It's very rare to see the work of Valentin Vidaurreta, and this piece is a beautiful example of his work. It's a book-piece design, with photos of both the front and back shown in Silver Masters of Mexico, p. 90. Circa 1945-1955. Exquisite repoussé silver work showcases two flowers with curling tendrils rising above. The pin closes with a "C" clasp and safety lock...

Modernist handmade necklace signed "SAM W. GRAVES STERLING", c.1950's. It combines an art deco and Native American feel in an interesting geometric chevron design. Not certain, but I believe that Sam Graves was a contemporary of Frank Patania and H. Fred Skaggs, working in the southwest. This hollow silver necklace shows a high degree of craftsmanship. There are 3 sections connected by a paper clip chain. The middle section measures 2 1/4" by 1". Each side section measures 1 7/8" by 3/4"...

Period arts & crafts sterling and enamel three flower pin, probably Scandinavian c.1940. Pin measures 1 1/4" in diameter and is marked "925S w/maker's mark". Has an enamel chip(see lower left in photo 1) that lightens border color slightly; otherwise perfect......$6 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NYS sales tax.

This 14Kt yellow gold filigree bar pin is from the late 1910’s or early 1920’s. The great filigree design is further decorated and centered by a bezel set 3 millimeter round faceted aquamarine. The length of the pin is 2 3/16” and the width is 3/16” – ¼”.

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...

Set with nine square, faceted faux garnets mounted in closed-back settings. The pin features an openwork silver frame nicely detailed with molded flowers and beads. The silver retains a light layer of gilding; the glass pieces are in lovely condition with points substantially intact. On the reverse are some indentations that may be obscured marks and signs of a removed watch hook. The C-clasp is quite sturdy and secure. The brooch measures 1 ½ inches across. The dating is conservative.

This beautiful brooch measures 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" x 1/2". The stones are bezel-set. This piece is circa 1950's and in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H

You can’t help but notice these Victorian daisy earrings. The round center has a finely hammered finish and is surrounded by 10 freshwater pearl petals on each earring. The posts most likely were replaced when someone converted the earrings to pierced, but they are 14Kt gold.

Chic early vintage Kenneth Jay Lane Chinoiserie style necklace in antiqued cast goldtone metal with a very detailed dimensional Chinese dragon with matching metal drops and green Peking glass drops simulating jade. The pendant slides along a matching chain with spring ring clasp. Late 1960s or early 1970s. Marked KENNETH LANE. Wearable length is 24 inches and the pendant drops 4 3/8 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Composed of 8-mm carnelian beads alternating with rough wirework beads of a slightly larger size and low-content silver. There appears to be a mark struck on one link (see photo 5). The chain measures approx. 32 inches long, unclasped. A modern spring-ring clasp has been added.

Wide Nouveau eternity band set with six oval shaped natural coral stones. Width is approximately 3/8 inch. Size 7 3/4, cannot be sized.

This 14K yellow gold ring has a emerald center stone surrounded with 12 small diamonds. This ring is very pretty. It is size 7.25

Arne Johansen modernist sterling silver and nacre ring

Mid 20th century

Size 9 1/2

This very substantial and well crafted ring weighs a hefty 28.5 grams

The face measures 7/8" long

Ring rises about 1/2" above finger

Marked AJ, 925s

Excellent vintage condition

The Arts and Crafts is one of my favorite periods in jewelry design - emphasis on motifs from nature, design that focuses on craftsmanship while allowing the viewer to follow the artisan's hand, "honest" materials without necessarily seeking out the most expensive metals and gemstones, it was a real break with the fussy excesses of Victorian aesthetics. The silver and banded agate intaglio ring presented here is an example that brings together all the above...

A Victorian 10k rose gold seed pearls bar pin brooch from 1890-1900. This fine 1-5/8 x 5/16" pin features a flower and tendril design with the flowers in yellow gold. This pin has an antique style clasp, it is unmarked and tests as 10k gold and it weighs 1.8 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

Circa 1910 highly collectible Jelly Opal art glass stick pin flashing sparkly blue and red! This art glass is also known as "dragon's breath" or "Mexican jelly opal glass" and often erroneously sold as "saphiret". These cabs have been popular from Victorian, Edwardian to Art Deco to Mid Century times...

This cool ring is adjustable in size (to size 9). It is sterling silver with 3 abstract flowers buds: turquoise, quartz, onyx, tiger's eye and a red stone -- cabs. The band is marked: TAXCO MEXICO (in a circle) with S?C in the middle. It is also marked with #3 assay mark. The ring is really quite pretty and in excellent condition.

Silver badge pin with lion in profile depicted against a blue enamel background, surrounded by alternating red enamel and silver strips. Diameter is approximately 1 3/8 inches. Excellent condition, very slight loss of blue enamel.

Here is a supremely rare necklace from Los Castillo, with their earliest hallmarks dating 1930-1940. Likely designed by Margot. Executed in 980 silver, it is a spectacular piece with a pre-Columbian design composed of seven repoussé silver glyph panels and tubular beads and balls. Lays beautifully upon the neck and certainly commands attention. Collector quality. Measures a closed, wearable length of 16", with a width of 1 1/4". Weight is 85.6 grams...

Here’s a brightly colored, basse-taille enameled peacock charm: feathers fully fanned. Peacocks add to the beautiful colors of Mexico, roaming about freely. The back of the charm is marked “MEXICO 925” and eagle “15” mark...

This is a chunky vintage Native American Indian sterling silver rectangular money clip having an abstract bird design oxidized and centered. We think this item was made for a lefty. Unidentified maker's mark on back, stylized snail, heavy, mid 20th century. Measurements: 7/8" x 3/4". Condition is very good with minor surface scratches.

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.

A very pretty 14K yellow gold ring bezel-set with an oval gold quartz stone flanked by shoulders set with fused natural 24K gold nuggets. The quartz has good color and is generously streaked with gold in well-balanced pattern. Gold quartz jewelry originally became fashionable during the California gold rush and then again when gold was discovered in Alaska just before the turn of the 20th century. The shank is marked “14K” and has an illegible maker’s mark.

Origin: America, ca...

This pin features a lovely grapevine with its grape and vine motif from The Arts and Crafts period. It measures 1 1/2 x 2". It is convex (approximately 3/8", at deepest). The pin stem is brass. It is marked STERLING. It has good heft and is in great condition.

This unsigned enamel and rhinestone flower pin is 3 1/4" x 2 1/4". The flowers are lavender & purple, metallic green enamel leaves, and sparkling purple and clear rhinestones. and a gold ton finish.

It is in Excellent vintage condition. Some natural nicks and chips, but overall in great condition. Pin and clasp are in perfect working order.

A rare, spectacular Erika Hult de Corral set consisting of two square sterling silver bangles with wood inlay (I believe probably rosewood) this pair is a feast for the eyes and such a treat for the vintage Mexican jewelry collector who also seeks out the few (but amazingly talented) female designers of the field. Ric (as Hult de Corral signed her pieces) studied at the Parson's School of Design in Paris and before opening her own workshop during Taxco's "middle period", she worked for both Sigi...

Exceptional mosaic cuff links and tie tack set

Gold tone metal

1 1/8" x 7/8"

Excellent vintage condition

Marked S in a shield

Less-is-more is definitely the way Carmen Beckmann chose to go with this vintage Mexican sterling silver and amethyst ring. Set in a disk adorned with overlay and oxidation, it brings to mind a perfectly round stone as it touches the water causing it to ripple. Easy to wear whatever the occasion and a beautiful example of Mexican modernist jewelry. Currently a sz 6 US (easily resizable by your jeweler) the ring has a face that is 7/8” in diameter and it weighs 8.3 grams. It is marked with make...

Large pendent of amber from the west coast of Denmark, of irregular tridimensional rhombus shape. Made by simply polishing a lump of amber! It has the best deep honey color with some more intense red spots. It comes with a silver necklace. Danish Amber is highly appreciated for the quality and colour, washed ashore on the west coast of Jutland. Weight: 30 gr. Size: 6 x 5 x 2.2 cm Great patina from age and use. Probably found around 1950. Condition: some wear on the back side (see last pictu...

Round mod geometric applied designs on dome post earrings script signed "Sterling" "Howison" with large sterling earring backs. Julie Howison a jewelry designer from Portland Maine. These were hammered into a dome shape then a spiral, triangle and squiggle were applied. Total weight of 1/2 Ounce or 15 Grams and are 7/8" across and 1/4" heavy hollow deep.

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Vintage Chanel drop necklace in finely worked goldtone metal in the style of the Roman/Byzantine era primitive gold jewelry which was one of Chanel's many influences. Asymmetric design with a large drop and chains on either end terminating in a large spring ring clasp. Circa 1970. Marked CHANEL in block letters. I am also listing the matching earrings. Probably designed by Robert Goossens. The sections are curved slightly to conform to the body. About 17 inches wearable length. The cente...

A modernist bracelet, 'Caravan' designed by Bjorn Weckstroms for Lapponia, Finland in sterling silver. Has Lapponia's signature finish. Made up of 6 curved links.

Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, date code L8, and scales mark.

Measures 7 1/8" long and 3/8" at the widest. Has a locking clasp that holds securely. Links are slightly curved so lays nicely on the wrist.

In fine condition. Looks like it was stored carefully for many years and...

These collector quality mid-century earrings are a very seldom seen design from Hector Aguilar. These are gorgeous, comfortable to wear, and have great movement. Each earring has nine dangles, each tipped with a tiny silver ball. Screw backs work perfectly,. Measures 1 3/4" tall, 3/4" wide. Weight is 12 grams. Signed and hallmarked on each earring with a conjoined flared HA,.940 Taxco, and the eagle assay 9. In excellent vintage condition.

A rare necklace and matching earrings made of alternating Sterling Silver and Rosewood tubes by William Spratling from Taxco. The marks on this set date them to his Third Design Period: 1951 - 1967.

Necklace measures 17 1/4" long. Marked on the back of the box clasp with the script WS and Eagle #30. Earrings measure 1" long. Marked on the back of one earring with the Script WS and with the Eagle #30 on the back of the other.

The clasp on the necklace snaps securely. Screw backs hol...

A very rare 14K gold and diamond Art Nouveau medallion watch pin featuring a portrait of Sacagawea. She is shown in profile, wearing a feathered headdress and a bear claw necklace, gazing out over plains dotted with teepees. An old mine cut diamond (G, VVS2) glimmers in place of the sun on the far opposite side. This piece was likely made at the time of the centennial anniversary of the Lewis & Clark Expedition in 1905. The back retains the original watch hook and pinstem. The clasp is marke...

Unsigned Peruzzi? Do not let the low price deter you from collecting this hard to find 60+ grams sterling silver six piece suite with multi applied rose petals that make up a suite such as this vintage bronze color gold wash on marked Sterling parure set. It includes a necklace with chain, sb earrings, bracelet, and three pins all with a multitude of hand applied rose petals. How often do you find a three piece demi parure let alone five or six matched pieces?

The multi petal foliate appl...

A classic Mikimoto ring featuring a cluster of 6.3mm pearls crowned with a star of six round brilliant diamonds of G color and VVS2 clarity. The pearls have fine luster, with cream body color and rose overtones, and are graded AA. The shank is stamped with Mikimoto’s hallmark and for 18K gold.

Origin: Japan, ca. 1980. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: crown, 5/8” diameter. Finger Size: 7. Weight: 5.4 gr. Approximate Total Diamond Weight: .18 ct.

A very fine Victorian 14K gold stickpin, the head set with a round hardstone cameo depicting a pheasant. The cameo is worked in banded white and brown agate. The carving shows a pheasant running along the ground amidst underbrush, and has superb detail. Tested and guaranteed 14K.

Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent, some waviness to pin shaft, no damage to cameo. Size: overall length, 2-13/16”; head, 13/16” diameter. Weight: 4.0 grams.

An elegant Art Deco bracelet comprising nine plaques joined with double rosette links. The cast plaques are decorated with an ornate floral pattern and are richly gilt. Each is collet-set with a squared cabochon chrysoprase. The milky green color of the gemstones is very nice against the dark gold of the gilding. The clasp is marked with Hungarian silver hallmarks, and the back is marked “Made In Hungary”, indicating the piece was made for export to the U.S.

Origin: Hungary, ca. 1930. ...

Unsigned unmarked yet tested bright red, may be higher than sterling silver and could be an Arts Crafts, Art Deco or Modernist Studio Ring with 3/4" bezel set Carnelian looking cab at size 6 3/4 yet your jeweler could resize.
Top is 1 1/8 X 7/8 and is unpolished. There is some silver that was never 'cleaned up'.
In good sound preowned vintage wearable condition.

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A 14k black onyx and pearl ring circa 1915 1920. It is really more of an Edwardian transitional piece, but the clean lines predsage the Art Deco design ethic. This antique size 5 ring with an onyx stone and a genuine baroque half-pearl. This ring measures 5/8" x 5/16" across the diamond-shaped onyx; the baroque freshwater pearl is attached to the center. This ring weighs 2.5 grams, it is stamped MUNN and 14 K with an obscured maker's mark, and it is in excellent original condition with no cra...

A 14k white gold citrene and diamond Edwardian style bar pin brooch from 1915 1920. This well designed 2-3/8 x 5/16" pin features a faceted citrene stone with an inset 4 point diamond (by gauge). It has a hand tooled foliate design and the stone is claw-set above the setting. It has the original safety clasp, it is stamped 14K on the clasp and it weighs 3.2 grams and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All condition issues are noted....

An impressive cast and gilt brass buckle bangle from the 1930’s, probably French. Relief decoration of bamboo and Japanese / Chinese characters. Inner diameter "2 ½/ 5,8 cm. Condition: fine. A brooch of the same design is being offered in another GC listing.

A very attractive pair of Victorian beanback cufflinks, the oval faces set with with pyrope-almandite garnet cabochons. The gemstones have a much brighter red coloring than many garnets. The gold settings are decorated with foliate scrolled borders. The backs of the faces are marked “14K”.

Origin: America, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent. Size: 9/16” x 7/16”. Weight: 5.0 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 5.0 carats.

A lovely 15k solid gold bracelet with charm. The turquoise vary in color and the period charm/pendant, a later addition. Both charm and bracelet are marked 15c. The bracelet measures 7" x 1/4", the charm 3/4" x3/4" excluding bale. Weight 17.6grams.

A true and vintage example of period Industrial Art Deco design. This is a 16-1/2" long chrome plated .830 silver necklace featuring a carnelian glass facetted and grooved stone in the central 5/8" wide drop. It has a springring catch and is probably German or Austrian. The necklace has the famous angles, textures and repetitive elements found in true Deco design of the era and this is a fine example of the quintessential elements then in use. It weighs 7.3 grams, it is stamped 830 with an un...

A stunning 1950's costume jewelry pendant with prong-set aurora borealis rhinestones in shades of blue and white surrounding a central large amethyst rhinestone. The brooch is finished with four pear-shaped amethyst drops. The metal has a matte gold finish. With the addition of a pendant loop affixed to the pinstem, this piece would make a terrific pendant.

Ca. 1950. Condition: excellent. Dimensions: 2-7/16" x 1-3/8".

Vintage Necklace will look Smashing on Your New Red Dress! Eight Bright Red Hexagon, eight 1 1/8" black pentagon shape and & 16 sharply faceted 5mm black beads interspaced
with Japanned finish metal chain for a total of 39".
Just Super condition! bo.

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A beautiful natural Chinese Samon / angel skin necklace , in excellent condition. With 14K clasp. Largest bead size 7.02mm, Weight:28.8g, L:38cm

A 14K gold folding portrait locket in the shape of a lucky four-leaf clover. The leaves are decorated with engraved and brushed finishes to create the details and center an amethyst sphere set in prongs. The back cover is simply decorated in a brushed texture. The locket opens to reveal compartments with oval openings for four photos, making it ideal for a mother of four, or a mother of three who likes her husband as much as her kids! The interior is stamped 14K. The clover can be worn as a pend...

If this isn't an unsigned Lalique, pendant, what is it? Vintage Art Nouveau design foliate lilly Lalique - like design blown into a mold to form large lily pattern green heavy thick pyramid shape pendant with at least 90% silver bail. There are others on the net just like this that are signed. Alas, this one is not.
Finished with nice ground edges.
2" X a hair under 1 1/2" wide at base. 1/4" thick!
24 Grams: postal scale.
Perfect for a modern Jeweler's creation on 14K, Plat...

Marked 800 along with other faint stamps, this large coral brooch measures 1-3/4" round and has a trombone clasp.

I love to find these rare pieces made by unknown makers. This one is exceptional. The size of the center link is 2.5 inches. There is a wearable length of 19 inches. All other links and earrings are 1.5 inches long. No chips or cracks to the stones and no dents to the silver. The lock is hidden under a link showing a well thought out design. All the repousse is thick with a total weight of 127.5 grams. Hallmarked MADE IN MEXICO STERLING. Extremely well cared for, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

A signed Robert Larin cast abstract brooch pin 1970. This vintage ultra-modern style cast pewter pin is by Robert Larin of Montreal. This 2-1/2" x 1" pin has a safety catch, and it is signed LARIN on the back. This item 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. Tracked packet air post to...

A nice pair of Art Deco 14K yellow gold double-sided cufflinks, the faces set with faceted disks of bloodstone. The bloodstone has nicely mottled red and blackish-green coloring attractively accented with a gold bars in the center of each face. The connectors are marked for 14K gold and bear the hallmark of Enos Richardson & Co.

Origin: America, ca. 1920. Condition: excellent, all original. Dimensions: 15/32" diameter. Weight: 6.8 grams.

This rare Hector Aguilar Mexican Silver Bracelet is featured in many books on Mexican Jewelry including "Silver Masters of Mexico" by Penny Morrill on page 136. He called this the Pillow Bracelet and it has a bold modernist design. Measures 7" long by1" wide and weighs 57.6 grams of silver. Signed with the HA mono, Sterling Made in Mexico" and dates to the early 1940's. In good condition with no damage noted, a nice patina, and a secure button topped box clasp. A classic Aguilar piece with great...

This lovely, Scandinavian, sterling silver pin is by the Danish silversmith Evald Nielsen. It is marked "EN" (maker's mark), "STERLING SILVER 925." It has a C-catch and measures 1 1/8" x 1". It is in excellent condition.

A retro 1960s 10k yellow gold man's diamond ring. This size 9-1/2 ring features an 8 or 9 point round brilliant cut diamond (by gauge), it weighs 4.3 grams and it measures 3/8" across the setting. It is stamped 10K BRIDAL KNOT and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservativel...

Spratling designed this eye catching "entwined hands" buckle in the late 1940's. Measuring 5" X 2 1/4" & weighing 49 grams the piece is in beautiful condition. The back loops will accommodate up to a 1 inch strap. The buckle can also be worn as a pendant. Spratling also designed a similar "hands" necklace. Hallmarks are WS 925. A later version, (c.1965) of this buckle appears on p. 147 of WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penny Morrill.

Intricately carved and detailed lobster in sterling silver with marcasite crystals embedded in the back of the lobster,length approx 2.25 inches. Amazing attention to detail!