A first design period sterling silver cuff bracelet by William Spratling. This cuff, known as the 'Dog Bone', measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 3/8" and 7/8" wide at the ends. Probably could be slightly adjusted if needed. Marked with the incised WS with Spratling Made in Mexico in a circle mark, and Sterling. Has some minor scratches and tarnish and some very tiny dings. A true find for the collector.
American modernist jewelry movement.
Sterling silver pin made by Paul Lobel, c.1940s.
Entitled "Stradivarius",this brooch is in excellent condition.
Measurements 3" x 1".
A wonderful pair of sterling silver modernist earrings by the renowned African American jeweler, Art Smith. These screw back earrings measure 2 5/8" long and 5/8" at the widest. Marked with the 'Art Smith' script signature. Screw backs are marked with the pinwheel and 925 for sterling. In fine condition with very minor surface scratches and areas of tarnish. Screw backs hold securely. Very comfortable to wear. Classic mid century modernist design.
This Navajo squash blossom is made of heavy sterling and with expert craftsmanship. It is signed as shown by YH. The long bead is 1.5in. long and the disk beads are 5/8th of an inch tall. I purchased this in the 70's and it has been in my collection ever since and hardly worn. The beads are silky smooth sterling and weighs 172.5 grams. The length is a luxurious 30in. long. Strung on strong chain and in perfect condition, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Taxco 980 signed pieces are always quality. This link is 118 grams heavy and is the closest thing to the Coco design of the Spratling original necklace which is so very, very rare. The Taxco 980 necklace is 20in. long and has a depth of 7/16th's giving it even more dimension. No dents or damage and kept lovingly through time. One of my favorite things, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Vintage sterling silver buckle bracelet
Wearable length - 7 1/2"
Width - 1"
Heavy and substantial weighing 161.80 grams
Working buckle clasp mechanism
European origin
c. 1960 - 1980
Very good vintage condition
Rachel Gera ring, modernist abstract form
Israel
1970
Sterling silver set with an oval honey amber and a reddish/brown amber cabochon
Size 8 1/2
Stamped Gera 925
Very good vintage condition
Frances Holmes Boothby modernist sterling silver brooch
1950
Rare form
3 1/8" x 1"
Very good vintage condition
Large Betty Cooke sterling silver star burst brooch with pearl
4" x 3 1/4"
Marked Cooke sterling
Very good vintage condition
Elegant Edwardian 14K gold brooch in the form of a floral bouquet. The flower petals are enameled in soft iridescent silver and then “jeweled” with a thick application of translucent amethyst enamel. This unusual treatment creates a feeling of depth in the flowers. Each blossom is centered with a natural pearl. The leaves look very much like water lilies foliage and are beautifully decorated with translucent green enamel fading to yellow at the tips...
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver hand scored pendant/brooch
This large and versatile piece can be worn as a brooch or hung from a torque or chain as a pendant
3" 5/8" x 3"
Weight - 15 grams
Marked COOKE, sterling
Fine vintage condition
Modernist Sterling Disc Brooch Pendant
Betty Cooke
c.1960s
Excellent condition
2 3/8" x 1 1/2"
Very rare Hector Aguilar bracelet that measures 1.25 in. tall and 7 in. long. The pyramids have a measurement of 10 mm. in height giving the bracelet great dimension. 87 grams is the weight and the patina is natural and gorgeous. The condition is without repairs and damage. It seriously appears to have hardly been worn. I do not like to use the word rare as all of these treasure made by the top tier Maestros are rare but this one deserves that title. An excellent example and collector quality.
Hans Hansen modernist sterling silver heart necklace
Denmark
Mid 20th century
Length - 14 1/4"
Largest heart measures 7/8" across
Weight - 85 grams
Marked Hans Hansen in script, 925s,Denmark,300
Very good vintage condition
Early handmade sterling silver bracelet(c.1930) and ring (c.1940) designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). Both pieces fully hallmarked. Each is hand forged from heavy gauge sterling silver with a hand tooled rope design. The cuff bracelet is 6 1/4" from end to end with a 1 1/4" gap. It's 1 1/2" wide at the terminals tapering to 3/4" in the center, 49grams, 1.7oz. Fine vintage condition. One small nic on inner edge near marks (see picture)...
A museum quality oval pendant signed Benevidez (Johnny) and Tim Yazzie Sterling. Possibly a piece by both men who are Santo Domingo/Navajo artists. The Tim Yazzie mark is not typical however if one searches the web, one can find similar pieces created by both men.
Silver overlay designs highlight the intricately cut lapis,onyx and turquoise stones. A solid pendant, it
measures 3-1/4 x 1-1/2" and weighs a hefty 49gr. The sterling collar has a hook clasp and is marked TS 91 Taxco 925.
Being offered is an exceedingly rare circa 1940 sterling silver & jade cabochon bracelet by Fred Davis of Taxco, Mexico. Early pieces by one of the pioneers of the premiere Taxco silver ateliers. Handwrought half domed links with bezel set jade cabochons. Hook clasp.. Dimensions: 7 1/2” long, links are 1" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.
Georg Jensen sterling silver cuff bracelet
Denmark
1940
Designer - Harald Nielsen
This well crafted classic bracelet with a unique Celtic type design measures 2" x 2 3/8" x 1 3/8" at its tallest point
Interior circumference - 6" plus a 1 1/8" rear opening
Weight - a solid 58 grams
Marked Georg Jensen, 55, 925s
Fine vintage condition
Carl Tasha sterling ring.
Size 7" - 7 1/4".
Condition - excellent.
Signed.
A very good pair of 14Kyellow gold cufflinks, the oval faces enhanced with foliate engraving around the edges and centering .25-carat old European diamonds. The torpedo backs are decorated with matching foliate engraving. The diamonds are unusually large for cufflinks of this period and are of excellent quality, graded as I color and VS1 clarity. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: front faces, 1/2” x 3/4”. Weight: 8.7 grams...
An extremely fine 14K white gold and pearl brooch by Mikimoto. Even by Mikimoto’s standards, the pearls are particularly good quality, with cream body color and strong rose overtones. The pearls are also quite generously sized, ranging from 7.85mm to 8.35. The surfaces have only slight natural blemishes and offer superb, clear reflections. AA pearls of this size were only rarely used by Mikimoto in brooches, as they were more often set aside for use in strands...
Posted here from our Collection of Platinum Diamond with Alternating Precious Stone Eternity Bands... Primarily posted for DC Metro Walk~ In Clientele.
These pieces date ca. 1990 to present.
MANY Available ......
This is a 14K White Gold & 3/4 Carat Black Diamond Ring. Ring size is 9 3/4. Date this piece ca. 1950 in Excellent Condition. Midwest Estate.
This is a Georgian Style Diamonds Ring circa 1960 - 1980 with Classic Pave Diamonds Design. 14K shank & white gold top
This is a STERLING TIFFANY & CO. LION KING BRACELET from a Maryland Estate. Outstanding HEAVY STERLING Silver the Cuff Bracelet measures 2 5/8" X 2 1/4". See jpg for Marks and dated 2003
This is a small sampling of Our Platinum Wedding Bands available. Date these ca. 1930s to 1980s. Items here do not have Diamonds.
Please note these are posted primarily for our DC Metro walk in Clientele but we will always attempt to answer your online questions
This is an antique 2 Diamond Lauvalier from a maryland estate. Diamonds are old european cut ....larger is 1.30 Carat SI1 clarity IJ color. Smaller is VS2 a .35 carat & also european cut. Ca. 1900 - 1920.... rarity ... for those who want the best
This is a 14K Diamond and white gold filigree ring. 4Cs as follows: .60/100 carat... IJ color...european cut ... SI2 clarity. For more details please call 301 942 0936
This is a 2 Diamonds & Sapphire Ring from a Midwest Estate. The Oval Sapphire is Approximately 2 Carats & the Diamond weight will be posted shortly. Beautiful Bright & Deep Blue
Sapphire
A 14K gold 3 natural black opals and diamond pendant circa 1970s. This custom made yellow gold pendant measures 2" x 1-1/8". It is in an abstract shape. The bezel-set opals are high quality and have magnificent colour play with fiery reds, blues and greens, and they total approximately 1.50 carats, and the diamond is 5 points (VS2, F-G color). The the gold modernist design pendant has a textured surface and there is an integrated loop on the back...
A 18k white gold emerald and diamonds ring circa 1960s. Measuring 9/16" across the setting, this vintage size 7-1/4 or 7.25 abstract cluster ring features a 1.2 ct. oval genuine emerald (dark tone, bluish green, medium cut) with a 12 pt diamond and eight other diamonds (32 points total) all in VS-SI clarity and G-H colour. The emerald is visibly included, but is the most beautiful deep blue green colour...
Made from colorful Scottish chalcedonies and set with a warm, orange-brown Scottish citrine, this late 19th-century brooch typifies a design that was extremely fashionable during the Victorian era. All the stones are in lovely condition and securely set; the faceted cairngorm, or citrine, is held in place by sterling silver engraved straps. The red chalcedonies are sharply cut into pyramids, alternating with inset green triangular pieces of agate that look to be bloodstone...
This 23-1/2" 18K yellow gold box chain is heavy enough for a large pendant or locket. Box chains are especially attractive with more contemporary designs, and unlike some other chain styles, they don't crimp or become easily tangled. In addition to the primary clasp, the chain also has a safety chain...
I acquired this Georg Jensen silver repousse bracelet years ago but waited for a long time to present it in the store - I was tempted to keep it and would have done so but for its length...
Early SAM KRAMER modernist sterling ring with rutilated quartz cabochon, c.1948. Top is raised in best Kramer style with 4 tubes of silver and stone is set in darkened silver inset background(photo #1 is lighter than actual background). Top oval measures 3/4"+ by 1/2" and is size 6. Band indents near top(see photo #4) so is part of the design of the ring. Signed with "mushroom mark sterling" and is in excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.
Modernist tree branch design handmade 14k earrings with pearls and diamonds, c.1960. Each earring has a 9mm natural pearl and three 3-point diamonds. One of the earrings is marked "14K" and they are in excellent condition. Of good size and made of heavy gauge gold, they measures 1" by 7/8". Sold without backs for the stickers or posts but very easily purchased. Great looking and strong modernist design.....$15 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Circa 1930's - early 40's, this necklace is the work of "JGD". This silversmith is among the few highly skilled artisans who produced this type of folk art jewelry in Mexico City during this era.
Composed of eighteen panels, each with a hand-cut and polished rectangular amethyst and five turquoise cabochons, this necklace measures 17" long. Each panel is 1 3/8" tall.
Weight is 130.7 grams.
Signed and hallmarked in three places "JGD 925 Hecho en Mexico D.F."
In excellent vintage con...
Early 1940's sterling silver necklace signed by Taxco, Mexico silver Maestro Los Castillo. The design features 11 chanel set cabochon globes of cobalt blue glass. 3 globes are framed by abstract silver agave leaves. Necklace measures 15 1/2" wearable inches long. The center pendant is 2" from top to bottom. Hallmarked on the back with the early linear LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MEXICO and pattern # 298. Gorgeous unpolished patina. Beautiful vintage condition with no nicks or cracks to glass. No...
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Vintage 970 sterling silver necklace designed and signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist artist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). Measures 15 wearable inches long, 1/2" wide. 125 grams, 4.4oz. Beautiful condition with no dents or dings. Slide in clasp is tight and secure. Signed on reverse with Antonio's trademark crown framing ANTONIO TAXCO. This design is pictured on p. 146 of the first edition of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk. Antonio designs are featured in the permanent 20th ...
The WS & 18K hallmarks on this handsome Spratling pair indicate that the links were designed & handwrought c. 1956-67. Each link measures 1 1/4" across. The links are pictured on Phyllis Goddard's website spratlingsilver.com. Both are in beautiful condition.
A retro cool 14k white gold diamonds man's ring circa 1960. This vintage modern design size 7-3/4 ring features textured shoulders and twin brilliant cut diamonds (total .32 ct, SI-2, E-F). It measures 11/16" along the diagonal diamond front. This unmarked but tested ring weighs 8.2 grams and it is in excellent 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 a...
This yellow jasper & sterling necklace was designed circa 1950's by William Spratling. The stylized pendant measures 2 1/4" X 2 1/4". The heavy vintage chain measures 18" long. Necklace with pendant weighs 63 grams. Fully Hallmarked. This design is pictured on p. 150 and p. 210 in WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill. Also pictured on p. 181 of MEXICAN SILVER by Pack/Davis. This Spratling design in silver and jade is included in the permanent 20th Mexican silver...
Early handmade sterling silver link bracelet designed (c.1940's)by noted Taxco, Mexico artist Hector Aguilar (1905-1986). Measures 8 inches long and 1 inch wide. Heavy yet very wearable at 3.9 oz.(107 grams). Beautiful vintage condition. No dents, dings or repairs. Clasp snaps closed smoothly and securely. Pictured on page 68 of SILVER MASTERS OF MEXICO by Penny Morrill.Shipping and insurance included.
Signed with Arte En Plata Taller as well as an early eagle 3. The artist initials are also shown with AJ. There is a height of 1.25 inches. The beads are a lovely blue green Azurmalachite and has 19 inches of length. The diamond drops are heavy walled silver with a dark natural patina. We have an impressive presence at 190 grams. No damage, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
This Margot De Taxco Sterling Silver Bracelet is perfect for any occasion! The bracelet is 7.5 inches long with a 105 gram weight. Links are curved and lay beautifully on the wrist. The center domes are repousse while the swirls are hand carved solid and thick silver. It is wide and will impress. This design is also on the front cover of Penny Morrill's book, SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE.
Circa 1930, 7 diamond band set in 18k white gold. Each diamond weighs approximately .02ct for a total weight of .14cttw. All are prong-set and well matched in color and clarity. The width of the top portion of the ring is 2.5 mm. It is marked "18k" on the inside and is in very good condition. It is a size 7 but could be sized easily by a competent jeweler.
Some of the most lovely, early, Mexico Silver designs are exquisite and masterfully accomplished. This marked Mexico Silver is one of these examples. The silver is thick with the set weighing 141 grams. The amethyst are set nicely in their bezels with no chips. No dents to the repousse. There is a height of 1in. on the necklace and 2 inches on the bracelet. The earrings are screw back. The bracelet is 7in. long and the necklace has a 17.5in. wearable. Wear for dress or casual style, just LOOK AT...
This necklace is signed Taxco 980 and while there is no artist attached to this work it is of exceptional quality. Thick silver, attached with rivets, and classic style set this Mexican silver necklace apart from others. It is 7/8ths inches tall for all three pieces. The weight is 92 grams for the necklace and 55 grams for the bracelet and earrings. The earrings have been professionally changed to pierced and the hallmark does show on their back side. Because the high silver is of 980 this neckl...
Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver earrings
c. 1950
1" long
Very good vintage condition with good original oxidation
David Andersen modernist sterling silver necklace
Norway
Mid 20th century
This rare and beautiful necklace [pendant] measures 2 3/4" x 2 1/4"
Should fit a 15 1/2" neck
Pendant marked David Andersen, Norway, sterling, 925s
Neck ring marked D - A, Norway, 925s
Fine vintage condition with only minor and light surface scratches
American Modernist Sterling Abstract Guitar Pin
Henry Steig
c.1950s
Excellent condition
2 1/2" x 3/4"
William Spratling's Mexican Silver locket which is 2in. long including the loop for a chain, 1.25 in. deep and 1in. across is featured in todays listing. The stones have striations front and back as most from this era of the Mexican Silver Renaissance do. This example is much better than most found. You can see that some rise to the top but the stones are stable and none go all the way thru or across the amethyst stone. The color is dark and beautiful. The silver is tight with the lock and perfe...
Rarely available on the market this vintage, sculptural design by Taxco, Mexico artist Antonio Pineda is simply stunning. The intricate melding of sterling silver and stone catches light at every turn. The necklace measures 15 1/2" wearable inches long. The pectoral measures 6 1/4" across & 1 1/2" high at the center panel. The necklace weighs 156 grams. Both stones and silver are in exquisite condition. Hallmarks on the back date the necklace to the late 1940's. A similar necklace with amethyst ...
This gorgeous, glistening Hagler set has everything: tiny iridescent blue and pearl colored glass beads, huge royal blue crystals, clear rhinestones and faceted iridescent crystals. The overall effect is sparkling and stunning! The necklace has a double level gilt filigree backing with the Hagler oval name plate on the pendant. The pendant and one earring are marked Stanley Hagler NYC. The necklace is 18 1/2" end to end. Pendant is 2 1/2" in diameter. Earrings are 1 1/4" square.
Handmade sterling silver bracelet designed & signed c. 1940's by Taxco, Mexico designer William Spratling (1900-67). Bracelet measures 7 1/2 wearable inches long & 3/4" wide. Weighs 56 grams. Signed on the clasp. Pictured on Goddard's spratlingsilver.com. Spratling designs are included in permanent museum collections around the world including Los Angeles County Museum of Art & Museum of Fine Art, Boston.
This beautiful pendant/pin has a stylized floral motif, with enamel that shades from green to yellow, in a design reminiscent of a French fleur-de-lis. It is centered by a small diamond (approx. 5 points), surrounded by a pearl-set modified starburst which accents the enameled “petals.” In 14k rose gold, it measures 1” in diameter at the widest point. The bale folds down nicely when it’s worn as a pin. We had the enamel touched up a little at the edges, to restore it to its original exce...
A lovely 14K gold pendant necklace featuring a colorfully enameled violet blossom centered with a seed pearl and suspending a freshwater pearl. The flower petals and leaves are enhanced with translucent enamels in shades of purple, green, yellow and burgundy. In Victorian flower symbology, the violet represented "modesty." The pendant is suspended from its original chain, marked 14K on the clasp. The pendant is unmarked, but tested and guaranteed 14K.
- Origin: America, ca 1900
- Cond...
Fabulous sterling and turquoise flower pin by Frank Patania Sr. The stones are most likely bisbee and the color is deep and vivid. Measuring 2 5/8" by 1 1/2", it weighs 19 grams, is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Please see the matching bracelet to this pin listed separately. They are gorgeous together!
A vintage c1910 top-hinged photo locket fob pendant in 14k yellow gold with an inset genuine antique European cut 12 point (by gauge) diamond. The back has an inscription stating: "PRESENTED TO T.A. EATON BY MEMBERS OF PASSENGER DEPT G.T.R. MARCH 1910", and it has a 14K gold mark. The famous Timothy Eaton family of Toronto were involved with the Grand Trunk Railroad at this time - it is most likely that T.A. Eaton was Thomas Alden Eaton, son of James Eaton and nephew of Timothy Eaton. He served ...