Antique Tibetan Buddhist repousse silver plaque with 4 auspicious symbols on the front and set with 2 ruby zosite stones and a fabulous chunk of turquoise , the back has a dragon . The piece was converted to a mans belt buckle. Weight 155 g size 2.80" by 3.8" unmarked silver
A sweet good luck charm in the form of a 14K gold wishbone entwined with a branch of bright blue enameled forget-me-nots. In Victorian flower language, forget-me-nots represented remembrance. Combined with the wishbone, a piece such of this might have been given as a farewell gift. Stamped with the maker's mark for Winthrop Manufacturing Co (Attleboro, MA).
NOTE: The pendant is shown with a 16" 14K gold chain available for an additional $125.
Composed of a hammered-look, lozenge-shaped panel decorated with applied silver wire and beads, this impressive pin evokes a German arts and crafts influence. The faceted stone is almost clear and tests strongly as quartz/amethyst/citrine; in certain light it looks like a smoky quartz or very light citrine. The stone sits securely within a modified bezel mounting and shows no wear or scratching. The C-clasp on the back is well soldered and secure, as is the pin stem...
A large horseshoe shaped shell cameo from the 1930s or 1940s. This unusual New Old Stock NOS unset cameo measures 2-1/8 x 1-3/4" and it is well carved and it is from the stock of a former Toronto jeweller. It would make a great pendant or insert for your next project. It is in excellent condition with no chips, losses, damage or repairs...
A very rare piece of hand wrought sterling silver modernist jewelry by the San Francisco Metalsmith, Harry Dixon.
This unusual massive cuff bracelet has a large spinach green and yellow striated raised agate. Very three dimensional.
Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/8". Does not have much flexibilty. Measures 2 7/8" wide at the front. Weighs 105 gr.
Marked with a stamped Harry Dixon and Sterling.
Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...
Unknown initials mark. Floral bow reminds one of Matilde Poulat 'unmatched' old blue, green turquoise, stamped 22 assay shared by Fred Davis, Bernice Goodspeed, Antonio Pineda et. al., it is no doubt in good Taxco Silversmiths' company!
9 florals have multi blue & green color 4 mm turquoise centers.
3 1/8" X 1 7/8" and in untouched unpolished condition, yet will lightly hand cloth polish FREE when requested...
This elegant 14Kt yellow gold band is set with 4 natural round faceted sapphires and 15 brilliant cut channel set diamonds. The stones create a pattern that goes ¾ of the way around and the band finished with a square shank. The approximate weight of the 4 sapphires is 0.25Ct, while the approximate total weight of the 15 diamonds is 0.30Ct. The band is a size 5 and can be sized within limits.
Decorated with three curved inset areas of abalone, surrounding an impressed and oxidized pre-Columbian motif. The clip is secure and retains its flexibility; it appears to have been hardly used. The back bears a Mexican circular mark indicating sterling and the maker’s initials of GAV. The clip measures 1 ¾ inches wide by 2 1/8 inches long. Gross weight: 16.8 grams
A Trajan silver drachm ancient Roman coin in an 18K yellow gold pendant. This genuine ancient silver coin depicts the Roman Emperor Trajan on the reverse and it is almost exactly the coin depicted here (combine the link in your browser address bar): www.forumancientcoins.com/ (plus) catalog/roman (plus) -and-greek-coins. (plus) asp?vpar=409 (there were subtle variations and differing year marks in this series)...
Fabulous huge silver and onyx bracelet Mexico, c.1942. Mayan design has three onyx pieces (backed in silver)measuring almost 1" diameter and rising 5/8". Signed "MEXICO SILVER" and in excellent condition except that some of silver rounds are a bit dented at one section. Bracelet is 1 1/2" wide and the inside circumference is 7". Richly designed early bracelet....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
Circa 1830, this hand-carved carnelian seal features a coat of arms. It is set in solid 15k rose gold. It is in excellent condition with no damage to the seal or case. The oval seal measures approximately 1" long and .75" wide. The fob is approximately 1.75" tall. It is the perfect companion to a long rose-gold guard chain like item #J1780.
Originally, this was the largest of a set of 3 graduated matching silver necklaces. They were worn as a set for festival by the Miao Chinese Ethnic Minority women. The necklace was skillfully hand-formed from a sheet of silver into a curving tapered tube with a reposse pattern of 2 dragons chasing pearl. It spans 10.5 inches across.
Brutalist sterling silver bangle bracelet
1960's - 70's
This very unique and well crafted bracelet has an
interior circumference of 8"
Stands 3/4" at tallest point
Weight - 40 grams
Marked only 925
Excellent vintage condition
A very high quality 19th century Strait Chinese gilt gold kerosang brooch set worn by the Nyonya of late 29th century, rare find a complete set of three , very interesting silverworknof bygone era
A vintage c1920s Scandinavian .830 silver 2-5/8 x 3/4" bar pin by Hugo Grun of Copenhagen, Denmark. In business from c1918-1937, this signed pin has Grun's H.Gr 830S mark on the c-clasp guard, it weighs 5.4 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the U.S...
A fine 14K yellow gold locket, the front cover decorated with deep translucent guilloche enamel over an engine-turned background surrounded by a reeded border enameled in opaque white. The front is centered with an old mine cut diamond. The trefoil-shaped bail is an especially nice touch. The interior retains the original frame insert. The bail is marked for 14K and has an unidentified maker's mark.
NOTE: This locket was very difficult to photograph...
Wonderfully designed seven oval cornflower blue sapphires(approx. 1/3 carat each) alternating with eight diamonds(approx 1 pt. each) set in a 10k ring, c.1940's. The ring is signed "CCC 10K" and is in very good condition. It is size 6 1/2 and curved front is 1/2" wide.....$25 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
A wonderful 18K yellow gold and Essex crystal stick pin dating from the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. The head features a reverse-carved crystal decorated with a scene of a horse and rider jumping over a stone wall in a grassy field. The coloring is very finely done in pale shades. Essex crystals—especially those with sporting themes—were very popular in England and the United States...
A vintage pair of sterling silver cuff links by Georg Jensen, #112 designed by Ibe Dahlquist.
Measure 1 1/8" long and 5/8" wide. Marked with Georg Jensen in a dotted oval, 925S Denmark, and 112. Toggle clasp functions properly. In fine condition.
Great example of Georg Jensen's modernist design.
A mid century modernist three dimensional sterling silver brooch in the shape of an abstract cello. Very similar to the iconic Paul Lobel design. Unsigned.
Measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Well constructed. Has some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.
Fine design.
Here is an exceptional necklace and earrings set from Antonio Pineda, circa mid-century. Collector quality.
This set is a book-piece design, shown in Gobi Stromberg's "Silver Seduction : The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda."
The design is known as "Crossing Arches with Teardrop Amethysts", and it's a heavy modernist design which is hand-wrought with superb craftsmanship. The necklace has seven teardrop amethysts dangling beneath the crossed arches. The amethysts are...
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. The 305 carats of fully-faceted emerald beads are fully faceted and are beautifully matched to...
High relief cameo pin showing bust of man's profile set in a hand carved silver bezel, c.1870. Exquisite carving with minute detail is the quality of this shell cameo. Of good size, it measures 1 3/4" high by 1 1/2" wide. Excellent condition. Elegant and artful.....$11 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY tax.
A handsome late Victorian stick pin featuring a reverse-carved crystal depicting a bulldog. Essex crystals, especially those showing dogs and sporting subjects, were very popular during the last quarter of the 19th century. This example is nicely carved and subtly colored in taupes and blacks. The dog wears a red collar. The crystal is simply set in a yellow gold mounting. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: very good. Size: head, 9/16” x 1/2"; overal...
Lovely fluted silver earrings gilded with gold. They date to the Victorian Era and are in excellent condition. They measure approximately 1.75" long and at their widest are 0.5". The drops are hollow making for easy wear. They are unmarked but have tested as silver with a gold gilding. The overall weight of the pair is 7.6 grams.
This intricately engraved citrine ring dates to about 1900. It is beautifully made and is in very good condition. The stone is a lovely shade and quite clear. It has a few inclusions proving it is a natural stone. It is currently a size 7 and weighs 11.6 grams.
Paul Lobel modernist sterling silver cat brooch
2 7/8" long
Good vintage condition with minor scattered surface scratches
Marked LOBEL sterling on verso
An elegant pair of drop earrings featuring a cushion cut ruby surrounded by rosecut diamonds and seed pearls. The diamonds are set in platinum. The whole is finished with a pierced gallery. The rubies have nice color that contrasts beautifully with the pearls and glittery diamonds. The earrings were created from a French Victorian bar pin with the addition of new 18K wires. Tested and guaranteed 18K and platinum.
- Origin: France, ca 1890
- Condition: excellent; converted from a pin
A fine pair of vintage 1930s Mexican sterling and natural amethyst screwback earrings. These 1-3/8 x 1" earrings have had their screwbacks mounted over the mark (MEX), but they test as silver and the amethyst cabochons are genuine. They weigh 11.1 grams, and they are 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 ...
A handsome pair of 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces fashioned as ornate batons. Each of batons has a lobed device at each end similar to the head on a 16/17th century Ottoman ceremonial mace used to connote that the bearer carried the full authority of the Sultan Khan. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, sharp detail. Dimensions: batons, 1-1/4" long. Weight: 10.4 grams.
A pretty 10K yellow and rose gold half-hoop wedding band, the front decorated with finely engraved roses. The flower petals are worked in rose gold for added contrast and the entire design is recessed to prevent wear to the carving. The interior of the shank is marked "10K" and also has an unidentified maker's mark.
- Origin: America, ca. 1950
- Condition:excellent
- Dimensions: 7/32" wide tapering to 1/8" at the back
- Finger Size: 7-1/4
- Weight: 2.9 grams
An interesting hand made abstract reticulated pendant with an oval bezel set green stone. The top piece swings on the inverted 'U' shaped silver wire.
Measures 2 1/8" high and 1 3/8" at the widest. 20" chain is marked 900 and closes with a secure spring clasp. The pendant and chain have some tarnish.
Very unusual design. Well crafted.
A double row of petals composed of gilded sterling silver and enameled in deep red adds a bit of drama to this late-1960s flower pin. A cross-hatch grid pattern of guilloche work under the enamel enhances the design. There is a secure rollover clasp on the back, with a maker’s mark of a crown and marks for sterling and Norway. It measures 2 ¼ inches across by 2 ½ inches long, including the stem. Weight: 22.8 grams
A very attractive pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the stirrup (“etrier”) style originally popularized by Cartier in the Art Deco era. The solid hinged bar passes through the cuff holes and the angled legs surround the outside of the cuffs to hold them securely together. The legs are decorated in an elegant herringbone weave pattern that creates just a little soft sparkle. The cufflinks are fully stamped with French 18K gold hallmarks and have an unidentified maker’s mark.
Origin:...
Sleek, Stylish, and no damage this Hector Aguilar bracelet with a 107 gram weight and 7 inches long. An astonishing acquisition for any collector! Called NEW MAGUEY but Old and produced in the 1940's. Big and heavy with outstanding quality, repousse and deeply hand carved. Lots of natural patina and some glare that make it appear to have a dent but there are no dents.
This DeNicola Geisha girl holding two items in her hands, one looks like a flower and the other may be wheat, brooch is 1 7/8" tall x 11/16" ( bottom).
14K yellow gold (stamped 14K with hallmark on inside of ring) garnet cluster ring with a total of 6 bright red round-cut rubies surrounding one similar size and shape garnet. Top of ring has a diameter of approximately 6 mm. Size 5. Can be resized easily by a competent jeweler. Weight: 2.7 grams
Scary large scorpion aluminum pin made in Germany, c.1970's. Measuring 3 1/4" long by 2 3/8" wide, it is very good condition but has some wear scratches. Very exciting!
A lovely Art Nouveau brooch depicting a lady surrounded by birds in 14K yellow gold and diamonds. The design is beautifully worked with tremendous textural detail, and the old mine cut diamond set in the headdress adds a touch of sparkle. The designer of this brooch is most certainly of French origin and was created with the idea of licensing it to manufacturing jewelers in France, England and the U.S. When this design appears with French hallmarks, it’s hollow and worked in 18K; English versi...
A very finely detailed mid-century modern 14Kt yellow gold bracelet decorated by a textured surface and accented by royal blue enamel. The circa 1960, 7 ½” long and 18milimeter wide bracelet was made in Italy and it is fully hallmarked.
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.
Graciously aged sterling silver, green stone inlay and warmly glowing copper combine in this Enrique Ledesma Mexican modernist necklace. Ledesma is a favorite Taxco maestro of mine - his modernism is soft and close to the heart; his designs emphasizing gently curving lines that are only enhanced by the richness of earth colors his inlays come in. The elements in the piece at hand are well known to the lover of the maestro’s jewelry yet the addition of the copper “animal teeth” leads to a w...
Gerardo Lopez known for his ability to work beautiful repousse silver with his own creative designs. The quality of his work is outstanding and always made of silver with heft. I have also with this necklace from the original Taller. We so rarely find boxes and I am including the box that this necklace came in. The drop is 1.5in. across and 1.75in. tall and properly hallmarked as shown. 18.5in. of wearable length. The beading is granulated, tiny and each one hand made. A tedious choice but so we...
An Art Deco filigree cut crystal choker length necklace 1930. This rhodium plated necklace has a spring-ring catch, it measures 14" long, and it has a central 1-3/8" x 3/4" drop and round and rectangular claw-set open backed crystal stones. It is unsigned, and this necklace 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 a...
Handmade Navajo silver child's cuff, c.1960's or earlier. It measures 3/8" wide and the inside is 1 5/8" by 2 1/8" and has stamped Navajo designs. Unsigned, it's in excellent condition with a nice patina....$8 for insured US shipping.
A classic pair of double-sided 14K yellow gold cufflinks, the round faces enhanced with engine-turned engraving and opaque black champleve enamel borders. The borders are further accented with a gold strapwork motif. The connectors are marked with unidentified American hallmarks, “HB” and “14K”.
- Origin: America, ca. 1920.
- Condition: excellent, no enamel damage.
- Dimensions: 19/32” diameter.
- Weight: 9.2 grams.
This Trifari Alfred Philippe sterling jelly belly fly brooch is vermeil with rhinestones and lucite jelly belly. It is hallmarked Sterling(The only thing that I can read). It is in super condition. It measures 1 5/8" x 1 3/4". Circa 1945 designed by Alfred Philippe.
Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.
Ref: Warman's Jewelry, p. 209 Ref: Fun Jewelry by Schiffer p. 76
Ref: American Costume Jewelry by Brunialti pp 153,154.
Ref: Si...
An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold knot-style cufflinks set with blue sapphires by Boucheron. The four-lobed faces are formed by a rope-motif tied in an ornate knot. Each lobe features a bright blue round sapphire. The sapphires have eye-clean clarity and medium blue color. The faces are joined by solid connectors to toggle backs decorated in a complementary twisted rope design. Each cufflink is signed "Boucheron Paris" and has appropriate serial numbers, 18K marks and the master goldsmith'...
Composed of gilded sterling, this delicate necklace features four-lobed stylized florals in white enamel, with translucent enameled centers imitiating half-pearls. It is marked with the David-Andersen scales, and the designer’s mark of Willy Winnaess. Secure, original hardware on both necklace and earrings, which are clip backs. Necklace measures 15 ¼ inches long; earrings are roughly 3/8 inch square. Necklace weight: 27.6 grams
A long pitchfork shaped sterling silver brooch by Jean Lasnier. He was a member of the Metal Arts Guild between 1951-64 with many of the well known studio artisans of the Mid Century Modern jewelry movement.
Made of polished sterling with a central textured piece for an interesting contrast. Measures 4" long and 1" across at the widest. Marked Sterling and Lasnier on the back. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely.
Fine condition. Striking design.
Classic pair of vintage mother of pearl double sided cufflinks, comprised of silver bezel set oval shaped pearls, gold plated backs, unknown makers mark and P. Size: 3/4" L x 1/4" W. Very good condition.
Marked 750 on the connector and 18kt on the spring clasp, a thin yellow gold chain with stations. Weight 3.3 gr.
A brass and rose coral celluloid dangle necklace 1930s. This 16" necklace has six 1-1/2" drops and it has a hook and eye catch. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs.
Jewelry is vintage or antique and may have signs of use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S. starts at $14.50 Items paid with a credit card will be shipped to confirmed addresses only. We do ship internationally. All of our prices are in $US. PLEASE NOTE: We D...
A wonderful Art Nouveau enameled gold witch's heart worked in shades of green, yellow and rose enamel over an engraved background and set with a pair of natural baroque pearls. The shading of the enamels is lovely and contrasts nicely with the luster of the pearls. In Victorian symbology, the witch's heart was used to express the sentiment of "bewitched by love." We've never before seen a witch's heart in an Art Nouveau enamel. The pendant has a folding bail and also a pinstem for wear as a ...
A mid century modern necklace with a large pendant in pewter by Eivind Hillestad, Norway. Marked EH, and 79. Pendant has long segmented leaves. Measures 3 3/4" long to the top of the bale and 2" across. Chain is 32" long and slips over the head. In nice condition with some minor scratches. Cool mod design!
Liisa Vitali modernist sterling silver ring with free moving carnelian bead
Finland
1973
Size 6 1/4
Stands 3/4" above finger
Weight - 3.2 grams
Hallmarked - see image
Very good vintage condition
This is a 14K GOLD PERFUME FOB in the SHAPE of an URN. BEAUTIFULLY JEWELLED with Etruscan Design Gold Work, one side features a CORAL and the other an AMETHYST. There are small GARNETS set on each side; one side has a GREEN simulated stone and the other a RED simulant. An AQUA is set on the TOP and is removable (see jpg). Clearly marked 14K on the bail. Circa 1945- 1965, ADD this OUTSTANDING PERFUME FOB to the Collection. In EXCELLENT Condition
RARE:Set of 4 malachite and sterling SHOT glasses by William Spratling, made during the CONQUISTADOR period, Mexico, c.1949. Spratling had a contract with Conquistador and produced 300 items during 1949-1951. He received royalties for the designs and the items were made by Conquistador. The silver shot glass sits on a square malachite base. They each measure 2" high and the base is 1" square. Each pair is attached with an original piece of twine. They are marked with the Conquistador shield, the...
A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant, made of sterling silver with a wire overlay reminds us of a stylized longhorn. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling.
Measures 1" across and 1 1/4" high including the bale. Chain measures 16" and has a spring closure that holds securely. Has some tarnish and a nick to the silver wire, (which can be buffed out if desired).
Classic LOBEL design.
A gorgeous early Victorian demi-parure consisting of a brooch and pair of earrings. Concave round white chalcedony discs are encircled in 18K yellow gold settings accented with black enamel. The center of each chalcedony disc is set with a delicately carved coral flower reminiscent of a pansy, which is, in turn, set with a natural half-pearl in a star-shaped gold mounting. The strong color contrast is very attractive. The earrings, especially, show the translucent quality of the chalcedony t...