This sterling vermeil clown brooch is 1 1/2" square. It is hallmark sterling only.

In the years I have been buying and selling vintage Mexican silver jewelry I have seen many "mask" pieces - this is, after all, one of the "pillars" in the genre's design index and I am also very partial to it and always on the look out for good examples. I have to also admit that seeing jewelry of a certain kind over and over again makes one a little more blasé and hence, more difficult to impress. Yet impressed I was with this astounding combination pin / pendant I am presenting here...

Vintage silver pin and earring set signed and stamped with the maker's mark as: A & Z STERLING which was founded by Carl Anshen & Saul Zeitlin in 1905 in nearby Providence RI.
These well made beautiful "pinched" leaf motif screwback rhodium plated pieces date to mid 20th Century and are in very nice, probably never worn and in No issues condition.
.Brooch is 1 1/4 X 2 1/2" and the ears are 1 X 5/8"...

Great carved Bakelite fish with painted eye and lucite fin. Thick and heavy for its size. 3 1/8" wide, 3 1/8" high.

Period art nouveau dimensional sterling clip showing the beautiful profile of a woman's head with flowing hair and flowers. Small, it measures 3/4"long by 1/2"wide. The front of the clip with the art nouveau design and the clip mechanism itself are in excellent condition but there is a a few scratches on the back on the word "STERLING"(see photo). It is marked "STERLING" twice, on the back and on the inside. Very beautiful period piece......$10 USA for insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

Pair Emma Melendez Mexican silver earrings. These sterling silver screwback earrings have black patination, they measure 1-1/4" x 1/2" and they have a great Modern style design; they are signed STERLING TAXCO with a 3 eagle mark and EMMA and 835 and they weigh 8.5 grams. This pair is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

Vintage 14K yellow gold chain with faceted amethyst beads, 5 larger beads (approximately 3/16 inch in diameter), 53 smaller beads (approximately 2/16 inch in diameter), 58 beads total. Total length is 25 inches, including clasp (see photos) Beautiful color. Not sure how old this is, beads look to be hand carved. Great condition.

This mid-century necklace from Antonio Pineda is an absolutely spectacular showpiece. It's composed of obsidian and silver, both in 5 point diamond shapes, which form a "V" in the front center. There is a pearl offset on the left front. This is a very rare piece, and it looks amazing on the wearer. The obsidian centerpiece is slightly curved so that it contours perfectly on the neck...

This lovely brooch / pin has a diameter of 1 1/4". The faceted, purple stone is bezel set, with a nice circle design. The back is marked STERLING DANECRAFT (with an encircled "R" (for Registered Trademark). Danecraft began making Georg Jensen, Danish inspired die-stamped copies of Jensen's jewelry. This piece is in excellent condition.

Janiye [Miye Matsukata] modernist sterling silver and pearl earrings

1950

1 3/4" long x 3/4" wide

Weight - 15 grams

Marked Janiye, sterling, 950, Japan

Very good vintage condition

An exceptionally fine French 18K yellow gold ring in the form of a lion's head flanked by a pair of winged griffins that coil around the finger. The lion grasps a round blue sapphire it its jaws. The sapphire has rich coloring and is deeply saturated. The design is entirely hand-chased and pierced. The ring is signed, but is only partly legible "CU**R." It is also marked with the master goldsmith's stamp "AP" and with the French 18K mark...

This is a lovely, genuine cameo brooch by Coro. It is prong set on the foliate and heart design pin in gold tone. It measures 1 5/8" x 1 1/4" x 1/2". It is marked Coro (in cursive) and is in excellent condition. It is circa 1950's.

We are offering a rare pre-1948 Bernice Goodspeed necklace that is exceptional in design and in the 104 gram weight of the repousse links. The dimension stands out in the links and also has a presence of just under an inch tall. The earrings are identical in size to the necklace links and are fitted to clip backs which are nice and tight. The patina is natural and warm. When you do not know what to wear grab this one because it goes with literally everything...

A 14k & 18k Art Deco diamond ring from the 1920s-30s. This size 6-1/4 ring features a central claw-set 8 point diamond (by gauge) mounted in 18k white gold on a 14k yellow gold shank. The setting measures 1/2 x 3/8", the ring is stamped SUSS 14K 18K, it weighs 1.9 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

Timeless and elegant this early Vintage Antonio Pineda Necklace features deep purple Amethyst Cabochon stones set to "float" above silver discs. The necklace measures 14 1/2" long by 5/8" wide and weighs a substantial 159 grams. Good vintage condition with light signs of age related wear and tarnish. Hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco Crown, Sterling, Mexico, Silver, 970 with the design number YY 564 and the eagle stamp 17. A stunning necklace that will never go out of style.

This ring features spore-like protrusions and was made most likely in the 1960s or 1970s. It is a very small size, a 3 ¾, and shows minimal signs of having been re-sized, including what looks like a partial mark for silver (it tests for sterling). There is also a hand-engraved maker’s mark of BARZ. The top measures about 5/8 inch wide by ¼ inch high. Weight: 6.4 grams

A 10k ruby and diamonds ring from the 1970s. This size 7 ring is opulent and stylish and it features three pink marquise stones and six single point diamonds as highlights. Two of the stones test as genuine rubies and the third, although well matched to the others, tests as a pink topaz. This ring weighs 2.9 grams, it is stamped 10K JSN and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the replaced stone...

An attractive Edwardian period vintage gold plated souvenir brooch with enamel, depicting a Dutch girl with buckets and a Dutch boy, with a central windmill c1900-20. Each figure is free-swinging and it has a banner in white enamel saying HOLLAND. It measures 1-1/2" x 1", it has a c-clasp, and the enamels include white, blue, red, gold and silver...

This Margot de Taxco pin is a rarely seen design, with open-back repoussé and tiny silver beading which graduates in size. This double facing swan design is Margot's # 5291, and is collector quality. Measures 2 5/8" wide, 1 15/16" tall. Weight is 41.2 grams. Signed and hallmarked "Margot de Taxco Sterling Made in Mexico", with the eagle assay 16 and design # 5291. In excellent vintage condition. Pin closes with a roller.

Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940 sterling silver bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early piece by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco Silver ateliers. Handwrought panels featuring alternating tribal masks and triangular panels with oxidized detail; supported by incised links. Dimensions: 7” size, panels are 3/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

14K yellow and rose gold bookchain necklace, Victorian, circa 1880. The elaborate construction of the large links in both yellow and rose gold, combined with the intricate Etruscan beadwork-- all in perfect condition-- gives this necklace an amazing texture. Craftmanship like this is all but impossible to find today in contemporary jewelry. Excellent condition, all original except for 2 replaced jump rings. Spring ring closure...

Cubist dimensional design ruby 18K earrings by Galle, France. Of good weight, the pair weighs 18 grams and each measures 1 14" tall by 1 1/4" wide. Very unusual, artful and in excellent condition.......$30 for insured US shipping.

Flower power for the ear lobes. Vintage earrings by this maker are always collectable. Clip these circa 1970 Danish clean classic floral earrings signed: Sterling Denmark N. E. From for Neils Erik From of Denmark, on your ears and step out in vintage Danish style!
1 1/4" across as a five petal flower with 5 ball motif. Classic! Large comfortable clips.
13 grams on postal scale, super condition and needing a good polishing. Decades of rich darkening!

$10 USPS Priority/Ins/Track ...

A beautiful pair of Art Deco 14K yellow gold and natural green chalcedony cufflinks by Krementz. The cut-cornered rectangular faces are set with plaques of vivid green chalcedony surrounded by borders decorated in an angular raised diamond pattern. Cufflinks set with green gemstones are difficult to find, and this is a particularly attractive pair. The connectors are stamped 14K and have the Krementz hallmark.

Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 5/8 x 1/2 inch. W...

Based on an original, almost impossible to find Margot de Taxco design, the repousse "swans-in-a-row" bracelet I am presenting here is wrought in fine, .980 silver and is a little masterpiece. I think suggesting that "A.E.M", whose initials can be found on it, was a maestro who worked for the Los Castillo and/or Margot de Taxco is not a far-fetched hypothesis. Not only is this piece very close to Margot's creation, it is also extremely well made, very sculptural and has crisp, rich detail to it....

Beautiful sterling Isis with full profile and large wing, signed, c.1960's and of late Egyptian Revival Period. It is of good weight and size and measures 2 1/4" by 2 1/4". It is signed "925" plus a 4-part hallmark ("VN 925" and two other marks that are hard to read). Excellent condition......$10 for insured USA shipping.

An extremely fine late 19th century natural shell cameo mounted in 12K yellow gold circa 1890. This large 2-1/8" x 1-3/4" cameo features a beautifully hand carved left-facing portrait of a lovely woman - her hair is shown with a most unusual wind-swept appearance, really graceful and remarkably realistic. It has a gate-latch safety catch and it weighs 17.4 grams. This item is in excellent antique condition with no chips, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than some fine internal ...

This is a Platinum Diamond Engagement Ring from a Maryland Estate. Diamond is 90/100 Carat, European Cut, VS2 Clarity, IJ Color. Call for more details or come in to see

An abstract sterling silver bracelet made up of 6 curved and flattened sterling bars connected with rivetsby NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig. Has a very industrial feel.

Measures about 8" around. Slides on to the wrist. Signed on the inside with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches.

Dark patina, fine hand wrought design.

An iconic copper, brass and enamel bracelet by Casa Maya Mexico in the much desired Kiss design. This design is pictured on the front of Sandy Hargrove's book, "Maya Jewelry". Bracelet measures 7" around and 1 1/2" wide. Has a drop that hangs 2 1/2" down. Closes securely with a bar sliding between two tubes. Marked with a partial Maya Mexico stamp. Hammered brass and copper with enamel accents. A little bit of wear to the enamel on one of the headresses. Has a little tarnish. Wonderful de...

A well crafted sterling silver cuff bracelet by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Beautifully hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/8. Measures 7/8" wide. Marked Sterling, by Bjarne and Handwrought. Has an intricate three dimensional repousse tulip design and a central green mottled rectangular cabochon. Warm patina, fine condition. There is a occlusion in the stone, not sure if it is original. The stone is secu...

Circa 1940-1945, this bracelet is a book piece design produced by Hector Aguilar at the Taller Borda, known as "Six Spheres". It's a spectacular piece, wide and substantial, and it drapes over the wrist with a luxurious feel. Shown in bookplate III-88, page 130, of the Penny C. Morrill book “Silver Masters of Mexico”. Measures 7 7/8” without the tongue portion of the clasp. Closed, wearable length is about 7 1/4”. Width is 1 5/8”. Clasp is a tight and secure tongue in box. ...

Frances and Michael Higgins glass pendant necklace with original leather cord

Mid 20th century

2" x 2 3/4"

Cord - 23" long

Hand etched Higgins on verso

Excellent condition

A handsome Art Deco 14K yellow gold man's ring, the stepped crown featuring a square synthetic sapphire in a millegrained collet seeeting flanked on either side by a round diamond. The diamond are graded as I/SI2. The sapphire has bright blue coloring and very good saturation. Men's rings from this period nearly always used synthetic sapphires mixed with diamonds. The interior of the shank is marked "14K".

Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent. Finger Size: 10-1/2. Weight: 6.0...

A rare early Wedgwood tri-colour miniature jasper cameo pin circa 1790 1800. This English Georgian period 2-1/4" x 1-1/4" tri-color jasperware brooch consists of a Wedgwood miniature plaque mounted in a (later) sterling silver setting. The jasper ware cameo dates to approximately 1780-1800, and this beautiful miniature has a very light blue, white and royal blue edge classical scene of a sacrifice to the gods of classic mythology. This exact cameo appears in the top of a patch box in the 1953 W...

Fabulous heavy vintage 18 kt yellow gold and enamel Double Giraffe Band Ring featuring two finely detailed burgundy and white enamel giraffe heads, stamped 18K . Size: 6. WT: 13 grams. Condition is excellent.

Beautiful vintage circa 1940 Chinese export drop screwback earrings in gilt/gold washed silver filigree, with blue enameling and genuine carnelian cabochons. Not marked. 2 1/4 inches long and 5/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This wonderful stylish antique 14Kt yellow and white gold onyx and diamond ring dates back to the roaring twenties. The 10 X 8 millimeter rectangular onyx is centered by a bezel set approximately 0.10Ct very bright old-mine diamond. The filigree work on the sides and the top part of the shank is exceptional. The ring is a size 4 ½ and it can easily be sized.

A fine Victorian shell cameo pendant/pin depicting Diana, goddess of the hunt, the moon and nature (Artemis in Green mythology). The setting is beautifully worked in the Etruscan taste with delicately formed bead, wire and rosette decoration. The carving makes nice use of the shell's coloring to add details to the goddess' gown. She holds three of her attributes—a bow, a quiver of arrows and a crescent moon tiara. Diana/Artemis, being a virgin goddess, was regarded as the protector of women...

A vintage sterling silver necklace or collar by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Made up of three connected graduated neck rings with hammered texture. They are curved so lay nicely on the collar bone. Connected on each side by a small ring.

Measures about 12" around the inside of the smallest one with an opening of 1 1/2". Can be adjusted. Can be stretched open a little to put on.

Signed Pearson at one end and Sterling on the other.

In very nice condition with mi...

A vintage hand made large pendant of a nude woman reminiscent of the work of Carl Tasha or Richard Kaish in bronze or brass.

The pendant measures 4" long and 3" at the widest. It has lots of detail.

Currently suspended from a neck ring that measures about 18" around with an opening of 1". There is some flexibility to adjust the size. The neck ring has light hammering and a bronze colored wash. It could also be worn on a thick chain or cord due to the large bale.

The pendant ha...

An Art Deco platinum diamond solitaire ring circa 1920s 1930. This elegant diamond is a European brilliant cut, 0.90 carat, VVS-2 clarity, L-M colour. The ring is a size 7-1/2. It is stamped 10% IRID. PLAT. to indicate that 10 per cent of the metal is iridium. This is a great engagement ring choice for those who like clean classic design, and it goes well with any bridal style. It has larger claws in each corner to give the ring a square appearance, and there are smaller claws on the corners as ...

I am very partial to hinged bangle bracelets - you get the best of both worlds with them! - and I am very attracted to the Portuguese repousse examples. Signed by Topazio, the country’s foremost manufacturer of silver holloware and decorative items, there is something quite “regal” about this piece. Surrounded by scrolls and foliate motifs the dominant design here is a royal crown. It is repeated in all eight facets in high relief and looks even more sculptural thanks to the patina that ha...

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...

A vintage pair of three dimensional sterling silver pierced earrings, each formed from a single bent and flattened sterling wire with a pearl accent by modernist jeweler, Russell Secrest, (1935-2010).

These hand made earrings measures 3/4" at the widest, 5/8" deep and 7/8" tall. Marked Secrest Sterling on the side of both earrings. One earring is easier to read than the other.

They are opposites so frame the face when worn. The clutches are marked sterling.

Fine condition. Rare mod...

A classic pair of Art Deco 18K gold and lapis cufflinks by Gaetan de Percin, the jeweler responsible for most of the classic Hermes jewelry designs in the 1930s and 40s. This design is from that era. The ends of the batons are set with lapis cabochons in the deep violet-blue color sometimes referred to as "Afghan". The connectors are slightly arched to draw the cuffs close together. Aside from Hermes, de Percin created jewelry for Carter, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany, Chanel, Dior and Boucheron. ...

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. All items are thorou...

A delightful ring converted from a French 18K rose and green gold and ruby stick pin. The design shows a pair of ruby cherries hanging from a pair of green gold leaves (the photos are upside down). The rubies have a nice red color the perfect shade of juicy, ripe cherries. The 18K gold design is mounted on a 14K gold band.

Cherries are rife with symbolism ranging from the eternal soul to female sexuality. This ring would also be great for someone from Michigan!

Size: 6-1/2 (can easily be...

Two very cool brooches in brass by Peggy Miller, an American studio jeweler who worked in Baltimore in the 1950's -60's. May purchase as a pair or individually.

The fish brooch measures 2" across and 1 1/2" high. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Signed Peggy Miller on the back. Has some tarnish.

The stylized owl is made from two layers of overlapping brass. Measures about 1 5/8" high and 7/8" across. Also marked Peggy Miller on the back. Rollover clasp holds securely. Th...

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 14k yellow gold wedding band with a faceted or diamond pattern. This vintage retro size 7-1/8 ring measures 1/16" wide and it weighs 2.2 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some wear to the diamond pattern from use over the years. 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. Expedited tracked and insured p...

An interesting pair of cufflinks carved from pieces of coral and shaped as koi. Each fish has the distinctive ruffled tail fins that are typical of the species. The fronts are joined with silvered chains to the backs which are simple pieces of coral branch. The color is very nice and is completely natural.

Origin: Southeast Asia, ca. 2000. Condition: excellent. Size: 7/8” x 1/2”.

Jane Wiberg sterling silver modernist brooch

Denmark

Mid 20th century

Expertly crafted

Solid with good weight

1 15/16" in diameter

Signed on verso

Excellent vintage condition

A fine sterling silver hand made Arts and Crafts pierced cuff bracelet with a pink veined cabochon, possibly Raspberry Rhodonite. Measures 2" wide and 6" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Has a little bit of tarnish and minor surface scratches. Well crafted.

14k amethyst circle and plume earrings from the 1920s. This Art Deco pair of clip-on earrings is from the 1920s. These vintage 1-1/8" x 9/16" circle and plume design earrings have genuine bezel-set facetted amethyst stones in a circular mount with three Prince of Wales style feathers at the top; they are marked with a B in a diamond maker's mark with a 14K stamp. They weigh 4.5 grams, and they are in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage ...

A vintage Art Deco 17" facetted rock crystal graduated necklace c1920s. This necklace consists of crystal spacers and beads ranging from 3/16" to 5/8" wide, it has a sterling pearl strand style clasp, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of stretching to the stringing. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may ha...

A wonderfully heavy vintage silver bracelet by Hermès. The bracelet has a triangular profile that stands well out from the surface of the wrist and a masterfully constructed so that it is flexible, but appears rigid when being worn. The inside edges of each link are parcel gilt, so the bracelet sometimes shows the slightest gold hue. This is probably the heaviest Hermès bracelet we have seen. The bracelet is presented in its original vintage fitted Hermès gray box. The bracelet is fully hallm...

This brooch was made by W. A. P. Watson in Solihul, England using the trade name of Exquisite (Hallmarked) from about the late 1940s to the 1970s. This cornflower brooch is 2 3/4" x 2 1/4" ( 5.5CM x 4.4CM). The brooches come in two sizes: 6-7cm x 4-5 cm)

A 14k yellow gold cross pendant with channel set baguette diamonds. This vintage custom made 1" x 11/16" modern style cross has forty channel-set genuine baguette diamonds. This cross is in 14k yellow gold, it is stamped 14K, and it weighs 2.3 grams. The diamonds total 0.23 carats adn they range from VS2-SI2 clarity and F-G colour. This pendant had an old (2005) appraisal for $1200 and this cross is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repai...

Composed of stylized S-shaped rods of sterling silver with beads at each end, joined by soldered connecting rings. The jump ring exhibits unidentified marks, probably European, possibly Italian. The necklace tests definitively for sterling silver. It measures 18 ¾ inches long unclasped. Weight: 11 grams