18K Oval Rose Cut diamond ring with an abundance of rose cut diamonds, 28 on the border alone, surrounding a trinity of large diamonds at center and smaller diamonds as embellishments on either side of the trinity. The diamonds are set in the classic cut down setting of the Georgian/Victorian period. Diamond rings, by the 19th century were most often used as betrothal rings (having replaced the posey rings of the eighteenth century)...

A vintage late Victorian (unmarked but tested) 9k yellow gold 1-1/4 x 7/8" hair locket c1880s. This pendant features a rose gold bale and wirework surrounding the S monogram. It has a compartment on the back for containing hair, and it weighs 3.2 grams. This item is in good condition with no bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than two small edge dents and the missing glass window with retainer on the back...

Palle Bisgaard sterling silver and nacre bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

This well crafted, rare and beautiful bracelet measures 7 1/2" x 1 1/8"

Weight - a substantial 101 grams

Marked as pictured in frame#4

Excellent vintage condition

Very rare and over the top spectacular bracelet by Antonio Pineda with 10 tiger eye and 10 pearls. The crescent shaped clasp is notable and unique. Measuring 7" around in the inside when closed, it is 1" wide and weighs 104 grams. Fine original condition with one pearl in the back missing a very slight portion of the top coating. It is not noticeable at all but the pearl could easily be replaced by your local jeweler. Intact original safety chain. Correctly hallmarked as shown...

A huge Coro retro gilt sterling coat pin from the 1940s. This 4-1/2" x 2-5/8" brooch features branches and flowers with aqua blue claw-set foil-backed rhinestone centers in a swirling holder. It has a safety catch, it is signed CORO STERLING with a small etched S16, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs, but please note that the blue rhinestones are a little foggy - the settings are open-backed...

Beautiful vintage French wired necklace in silvertone metal with rhinestone balls with prong set stones, clear faceted glass beads, and glass based faux pearls in champagne and very pale gray. With early spring ring clasp with a collar instead of the thumb tab. Probably 1950s or earlier. 52 inches wearable length. The glass beads are 11mm or just over 3/8 inch. Overall excellent condition with some verdigris on some of the wires, and some losses on two or three of the faux pearls...

This bracelet consists of 6 hinged links, each slightly convex. Each has a lovely, filigree design with a decorative border in which the turquoise blue, Egyptian, faience scarabs are set. The bracelet is silver gilt and measures 7 3/8" long x 3/4". The hinge is very interesting. It is a trombone type.

Period arts & crafts sterling and enamel three flower pin, probably Scandinavian c.1940. Pin measures 1 1/4" in diameter and is marked "925S w/maker's mark". Has an enamel chip(see lower left in photo 1) that lightens border color slightly; otherwise perfect......$6 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

A classic 1920’s 18Kt white gold and diamond openwork ring with geometric Art Deco elements is decorated by an approximately 0.35Ct old-miner center diamond and six smaller side diamonds, bringing the total diamond weight to 0.65Ct. The ring is in great condition.

This pretty pin features an oval purple cabochon, possibly amethyst, possibly glass (it’s hard to get a reading on this stone), centered between two hammered silver leaves (very A&C in style), all in a very Art Nouveau framework. Marked “DEPOS” (probably meant to be “DEPOSE”, which translates roughly as “patented”), it is probably from Germany. There are two illegible marks, one on the C-clasp, and one on the back. It tests as silver, measures 1-3/4” x 3/4", and weighs 4.4 g...

This unusual sterling silver ring was designed by Frank Patania Sr. in the 1950's. The ring size is a 7 1/2. It measures 1 3/8" tall X 3/4" & is in excellent condition with a warm, aged patina. The beautiful turquoise stone is bezel set. Patania hallmarks are FP, STERLING, & the THUNDERBIRD Shop logo.

A Japanese sterling & gold inlay bangle. This attractive sterling silver 7-7/8" circumference flex-style open bangle has inlaid gold, black patination and texturing. Stamped simply STERLING 950, this bracelet has a flowers and building design and it is shaped like a snow-capped mountain; it weighs 17.5 grams, it is 1-1/8" at its widest and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A very good pair of late Victorian 14K yellow gold bean-back cufflinks, the oval faces decorated with profiles of Greek or Roman gods. The faces are beautifully detailed against a stippled background and are finished with deliberately eroded edges to suggest antiquity. The designs are in the style of George Shiebler's "Curio Medallion" or "Homeric" patterns and are easily the equal of Shiebler's craftsmanship...

A finely crafted sterling silver bracelet and/or large brooch with leaves and berries by Kurt Erik Christoffersen for International Silver. Marked on the back of each piece with Sterling, the conjoined KEC for the maker and IS for International Silver. You may purchase these items individually or as a set.

The bracelet measures about 7 1/2" long and 1" across. Has a spring clasp that holds securely and a safety chain. In fine condition. Nice weight and quality...

Extremely rare and large sterling figural pin by Abraham Paz, Mexico c.1930...

This lovely Antonio Pineda 970 Silver Bracelet features thick heavy links with a stylized leaf motif. Featured in the book Silver Masters of Mexico on page 181, it measures 6 7/8" long by 1" wide and has a substantial weight of 82.7 grams. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, 970, Sterling, Silver, ZZ609 and the eagle stamp 17. Secure box clasp and attached safety chain. A beautiful, elegant bracelet with timeless style.

Elegant modernist screw-back earrings in sterling silver and jacaranda. Swedish, by Arvo Saarela. Marked AMS for Saarela, the assay mark of Enköping (the town where AS and his wife Maria ran their studio 1948-78), Swedish silver hallmark and D9 for 1954. Length "1¼/ 3,2 cm. Condition: fine.

Wonderful hand made applied silver design modernist ring by Catanzaro, c.1950's. Unsigned but from the Catanzaro collection and is size 7 1/2. Measures 1/2" wide and is in excellent condition......$9 for insured USA shipping.

Frederick Prete sterling silver and jasper pendant necklace

1970

Pendant - 2 3/4" x 1 5/8"

Chain - 23" long

This well crafted folded form weighs a solid 38 grams

Etched signature on verso

Excellent vintage condition

A forged wire pendant composed of drops of various lengths is attached to a chain of shorter, peaked forged bars linked by securely soldered rings. The necklace has a nice heft, but it quite comfortable. The back bears the circular impressed Mexican silver mark with central maker’s initials of possibly OBC, and the eagle 1 mark. The necklace measures 19 inches long unclasped; the pendant drops 4 ¼ inches. Weight: 56.1 grams

This is an Oval Tanzanite & Diamond Ring. The Tanzanite is in a Ribbon setting with 8 small round Accenting Diamonds. 14KT gold, size 7 1/2. Color Blue ~ Purple

Handmade sterling and ebony figural pendant by the famous NYC modernist, Ed Wiener, c.1955. It is photographed on p.69 of "Jewelry By Ed Wiener". Signed "ED WIENER STERLING" and is in excellent condition and measures 2 3/8" including the silver bale. The great looking silver figure is applied onto the wood and shows movement....$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Modernist hand made sterling with two cultured peals ring, signed and made in Israel, c.1960's. It is signed "ERS 925 STERLING ISRAEL" and is in excellent condition. The ring is size 7.....$10 for insured US shipping.

A lovely older Cartier 18K yellow and white gold ring set with a .347-carat round brilliant diamond. The design, a wide tapered band, combines the two colors of gold in a very nice geometric design that perfectly complements the single diamond collet-set in the middle. The diamond is of fine quality, estimated at G color, VS clarity. The ring has a substantial appearance and could be worn by either a woman or man (though the size is a bit on the small side). The interior of the shank is sign...

From a Virginia Estate, suburb of Washinton, D.C. this is an ANTIQUE ARTS & CRAFTS SASH PIN and one of the Better Examples one can find. The size is 2 3/8" Wide X 2 1/4" Tall featuring a Bezeled piece of Orange Glass in the Center with a distinct Coral Look. Ca. 1910- 1930 this is a BEAUTY in EXCELLENT Condition

Lovely garnets and "garnet gold" bow pin, c.1890. This pin has various sizes of garnets and is set in "garnet gold" with a "c" clasp. Measures 1 5/8' wide by 7/8" long. Excellent condition. Very pretty period garnet piece.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

This Trifari poodle is rhodium plated base metal with rhinestones and enameling.It is circa 1936-1937. Was originally sold at Hammacher Schemmer in New York for $5.00. Designer was Alfred Philippe. It is 1 1/2" square .

Reference: American Costume Jewelry, Brunialti & Brunialti v2 p. 71 add from hammacher Schlemmer as advertised in Mademoiselle, December of 1937.

This Erika Hult de Corral bracelet was produced 1960's - 70's. It's a gorgeous modernist design, with eighteen amethyst cabochons and three large oval gold sheen obsidian stones. Measures a closed, wearable length of 7", with a width of 1 1/4". Weight is 94.6 grams. Signed and hallmarked "Ric Taxco", with the design # 125 and the eagle assay 3. In excellent vintage condition.

A classically elegant six-piece dress set worked in abalone mother-of-pearl, 14K yellow gold, platinum, and seed pearls. The cufflinks are double sided, with oval abalone plaques surrounded by engine-turned platinum borders. Each face is centered with a small seed pearl. The abalone has very fine luster with a nice play of green, rose, and a little orange flashes when caught in direct light. The four matching shirt studs have round faces. Each piece is stamped with Larter's hallmark. The set is ...

Great looking bat bolo made in Germany, c.1970's. Quite large measuring 2 3/8" wide and long and is in very good condition but has some wear lines.....$7 USA insured shipping.

This is a beautiful pair of vintage Ciner clip earrings. The are set in gold plate metal and a comprised of red, blue and green glass cabochons and clear rhinestones. They are 1 3/16th in diameter. The are in mint condition.

Symbols of fertility, rebirth, transformation and even immortality snakes and serpents have been favorite jewelry motifs through the centuries and across civilizations. In this Mexican Deco demi signed by the Los Castillo they are formed by silver, copper and brass, their slick bodies coiled around shimmering golden sheen obsidian. This is one of the best examples of the technique I have seen by the Los Castillo - probably because I love snake jewelry. Yet how could I say otherwise? Just look at...

Wonderful Staret piece! Square rhinestones of various sizes set in silver color metal, clear and sparkling, every single one. Heavy and chunky. Stamped Staret on the back. 3 3/4" wide, 1 7/8" high. Great reminder of the 1940's.

Ed Wiener - rare and important sterling silver brooch

4 7/8" x 1"

Designed in 1947

An example of this brooch is pictured on page 145 in the book - Messengers of Modernism [see picture] also pictured in Jewelry By Ed Wiener Catalog that Ed Wiener and Fifty/50 Gallery put together for a show in 1988 - (Page 11).

Wonderful condition

Unmarked as is the brooch in the catalog

An Edwardian 14k yellow gold black onyx and cultured pearl ring. This size 4-1/2 ring features a bevel-set round black onyx insert with a central post-mounted 4.5 mm. cultured pearl with a nice pink-tinged luster. The high mounted setting is 5/16" across, the ring weighs 2.1 grams and it has had the pearl replaced. It is stamped K&B 14K with a key maker's mark and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the replaced pearl and a...

Amazing big heavy vintage 1970s or 1980s necklace with graduated beads in dark amber Lucite spaced with matte goldtone round beads and with a matching goldtone lobster clasp. The beads alternate between more opaque and more translucent. There are groups of matching faceted beads toward the ends of the necklace. 34 inches wearable length and the largest beads are 1 1/8 inches wide. Overall excellent condition; one medium bead has a small flaw, pictured, and the pattern is not quite sy...

Not much is known - if anything at all - about Ars Plata whose signature is found on the Mexican silver and amethyst dangle earrings at hand. Bille Hougart lists an "Art Plat." in his book on Mexican silver hallmarks but I am not sure the two workshops / retailers (?) are the same. This lack of information is part of the field's reality yet it is always exciting to find a name not often encountered. Especially if it is stamped on beautifully made, slick jewelry like this set ever so reminiscent ...

Stunning fabulous signed Miriam Haskell long necklace of large faux baroque pearls with a long pearl tassel, mounted in signature Haskell Russian goldtone metal. Marked MIRIAM HASKELL on attached metal tag and also on the Haskell trademark clasp. Clasp dates it to the 1970s. I am selling several other Haskell pieces from the same estate. The pearls are the famous Haskell Niki pearls, glass based and heavy with a beautiful luster. 35 inches wearable length and the pendant drops 3 3/4 ...

Heavily gold plated, Mazer has designed a very three dimensional piece of considerable elegance. 2 3/8" long, 1 7/8" wide. Very heavy brooch.

A beautifully made sterling bracelet of concave tear drop shaped links by Danish Modernist Bent Knudsen. The bracelet clasp has one of his ingenious screw bolt clasps. Measuring 7 1/2" end to end, it is 5/8" wide and weighs 75 grams. Fine original condition and signed and numbered as shown. A wonderful Danish Modernist design.

A handsome dress set comprising a pair of cufflinks and three shirt studs. The 14K yellow gold faces have geometric decoration and feature bead-set round brilliant-cut diamonds. The diamonds are estimated at SI2 clarity and J-K color. Those in the studs are approximately 1/4 carat each, and those in the cufflinks are approximately 1/8 carat each. The studs have a spring mechanism and the cufflinks have toggle backs. Each piece is marked “14K.”

Origin: America, ca. 1980. Condition: ex...

Late 1800s (possibly older) large size sterling silver and malachite pin in the shape of a buckle, a popular theme during the Victorian period. Approx 2.5 inches x 2 inches. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!

A fine Victorian 14K yellow gold watch fob pendant featuring a 23.5-carat oval brilliant cut amethyst nested in the coiled tail and wings of a ferocious dragon. The tail and wings are very nicely detailed with scales and feathers. The dragon's neck forms the bail from which the pendant would hang. The amethyst has very nice even coloring, eye-clean clarity and good cut. Jewels featuring mythological creatures became popular in Paris around 1870 and the craze then spread to England and America...

These beautiful, sterling silver earrings have a classic Mexican, 1940's design. They are screwbacks, and measure 1" x 1" x 1". The central stones are bezel-set: green chalcedony / jade. Each earring's back is marked HECHO EN MEXICO D.F. 925, with a maker's mark of JP inside a rectangle. The D.F. stands for Distrito Federal: made in Mexico City.

Plique-a-jour brass clip with period art deco design, c.1920's. It measures 1 3/4"wide by 3/4" high and is in good condition with some closed cracks(no enamel missing). Geometric art deco design with plique changing from yellow to green,red and blue......$8 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.

This fabulous vintage Mexican Bracelet has a stunning design similar to the work of Antonio Pineda - it's signed with the initials AP but they differ from the more common Pineda hallmark and we're not sure who the artist is. It's a massive piece measuring 7" long, 1" wide and is quite heavy at 115.5 grams. Early style pin closure. No damage noted, just some light wear and tarnish and the Amethyst stones have the typical inclusions. A fantastic bracelet that any collector will love.

A large pair of 18K yellow gold Sputnik earrings by H Stern. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, peridots, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines and garnets. The Sputnik design was created in the 1950’s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It later came to be called “Sputnik” for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors o...

A wonderfully rare mixed-metal Curio Medallion brooch by George Shiebler. The pin comprises four individual medallion plaques, each in a different metal and each depicting a different Olympian god. From left: a diamond-shaped gilt-silver plaque shows Artemis/Diana, goddess of the hunt and protector of virgins; a round silver plaque shows Ares/Mars god of violence and offensive warfare; a square bronze plaque shows Dionysus/Bacchus, god of various debaucheries; and a triangular brass plaque sh...

The Game of Thrones comes to mind when you look at this vintage 14Kt yellow gold, garnet and pearl cluster ring. The center is an eight millimeter high luster pink tinted bezel set cultured half pearl, and the six 8 X 6 millimeter oval faceted bezel set garnets encircle the pearl. The diameter of the ring is 26 millimeters, which is slightly larger than 1”. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.

Rare color of green tourmaline set in platinum and surrounded by diamonds. Circa 1930 and in great condition, this beautiful ring is set with a substantial 3.75 ct tourmaline. There are approximately .10 cttw of single cut diamonds surrounding it. The face of the ring measures approximately 15.5 mm long and 11.5 mm wide. The ring is a size 7.5. The setting is platinum and is marked. There are a few light scratches on the table facet of the tourmaline. They could be easily polished out. The overa...

Amazing huge vintage 1970s nomadic style pendant necklace with six strands of silvertone filigree wired beads with drops with opaque marbled Lucite beads in dark red, tortoise, and dark amber, with a large sculpted openwork framed hammered pendant. Hook clasp. Marked JAY FEINBERG. Stunning statement and pictures are not capturing it. 34 1/2 inches wearable length and the pendant is 5 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. Metal is perfectly silvertone; other colors are reflection. Display...

Japanese menuki 950 silver tie bar showing yellow metal foo dog or lion. Animal is good size, measuring 1 1/4" long by 5/8" high by 1/4" thick. Tie bar is 2 1/4" long and is signed "950 STERLING". Very good condition.....$8 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

A superb modernist 18K yellow gold pendant set with a large bi-color tourmaline. Haroldo Burle Marx was particularly known for his bold use of very large gemstones, often fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than faceting. The color of this tourmaline shades from deep green to deep purplish-red. The gold mounting which slightly mimics the outline of the tourmaline is decorated with stippling and Florentine engraving. The back is is signed “Burle Marx” and is stamped “18K” and “...

An impressive, wide, handmade cuff bracelet of ethnic design. The textured band features an applied wavy line of silver on either side of three diamond-shaped reserves of an unidentified amber-colored stone that looks to have been crushed and resin-set. The inside of the bracelet is signed Lillo with possibly the word Creation underneath; it is also marked 925 for sterling. An online source describes Lillo as an Israeli studio that produced handmade jewelry imported to American gift shops and bo...

Lovely antique necklace of carved round coral beads in dark salmon. Circa 1920 - 1940. The coral is undyed Mediterranean. Continuous strand with no clasp. The beads are 3 to 4 mm in diameter. 52 inches long and long enough to wear doubled as shown. Great to wear alone or layer with other similar necklaces. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This striking white metal locket is engraved on the front in a stylized pattern. The back is plain. The inside has some scratches in the metal. The photo rings and celluloid are not present, but perhaps it was used for a lock of hair or other memento – that was a very popular tradition, back in the day. It measures 1-1/4” x 7/8" and the paperclip chain is a bit over 22". The back has a few dark marks which might clean up. Generally, a handsome Edwardian or Victorian piece. The photos are par...

This bracelet is truly beautiful. It silver gilt and consists of 7 links, each slightly convex. Each has a lovely, filigree design with inlaid abalone squares. The colors are gorgeous. The bracelet measures 7" long x 3/4". It is in excellent condition.

A pair of vintage modernist sterling silver earrings by the well known Mid Century NYC jeweler, Henry Steig. Geometric sterling layered design. They are opposites so will frame the face when worn.

Warm patina. Screw backs hold securely. Measure about 7/8" long and 3/4" across. Marked Steig Sterling on the backs and Sterling on the screw parts. Well made.

Fine MCM design.

A beautiful ring converted from an antique French stick pin. The ring features an 18K gold and platinum crown set with sparkling rose cut diamond in an openwork mounting. The diamond crown is attached to a 14K yellow gold band. The delicate style of this ring makes it perfect for wearing as a stacking ring or for a young lady's first gemstone ring.

Finger Size: 6-1/2 (can easily be sized). Dimensions: crown, 3/8" x 3/8" (9x9mm). Weight: 2.1 gr. Approximate Diamond Weight: .11 ct.

A rare sterling silver bracelet with teardrop shaped bezel set amethyst cabochons from the workshops of Antonio Pineda in Taxco. In this version, the amethyst is completely encased in a sterling outer teardrop.

The bracelet measures 7 1/8" long and 1 1/4" wide. Has a secure box clasp. Marked with a partial Pineda Crown. Has some tarnish and minor signs of wear. The stones feel smooth with no chips or roughness. They have natural inclusions.

Beautiful deep purple stones. Classic An...