Handmade 14k and ebony modernist earrings by Betty Cooke, c.1980's. The design features an ebony disc(3/4" diameter by 1/4"thick)around which gold wire is formed. Lightweight, they measure 2 1/2" long by 1 14' wide. Signed "COOKE" on the ebony, they are in excellent condition.....$11 for insured shipping in USA & applicable NY tax.
Early modernist 14k and opal tie tac by the famous NYC designer, Ed Levin, c.1952. It is quite rare to see gold work by this artist, and this is a beautifully handmade piece. Signed "LEVIN 14K", it is in excellent condition. It measures 2 1/8" in diameter. Can also be worn as a brooch....$20 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.
Beautiful 18K yellow wide gold diamond eternity ring by Chaumet (hallmarked Chaumet Paris inside,750 18K outside), with approx 2/3 carats t.w.diamonds, 4 brilliant cut diamonds estimated at 7 pts each, 8 brilliant cut diamonds estimated at 5 pts each. Width approximately 7/16 inch, size 7-7.25, weight is 13.4 grams. Great condition, rare!
This 14k gold and jade bead necklace is 21" in length ( 10.5 On each side).
A lovely 18K yellow gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with round citrines, amethysts green and pink tourmalines, garnets and aquamarines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern’s Brazilian mines. It came to be called “Sputnik” because of its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the particular selection and placement of the gemstones...
Modernist 14K gold necklace with smokey quartz
Stunningly dramatic grid like design
Mid 20th century
Neck ring measures 16" round
Weight - 29.30 grams
Main decorative element measures 4" X 4 3/8"
Marked 14K
Excellent vintage condition
An elegant pair of 18K yellow gold earclips by Haroldo Burle Marx set with intricately carved jelly tourmalines in the “forma livre” (free form) style. Burle Marx was particularly known for his use of stones fashioned by carving or tumbling rather than faceting, a technique he invented in 1948. The tourmalines have greenish blueish overtones. The elongated shape of the stones, mirrored by the shape of the settings looks very good on the ear...
Modernist gold earrings
Betty Cooke
2 1/8"
Condition - excellent
This great 14Kt yellow gold and black (dark gray) freshwater cultured button pearl bracelet is a mid-century modern treasure. Each of the thirteen stylish solid 14Kt yellow setting links is centered by a 6.5 millimeter button pearl. The length of the bracelet is 7 3/8” and the width is 10 millimeters or 7/16”.
Sterling silver and 14 karat gold bangle bracelet, set with three pearls and three rubies, each mounted in yellow gold. The gems are set equidistant from one another. The pearls are deeply lustrous and have a fine, faint pink tint. The pear-shaped rubies are also of good color and clarity. The pearls are 6mm in diameter; the rubies are approximately 4mm x 2mm. Ca. 1950's.
A 14k white gold and tanzanites ribbon design ring in the early 1980s. This custom made size 7-1/2 or 7.5 ring features a unique modern ribbon loop design and seven 5 point (by gauge) tested genuine light purple tanzanite gemstones that are channel set into the ring. It weighs 5.1 grams, and it is stamped 14 K with a boxed G maker's mark...
14K yellow gold eternity band set with round-cut rubies
that are channel set going all the way around the ring. Width of ring is 3 mm. Weight is 3.3 grams. Size 6.75 Beautiful color. Excellent condition.
A vintage 10k yellow gold ring c1970, with seven genuine round cut diamonds set between flat bars or channels. This size 5-3/4 ring measures 3/4" across the diamonds and 1/8" wide. It weighs 2.0 grams and it is stamped 10K and JSN. This item is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
A nice 18K gold Sputnik ring by H Stern. The dome is bezel-set with nineteen round citrines, amethysts, pink and green tourmalines, peridots, aquamarines and garnets. The design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from Stern's Brazilian mines. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spike Soviet satellite launched in 1957. Each piece has a unique appearance depending on the specific colors of the stones and their arrangement...
A 14k yellow gold amethyst with 6 diamonds semi-cluster ring circa 1960s 1970. This vintage size 8 ring features a central natural oval cut amethyst flanked by two trios of genuine diamonds. The diamonds are 3 points each by gauge, this ring is stamped WAL and 14 K and it weighs 3.2 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
Midcentury Modern brooch. A cluster of lapis lazuli berries mounted to irregular and striated 14k gold leaves. United States, ca 1960s. Very good condition.
Dimensions: L 2 1/4 x W 1 1/2 in. Approximate weight: 12.7 dwt. #1208
For those who view jewelry as works of art, here is a pin with strong sculptural elements, set with what looks to be a reddish-pink tourmaline, or rubellite. It features a quirky yet thoughtful construction, composed of a layered disc with an exposed middle area into which is set the irregular-shaped and polished stone with the matrix showing through the back. The stone is cleverly secured by curling silver wires. The back sports a rollover clasp in good working order...
This cool ring is a size 8. It has a great design. The is 1/2" wide. It is marked J & SS, has the Lion Passant mark indicating silver, the town mark indicating London and the cursive, uppercase D mark indicating 1978. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.