A stunning Retro 18K yellow gold strap bracelet of flat hexagonal links in the Van Cleef & Arpels style. The bracelet is engraved at regular intervals with highly-detailed honeybees, their bodies represented by elongated cabochons of hessonite garnet. The use of hessonite garnet instead of the more common similarly-colored gemstones such as citrine is an inspired choice. The interior of hessonite has a wavy, “heatwave” appearance that gives the stone visible texture...
This sterling silver bar pin is cast as three poinsettias. It has a nice heft and is very well made. It is probably American, with a conjoined JR 43 mark on the back. The rollover clasp is in good working order. It measures 2 ¾ inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide. Weight: 13.3 grams
A nicely-detailed late Victorian pin depicting a lion’s head. The open mouth grasps a 10-point old European-cut diamond, while each eye is set with a small cabochon ruby. The head is surrounded by flowing fur that hints at Art Nouveau styling. The design is similar to a tiger’s head brooch that was made by Alling & Co., and probably was made by one of Alling’s Newark competitors. The c-clasp is an old replacement. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: America, ca. 1890...
This Platinum and Sapphire Eternity Band size 5, with Five French~Cut Sapphires Alternating with 3 Round Diamonds. This pattern repeats all the way around the Anniversary Band. Other similar Platinum Bands available at our store
A handsome pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks in a modified oval stirrup (“etrier”) style. Stirrup cufflinks, originally popularized by Cartier in the Art Deco era, are typically triangular in shape. The oval version, with its concealed hinge and clasp mechanisms, creates a seamless band of gold around the cuff for a very striking look. The surfaces are accented in a severely geometric ridged pattern...
Circa mid-century, here is an iconic book-piece design from Margot van Voorhies Carr, who shop and work is known as Margot de Taxco.
Margot's design # 5554 is an exquisite and intricately detailed hand wrought serpent bracelet. Melange enamel sits within tiny scales in the segmented articulated links...
Hand made sterling scenic earrings(for pierced ears), c.1970's. Each domed earring measures 1 1/4" in diameter and is signed "JJ STERLING". Excellent condition.....$10 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
This gorgeous brooch measures 1 3/8" x 1 3/8". It has an overlapping, looped design with a central, prong set emerald. It is made by The W.E. Richards Company (founded in 1902, in Attleboro, MA). Their jewelry is marked WRE or Symmetalic. (Symmetalic belongs to The W.E. Richards Company.) Their jewelry is known to be very well made, using sterling silver with 10K and 14K gold, as well as semi precious stones. This is marked SYMMETALIC STERLING + 14K. It is in excellent condition
Length: 79 inches (31.6 cm)
Weight: 45.6 grams
Stones: .28 ctw diamonds (14 diamond stations each with a 2 pt diamond)
Hallmark: lozenge attached to the lobster claw clasp, stamped 750 and DY
These handmade, two-sided cufflinks each feature a square piece with an incised geometrical design connected by a figure-8 to a dome-shaped piece. The links are very securely soldered to each side; there is a tiny ‘ding’ to one dome. The squares measure about 5/8 inch and are marked Sterling and Taxco. Weight: 8.1 grams total
A pair of 18K yellow gold earclips in Barry Kieselstein-Cord’s classic “Caviar” pattern. Introduced in the early 1980’s, this design takes its name from the row of gold spheres the run through the center of the scroll. The design was used for a several styles of earrings, as well as bracelets and other jewels. These earrings are a smaller style and are more comfortable to wear than many of the other pieces. The omega clips are original, but posts could be added easily...
A fabulous fringed necklace, wearable for day or night, in sterling silver with very big glittering purple openback and unfoiled glass stones in prong settings. Circa 1935. The clasp is marked STERLING and the other elements test positive for sterling. The color is much more intense and slightly warmer than the photos depict. Huge stones, statement necklaces, and the
color purple are all very significant current fashion trends...
A nice Art Nouveau griffin pendant worked in 18K gold and platinum, the wings set with rose cut diamonds and the open jaws grasping another diamond. The pose, in a sort of near-frontal pose with detailed ribbed wings outspread, is somewhat unusual and makes a dramatic statement. The piece was originally a brooch and pendant combination, but the original pinstem was removed. The clasp remains and is stamped with French 18K marks. The pendant loops are original...
A lovely vintage 14K gold heart pin set all the way around with old European cut diamonds. The diamonds are set in a white gold shared-prong setting that creates a lovely gallery effect along the outer edge of the pin. The diamonds are nice quality, graded as H/I color and VS1 clarity. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, all original. Dimensions: 1" x 1". Weight: 6.9 gr. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: 1.20 cts.
Sterling silver ring with two types of stones personal made by Rebajes hand, c.1950s. The ring is in excellent condition and very clean. The ring is adjustable for size. Showing is a size 5.
An extraordinarily fine Art Deco gentleman's ring in the Egyptian Revival style featuring a large cabochon of the finest Afghan-quality lapis lazuli. The setting is formed as a grouping of stylized lotus plants, complete with leaves, buds and full-blown blossoms forming the collets that hold the stone. The quality of the hand-engraving is superb. Ancient Egyptian decorative elements were very popular in European and American jewelry following the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1924...
A delicate finely hand crafted Italian Victorian coral cameo 14K yellow gold ring featuring a deep melon color antique cameo of classical Roman woman with fine detail features, flanked on either side by three sapphires. Circa 1865. All in excellent condition. No chips, cracks or restorations on cameo. Cameo measures 3/4" long x 1/2" wide. Ring size is about 6 1/4-6 1/2.
An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide...
Circa 1949-1953, this is a very rare pin from Antonio Pineda, bearing his "Jewels by Antonio" hallmark.
It's a superb piece, with two huge amethyst cabochons on either side of an "X", creating an OXO design. Pin closes with a roller. You can add a pin/pendant adaptor to hang this from a chain if desired. It would make a gorgeous pendant.
Measures 2 3/8" x 1 1/4". Depth is 1/2".
Weight is 33.8 grams. A very substantial pin.
Signed and hallmarked "Jewels by Antonio Taxco Silver".
In...
This lovely, sterling silver, leaf-link bracelet bears the Felch & Co hallmark, indicating it is c. 1940. It is a fine example of The Danecraft Corporation’s signature foliate creations. It measures 7 3/4” long. The back is marked “STERLING” with The Felch & Company maker’s mark (see pictures). This wonderful bracelet is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
This beautifully simple stickpin is the perfect way to set off an elegant suit. The large agate cabochon is bezel set in 18 k gold and is a wonderful swirl on golden colors. The stone is 5/8" top to bottom and the overall length of the pin is 2 7/8". The age is uncertain, but the beauty is timeless.
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...
Art Deco 18K Yellow Gold Pendant Necklace with 2 rosecut diamonds, 2 roundcut peridot,
and 1 dangling lustrous pearl on a 14K yellow gold (hallmarked) chain. Probably circa 1920s, possibly French. Can also be worn as a pin (see photo). Chain is modern, not original. Fully tested to be 18K. Length of chain is 21 inches (approx 20 inch wearable length w pendant attached). Width: 1 5/16 inches. Height: 1 inch. Weight: 4.1 grams, 4.8 grams total including chain.
An attractive 15K Victorian yellow gold brooch circa 1870 - 1890. This 1-1/8" diameter brooch is unmarked but tested and has a textured repeated design. It has a (replaced) safety catch. It weighs 7.4 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the catch replacement. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have slight signs of gent...
Borgila modernist sterling silver necklace
Sweden
1956
14" long x 1 1/4" wide
Weight - 65 grams
Marked Borgila, Swededn, sterling, F9 [1956] plus other local markings
Excellent vintage condition
A stunning Art Nouveau 18K gold brooch featuring an enameled and engraved portrait of Pallas Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, horses and olives. Her beautifully engraved helmet is adorned with a small rose cut diamond. Her armor and the embroidery along the edges of her gown are also engraved. The quality of the painted enamel facial details and the background champleve enamel in royal blue is gorgeous. The edges of the medallion are enhanced with natural pearls. The back retains the origina...
Modernist Sterling Earrings
Maxwell Chayat
C.1950s
excellent condition
1" dia.
A vintage layered silver and brass Arts and Crafts style necklace. Hammered brass with an overlay of mottled silver metal in a design reminiscent of the patterns found on acid etched pieces from the Arts and Crafts era.
Measures 16" long and 7/8" at the widest. Hook clasp holds securely.
Very well executed. Warm patina. Unusual piece.
A nice rare ancient middle eastern glass bead
A very delicate and colorful bracelet, featuring gilded silver filigreed panels enhanced with blue and green enamel. The enamel is in lovely condition, with only tiny areas of loss. The tongue-and-groove clasp is very secure and shows some wear due to use (the clasp is silverplated). There is also a gold-filled safety chain not original to the bracelet. The tongue is marked 800 for silver content, and the Italian silver registry mark indicates either CE for Caserta or GE for Genoa and a date ran...
An elegant pair of earrings featuring Type A (untreated) green jadeite beads and 14K yellow gold beads taken from an ornate antique Chinese necklace (ca. 1900) that was far too worn to salvage. The jadeite beads are semi-translucent, with even coloring and moderately-fine texture. The gold beads have applied vermicelli decoration. The earrings are finished with 14K yellow gold posts and clutches. Other elements taken from the same antique necklace can be seen in Items #1350538,
Origin: China, c...
This flower pin is well molded and nicely detailed, making an impressive statement. It is secured by a rollover clasp and appears to have been hardly worn. The back bears a maker's mark of what appears to be Dunez Originals. It is marked sterling and measures 3 ½ in. long by 2 in. wide. Weight: 15 grams
Vintage 3pc lot of silver early circa 1925 floral foliate link bracelets. Over 40 grams - what a buy - perfect for resale:.
(A) The earliest with fold over clasp possibly early Felch, Peruzzi Boston, Hobe, etc. with applied flower petals unmarked - tested at least 90% - 7 1/2 X 3/4"; FREE with purchace of next two.
(B) Early showing oldest spring ring clasp, applied petals 8 X 9/16" stamped Sterling oval;
(C) Marked Felch & Co Danecraft Acorn wreath with early spring ring closure - ...
A well crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet with a prong set faceted sapphire jewel. Heavy sterling abstract design. It could be some sort of creature with a sapphire eye, but not sure.
Hand wrought sterling with a thick overlay. Slightly tapered at the ends.
Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Measures 3/4" at the widest. Can be adjusted slightly.
Marked Sterling multiple times on the inside. Weighs 33 grams.
Fine condition with minor scuffs and a litt...
A wonderfully crafted sterling silver necklace and bracelet by noted Arts and Crafts metalsmith, Clemens Friedell. Made of oval links with raised roses.
The bracelet is composed of three links. It is marked Clemens Friedell Pasadena Sterling on the back side of the hook clasp. It measures 7" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Better for a smaller wrist. The hook clasp holds securely. There is a hammer rub or scrape on the outside of the hook.
The necklace consists of nine links. Measur...
Beautiful sterling cuff with lapis,coral,onyx and sugalite inlay by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. This is a spectacular example of the work for which he is best known. Deceased on December 1,2007, he was a self taught silversmith who won the prestigious Smithsonian Medal of Honor, more than 700 blue ribbons, was featured in magazines and books and was a featured guest artist in many museums and galleries across the United States. This cuff measures 5" around in the inside with a 1 1/4" opening...
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver and pink enamel Paye & Baker straight brooch or collar pin from 1910. This Edwardian period fine quality 2" long brooch is 1/2" wide, it has a superb pink enamel dome as the center of a flower with leaves and foliage of silver and it has a c-clasp. It is stamped STERLING with the Paye & Baker Mfg. Co. mark (Attleboro, Massachusetts from 1904-1935) and it weighs 3.0 grams. This beautiful A&C pin is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corr...
Spectacular platinum dinner ring with prong set 23.78 ct brilliant cut oval blue natural topaz dinner ring with a split shank. The topaz measures 20 x 15 x 11 mm and is surround by 40 prong set brilliant cut diamonds with an approximate total weight of 1.68 ct. The ring's focal design is 29 mm long and 25 mm wide. Condition is excellent, like new. Appraisal attached.
We are offering an exceptional multi colored gemstone necklace that adorns all the way around the neck. Each stone is set in a pear shaped silver dish that reflects bold colors and makes this very rare necklace glow. The length is 15.5in. long and weighs 83 grams heavy. The silver is higher than 925 and the settings are Of thick silver. When worn it becomes one of the most comfortable necklaces you will own. The drop is 1.5in. tall and 1in. wide. With a partially worn hallmark and an old eagle 3...
A lovely, medium-size Art Nouveau enameled 14K gold pin in the form of a violet. Each of the petals is beautifully decorated in shaded translucent enamels in tones of violet and yellowish-cream. The translucency and high gloss of the enamel create a tremendous sense of depth in the design. The edges of the petals are set with rows of tiny seed pearls and the flower is centered with an old European cut diamond, graded as I/J, SI2. The reverse retains its original clap and pinstem and is marke...
Circa mid-century, this is a seldom seen design from Margot de Taxco.
The original drawing is shown in "Margot Van Voorhies : The Art of Mexican Enamelwork", and is called "Intricate Knot".
This is collector quality. The two shades of enamel are blue with gold flecks, and white with silver flecks. Necklace is blue with gold flecks. The pendant doubles as a pin. It's a stunning necklace, nice and long at just over 20" closed, wearable length. Pendant / pin measures 2 5/16" x 1 1/2".
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Unsigned Italian necklace, probably by Baroness Luciana Aloisi de Reutern, who designed for Gucci and Elizabeth Arden and also exported directly to
the United States. Circa 1965. It has dimensional "molten" looking articulated sections with a hook and chain at the back, and brilliant very large glass
stones in aqua, chartreuse, and yellow. The emerald cut stones are unfoiled and openbacked. The photos do not capture the brilliance and quality of the
stones. Several of the emerald cu...
This silver pin is unmarked but exhibits sophisticated metalwork. It is composed of a single piece of silver that has been hand-formed and folded to portray a tail and stylized fins or, possibly stripes or seaweed. There is some oxidation on the surface of the body, under the fins, most likely from heating the silver to make it more pliable. A chrysoprase cabochon in a bezel mount represents the eye. The pin has a secure rollover clasp. It measures a little over 3 inches long by 1 3/8 inches wid...
This Juliana "shades of purple" cluster bracelet is 7" x 1" . The earrings are 1 3/8" x 3/4". The links are oval shaped. Safety chain is complete.Excellent condition.
Reference: Juliana Jewelry reference DeLizza & Elstser identification and value guide, by Ann Pitman, Collector Books 2010, page 258
Puig Doria modernist sterling silver and gilt necklace
1970
Spain
Length - adjustable up to 17 1/2" long
Largest tube measures 1 1/16" long
Weight - 66.55 grams
Silver tubes accented with scattered gilt tubes
Marked - Puig Doria
Very good vintage condition
An Arts and Crafts sterling silver pendant necklace by the Art Silver Shop of Chicago. Pendant has a large, cushion shaped carnelian cabochon. Pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back with Hand Made, conjoined TASS and Sterling. Chain is 20" long and looks to be original to the pendant. Has a spring closure marked Sterling. Fine condition, Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Beautifully made. Great example.
An 18kt white gold transitional Art Deco ring with emerald cabochon stone and 34 bezel set diamonds (one has a very tiny chip on the corner of the table facet). The diamonds range in size from 5-6 points (total carat weight is approximately 1.75+) Ornate pierced setting. The emerald's surface does show some wear (appropriate for age) and there are some inclusions/flaws. The emerald measures 1/2" x 3/8" . Size 6.25
A mid century modernist pendant reminiscent of the designs of American studio jewelers, Betty Cooke or Frances Holmes Boothby. This piece depicts three cut out birds on a round satin finished sterling disk.
The pendant measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Marked Sterling on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.
Suspended from a 19" sterling chain that has a secure spring clasp. Marked 925 on the clasp.
Striking design.
This Engagement Ring is from a Virginia USA Estate. Setting is Platinum with an .86 Carat Old European Cut Diamond, VS1 clarity, GH color. There are another 8 Full Cut Diamonds 4 on each side adding another 1/4 Carat Diamond weight or 1.30 Carats total diamond weight. Beautiful Platinum Diamond Ring
A well crafted hand wrought bracelet with five rectangular links, each with a different floral repousee. Marked B, S & G for Black, Starr & Gorham. Also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Measures about 6 3/4" around and 1" wide. Hook closure fastens securely. Has a safety chain. Great Arts and Crafts design. Lovely work.
This is 375 gold Intan Ring of Straits Chinese Nyonya, Intan is the skin of the diamond and it is faceted mine cut diamond ,in very crude but yet shinning and beautiful setting, the Nyonya chinese lady wear this kind of diamond ring during the Victorian Era and to certain extent copy the era pattern /setting, it is made in Singapore or Penang, the diamond is not finely polished....please enquire
This 14Kt white gold sapphire and diamond bar pin dates back to the 1920’s, and is in pristine condition. The center stone is an approximately 0.15Ct old-mine diamond flanked on either side by a 3 mm square cut sapphire. The length of the pin is 2 3/16 “and the width at the widest part is 5/8 “
These earrings were made by S.A.L. Swarovski America, Ltd. These are circa 1977. They are Sawrovski crystal and imitation pearl.
A fine pair of Art Nouveau 14K yellow gold cufflinks by Krementz, both the front and back faces with repousse decoration of a roaring lion’s head. The backs are more typically plain bean-backs rather than decorated. The cufflinks are marked with Krementz’ 14K hallmark.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent, sharp detail. Dimensions: front faces, 1/2" x 3/4"; back faces, 3/8” x 1/2". Weight: 5.0 grams.
A handsome man’s 14 yellow gold ring set with a large bloodstone tablet. The dramatically tapered shank is engraved on either side of the stone with a stylized papyrus motif. The bloodstone has a slightly lighter than usual greenish tint that contrasts nicely with its red markings. The interior of the shank is stamped “14Kâ€.
Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, all original. Dimensions: crown, 13/16†x 3/4"; shank tapers from 13/16†to 1/8â€. Finge...
Stunning necklace with very large opaline glass beads simulating moonstones, and very large colorless faceted crystal beads. Probably French, circa
1960. Outstanding construction; all the beads are wired with heavy brass wires. It is a long strand with two layers; I have shown it doubled and worn
shorter with a necklace extender and I will provide one free of charge. Wearable length is 34 inches. Each opaline bead is 20 mm long and each crystal
bead is 10 mm in diameter. Excellent...
An Art Deco 14k watch chain in 14k white and yellow gold circa 1920s. This 13-3/4" length watchchain consists of 5/8" x 1/16" wide rectangular alternating white and yellow gold sections with oval loops between. It has a spring-ring catch on one end and a swivel on the other. It is stamped 14K on the watch swivel, spring-ring and chain ends. It weighs 9.2 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, losses, damage or repairs.
Condition issues are noted; all items are vin...
An acid etched brass Arts and Crafts period watch fob by Marshall Field & Co. Chicago on a suede strap. Measures a little over 1 1/4" wide and 1" high. Strap measures 5 1/4" long and 1 1/4" across. Marked on the back 'Made in Our Craft Shop, Marshall Field & Co.' Fine condition, great Arts and Crafts design.
This lovely bar pin is Victorian in age and is made of 15 ct gold. It is an Etruscan Revival design with the central motif of an anchor. The pin is 1 1/2" in length by 3/8" wide. Circa 1860-90.
An exquisite pair of Art Deco heavy 18K yellow gold snap cufflinks. Each round face is designed as a lion’s head superimposed over the classic French sunburst motif that made a reappearance in the decorative arts during the Art Deco period. The quality of workmanship is superb, with outstanding detailing in the design. Gold snap cufflinks are quite uncommon. The cufflinks are fully stamped with French 18K “tete d’aigle” gold hallmarks and with a master goldsmith’s mark.
Origin: F...