This impressive 2 3/4" sterling silver cuff studded with 30 amethyst cabs was hallmarked c. 1940 by Manuel Altamirano, senior silversmith in Hector Aguilar's Taller Borda. Interior length measures 5 1/2" end to end. The gap opening is 1 1/2". Terminals measure 2 3/4" wide, center front is 2 1/2" wide. Weight 79 grams. The bracelet is in beautiful condition. See p. 198 of Silver Masters of Mexico for more detailed information on Altamirano. Pieces signed Altamirano are scarce.

Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver and obsidian stone bracelet by Alfredo Villasana of Taxco, Mexico. The handcrafted thick gauge silver cuff set with a large round obsidian stone secured by four spiral prong settings, secured with box clasp. Villasana worked for William Spratlng and Hector Aguilar before opening his own shop in Taxco. Dimensions: Size 8”; stone is 1 3/4" by 2 1/4"; band is 3/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

This unique piece of jewelry dates back to the 1940's or early 1950's. The top is a pink and yellow gold geometric design broach that holds the rectangular watch. The watch has a pink face and marked "BLACK STARR & GORHAM". The movement is a 17 jewel GIRARD PERREGAUX. The watch is in working condition. Total weight of the watch with the movement is 9.4 grams. The safety clasp on the pin and the inside of the watch case are both marked 14Kt.

A handsome pair of 14K gold double-sided cufflinks, the faces set with dark green jasper plaques. The gold has a soft “bloom” sometimes seen on jewels from the late 19th century. The jasper plaques are deeply colored, appearing nearly black except in bright light when the green comes through. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

• Origin: America, ca 1930
• Dimensions: faces, 19/32” x 9/16”
• Condition: excellent, all original
• Weight: 11.8 grams

Rachel Gera modernist brutalist brass, garnet and pearl necklace

Israel

1970

Should fit up to a 14" neck

Main pendant element measures 61/2" long x 2 1/4" wide

Excellent vintage condition

Unmarked

Ed Wiener modernist sterling silver cut out brooch

Unique 1950's abstract landscape

1 1/4" x 2"

Weight - 11+ grams

Marked Ed Wiener, sterling

Very good vintage condition

Beautiful repousse' work in this elegant design by William Spratling brings the piece to life. Weighing 23 grams and measuring 3" x 2" the brooch was designed as a dress or fur clip. Spratling designed this piece in a few different sizes. For comparison see the 4" x 3 1/2" example also listed on our site. All in beautiful condition with excellent patina. The larger size is included in the permanent collection of 20th century Mexican silver at LACMA.

A very handsome pair of vintage 18K yellow gold cufflinks, the faces featuring rectangular-cut citrines. Each rectangular face is intricately engraved with a sunburst motif radiating out from the gemstones, as if the stones were emanating light. The citrines are very high quality, with an intense amber-orange color very close to topaz. Interestingly, one corner of each face is turned dog-eared, showing a plain surface. The faces are connected with chains to plain baton backs...

Signed Los Castillo and constructed with thick silver weighing 84 grams. The repousse is beautifully fashioned with flowing curls and beaded sides and a dark natural patina. This clamper bracelet is design 250 with the artist being Margot Van Voorhies before her divorce to Antonio Castillo. The presence is stunning with a height of 2.5 inches. Fits most with an inner diameter of 2 3/8th inches. No dents, strong spring and no repairs. One of the very best from the Spratling era.

A very handsome pair of 14K yellow gold and onyx cufflinks with a matching tie pin by K. Uyeda. The oval onyx faces are topped with oval, gold pyramids. The gold surfaces are intricately decorated with engine-turned engraving in a basketweave pattern. The connectors are marked in the traditional Japanese manner, "K14". The set is presented in its original velvet and silk box from K. Uyeda...

Pair of sterling silver jokey button-form cufflinks. Each: Round with 4 central holes threaded with 18k gold. Marked “Tiffany & Co. 925-750”. Excellent condition with nice patina.

Diameter: 3/4 in. Total weight: 7.6 dwt. #1198

Striking modernist bracelet

Sterling silver, 14K gold and faceted citrine cabochon

1970s - 80s

Inner circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear gap for a total of 6 1/2"

Stone - 1" x 5/8"

1 3/4" at tallest point

Weight - 41+ grams

Very good vintage condition

Beautiful angel skin coral woman and hand chased gold(tests 14k) cameo pin/watch pin, c.1860. The hand-carved cameo and the hand-chased gold is exquisite and it measures 1 7/8" wide by 1 1/2" high. The angel skin coral has a faint pink blush and the carving shows an 18th century profile or a woman. The back has a "c-clasp" and a watch pin so can be worn either way. Excellent condition and beautiful......$18 for insured US Priority Mail shipping.

Nancy Moore and Tom Streb modernist bronze cuff bracelet

1970

Dundee, NY

A rare and well-crafted bracelet from these fairly obscure New York artisans

Width - 1 1/8"

Interior circumference - 5" plus a 1 1/2" rear opening for a total of 6 1/2"

Weight - 60 grams

Unmarked

Fine vintage condition

Large and beautiful period art nouveau sterling woman's face pin by William B. Kerr, Newark, New Jersey, c.1890. The design shows a woman's face with long hair and flowers. Represents the large size, measuring 2 5/8" by 2 1/4" and is in excellent condition. Signed "STERLING #1297 KERR mark", the closure is the original "c" link. Very beautiful and generous period art nouveau jewelry.....$14 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

A rare Victorian 14K yellow gold stick pin featuring a reverse-carved Essex crystal depicting a Chihuahua. Various dog breeds were depicted in Essex crystals, but this is the only piece we’ve seen with a dog that looks like a Chihuahua. The round setting, with its simple but finely crafted rope-twist border highlights the carved crystal. The colors are strong. The background appears to be silvered instead of the more usual mother-of-pearl...

Lovely sterling and coral clip back earrings by Frank Patania Sr. circa 1950. Unique kidney shape with each tiny coral individually saw tooth bezel set. The sterling has a slight gold wash. Measuring 1 1/4" by 3/4", they weigh 18 grams total and are in fine original condition. Signed as shown. Great looking in every way.

Margot Van Voorhies signed design # 5513 is a large bracelet measuring 1.5in. tall with a royal presence. It is an airy design but constructed with thick silver repousse and weighing in at 62 grams of heft. The length is 7.5in. There is no damage of any kind and has a natural patina. One of Margot de Taxco's best!

A particularly nice mid-century 14K yellow begging poodle pin, the eyes, nose and tongue set with bright cabochon rubies. The dog is completed with a white gold collar set with diamonds. The gold has a Florentine finish to represent the clipped areas of fur. The brightness of the rubies and the perky attitude sets this poodle pin apart. The clasp is marked "14K."

• Origin: America, ca...

A pair of truly exceptional Shakudo cufflinks, the faces being a matched pair of mixed-metal plaques representing all the signs of the Chinese and Japanese Zodiac, including tigers, boars, dragons, rats, roosters, rabbits, snakes, oxen, dogs, monkeys, sheep and horses. The detail work is amazing and the design is one of the most complex we've seen. The plaques are mounted on custom-fitted 950 silver backs with toggle mechanisms...

George Kramer Modernist/Deco 835 silver and amber bracelet

Germany

1930s

Marine life, boats and lighthouse motif

This substantial statement bracelet measures 7" long x 1 1/2" wide

Weight - 89 Grams

Marked with the G/K hallmark, 835 and 31

Very nice antique condition

Laissez les bon temps rouler.( Let the good times roll ) A stylish pair of 14Kt white gold and diamond fleur de lis earrings with European lever back are pave set with 106 full-cut round diamonds. The total weight of all natural diamonds is approximately 0.35Ct. The fleur di lis measure 5/8” by ¾” while the total length of the earrings is 1 1/8”.

Modernist sterling silver bracelet by Lore

c. 1950

Classic positive and negative space design

Stands 1" tall

Interior circumference measures 5 3/4" plus a 1 1/4" gap in rear

Weight - 38 grams

Marked Lore, sterling

Very good vintage condition with original oxidation, minor surface scratching

We are offering a very old, Mexican Silver carved amethyst necklace crafted with heavy repousse. The center stone drop is larger at 2in. x 1.75in. and is also smoother to the touch. The smaller carvings are sharper edged and have a more clear iridescence. All stones are original to this necklace as you can see they were made to fill an exact space and no bezels have been disturbed. The weight is 60 grams heavy and there are no chips or dents to this work of art...

Lovely vintage sterling triangle link necklace number 319 designed by Bent Gabrielsen in the 60's for the Hans Hansen company. It measures 15" long and the links are 1" by 1/2". The clasp is an invisible hook, so the necklace looks continuous when on the neck. It is in fine original condition and weighs 74 grams. Signed as shown. This will become your go to necklace. Wear it with anything and go anywhere, with style.

Everything old is new again. Back in style is this yesteryear’s treasure diamond solitaire ring. The masterfully decorated 18Kt white gold setting is centered by an approximately 0.30Ct old-mine diamond. The setting is in great condition. The ring is a size 7 and it can easily be sized.

This Victorian uniquely round-shaped shell cameo broach is set in 18Kt yellow gold. Depicting a masterfully carved classic woman’s face, the frame is further enhanced by a rope circle and six “roundels” with some black enamel accents. The cameos circumference is 30 millimeters and the overall diameter of the broach is 38 millimeters.

Joachim S'Paliu modernist sterling silver and amethyst necklace

Spain

1970

14" choker

Pendant measures 4" long

Weight - 40 grams

Marked S'Paliu

Excellent vintage condition

Alfred Karram sterling silver bracelet

1960's

Face - 1 1/4" x 2 5/8"

Interior dimensions -1 7/8" x 2 1/4"

Marked Karram sterling

Very good vintage condition with minor surface scratches and two tiny dings

The sterling silver cat & fish pin was designed by Hubert Harmon in the 1940's. Fish with hook measures 5" long. Cat head with cascabells is 1 1/2" X 1 1/2". The connecting chain is 10" long. Cat has amethyst eyes, fish with amethyst eye & amethyst tail detail. Pin back and locks work perfectly. Beautiful condition. Harmon designs are rare as he only created his Taxco, Mexico silver pieces for a very few years in the 1940's...

This sterling silver and rosewood pin was designed and in the 1940's by American and Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling. Brooch measures 2 1/4" X 2"...

Featured in the book Silver Masters of Mexico on page 63 is this early Hector Aguilar Sterling Silver Bracelet. Beautifully designed and crafted with decorative circles connected by three silver bands. Measures 7" long, 1" wide and weighs 70 grams. In good condition with a secure clasp. Hallmarked HA, Made in Mexico, Sterling. A great bracelet that will never go out of style.

A gorgeous pair of sterling clip back earrings with wire wrapped blue topaz stones by Arizona Modernist H. Fred Skaggs. They measure 1 1/4" by 1 1/8"and weigh 18 grams total. The cabochon blue topaz is slightly darker than the camera captures and these stones are free of chips or cracks. Fine original condition and signed as shown. It has become almost impossible to find a pair of Fred Skaggs earrings with stones for sale. They seem to have all gone into the hands of collectors and not come out....

A vintage stunning sterling silver necklace, bracelet and matching earrings by Plateria FarFan from Mexico.

Marked on the back of the necklace and bracelet Hecho en Mexico 925 D. F. around FarFan.

Necklace measures about 16" around and 1 1/4" wide. The necklace is slightly curved so lays nicely on the neck. Has a box clasp that snaps securely.

The bracelet measures about 7 1/4" long and 1 5/8" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely.

Earrings measure 1" high and 7/8" across. Screw...

A pair of Modernist 14K gold and sapphire cufflinks in the brutalist style. The gold surfaces are etched in a Florentine finish that contrasts nicely with the rich blue sapphires. The toggles are marked "14K".

• ORIGIN America, ca 1970
• DIMENSIONS 1 1/8" x 3/8"
• WEIGHT 14.8 grams
• APPROXIMATE TOTAL GEMSTONE WEIGHT: sapphire, .84 carat
• CONDITION excellent

A very fine piece of 1 ¾” long tubular green jade is the centerpiece of this high karat gold broach. The straps and vine design is enhanced by a moving and working rectangular bell on the bottom. The height of the broach is 7/8” including the bell.

18K yellow and white gold band signed "HM 18K". Size 8 and measures 5/16" wide. Weighs 10 grams. Excellent condition.....$25 for insured US shipping.

Pentti Sarpaneva modernist bracelet

830 silver with banded agate

Abstract flora

Finland

1960's - 1970's

6 9/16" long

Center element - 1 13/16" x 1 1/2"

Fully hallmarked [see picture]

Very good vintage condition

The feeling of the roaring twenties comes alive when one looks at this original period piece. The 14Kt white gold filigree frame hold an octagonal shell cameo bust of a lady decorated by a collar that is further enhanced by 3 round diamonds. The brooch that measures 1 ½” by 1 7/8” also has a bail, which makes it very versatile since it can be worn as a pendant as well.

American Modernist Sterling Mid Century Brooch w/Pearl

Bill Tendler

c.1950s

2 1/2" x 2 1/8"

Excellent condition

Stamped Tendler Sterling

Ronald Hayes Pearson large modernist sterling pin. c.1950s. The pin is in excellent condition.

This is an impressive Hector Aguilar bracelet. Vintage dated to 1940-45 because of the earlier 990 mark making this one more rare than most. Weighing 51.2 grams and 1 1/8in. wide the chain is heavy and the gage of the medallion is thick silver. I was quite surprised the first time I had this design in my hands because it was a larger piece than anticipated from photographs. A lovely addition fit for anyone's collection.

Napier silver plate over brass, c1955, necklace & earrings with talon like ends holding coral ceramic balls that are 3/4" (2.2 cm) in diameter. The necklace is a hair under 18" (46 cm) including the hook and extender. The drop in the front from the center round beads is 4 5/8" (12 cm) for the long one and 3 3/4" (9.9 cm) for the short. The earrings are clip back and are a hair under 2 1/2" (6.7 cm) long and about 5/8" (2 cm) in diameter at the bottom. The set was designed by Eugene Bertol...

An early Art Deco 14k white and yellow gold watch chain with slip knot shape long links circa 1920. This vintage 15-1/4" long watchchain is unusual, each link has a slip-knot in the center. The links alternate between white and yellow gold. The spring-ring is a replacement, as unlike the rest of the chain which is 14k, it is 10k. The chain is stamped 585 (14K) on the loop near the swivel. The swivel is a moveable one, with s what appears to be an anchor. (tested for gold content, as it is othe...

An elegantly tailored design is evident in this 14Kt white gold and diamond ring. Three blue and three white, brilliant cut diamonds are channel set across the top of the straight line design. The ring is very versatile because it can be worn by men or women alike. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.36Ct. The ring is a size 8 ½ but it can easily be sized if needed.

A 12 X 7 millimeter oval cabochon opal with vibrant colors centers this great 14Kt yellow gold 1960-s cluster ring. The center opal is surrounded by 17 prong set round faceted natural rubies. The approximate weight of the opal is 1.25Ct, while the approximate total weight of all rubies is 0.85Ct. The overall measurement of the oval cluster is 18 X 12 millimeters. The ring is a size 9, but it can easily be sized.

This simple yet elegant 14Kt yellow gold jade signet ring can be worn by men and women alike. The 12 X 8 millimeter oval cabochon jade is bezel set. The ring measures 19 millimeters across on top and tapers down to 3 millimeters on the bottom of the shank. This beauty is a size 10 and it can be sized.

An Edwardian 10K Birks carved green jadite ring from the 1910 to 1915 era. This Arts and Crafts size 5-1/4 or 5.75 ring measures 3/4" x 5/8" across the claw-set genuine jade gem stone, which appears to be carved with a pomegranate or peach and a pear or fig. It has ornate engraved shoulders which owe a bit more to the Edwardian era. It is stamped BIRKS 10K with the Birks crown mark and a sideways pear stamp. The gold tends towards a light rose gold colour. This jadeite ring weighs 3.6 grams ...

A very rare pair of Victorian 14K gold bean-back cufflinks, the round faces depicting a young man and woman in Renaissance dress. The face with the man is marked “Romeo” near the border and the lady is marked “Juliette.” Note the French spelling of her name. These same medals occasionally appear in French jewels of the period. Lacking very many good Art Nouveau designers here, American designers sometimes commissioned Parisian jewelers to make certain elements such as the faces of these ...

Figural sterling snail pin by famous NYC modernist Bill Tendler(1924-1981), c.1955. Snail has original oxydized finish with applied silver dimensional coiled shell measures 1 3/4" wide by 1" long. Of good weight, pin is signed "TENDLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Charming piece made with a sense of humor by a famous silversmith......$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

An elegant pair of Edwardian 14K yellow gold, platinum and mother-of-pearl cufflinks by Carrington. The round, slightly concave mother-of-pearl faces are centered with small natural pearls and enclosed within engraved platinum borders. Both the mother-of-pearl and the pearls have very nice luster and color overtones. Each face is hallmarked by Carrington, one of the leading American manufacturing jewelers at the turn of the 20th century.

Origin: America, ca. 1900. Condition: excellent. Si...

A modernist pendant by the noted NYC jeweler, Paul Lobel. This pendant is made of twisted sterling silver wire ending with a exaggerated prong set clear orb. The orb can spin around in the 'cage'. Signed on the back, LOBEL, Sterling. Has a wonderfully darkened patina. There is a small scratch on the ring that attaches to the bale.

The pendant measures 2" at the widest and 3 1/4" high including the bale.

Original Lobel chain measures 17" and has a hook closure that holds securely. Marke...

Very unusual and stylish is this 19Kt pink gold Retro broach. It is complimented by two circles with a flower and the flower is centered by an approximately 0.10Ct old-mine diamond. The length of the broach is 2” and the width at the widest part is 15/16”.

Pair of beautifully hand made sterling ash trays by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1931. The design has 5 crimped edges each with a silver ball. Each measures 4" in diameter and is signed with appropriate marks. Excellent condition.....$17 for insured US shipping.

A lovely and unusual Retro 14K yellow gold floral pin, the flower set with a large round moonstone cabochon surrounded by round cut rhodolite garnet petals. The bouquet is tied together with a collet-set round cut citrine. The gemstones are of very fine quality. The moonstone has excellent blue adularescence and the rhodolites have intense raspberry red coloring. Rhodolite garnets are not often seen in Retro jewels. The clasp is marked “14K”.

Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: exc...

An exceptional 18k yellow gold Victorian diamond and genuine sapphires ring dated 1890. This wonderful survivor features an oval rose cut diamond measuring 20-22 points by gauge flanked by four genuine cornflower blue sapphires. It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1890-91 and it has the English registry cipher mark (unsual to find on jewellery). It weighs 3.6 grams, it has an A.A maker's mark. It would make a unique wedding band for those who would like more than diamonds. It is...

Unique modernist design 14k and stone ring. The square faceted stone is a bit less than 1/2 carat, and is assumed to be an almondine garnet, but could possibly be another gem stone. It is signed "14K" and is size 8. Excellent condition. Very interesting and unusual design....$25 for insured US shipping.

William DeLillo garnet color crystal necklace from the DeLillo archive. Designed by Robert Clark in the late 1960's, the beads start as four strands at the clasp & then become 8 graduated strands with rhinestone rondelles & gold beads interspersed. On either side is an 1 1/2” gold, crystal, rhinestone & pearl motif. Unworn, the necklace is 16” long (or 32” around the longest strand.) Signed DeLillo on the clasp. It has never been worn. Please Note: All items must have the original in...

A beautiful Art Deco period 18k white gold filigree and genuine diamonds lady's ring circa 1920. This lacy basketweave size 5-3/4 or 575 ring has three diamonds, including a 20 point antique brilliant cut diamond and two ~5 point brilliant cut diamonds (all VS clarity, G-H colour). This more ornate design of ring was a hold-over from the Edwardian era. The ring weighs 2.1 grams and it is in mostly excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs ot...

Scarce design from Denmark's Hans Hansen, circa 1950s. The sterling silver bangle bracelet holds a dangling amethyst sphere. Bracelet measures just over 2.5" wide and 5/8" at the thickest. Fully marked as shown. Very good vintage condition.