Lush, large, and finely detailed early floral sterling pin by Victoria(Ana Nunez Brilanti), Mexico, c.1940. The design shows wonderful dimensional flowers and leaves in a heavy gauge silver. Handmade, this beautiful pin MEASURES 4" LONG by 1 5/8" WIDE. It is signed "VICTORIA MEXICO TAXCO STERLING #16" and is in excellent condition. The #16 represents one of her earliest designs. This pin illustrates the exceptional work of this Mexican woman silversmith...
Lovely silver and copper pin by Enrique Ledesma, Mexico, c.1947. Unusual design with hand stamped hearts and butterflies with copper overlay. Made of heavy gauge silver, it measures 2 3/4" long by 1 3/4" wide. Signed "925 LEDESMA PLATERIA CORTES HECHO EN MEXICO bellmark 3" and is in excellent condition. Made by Ledesma and possibly sold by Plateria Cortes(another shop). Very unique and lovely....$10 for insure USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.
An unusual pair of twisted Taxco, Mexico Sterling Silver earrings with bronze or copper ends by William Spratling. We have not been able to find another pair in this design. Measure 3/4" across and 5/8' high. Marked on the back of each screw back with Spratling Silver which was used from 1940-44. Screw backs hold securely. Have some tarnish, a tiny ding and minor scratches. Great design. Pre Eagle.
A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and matching bracelet by Danish silversmith, Arne Johansen with a paisley design. Pieces can be purchased individually or as a set.
Necklace measures 15 3/4' long and 1/2" wide. Has a secure spring clasp. An extender could be added to the back if a longer length is preferred.
The bracelet measures 7 3/4" long and about 1/2" wide. It also has a secure spring clasp.
Both pieces are signed AJ, Sterling, and Denmark...
This is an old silver buckle head with Pheonix Design, very elegant piece of art, made in early 20th century by silversmith of Straits Malacca or Singapore, some scratches and sign of wear, please ask for more photos and even other silver belt/accessories to match with. Thank you for browsing my gallery, and please come back to check more items to come.......
Vintage necklace made of authentic, natural, butterscotch Baltic amber from Poland. The necklace consists of 86 beads of varying sizes, including irregular disc-shaped beads, 28 round beads, and a solid silver clasp.
MEASUREMENTS: approximately:
Total length of the double string: 33 cm (12.99 inches).
The biggest middle bead measures: 18.06 mm
WEIGHT: 74 grams.
CONDITION: Excellent, with natural inclusion in amber...
Eve Kaplin enamel on metal earrings
1980s
These movable large statement earrings can measure up to 2 3/4" long
Very good vintage condition with only a few minor pin point dots of enamel loss
Unmarked
A vintage 1950s size 5 ring in 18k white gold, featuring a central 6 mm. pearl. The pearl has a nice pinkish white lustre, and the ring is 3/8" at its widest. It weighs 3.5 grams, it is stamped 18K, 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 are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
Double-sided period art nouveau clover design sterling pill box by Unger Brothers, Newark, c.1895. Can be worn with ring to attach a chain at top. Lovely scalloped opening and measures 1 3/4" diameter by 15/16" deep. Signed "UB STERLING 925 FINE UB" in excellent condition with small dent(1/4" long) at top near ring. If worn to lid side showing, dent will not be seen.....$11 for insured USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.
This Bracelet is a design most recognized by Fred Davis. Hallmarked Mexico Silver and being 7.25in. long and 1.5in. tall makes this bracelet quite a statement maker. The bezels are very well made and there are no dents or chips to the stones or silver. Even though it has an open air design it still weighs 65 grams heavy. Very soft and silky to the touch it is a pleasure to wear.
This stylish mid century diamond and pearl ring is set in 14Kt white gold. The center of the ring has a 6 ¾ millimeter high luster cultured pearl. The center pearl is surrounded and flanked by 12 natural diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.15Ct. The size 4 ½ ring can easily be sized, and has a reticulated openwork design on both sides.
Being offered is a rare and fine circa 1963 sterling silver brooch by Sigfrido ‘SIGI’ Pineda of Taxco, Mexico.
Modern boomerang design with an oxidized background; and non faceted amethyst stone. Sigi, cousin of Los Castillo founder, Antonio Castillo, spent years working with Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Felipe Martinez, and
Margot de Taxco before opening his own shop in 1952. Dimensions: 2 1/2" x 1 3/8". Marked. In excellent condition.
This pendant is a nice piece of circular green jade with 18Kt yellow gold leaf-motif band an bail. The jade measures 22 millimeters and the height of the bail is 10 millimeters.
A finely designed and crafted 14Kt yellow gold riding crop and stirrup pin is the ultimate present for an equestrian enthusiast. The 2 ¼” long pin is from the 1960-s and measures ¾” at the widest.
Wonderfully designed hand made necklace by MAYA, Mexico, c.1950's after a Hubert Harmon design. Maya frequently copied Harmon designs. Looks just like silver with a great patina, but probably made of silver plate because there are no Mexican silver marks. The locking mechanism is separated from the main part by black velvet ribbon. Of large scale, the largest irregular square measures 2" wide by 1 3/4" high and the necklace measures 15 1/2" around...
Being offered is a rare and fine circa 1965 sterling silver bracelet by Sigfrido ‘SIGI’ Pineda of Taxco, Mexico.
Heavy gauge handcrafted silver bracelet in a modern biomorphic design. Sigi, cousin of Los Castillo founder, Antonio Castillo, spent years working with Los Castillo, Salvador Teran, Felipe Martinez, and Margot de Taxco before opening his own shop in 1952.
Dimensions: size 6 1/2"; 1 1/4" wide. Marked. In excellent condition.
David Andersen - Uni modernist ring
Designer - Marianne Berg
Sterling silver and crystal
Dramatic raised faceted crystal
Size 8
Weight - 12+ grams
Crystal stands 5/8" above finger
Very good vintage condition
This is an ANTIQUE ONYX AND GOLD FILLED FOB with a GRECO ROMAN SOLDIER INTAGLIO. The size of the FOB is 11/16" X 1 1/4" long including the ring; the Fob alone minus the Large Chased Ring measures 11/16" X 11/16". FOUND attached to a FILIGREE LINK 14K YELLOW GOLD CHAIN which is 13" long. Date this GF FOB ca. 1900; the CHAIN ca.
1925- 1950.
Very large and heavy gauge 950 silver with brass accents buckle, probably from Japan, c.1970's. It is signed "T 950" and measures 2 3/4" by 2 3/4" by 1/8" thick. Extremely heavy, it weighs 120 grams or 4 troy oz. Probably Japanese because the 950 silver content is used there. Hand hammered with brass applied corners, it really makes a major statement. Excellent condition.....$9 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
Tony Papp sterling silver clip back earrings
These sleek and beautifully rendered earrings date from the 1980s
2" x 1"
Weight - 35 grams
Marked PAPP, sterling
Excellent condition
Tony Papp was the son of Joseph Papp, the renowned director of the New York Shakespeare Festival. He developed a fascination for jewelry as a form of wearable art during his time at the Parsons School of Design...
Modernist sterling and copper ring by Jim Hayes - Aspen, Colorado.
Size - 7
Condition - very good.
A fine quality vintage 1970s rope chain necklace in 10k yellow gold. This 24" necklace has a springring clasp, it is stamped 10K with an FO maker's mark, and it weighs 10.7 grams. This necklace 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...
Intricate sterling silver 3 panel bracelet designed and signed in the 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist designer Sigi Pineda. Measures 1 1/8 inch wide at the center front. Will fit up to a 6 1/2 inch wrist.
Weighs 71 grams or 2.05oz. The center panel is comprised of a cross hatch shadow box design. The two side panels are hinged with a slide in clasp and safety catch. Fully hallmarked SIGI, TASCO, STERLING HECHO EN MEXICO & eagle assay mark. Beautiful vintage condition with unpolished patina...
Lisbeth Nordskov sterling silver and stone ring
Denmark
This solid and heavy statement ring stands 1/2" tall
Size 9 1/2
Weight - 15.58 grams
Marked Nordskov, sterling, Denmark
Very good vintage condition
Circa 1960s "op-art" sterling silver ring with a playful cubist shape. The flattened band holds a cube, the sides of which have cutout circles, the top being a square. The interior of the cube reveals a red/white/blue sphere. Unusual and impossible to ignore. Unmarked. Size 8.5. The cube on top measures 3/8" in diameter from all sides. Excellent vintage condition. Weighs 8.5 grams.
Unusual mid-century modernist organist or brutalist panel bracelet. Clearly handmade and unique, as each panel is different from the next. Wonderful motion and dimensionality, as there are pierces, raised areas and spikes rising from the bracelet. Unsigned, tests as sterling. Measures 7" in length and 5/8" wide.
This vintage solid 14Kt yellow gold (not hollow) cocker spaniel charm/pendant is a casting. The very personable cocker would make a perfect addition to any charm bracelet, or can be worn as a single pendant. The length is 11/16” and the width is ½”.
This elegant silver box was handcrafted in Mexico City during the 1940's. It measures 8"L X 3 1/2W " X 1" high & weighs 1 lb. 5 Oz. The subtle scallop design is worked into thick silver on all sides. The wood lined interior creates 3 compartments. Both wood and silver are in beautiful condition. Hallmarked for SANBORNS on the underside. Earrings & cufflinks shown in the box are not included in this sale but are available on request.
This is a Great 14K Hula ULA Girl Charm complete with a Movable Grass Skirt. The size is 1" X 1/2". Perfect for Gold Movable Charm Collectors, Destination Charm Collectors, and Hawaii Collectors. Unmarked: however, tested & guaranteed 14K. Circa 1950- 1975... Hard to Find Gold Charm
Set of 12 period art deco classic design initialed sterling place card holders, c.1920's. Each piece has the art deco lettering initials "FVG" set in in a recessed oxydized background and are marked "STERLING". They measure 1 5/16" wide by 13/16" high by 3/4" deep(going toward the back)...
Elegant Napoleon III 18K gold brooch in the Etruscan Revival taste. The pin is in bar form with pointed ends, interrupted in the middle by a round black onyx plaque centering a natural seed pearl. The domed setting around the onyx is set with six natural seed pearls. The pin on either side of the onyx plaque is decorated with an engraved Greek key design. The reverse is hallmarked with the "tete d'aigle" stamp for 18K gold and also with an unidentified jeweler's mark.
Origin: France, circa...
A fine articulated gold vermeil (14K gold over sterling silver) green enameled fish. In excellent condition, it measures 3" long and 2" across its fantail. Dates circa 1930's.
This Norma jelly belly sterling duck with umbrella is 1 3/4" x 1". It is hallmarked Norma and sterling. He has a red rhinestone eye. Lucite jelly bellies were copied from figurals originally done in gold and rock crystal.
Tribute to America Costume Jewelry, by Brunialti, on p. 143. Circa 1944-1945. Excellent vintage condition.
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This vintage Bernice Goodspeed sterling panel bracelet weighs 63.6 grams. It is 6 3/4" inside circumference with a 3 1/2" gap opened. It is hallmarked Taxco Mexico, B,Sterling,
This bracelet is in excellent condition. There are no breaks, bends, cracks, damages or repairs to this item. Polish to your own preference.
Goodspeed was a cultural anthropologist with a keen interest in pre-Columbian archeology. She and her artist husband opened a gallery in Taxo, Mexico in the late 1930s and so...
This Sandor silver marcasites and fired on enamel GIANT Maltese cross is 3.5" square. It is rhodium plated base metal. It is circa 1955.
Gorgeous and phenomenal. Super condition. It is hallmarked Sandor & Co.
This is a super Ciner brooch featuring a full figure jeweled camel. There red (maroon) enamel decoration is rimmed with rhinestones dotted scalloped borders. There are three movable tassels dangling from the edge. His hump is a large carnelian. On top of his head there is a crown with a glass carnelian.
This pin is 2 1/2" x 2 3/4" . It is highly dimensional at 3/4" thick.
This beautiful unsigned ring has been attributed to Bernard Instone, one of the well-known Arts & Crafts era jewelers, who frequently didn’t sign his pieces. He often used leaves-as-prongs for setting stones, and as was often the way in the A&C movement, he didn’t use costly stones nor gold, so he could keep his prices affordable. This ring is made from sterling silver and set with a blue-green “Swiss lapis” (dyed quartz) which measures approximately 3/4” x 9/16”. It is about size 5...
This striking stick pin was made in the shape of an arrow head. It features a sparkly cognac-colored diamond of approximately 10 points (a tenth of a carat), but it looks bigger. Above and below the diamond are 2 lovely (cultured?) champagne-colored pearls. It weighs 2.3g and is of unmarked but tested 14k yellow gold, which has been hammered to enhance the “arrow head” look – a great reminder that the Arts and Crafts era overlapped the era of the Wild West! It measures 1/2” x 7/16” x 2...
Iconic modernist sterling silver shadowbox pendant necklace
1950
Pendant - 3" x 1 5/8"
Chain - 22" long
Unmarked
Excellent vintage condition
A vintage 10k yellow gold natural ruby and diamonds ring from the 1960s. This size 6 ring features a fine natural marquise ruby surrounded by 10 two point diamonds. It measures 3/8 x 1/4" across the setting and it is stamped 10K Ody. It weighs 3.1 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs; the ruby is slightly cloudy. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vi...
Description: gold tone base metal, givre white & clear rhinestones, green glass leaves on wires that curve over the rhinestones.
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 2"
A vintage modernist silver necklace with three large charms suspended from a rectangular bar by the master sculptor and artist from Ecuador, Oswaldo Guayasamin.
The central pendant measures 4" across with the charms hanging 2". The chain measures 20" long and slides over the head. The center charm is marked with the stylized Guayasamin on the back. The charms are heavy and solid. Fine condition. There are minor scratches to the rectangular bar.
Interesting piece.
Here is a solid, well crafted sterling bracelet with greens stones(perhaps turquoise but probably chrysocolla- not tested). With partially obliterated marks, it appears to be 950 sterling. The clasp is a bit tricky - it snaps shut, but to open, one needs to press down on the turquoise cab while pressing the bottom of the box clasp to release the locking mechanism.Measuring 8" x 3/4", it weighs a hefty 84grams.
N E From sterling silver and amethyst bracelet
Denmark
Mid 20th century
7 1/2" long
Weight - 26 grams
Marked on reverse - sterling, Denmark, NE From, 925S
Excellent condition
This Coro Pegasus fruit and flower basket pin is gold plated with rhinestones. It is 2.1/4" x 2" . Free first class mail with delivery confirmation is included in the price. It is Des 147,457.
A well crafted hand wrought rigid bangle bracelet and matching earrings with leaf detail in Sterling Silver by Black Starr and Gorham.
Bracelet measures 7" around and 1" at the widest. Hook closure fastens securely. You can see the light hammer marks inside.
Screw back leaf earrings measure 1" long and 3/4" at the widest. Screw backs hold securely.
All three pieces are marked Black, Starr & Gorham Inc. Also marked Sterling and Hand Wrought. Fine condition, minor surface scratches and...
Ca 1960 An elliptical sterling bangle by Tone Vigeland of Norway Designs Plus Studios. Marked accordingly. The inner diameter measures 2-5/8" x 2-3/8" and the pieces weighs 27gr. Light wear.
A vintage brooch by Taxco artisan Enrique Ledesma with a sterling silver overlay on a shell background. There are two small round inlays of copper.
Measures 2 1/2" long and 1 1/2" at the widest. Marked on the back with a partial Ledesma, Taxco, 925, and an Eagle mark. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely.
Fine condition with some tarnish. The shell is a deep brown with lots of swirls.
Rare design.
John Lewis modernist sterling silver pendant necklace
Pendant measures 2 1/8" x 1 3/4"
Chain - 17" long
Weight - 22.5 grams
Marked sterling with artist's cypher on verso
Excellent vintage condition
Nice quality and good weight, this bracelet is comprised of 7 bands, four which are triangular shaped and have stamping across the entire front of the bands, and three bands of twisted silver rope, all hand hammered and filed.
Measures 1 1/4" wide, and is 5 1/4" from end to end on the interior, the opening is 1 3/8", so the size including the gap is 6 5/8".
Unsigned, which is typical of earlier bracelets.
Shows file and polish marks, the backs of the bands have marks that correspond to the st...
Unique and rare handmade sterling studio piece of "drinking man" pendant by SIGI, Mexico. Design shows a naked man drinking from a bottle with wonderful detail and measures 2" long by 1" wide . Very dimensional and made of solid heavy gauge silver. Has large handmade loop for chain. It is signed "SIGI 925 MEX" and the SIGI mark is hand scribed in script. Excellent condition and could be worn by man or woman.......$10 for insured US shipping.
Glistening crystal clear rhinestones in both channel and pave settings, this Marcel Boucher set is typical of the elegant style produced by that company. The choker links are arched giving a rich three dimensionallook to the piece. The pieces are rhodium plated and signed Boucher.The necklace is 15" end to end and is 5/8" wide, the bracelet is 7" by 3/4", and the clip earrings are 1 5/8" by 5/8".
A lightly hammered sterling silver bangle bracelet by Tone Vigeland. Measures 2 1/2" across the inside and 2 3/8" high. Also measures about 7" around the inner circumference. Slightly oval so easier to slip on. Better for a small to medium wrist.
Marked with the ND and the Plus sign for Norway Designs Plus, conjoined TV for Tone Vigeland, Sterling, 925S and Norway.
Nice weight and quality. Fine condition with a warm patina. Great example.
Lovely vintage 14K yellow gold pin in the form of a stylized starfish. The center is set with a 6.5mm pearl surrounded by blue sapphires. The pearl has a nice rosy hue that complements the gold setting, and the sapphires are of fine quality with bright color. The back of the pin is marked with the maker's mark "GW" and "14K".
Origin: America, circa 1950s. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-13/16" diameter. Weight: 10.5 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: .75 carat.
Robert Larin modernist abstract bracelet
Silver plated pewter
c. 1960 - 70
7 " x 1 3/4"
Very good vintage condition
A smaller version of the iconic brutalist bracelet designed by Matti Hyvarinen for Sirokoro. It measures 7" x 1/2" (width) and weighs 35 grams. Marked MJH 925 U7(1973) along with a mark for Turku.
Copper, brass and enamel double mask statement necklace
Mexico
1950
17 1/2" long
Central element - 7" long x 2" wide
Weight - 64 grams
Marked Mexico
Very nice vintage condition
A substantial and heavily oxidized sterling bracelet by Jose Luis Flores. An apprentice of Spratling, Flores also worked in the ateliers of
Hector Aguiar,Miguel Martinez and Emma Melendez.
Signed Miguel in script, Taxco,Sterling JLF along with a slightly obliterated number.
There are faint scratches. The bracelet measures 7-1/4 x 1-3/8 and weighs 80.7gr.
A 10k yellow gold man's synthetic blue sapphire ring from the 1950s. This vintage size 9-3/4 or 9.75 ring measures 9/16" x 5/8" along the setting. The square blue stone is bezel-set and open backed and the superb electric blue colour is always evident and shows nice light play from the rear facets (see pics). This classic modernist ring is stamped 10 K with an A+A maker's mark and it weighs a substantial 7.9 grams. Synthetic sapphires are more commonly known kn now as man made or lab created sap...
One of the most beautiful early Taxco brooches I have had over the years, this glorious butterfly combines delicate repoussage and the marrying of copper and 980 silver with a richly colored piece of azur-malachite. Copper-plating fine silver is not something everything would think to do - after all, one is a precious metal, the other, though very important throughout history, is not. The Mexicans, however, at least some of them, the famous Los Castillo included, seemed to have found the techniq...