A modernist ring by Lapponia in sterling silver, 'Erosion'. Has a light purple cast similar to the Flame finish seen on bronze pieces.

Marked with the Lapponia Hallmark, 925, Finnish silver standard mark, and X7, the date code for 1975.

The front of the ring measures 1 1/4" long. Ring is a size 6.5-7. May be able to adjust slightly due to the open nature of the design.

Fine condition. Heavy and bold. Wonderful example of Scandinavian design.

A vintage 1950s size 5 ring in 18k white gold, featuring a central 6 mm. pearl. The pearl has a nice pinkish white lustre, and the ring is 3/8" at its widest. It weighs 3.5 grams, it is stamped 18K, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, 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...

Beautifully carved Victorian era cameo ring in 18 ct yellow gold. Top of ring measures approx 20 mm wide by 23 mm long. Currently a size 7, can be resized by a competent jeweler. Excellent condition, rare to find a cameo carved in coral in such fine condition! LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!

A molded pink glass cameo gilt brass pin circa 1910. This Edwardian Austro-Hungarian or Czechoslovakian brooch features a high relief maiden cameo in purplish/pink molded glass in a gilded brass setting. This 1-3/4 x 1-3/8" unsigned pin has the original c-clasp and it is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of most of the gold plating to the brass surround...

An abstract sterling silver pendant made of thick lightly hammered twisted wire by NYC studio jeweler, Henry Steig.

The pendant measures 2 1/2" long including the bale and 1 1/2" across. Currently suspended from a black silky cord but would look great on a thick chain or neck ring. Has a large bale so would accommodate either.

Signed on the underside of the pendant with Steig Sterling. Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Layered for an interesting 3D effect...

The William Spratling Vindobonensis bracelet is deeply hand carved giving depth and dimension to each thick link. The length is 7 in. It stands 1.25 in. tall and weighs in at 109 grams heavy. The hallmark is first phase as shown and closes with a tight push pin closure. It boasts a natural patina with dark recesses. There are no dents to the caviar set balls and no flaws of any kind. Made for a man as well as a woman and is a pleasure to wear.

Handsome Napoleon III-era 18K gold brooch in the form of an eagle with spread wings. Eagle motifs were very popular in French jewelry of the 1860's and 70's. This example features a hook from which a lady could hang her gold watch. The eagle's beak holds a small ring that originally would have been attached to a tiny safety chain for the watch...

Impressive Georgian diamond cluster ring with nineteen diamonds in set in a silver setting with an 18K delicately incised and unusually shaped gold band dating to c. 1780. The pictures speak for themselves. The ring is oriented radially around a large central Georgian diamond and surrounded by 12 smaller Georgian diamonds with three diamonds are fitted into the remaining space around each side in a perfectly symmetrical form. The ring is a size 7.25 and sizeable.

Lapis Lazuli Hard Stone Pendant with three dimentional carving of Phoenix Bird in the center on both sides, 2 1/2" high(only Lapis part, not included the gold part), 1 3/8" wide, 1/4" thick, with natural color of heavy Lapis Lazuli hard stone with impressed mark of "14K" and "585" on yellow gold ring. No damages.

Iconic modernist sterling silver shadowbox pendant necklace

1950

Pendant - 3" x 1 5/8"

Chain - 22" long

Unmarked

Excellent vintage condition

Vintage Signed Sterling Silver 5 dome pin brooch with "C" catch marked: MAISEL'S STERLING for the Albuquerque New Mexico maker of Native American jewelry of years past. It is 2 3/8" X 1/2" @ widest, this being the smallest dome at 10mm while the mid one is 13mm. Slightest hint of a very shallow dimple that even the camera won't pick up and the "C" catch is a bit askew yet very secure.
Similar seen recently on Jane Russell in an old black and white western movie...

A rare flower and dove bracelet, #23 in sterling silver with Chrysoprase cabochons designed by the Danish silversmith, Georg Jensen. Marked with the stylized GJ in a rectangle that dates it between 1933-44. Also marked with Sterling, Denmark, 925 and 23 for the style number.

Measures 7" long and 1" at the widest. Weighs 35 gr. Has a round box closure that holds securely. Additionally it has a fold over safety catch.

In fine condition with a warm patina...

Enrique Ledesma high sheen Mexican silver work of art weighing 50 grams and having a height of 7/8th of an inch. My pictures truly can not capture the beauty of this bracelet. In my hands the obsidian is BLAZING and I could not get one photo of it. There are reflections in the pictures, no loss or damage. An excellent example of Ledesma workmanship at a time before lazers were used to cut the jewelers stones.

A vintage large sterling silver Mid Century Modernist brooch by Ed Wiener in the shape of a five pointed star.

Made from thick sterling wire. Unsigned, as were most of his star brooches. We believe this one is the larger version.

Measures 3 1/8" across and 2" high.

Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. There may be a slight bend on the long arm, may be original to the piece. Has some minor surface scratches and tarnish.

Fine craftsmanship. Great studio piece

A very rare piece of hand wrought sterling silver modernist jewelry by the San Francisco Metalsmith, Harry Dixon.

This unusual massive cuff bracelet has a large spinach green and yellow striated raised agate. Very three dimensional.

Measures 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/8". Does not have much flexibilty. Measures 2 7/8" wide at the front. Weighs 105 gr.

Marked with a stamped Harry Dixon and Sterling.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish...

A mid century modernist pendant reminiscent of the designs of American studio jewelers, Betty Cooke or Frances Holmes Boothby. This piece depicts three cut out birds on a round satin finished sterling disk.

The pendant measures 1 1/2" in diameter. Marked Sterling on the back. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Suspended from a 19" sterling chain that has a secure spring clasp. Marked 925 on the clasp.

Striking design.

A lovely vintage 14K yellow gold heart pendant pave-set with 62 round brilliant rubies by Tiffany & Co. The heart is slightly domed and shimmers in vibrant red. The workmanship is simply outstanding. The back has a folding bail and a pinstem so the piece can be worn as a pin or suspended on a chain. Marked “Tiffany & Co. 14K”.

Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 7/8” x 15/16”. Weight: 6.7 grams. Approximate Total Gemstone Weight: 4.5 carats.

Ca 1960 There was an original tag now lost that read "Hand Crafted Austrian Brilliants"--this lot includes heavy clip-on pendant earrings that hang 1-1/2" and a brooch that measures 2" round. Two marquise stones (one on an earring, the other on the pin)have been reset but are difficult to identify.