Here is a nice, sturdy sterling silver bracelet with an imaginative design of curved parallel bars. The hinge is tight, in good working order. There is a tiny nick on the edge. The bracelet is marked Mexico 925 in two places on the interior. It measures 2 1/2 inches in diameter; width is 3/4 inch. Weight: 43.2 grams

We just found out that this buckle was designed by Denez for the Autumn/Winter 1970 Yves Saint Laurent season. We found examples from the same series in the book, "Yves Saint Laurent Accessories," by Patrick Mauries. The buckle measures 4 x 5" (10.5 x 12.5 cm). It is made to hold a 2" (5.5 cm) wide belt and has it s original attachment piece. Art Nouveau in style with bronze, copper and gilt tones, it reminds me of some of the metro stations in Paris...

Spanish Gilded and black enamel Tie Clip, 2" long, 1" wide for center wide decorated area, in good condition.

From the Trifari 1968 L'Orient series, a link bracelet and half hoop clip earrings. The bracelet is 7 3/16" (18.5 cm) long and a hair under 1" (2.9 cm) wide. Enameled in white, it has round faux coral cabochons with emerald green glass cabochon accents. It has a locking tongue closure and a guard chain. The half hoop earrings have oval faux coral cabochons with the emerald green cabochon accents They are 1 1/8" (3.2 cm) long x 1/2" (1.2 cm) wide and 3/4" (2.3 cm) deep. The clips are tight...

This sterling silver bangle, made of one continuous piece, is completely hand-hammered, with an interesting concave design. It is marked sterling and with an interlocking, angular ‘KG’ to indicate the unidentified maker. The bracelet is very sturdy, which comes from the hammering process, but is flexible enough to slide onto the wrist. The terminals each measure 3/4 inch from top to bottom. The concave side measures a little over 1/2 inch in width...

Vintage sterling silver and brass chain bracelet

Large 9 1/2" wearable size

5/8" wide

Weight - a substantial 54.25 grams

Marked S - 18, Mex 925

Very good vintage condition with age related surface scratches

18K yellow gold clover flower bracelet with inlaid mother of pearl flowers. Bracelet looks the same on both sides. Each of the five (5) mother of pearl flowers differs slightly in shade and iridescence, depending on the light. The shade of the mother of pearl looks its darkest when not in direct light, tending toward light pinkish, almost slightly lavender. When in direct or bright light, the mother of pearl shows its iridescence and looks almost white in shade...

Authentic Hermes Birkin Bag 40cm Green Togo Leather Purchased from the NYC Hermes Store, receipt included. Comes with lock, keys, clochette (never used, never attached to bag). Includes original dustbag, smaller dustbag for lock, keys, clochette, cadena, and original box. The back of the strap has 252 and a D imprinted on it. Excellent, amazing condition, no scratches inside or out...

A vest made of wash, Japanese handmade paper made from mulberry fiber and vegetable indigo dyed katazome (stencil-resist-dye) pattern. It is made in Toriyama in Tochigi prefecture, north of Kanto Plane. Washi has been made in the region from about 700 years ago. It is made by Fukuda Washi Producer. In excellent condition. Contemporary. 66cm x 77cm

These unique earrings are made of scrimshaw and are hand engraved with Clipper Ships. They are on fossilized ivory and are made by Fairhaven Designs. They have a diameter of 3/8" and are 1/8" thick. They are in superb condition.

New 18K yellow gold flower clover turquoise pierced earrings with french backs. Turquoise color is a medium deep shade of turquoise, NOT a pale washed out shade! Hallmarked 750 on bottom of each earring. Width: 15mm (approx 5/8 inch) Length: 15mm (approx 5/18 inch) Total weight:6 grams New, never worn.

Mashiko-ware kyusu (side-handled teapot), new. A finely crafted artisan ware in the tradition of Mashiko folk pottery. An ash glaze creates a rich green coating, and drips over the shoulder of the irabo-glazed teapot. Volume is 2 cups/500ml. H.4"(10cm) x W.6.75"(17cm.) Complements Yunomi (Teacup) #MY.Y.C. The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture...

Estate Penny Preville 18K yellow gold and diamond reversible huggie earrings that also can be worn with the (gold/no diamonds)back to the front. Each earring set with 4 diamonds flanked on both sides by 18 points of pave diamonds, for a total of .56 ctw diamonds, G-H color, SI. 7.5mm wide, 14.5mm diameter, 13 grams total weight. Excellent condition. Additional photos!

Authentic Gucci wallet made of green Guccisima fabric and leather outside, all leather lined inside. Large outside snap compartment change purse on one side, the other side opens to credit card slots and other pockets and compartments. Brand new and unused in its original box. Approx 7.5 inches x 4 inches (closed). Would make a nice gift.

Hariko Ningyo (papier-mache folk doll). Height: 3". From Miyagi Prefecture, City of Sendai, this folk toy is an example of the tradition "Sendai Hariko". It is a rooster, one of the 12 animals of the Asian zodiac, and corresponds to the current year, 2005. It was made at the artisan studio of Takahashi Hashime, a long-time craftsman in Sendai...

This fine box is made of ivory by the renown, Cape Cod scrimshaw artist, Gerry Dupont. He usually works with the whale tooth; but, sometimes displays his art on / with other pieces. This small box measures 2" x 1 1/2" and is just under 1" deep. The slightly convex top displays Dupont's fine and brilliant, clipper ship art. Dupont is most wellknown for his whale's tooth scrimshaw, but; he also, rarely, works his magic on other pieces...

Mayoke Yama Uba, Shinshuu (Nagano Prefecture.) Wood with bark intact, and straw rope. This folk toy depicts a Yama Uba (Mountain Hag) who is also called Yamamba in other parts of Japan. "Mayoke" means "amulet" or "charm," so the item is intended to ward off evil or bad luck, even though Yama Uba are often referred to in stories much like the bogey man is depicted in America. The Yama Uba does have a benevolent side as well, as a Yama Uba was said to be the mother of the legendary mountain boy he...

This fine and beautiful bracelet consists of a heavy, sterling cuff adorned with 7 opals. The opals are extremely colorful, sawtooth bezel-set with applied silver beads. It is marked Sterling and SL. It is in excellent condition. FREE US SHIPPING

Three very large graduated wood beaded necklaces, all from the same Philadelphia estate, to wear together or separately. All are strung on heavy cord in coordinating colors with matching beads at the ends of the cord. Each is 36 inches long and 1 inch wide at center. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Offered is a striking vintage handblown Robert Burch studio glass perfume bottle with a clear glass teardrop stopper. From his 'Veil' Series, this bottle uses the interplay of different types of silver glass to create patches of black and blue color. It is approximately 5 3/4" tall, including the stopper, by 3 1/2" wide, by 2" deep, signed and dated '03' on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with no chips, scuffs or repairs noted. Robert Burch has been working in blown glass since 19...

Karen Smith, a contemporary American artisan, refers to herself as a "knotter of miniature tapestry adornments." She designs knotting patterns in washable nylon thread and integrates them with gemstones. This particular necklace is composed of a serpentine dragon carving with amethyst, turquoise, black onyx, jade and goldstone beads. It is hand signed Karen Smith '06 on the back. It is a remarkable and outstanding artwork! I measures 28" end to end (measured using the inside string of beads).

Mashiko-ware yunomi (tea cup),new. A hand-thrown finely crafted artisan ware in the tradition of Mashiko folk pottery. Volume is 9 oz/250 ml. H.3.5"(9cm) x Dia.3"(7.75cm.) The orange-brown "kaki" glaze is a staple of traditional Mashiko ware that is used infrequently these days. It is made from the locally mined Oya stone. It is layered over Mashiko-guro (Mashiko black) glaze. The town of Mashiko is located about 70 northwest of Tokyo, in Tochigi Prefecture. Although there is evidence of potter...

This one sold, yet similar custom order for $160. Designed and assembled in USA by Mimi Dee - 24K Gold Plated Necklace Book Chain Set with Lavender AB Czech Cut Glass Beads with the "Art Nouveau" Center piece & bookchain made in Rhode Island, home of old jewelry factories still using old molds. Plated in Antique 24K per this maker's specifications. Limited chain available. Custom orders please call 978 975 5148.
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Stunning modernist necklace with very big oblong genuine polished rock crystal beads and saucer shaped sterling silver beads and solid hook clasp in a slightly matte finish. Marked KUO 925. By Alice Kuo, who is a contemporary jewelry designer. She and her husband Robert are a design team working in a modern style rooted in traditional Chinese art and design, using materials such as gemstones, lacquer, glass, and cloisonne. Their work is collected by designers Gianfranco Ferre and Jam...

Miharu Nigyou papier-mache rooster. Height: 6". From the artisan studio of Hashimoto Hiroji in Miharu-machi (town), Fukushima Prefecture. In the Asian zodiac, the rooster corresponds with the current year 2005, in a 12-year cycle. Miharu-machi (town) is located just NW of Koriyama City in central Fukushima Prefecture. They say the town’s name “mi’ (3) “haru” (spring) comes from the fact that the three famous blossoms of spring; plum peach, and cherry, bloom here in profusion. This co...

Beautiful three strand necklace of oblong carved turquoise beads. From an estate. With large very decorative sterling vermeil (gold washed) clasp which is marked 925 and also marked with what look like Italian maker's marks. 19 inches wearable length (inside strand) and 1 1/2 inches wide. The outside strand is 21 inches long. The largest beads are 7/8 inches or 20 mm long. Excellent condition. There is very slight wear to the gold wash at the "flip" bar of the clasp but this is not noticeabl...

Luminous French poured glass bezel set necklace in goldtone metal with glass paste stones in opaque black, transparent opaline, and gold foiled opaline. With drops evenly spaced throughout the length. Marked HISTOIRE DE VERRE, MADE IN FRANCE, AND H DE V on the attached metal tag. Lobster claw clasp.

From an estate, it was made by Thierry Gripoix, the grandson of Suzanne Gripoix, who made haute couture jewelry for jewelry for Chanel, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, and others. Thierry Gripoix has ma...

A REFINED SET OF 18K.GOLD (11.2 gr.) EARRINGS FOR PIERCED EARS, LIGHT WEIGHT, SET WITH 2 GORGEOUS MATCHING GENUINE CEYLON SKY BLUE SAPPHIRES @ 2.83 ct.total weight. Very sophisticated!

Offered is a vintage George Ponzini post-modern studio glass perfume bottle circa 2010. The bottle, which has a clear glass chamber, and matching stopper, have opaque, transparent, and mirrored glass elements that juxtapose free form and geometric shapes. It is approximately 5" tall, including the stopper x 4 "wide, signed on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Born in 1952, George Ponzini, an internationally recognized glass artist, creates f...

Offered is a tall triangular Tim Lazer hand-blown studio glass perfume bottle with three polished windows, a ruby red and gold leaf chamber with black swirling stripes encased in clear glass, and a faceted stopper with gold leaf. The bottle is 6“tall, including the stopper, by 2 ¼ “wide, in excellent condition, with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and light use, and no other scratches, chips, or repairs noted. The bottle is signed and numbered on the bottom, as shown. Tim ...

From our World Handicrafts Collection (ex-Asia), a handsome painted wooden box from Veracruz, Mexico, depicting various flora and fauna including birds, butterflies, and parrots, rendered in green against a black background, all crafted upon a wooden body. A charming piece of authentic Mexican handicraft and a lovely gift item.

Size and condition: 15 3/4 inches wide, 8 inches tall, 7 1/2 inches deep. A few nicks.

24K gp Texture Bookchain Bracelet with 12 Art Nouveau to Art Deco Glass and Brass Buttons makes this a One of a Kind Unsigned Bracelet by American Art to Wear Jewelry Maker. Me! 7 3/4" long. This book chain is very limited; maybe for a few more bracelets. Never two alike, never!

Saitama Inu Hariko: painted paper; H.3" x L.3.5"; contemporary; Saitama Prefecture. The dog in Japanese folk lore symbolizes many things. This one can be a talisman for easy child birth (as dogs experience) and as a protector of children. Dogs in general are symbols of protection and loyalty, and also have the ability to recognize demons (and other animals such as fox and tanuki) in human form. The techinique of “hariko” (papier-mache) is said to have come to Japan from China during the Mu...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, an extremely fine and very attractive dome-shaped, two-piece lacquerware box from the famed U Aung Myint workshop in Myinkaba Village, Pagan Burma (Myanmar), from which the British Museum has commissioned pieces for display in London. See Isaacs and Burton, Visions from the Golden Land, Burma and the Art of Lacquer page 222-223. We had the honor, privilege, and education of watching artisans in this famous lacquer workshop creating modern masterpieces in the y...

From our Southeast Asia Collection, a stunning and large martaban-type lacquer jar from the famed U Aung Myint workshop in Myinkaba Village, Pagan Burma (Myanmar), from which the British Museum has commissioned pieces for display in London. See Isaacs and Burton, Visions from the Golden Land, Burma and the Art of Lacquer page 222-223. We had the honor, privilege, and education of watching artisans in this famous lacquer workshop creating modern masterpieces in the yun style, an extremely labor i...

This is the ring for the rose gold fans. This is a custom made size 9 ring in vivid pink or rose gold complete with 12 channel set 2 point (by gauge) genuine round brilliant cut diamonds. This ring measures 7/16" at its widest and it has a great modern style look to it. It weighs 3.0 grams, it is stamped with a maker's mark and 10K. It is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively grade...