Gorgeous Rancho Allegre style silver and cabochon amethyst pin, c.1939. Large heavy gauge silver pin measures 3" by 1 3/4" and has decorative applied silver design with 7/8" dark cabochon amethyst at center. Signed "SILVER MEXICO", it is in excellent condition......$9 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

This Pennino necklace has the look of diamonds and amethysts that you would find in fine jewelry in a platinum setting. However,this necklace is rhodium plated and hallmarked Pennino. It is 16 1/2" long and 3/4" wide... The swirls connecting each rosette are covered in clear rhinestones as is most of the rest of the necklace. It's gorgeous.

This pretty lavaliere is made of 10 k gold with an especially rich color. The oval gem is actually an amethyst look-alike--a garnet/glass doublet*and the dropper is a fresh water pearl. The pendant is 1 1/4" x 5/8" in size and is on a 16" gold filled chain. Circa 1900. *Check out the blog accompanying item #1416939 for more about garnet/glass doublets.

A pair of sterling silver modernist rings by the mid century jeweler Ella Cone, who had The Silversmiths' shop in Boston. May purchase individually or as a pair.

The wrap ring measures about 6 1/2 and is adjustable due to the nature of the design. Has a bezel set green agate or pale jade stone. Marked on the inside with the cipher of the artist, xTo and 925. Flares out, can be worn with the stone section up or down. Front measures 7/8" long. Has some tarnish and nicks along the edges...

Description: base metal, enameling

Dimensions: 2 7/8" x 2"

Hallmark: None

A nice late Victorian silver watch chain with striped niello decoration on alternating links. The chain is finished at one end with a dog clip and at the other with a bamboo-shaped t-bar. The chain is stamped with the Swiss mark for 875 silver used 1882-1934.

• Origin: Switzerland, ca 1900
• Condition: excellent, niello intact
• Length: 17-1/2”
• Weight: 21.0 grams

A vintage sterling silver necklace and matching screw back earrings in the style of Kalo. Necklace measures 16" long and closes with a secure hook. Earrings measure 5/8" across and are marked sterling. Screw backs hold securely. Very detailed work. Lovely example in an arts and crafts classic design.

Amazing bangle in solid cast resin in oyster white with light beige marbling, in a classic 1970s asymmetrical molten form. Marked GIVENCHY PARIS NEW YORK on a goldtone metal plate attached to the interior. Stack with other bangles or wear alone for a stunning statement. It looks different from every angle. 1 3/8 inches wide, 1 inch thick at thickest point, and 2 916 inches inside diameter. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display forms are life size.

A beautifully hand made sterling silver brooch by Daniel Pedersen who also worked for Kalo. This brooch measures 3" long and 1 1/2" across. Marked Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that closes tightly. Warm patina, heavy weight and well made. Collector quality.

This is a Very Good STERLING & TURQUOISE NATIVE AMERICAN BELT BUCKLE. There are 12 SKY BLUE Pieces of Turquoise Bezeled on the Rectangular Front with a LEAF Central to the Design. Beautifully handcrafted the size is 1 1/2" X 1/2". The Appropriate Hardware is on the Back. This Piece is not signed. Date this BUCKLE circa 1950, perhaps earlier. Tested and Guaranteed STERLING SILVER. The CONDITION is EXCELLENT.

An abstract sterling silver brooch by Modernist NYC Silversmith, Henry Steig. May be a stylized leaf or feather. Measures 2" long and 1" at the widest. Signed on the back Steig Sterling. Rollover safety clasp holds securely. There is an area along the darkened edge that is textured, not sure if that is original or wear. Nice contrast of polished and darkened sterling. Interesting three dimensional feel.

A modernist sterling silver and glass brooch or pendant signed 925, Zilka Hand Made. Measures 4" across and 2 1/2" high. Has a bale so can be worn on a neck ring or chain and a rollover safety clasp to be worn as a brooch. Nice warm patina. Great organic design.

A vintage sterling silver pendant with a teardrop Australian opal cabochon on a lightly hand hammered link chain. Pendant measures 2" long and 1" across. Chain measures about 20" long. Double hook closure. Has some minor areas of tarnish. Nice work by a talented artisan.

Marked Sterling P.M. for Pauline McCray, this piece measures 2-1/8"x 1-5/8" and weighs 21.9gr. The unmarked silver rope chain is 18".

This beautiful large vintage Wedgwood England black and white cameo pin/ brooch is set in a silver frame. Subject matter depicts cherubs at play while the dog sleeps under the tree and the cherub plays the horn. It measures 2 1/8" x 1 1/2" . It is in excellent condition. It is marked on the back F04 (=1904).

Very nice 14 karat yellow and rose gold brooch in the Retro Modern style, set with a single deeply lustrous 4.5mm pearl. The circle is rose gold, and the leaves are a slightly green-tinted yellow gold. The interplay of gold colors is a signature of period Retro Modern jewelry. The back is marked by the jeweller, A. J. Hedges & Co.

Origin: Newark, NJ, circa 1935. Condition: virutally mint, all original. Size: 1-11/16" x 1-1/8".

A modernist, abstract Sterling Silver curved wire brooch by Ed Levin. Measures 1 1/4" across and 2 3/8" long. Partially struck mark, © Ed Levin, Sterling. Very nice condition. Has a little wear near the mark. Has a rollover clasp that holds tightly. Great design.

Large hand made silver modernist necklace with a green moss agate and green turquoise stone, c.1960's. Constructed of silver wire(5 1/2" long each side) forming the rear part of the necklace followed by flat silver disks(5" long each side) that form around the front of the neck and a 4"long by 1 3/4" wide center section including three suspended disk sections. Extremely interesting piece that makes a major statement. Excellent condition and unsigned...

A very stylish vintage sterling silver and carved green onyx bracelet from Mexico is made with six hinged sections. Three sections are faces carved in green onyx while the other three are half round green onyx pieces strapped with sterling silver. The width of the bracelet at the widest part is 1 ½” while the length is 7 ½”.

Decorated with inlaid discs and squares of bone, horn and wood, in the manner of tribal or ethnographic art, this compelling long chain necklace has an exotic, sophisticated feel. The discs are decorated on both sides; the squares, only on one side. Each ring of the cable chain is completely secured with solder; the chain has no clasp but can be doubled. The dating is mostly likely 1950-1960, although it could be older. Doubled, the chain measures 28 ½ inches long. It is conservatively dated.

This is a STERLING NATRIVE AMERICAN BRACELET with SQUASH BLOSSOM Designs atop. A Beauty.........Unsigned

Description: base metal. rhinestones, resin face

Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 3/4" Hallmark: Selro Corp with copyright symbol

A 14K white gold Siffari 5 diamonds row wedding band ring from the 1950s. This size 6 ring features a row of 5 small two point diamonds in a sculpted 3/4" long and 1/16" wide setting. The band has a pointed edge, the ring weighs 2.3 grams and it is stamped SIFFARI (in business in Toronto from 1941) with an obscured K mark which is at the least 14K (and possibly 18K). It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

An iconic brooch in sterling silver by Frank Miraglia, the 'Happy Fish' design.

Sterling silver with a sterling squiggle overlay. Has a bezel set art glass eye. Even has some slits for gills.

Measures 2 1/4" tall and 2 1/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. Has some of tarnish and surface scratches. There are a few nicks to the overlay near the tail.

Fine example!

The earrings are 2 1/2" long. The bracelet is 7 1/2" long x 1/2" wide. The square rhinestons are brown.

An Art Deco style sterling silver bracelet from Mexico with four bezel set amethyst carved masks alternating with domes and curved bars. The stones have some inclusions. We have seen the same bracelet with the FD mark for Fred Davis.

Marked Sterling Mexico on the clasp. Measures 7 1/4" long and 1 1/8" wide. Box clasp holds securely. Has some minor surfaces scratches, a few dings on the sides, some tiny flea bites to the amethyst and a little tarnish.

Striking design...

This Coro brooch is very talented. It can be worn as seen, or it can be removed from a bracket on the back and worn as two clips. Its flowers tremble (ok, wiggle) when the brooch moves. It is enameled and has lovely pave and channeled rhinestones. Each clip is marked Coro Duette. 3" by 1 5/8". Very chunky.

Large, assymetrical applied silver on oxydized silver background modernist design CROSS pin with 4 1/2 mm cultured pearl at center. Made by JO CATANZARO, deceased modernist jeweler from Buffalo NY, c.1950's. This piece is part of the collection that was purchased from her studio after her death in 2004. Measures 2 7/8" by 2". Unsigned and in excellent condition......$10 for insured USA shipping.

A Vintage Modernist abstract clamper cuff bracelet made of Sterling Silver signed Zagal Tasco. Measures approximately 7" around and 1 7/8" at the widest. Marked Zagal, Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, and Sterling on the inside. Marked with eagle #3 also. In very fine condition. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well made. Spring is tight. Great organic design.

Lovely, large William Kerr art nouveau sterling pin, c.1900, Newark, New Jersey. It is signed "STERLING #2178 mark for Kerr" and is in perfect condition. Of good weight and size, it measures 2 5/8" by 1 3/8" and has a large "c" clasp. Very beautiful and American period art nouveau......$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

An iconic pair of sterling silver earrings by Frank Miraglia, based on a famous Ed Wiener design. Originally based on a photograph of the well known modernist dancer and choreographer, Martha Graham.

Earrings measure 1" tall and 3/4" across. Signed F. Miraglia N.Y. Sterling. Screw part is also signed Sterling. Screw backs work fine and hold tightly. Have a minor amount of tarnish.

Famous design!

This Alice Caviness sterling silver filigree bracelet is hallmarked "Alice Caviness and Germany" It is 1" wide and 8" long. It is in gorgeous vintage condition. Circa 1930.

This bracelet was designed with a woman in mind. The filigree is very dainty. It is 7 3/4" long by1" wide. It closes with a hidden push clasp. It is a knockout!

Alice Caviness jewelry was sold only in high end boutiques.

These cufflinks produced by Antonio Pineda are elegant and very classy. Obsidian and silver cylinders side by side measure 15/16" x 5/8". T-backs are tight and snappy. Signed and hallmarked with the Antonio Taxco crown, 970, and the eagle assay 17. Weight is 21.2 grams. In excellent vintage condition.

A vintage modernist pair of high quality sterling silver cuff links with Pre Columbian birds by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi. These cuff links are opposites and face each other when worn.

Signed Peru, G. Laffi and 925 on the backs. The are made up of thick layers of sterling. The finding is made of a curved bar and ends with a toggle.

Measure 1 1/8" high and 3/4" across...

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...

This Florentine micro mosaic fleur de lis pin is 7/8" x 5/8". It is in excellent condion. There seems to be no missing tesserae. Fleur de lis = French symbol of life and power. It also seems to be made of silver with a gold plate.

This Hollycraft 1952 bracelet and earrings have light and dark amethyst colored rhinestones. The stones are a mixture of navettes and chatons. The bracelet is 7" x 9/16". The earrings are 1". Excellent condition.

A pretty necklace to liven any outfit! The bright turquoise in this lovely lavalier would be a bright accent for any outfit. The turquoise is an oval cabochon, and it is surrounded by gold 'ribbons' set with seed pearls. The use of 9 ct gold suggests an English origin but it is not hallmarked. It is is signed with the maker's mark SB & SLD in rounded rectangular lozenges. The lavalier comes with a 16" gold filled chain and is 1 1/4" X 1". Circa 1900.

A vintage modernist heavy sterling silver pendant with a large bezel set faceted rock crystal by the well known Swedish silversmith Ove Urban Bohlin, OUB.

The pendant measures 2 5/8" long including the bale and 1 3/4" across. Marked OUB, Swedish standard mark, U9 for 1970 and a script signature.

Beautifully crafted with light hammering.

Paired with a sterling neck ring with a hook closure marked 925. Neck ring measures about 17" around...

A fine pair of modernist silver cufflinks by master Danish designer Niels Erik From. The large concave round faces are each set with a round amber cabochon in a dark reddish-orange color approaching that of cherry amber. The cabochons are set at the edges to create a very modern, assymetrical look...

From a Virginia Estate, this is a pair of LOS CASTILLO METALES EARRINGS. Signed on the back: LOS CASTILLO MEXICO (on the screw backs)/ 63 METALES CASTILLO/. Size of the Plaque front: 7/8" X 7/8". Circa 1960- 1980 in Excellent Condition. ADD to the Mexican Designer Collection.

A German Industrial Art Deco celluloid or Bakelite chrome necklace from the 1920s. This evocative beauty features chromed links with layered or stepped segments in the German Industrial Deco style. It also has angular orange celluloid links and it is marked GERMANY on the jump ring. It measures 17" long, the middle drop is 7/8" deep and it has a springring clasp. It is in the style of, and closely resembles the work of, Jakob Bengel and we feel confident it is one of his creations (another B...

A modernist pendant in 830 silver designed by Jorma Laine for Kultateollisuus, Ky of Turku Finland.

This reticulated pendant measures 2 1/4" long and 1" wide. Chain measures 23" long and has a spring clasp that holds securely. Chain may be original, has some marks which are only partially struck which may be 830S. Pendant is marked 830S for the Finnish silver standard, and Finland. Nice condition, minor tarnish.

Fine, classic mid century design.

Hand made silver set of necklace and bracelet,c.1950's. Unsigned with soldered links, the necklace measures 14 3/4" long and the bracelet, 8". Both can be combined to make a longer necklace or a bracelet wound around several times. Very good modernist design and in excellent condition.....$12 for insured US shipping.

An eye catching pair of vintage modernist sterling silver cuff links from Mexico. Measure 1" square. Measure 3/8" at the thickest part. Two levels of sterling in a three dimensional geometric design. Marked on the back Mexico, Silver, C. Lopez, and Eagle #3. Toggles hold securely. Great, bold design!

Evoking a sophisticated and cosmopolitan look, this Italian silver bracelet features five textured curved rings linked by bars inlaid with strips of turquoise enamel. The secure fold-over clasp bears marks for .800 silver and the city/date mark of Arezzo, 1944-1968. The maker’s numeric mark is not fully legible. The bracelet measures 8 inches long by 1 ½ inches wide. Weight: 64.9 grams

The Nordic-style pendant is suspended from a cable chain with two large rings and no clasp. The back of the pendant bears the maker’s mark of Kalevala Koru, of Helsinki, Finland. It also shows the mark for the year 1971. The pendant measures 4 inches long, including the bail, and 2 inches wide; including the doubled chain, the entire necklace measures a little over 17 inches long. Weight: 26.8 grams

Dramatic and enormous handmade peridot and sterling SCARAB pendant. It's made of textured gold washed sterling with an applied silver scarab beetle that has a peridot body. Of heavy gauge silver, it measures a HUGE 3" by 1 3/4" and the oval peridot measures 1 1/2" by 1". Very striking and unique.....$9 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Striking mid-20th Century modernist sterling and rock crystal Ring by K.E. Palmberg, who was chief designer for the leading Swedish company Alton in the 1950s. Matching bracelet and pendant currently available separately.

The square portion behind the large clear stone is oxidized black, making the crystal to sparkle and glow like crazy. The top portion of the ring measures 6/8" in diameter and stands 3/8" above the ring. Adjustable, but currently a size 6.5. Fully hallmarked as shown...

This faceted helotrope Trifari bracelet is 7" long and 9/16" wide. The back is a silver metal color with a fold over clasp. The stones are bright and the plating is in perfect original condition.

This bracelet reminds me a great deal of the bracket on page 33 of Ann Pitman book in style

sterling vermeil with a green rhinestone collar and clear rhinestone set cuffs and instrument.

Manufactured by Goldseal MFG for Urie Mandle Co.

Designer: Murray Slater, patent 146752 in 1947.

Ref: American Costume Jewelry by Carla and Robert Brunialti p 240. Dimensions: 2 3/4" x 2"

Hallmarks: NONE- The two buttons for signature seem to be there but I cannot read anything on them. All of the pieces that I have had have been sterling, so I am assuming that this one is also.

A Victorian 14k black and white sardonyx cameo ring circa 1870s. This antique size 3-1/2 or 3.5 hand carved stone features a portrait cameo of a woman. It measures 7/16 x 5/16" across the yellow gold setting and is stamped 14 K (rubbed). It weighs 1.6 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. A great gift for a child or your pinkie, or could be sized up. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition is...

Unusual sterling ring featuring a gemstone quality tiger-eye, which shows incredible fire and graining. The impressive setting holds the large stone, which measures 1 6/8" x 1", high above the finger. Signed "Pinegem Sterling." Approximately size 7. Very good vintage condition with a few minor scuffs to the stone which are only noticeable upon close inspection.

A nice Edwardian silver watch chain with striped niello decoration on alternate links between smaller gilt links. The chain is finished with a niello swivel dog clip at one end and a large bolt with repousse and gilt decoration on the other. The chain is stamped with Swiss 800 silver marks used 1882-1934.

• Origin: Switzerland, ca 1900
• Condition: excellent, niello intact
• Length: 11-1/4”
• Weight: 16.0 grams

A modern style 10k citrene and diamonds ring from the 1980s. This size 8-1/2 ring features a lovely faceted pear shaped natural amber coloured citrene stone and a row of four 1 and 2 point diamonds on the angled shoulder of the band. It measures 1/2 x 5/16" across the stone, it weighs 3.7 grams and it is stamped 10K LIB(obscured). The style is ultramodern and quite attractive. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items a...

An unusual sterling silver pendant in an industrial design with copper inlay suspended from a paperclip style chain. Reminds us of a stylized torso similar to the work of Thomas Mann.

Central pendant measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/8" high. Three dimensional. The four small cubes have layers of copper inlay for an interesting effect. Very well made. Unsigned.

The chain measures 23" long and has a secure hook clasp. The piece has some tarnish and minor surface scratches. We did not p...

This is a superior piece of Victorian jewelry. The pin is 2 1/4" long and 11/16" wide. The bezel set onyx or black glass Cameo is 1" in diameter. Circa 1910. The gold filled mount is ribbon like with an intricate scroll design. There have been are no cracks, no repairs to this cameo or to the gold filled finding. This cameo pin is in excellent vintage condition .

The spot in the picture is the light refraction from the camera.

A 10k emeralds and diamonds cluster style ring from the 1970s. This size 7 ring features a 5/8 x 1/4" s-shaped setting with claw-set emeralds and diamonds. The 10 well-matched emeralds are accompanied by six diamonds and all stones are approximately 2 points each (by gauge). This ring is stamped 10K with a maker's mark, it weighs 2.7 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded an...

This brilliant buckle is 3 1/8" long by 2 1/2" wide. The setting is either gun metal or Japanned base metal. Most of the stones are brilliant and all are prong set. Circa 1880s.

A vintage modernist sterling silver ring by Tone Vigeland for Norway Designs Studio Plus from the 1960s. Made from one continuous piece of sterling silver with a flattened ribbed texture at each end.

Marked with ND, TV, +, Sterling 925S, and Norway.

Currently about a size 8, but can be adjusted a little. In nice condition with minor nicks and surface scratches.

A fine example of Scandinavian modernist design.