The band is adjustable and has a great design. It is marked ISRAEL STERLING 925. This great ring is in excellent condition.

Moonstone cabochons are bezel-mounted within oval onyx panels sitting in silver linked frames. All stones are very secure; one moonstone has a crack down the center that isn’t highly visible but can be felt by running a fingernail over it. The moonstones exhibit a milky quality with some blue highlights.The bracelet has a new sterling silver spring-ring clasp. The bracelet is unmarked, but the bezel mounts around the onyx panels test positively for silver. It measures about 7 ¾ inches long, i...

A one of a kind 14Kt white gold cultured pearl and diamond bangle bracelet for a special occasion, or just for the love of beautiful things. The bracelet is set with nine cultured pearls graduating from 5 millimeter to 2 millimeter from the center to either side. Two bezel set diamonds flank the center pearl, and sixteen single cut diamonds add to the splendor of this great bracelet. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.90Ct.

This mid-century necklace produced by Antonio Pineda is a book-piece design, shown in "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda". It's a sleek, stunning, modernist piece, composed of twenty-seven interlocking angled chevron links. It's a thick and very substantial necklace which lays comfortably and perfectly on the neck Weight is 165.4 grams. Right about 15" closed, wearable length. Width is 5/8", depth is 3/8". Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown,...

This is a SIGNED CORO CRAFT STERLING MULTI FLAGS BROOCH from a Maryland Estate... info as follows: Description: sterling vermeil, enamelling; Marked: Sterling Craft by Coro Reference: Brunialti, American Costume Jewelry, p. 48 dates the mark to 1942. The initials refer to the flags - America, Britain, China, the Dutch - though Holland itself was occupied after 1940, the Dutch Empire in the East Indies continued in this 'ABCD' alliance against Japan). See patent below for a 1942 patriotic pin...

A vintage stunning sterling silver necklace, bracelet and matching earrings by Plateria FarFan from Mexico.

Marked on the back of the necklace and bracelet Hecho en Mexico 925 D. F. around FarFan.

Necklace measures about 16" around and 1 1/4" wide. The necklace is slightly curved so lays nicely on the neck. Has a box clasp that snaps securely.

The bracelet measures about 7 1/4" long and 1 5/8" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely.

Earrings measure 1" high and 7/8" across. Screw...

Brooch of sterling silver, carved in traditional Northwest Coast or Haida design, with eagle form, has safety clasp and loop for hanging as pendant. Measures 1 3/4" x 1 5/8", domed shape. Unsigned, guaranteed to be sterling. Crafted in the tradition of artists of the Northwest coast, especially the Haida, the design and abstracted forms are beautifully etched, with fine detail and areas of cross hatching. The most important and enduring artist who worked in silver was Charles Edenshaw, and t...

Fabulous pair of signed Ciner horse form hinged bangle bracelets with fired enameling and glass stones. In the 1960s and 1970s, Ciner specialized in costume jewelry inspired by the enameled gold and jeweled figural animal designs of the fine jewelry maker David Webb. Ciner specialized in producing costume jewelry which exactly simulated fine jewelry. Circa 1965. Both are marked CINER. Goldtone metal with black enameling and glass cabochon stones, with colorless rhinestones. Slide clasps....

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 ...

Offered on consignment.....

Circa pre-1960, this hand-wrought jeweled necklace was produced by Matilde Poulat .

It's a substantial stunning necklace, measuring just over 16" closed wearable length, with a width of 1 1/2". Composed of thirteen panels which are studded with pyramidal amethysts and turquoise stones, this necklace is a true statement piece.

Signed and hallmarked Matl Mexico 925 Patente 10569 M Reg 142093, along with the eagle assay 129.

We...

American Modernist Sterling Kinetic Pin

Sam Kramer

c.1950s

Excellent condition

3 1/4" x 2"

A heavy weight 14Kt yellow and white gold pendant that has a fluted oval and bow design, and which is centered by a prong set 9 X 7 millimeter oval cabochon opal. The pendant comes with a 16” 14Kt yellow gold cable chain.

A beautifully made Shiebler silver medallion of the type known as the Etruscan or Homeric series. The medallion features a bust length rendering of a soldier wearing a crested helmet displaying a dog or wolf. The reverse of the piece is fully marked "W84/Shiebler/(wings mark)/Sterling/720". Shiebler and his company, in addition to their very fine general reputation, were especially noted for their medallion work inspired by the excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

The condition of the brooc...

Modernist sterling silver and deep amethyst cabochon ring

Finland

1973

Size 8

Stone measures slightly under 1" in diameter

Weight - 27.50 grams

This is a dynamic and substantial ring with great presence

Hallmarked with the national mark, 925, Turku, U7 [1973] and Made in Finland

Very good vintage condition

Beautifully designed and crafted, this early vintage bracelet features gorgeous Turquoise stones in both oval and round shapes set in thick heavy silver links. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown mark, Silver Made in Mexico, ZZ555 and the eagle 17. Measures 6 1/2" long by 1" wide and is a hefty 71.4 grams. Secure clasp and safety chain. A stunning and seldom seen bracelet.

A 14k yellow gold diamonds engagement ring from the 1940s. This size 6-1/2 ring features a yellow gold band and a white gold front with one 28 point VS-2 colour G round brilliant cut diamond flanked with eight single cut diamonds totalling 8 points (G/H colour and VS-2/SI-2 clarity). This ring comes with a recent professional independent gemological appraisal in the amount of $3200CAN and it is in excellent condition as described with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other...