Looking like three dimensional lace, this bracelet by Tortolani is magnificent, and it is rare! Each piece of Tortolani was hand-cast in pewter. Pieces were hand polished and finished in silver or gold plate. The bracelet is signed inside. 7" inside circumference, 1 5/8" wide, 3/8" thick.
Description: sterling vermeil with rhinestones.
Hallmarked: Trifari with crown, sterling, des pat 137,546
Dimensions: 15/16" x 3/4"
Reference: Ball, Costume Jewelers: the Golden Age of Design, p. 112. Also advertised in Vogue in June of 1944.
This lariat necklace has (7) natural .75 ct (each) oval cut moonstones. They are bezel set in sterling silver.
The necklace is 16" long.Supposed retail value in the neighborhood of $1,500.00)
None of the moonstones are enhanced.
A pretty 18K yellow gold pendant in a shape that suggests a pair of wings, each set with rose cut diamonds. The design is completed with an additional diamond at the top in a buttercup setting. The pendant was likely fashioned from a larger piece of jewelry that was no longer fashionable. The reverse is stamped with a goldsmith’s mark and also with the Birmingham date mark for 1849...
A late Victorian size 9 ring with garnets and diamonds c1890-1900. This ring features three garnets with 4 mine cut natural diamonds between them; this ring measures 11/16 x 5/16" across the top. It is stamped 14K with an unidentified maker's mark and the gold tends towards a rose gold colour. It weighs 3.0 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor wear to the garnets...
A vintage stunning sterling silver bracelet by Plateria FarFan from Mexico in a geometric puzzle design.
Marked on the back Hecho en Mexico 925 D. F. around FarFan.
The bracelet measures about 7 1/2" long and 1 1/4" wide. Has a box clasp that snaps securely.
Has some tarnish. The bracelet has a few links that are slightly bent. Not really noticeable when worn. Heavy and well constructed. Weighs a total of about 61 gr. Pre eagle, (pre 1948).
Classic early geometric design.
A vintage modernist sterling silver brooch by Hans Hansen, Denmark, most likely from the 1960s. We have not been able to find another example. Four layers of concentric ovals, slightly curling up at each end. Has some light oxidation between the layers for an interesting contrast.
Measures about 2 1/4" long and 5/8" wide.
Marked with the conjoined HH, 126 for the design number, Denmark and 925S.
Has a rollover safety clasp which holds securely. In fine condition...
A 1-1/8" diameter 9k rose gold Edwardian hair and photo locket pendant fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1903-4. Meant to hold a photo on one side and a lock of hair on the other, this pendant features beveled glass and a threaded removable bale for photo and hair insertion. It has the maker's mark for William Vale & Sons (registered 1883), and it weighs 7.3 grams with the glass and instant relative...
Nile Erik From modernist sterling silver and amber brooch
Denmark
Mid 20th century
2 3/8" x 1"
Weight - 13.85 grams
Marked NE From, Denmark, 925s, sterling
Very good vintage condition
A rare pair of sterling silver and enamel scarab cuff links by the well known Danish silversmith, Erik Magnussen. After working at Gorham and having his own shops in Chicago and New York, he opened a shop in Hollywood and designed for the stars. He returned to Denmark in 1939.
These measures 1 1/8" long and 5/8" across. Marked with the conjoined EM monogram, Sterling, Style # 1341, Erik Magnussen and Made in Denmark. Marked 925S on the toggles which hold securely...
A terrific pair of Art Deco style 18K gold double-sided cufflinks. The eight-sided front faces are decorated with white gold chevrons in a slightly matte finish that contrast beautifully with the surrounding yellow gold. The back faces are yellow gold ovals with tapered ends. The connectors are marked with Italian hallmarks for 18K gold.
Origin: Italy, ca. 1970. Condition: excellent, all original, no monograms. Size: 5/8” x 15/32”. Weight: 6.5 grams.
A vintage modernist sterling silver cuff bracelet by Danish silversmith, Arne Johansen in an open spiral shape. Wraps around your wrist. Can be worn with the opening front, back or side and with the longer end up or down.
Measures 7' around and 3 1/2" wide. Slightly adjustable due to the open nature of the design.
Signed AJ, 925, and Denmark. Hand crafted, you can see the hammer marks on the inside.
Has some minor tarnish and surface scratches...
A beautiful, vintage Art Deco period Industrial-style chrome and celluloid necklace c1930. Made in Germany by Jakob Bengel, this high-style beauty has a 19" split rod-link chain with a springring catch with tortoiseshell celluloid spacers. The 2 x 1" pendant has fine stepped chrome trim with a large tortoiseshell celluloid center with a chrome accent...
A vintage sterling silver necklace or collar by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson. Made up of three connected graduated neck rings with hammered texture. They are curved so lay nicely on the collar bone. Connected on each side by a small ring.
Measures about 12" around the inside of the smallest one with an opening of 1 1/2". Can be adjusted. Can be stretched open a little to put on.
Signed Pearson at one end and Sterling on the other...
A rare pendant by Sigi Pineda of a detailed Pre Columbian figure in sterling silver currently suspended from a sterling neck ring.
Pendant measures 1 5/8" across and 2" high...
A mid-Victorian 1-1/2 x 1/2" barbell-style bar pin with enamel and seed pearls c1860-70. This pin has fancy ornate hand-tooled gold work with cobalt blue enamel stars and seed pearls. It is in 15k yellow gold (unmarked but tested), it has an E. Woodrow inscription on the mount, and it has a c-clasp closure. It weighs 6.1 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All
items are thoroughly and conservatively grad...
Elegant yet delicate, this Hattie Carnegie set with its all prong-set rhinestones glitters brilliantly. The hook closure on the necklace permits it to be worn as a choker or slightly longer for an equally charming look. necklace is 15" end to end and 1" wide, approximately. Clip earrings are 1" by 1/2". All pieces have the Hattie Carnegie plaque on the back. NOTE: see following picture for matching brooch.
A sterling silver bangle bracelet by noted modernist jeweler and sculptor, Russell Secrest.
The heavy solid sterling bangle bracelet measures about 7 1/2" around the inside and 3/8" wide. Weighs about 35 Gr.
Marked Secrest sterling on the inside the bracelet.
Nice contrast of dark and light. Striking 3 dimensional design.