Composed of adjoined silver circles with overlaid oval textured panels, this bracelet embodies all the elements of superb Italian design. It is secured by a hinged latch closure that is quite clever and very secure. The bracelet bears the Italian silver mark for 1944-1968, Arezzo, as well as what appears to be a maker’s mark of LOA. It measures about 7 ¼ inches long by ¾ inch wide. Weight: 33.1 grams
Formed as an arch with a central drop set with what could be polished obsidian. The stone has embedded diagonal bands of light brown, with an iridescent surface. There is a tiny chip to one edge; it is hardly noticeable and doesn’t affect the stability of the stone, which is quite secure. The back of the pendant is marked 925 on the bail, drop and arch; the arch also shows a London import mark, maker’s initials of ED, and the date letter for 1973...
This bracelet has a beautiful deisign. The decorative face measures 2" x 1 1/2. The band portion has a hinged closure and is thin with a scalloped design.
This colorful midcentury pin features a piece of enamel glass set in a frame of sterling silver. The enamel features a central design of three lavender amorphous forms outlined in silver wire, as with cloisonné, on a mottle blue and green background. The back of the pin bears a mark for sterling, as well as the maker’s mark of Holbrow.(This could be the mark of Florence G. Holbrow, of South Lincoln, MA...
This unusual pin features an applied abstract motif of molten silver mounted on a rosewood panel. The wood has a backing of silver and a secure rollover clasp. It has a handsome design and is expertly constructed. It is unmarked, but all the silver has been tested, and is most likely sterling. The back bears a secure rollover clasp.
An outstanding vintage modernist sterling silver necklace and earrings by studio jeweler, Fridl Blumenthal. Signed with her Tulip mark on the necklace and FRIDL, Sterling, Tulip, and the number 32 on each earring. The findings on the earrings are also marked sterling. Heavy sterling silver with sterling overlay on niello. Necklace measures approximately 14" around and the 'pendant' is 1" wide. Earrings measure 1 1/4" long and 3/4" across. Necklace has a hook closure...
This beautiful pendant has a cool design. It features a bezel-set Eilat gemstone. The top disk has a diameter of 1 1/8". The colorful stone has a diameter of 3/4". Next, there dangles 3 convex disks suspending (left to right) 2 1/2", 3", 2 1/2". This piece is in excellent condition.
Early large Sam Kramer sterling screwback earrings with moonstones and opals. Dimensional and in two movable parts they each measure 2" long by almost 1" wide. Each is signed. Excellent condition......$35 for insured US shipping.
This ring design features a constructionist approach to the classic 1960s domed ring. Ridged protrusions overlay a grainy, textured surface. The band is separated for ease of sizing; it is quite thick, so probably would need professional adjustment. It is currently a size 7. Weight: 11.4 grams
A classic look from a well-known Italian designer. Made of scored, slightly twisted links, each link bisected by a textured bar. Bracelet has full set of marks, indicating a registration city of Arrezzo, Italy, and .800 silver content. Bracelet measures 9 inches long, including chain; inserting bar clasp into the second-to-last link reduces the length to 8 inches. Weight: 52.3 grams
This ring features spore-like protrusions and was made most likely in the 1960s or 1970s. It is a very small size, a 3 ¾, and shows minimal signs of having been re-sized, including what looks like a partial mark for silver (it tests for sterling). There is also a hand-engraved maker’s mark of BARZ. The top measures about 5/8 inch wide by ¼ inch high. Weight: 6.4 grams
This 1960s necklace features narrow, vertical panels of graduated length with a textured surface decorated with pink and yellow gilding; the edges show a bit of darker oxidation. Competently constructed and designed to sit flat and move gracefully when worn; all panels are in place and show no signs of wear. The box clasp, which has a figure-eight safety catch, is marked Italy, with possible maker’s initials of FGS; they overlay the mark for .925 (sterling) silver...
Made of interlocking solid box links, this sterling silver chain has a sturdy feel and appears to have been hand-assembled. It has a novel W-shaped clasp. It is unmarked, but tests as sterling silver. The links are well designed and have a smooth, snake-like movement. The chain measures 26 ½ inches long, unclasped. The links measure about 1/8 inch thick. Weight: 28.1 grams
Composed of stylized S-shaped rods of sterling silver with beads at each end, joined by soldered connecting rings. The jump ring exhibits unidentified marks, probably European, possibly Italian. The necklace tests definitively for sterling silver. It measures 18 ¾ inches long unclasped. Weight: 11 grams
Amazing pendant / brooch by Michigan silversmith John Pagacz, circa 1950s. In sterling silver with three cultured pearls. The two darkened areas in the center are recessed, oxidized to create the patina, and hand detailed with a pattern. The workmanship in Pagacz's work is truly amazing. Unsigned. Has both a loop for a chain, and a pin mechanism so that the piece can be worn as a brooch. Measures a large 2.25" x 1.5. Excellent vintage conditon.
Our photos don't do justice to these bronze and sterling silver artisan-crafted earrings. The curved bronze crescent shapes are bisected by undulating sterling silver forms. Each earrings is completely hand crafted, with the exception of the sterling screw back mechanisms. Circa 1960s. From the posts to the bottoms, the earrings hang approximately 3". Marked "sterling" on the screw-backs.
Interesting handcrafted sterling silver ring with a biomorphically shaped tigers-eye holding a tigers-eye sphere. Size 8. Excellent vintage condition. Unsigned.
Art Smith modernist sterling silver brooch
1950
3" x 1 1/2"
Signed
Very good vintage condition