2 MATCHING AVANT GARDE 925 STERLING SILVER AND GOLD RINGS WITH FANCY CUT SAPPHIRES.The 2 bands are permanently joined and have a brushed finish. ONE WEIGHS 12.5 gr. and Ring Size is 57.5 (8 1/4); the other weighs 5.78 gr., Ring Size is 55.5 (7 1/2). Prices: 1st ring $375, 2nd ring $ 320

Ikkan-bari basket made of bamboo and paper. Ikkan-bari is a Japanese traditional craft which is: many layers of washi (Japanese handmade paper) are pasted on the bamboo or wood frame, or wood or clay mold. And then coated with urushi or kaki-shibu (persimmon juice) when it becomes dry and hard. It has paper(not Japanese paper) pasted on the bamboo basket and coated with kaki-shibu. Cloth hand-painted daruma and Benkei are collaged on both sides. In excellent condition. Contemporary...

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...

Stunning big necklace circa 1990 with large Chinese turquoise beads, two very large Baltic amber focal beads, cubical deep aqua fluorite beads, and gold washed silver spacers and hook clasp. Hand knotted with matching thread. The silver tests positive for sterling with jeweler’s acid. The beads all have a slightly matte patinated finish. It weighs 165 grams. The turquoise beads are 16mm, the amber beads are 23mm, and the fluorite beads are 10mm. Wearable length is 21 inches...

Handmade decorative painted box. 9 3/4" x 5" x 4 1/4". Signed "Lady Bell BR".

Maya's dangle clip earrings have colored rhinestones and genuine amethyst and carnelian, making a big splash against the antiqued metal. Glamorous and a little more conservative than a shoulder-duster! i 1/2" wide, 3 1/2" long.

A veritable show-stopper, this fine, .950 silver Mexican pendant combines brutalist elements with a classic Aztec Revival, beautifully carved obsidian "mask". Signed by Fernando Alvarez Mendez Mateo of Taxco, it was crafted in the post-1980 period yet is exhibits such craftsmanship, I wouldn't have been surprised if I had found an Eagle mark on it...

Very beautiful Dominique Aurientis Byzantine style necklace with a long wired chain of large Gripoix poured glass beads in two shades of topaz, a heavy goldtone metal toggle clasp, and a large cruciform pendant with matching stones, and pyramid shaped applied metal decorations. Chain and pendant are marked DOMINIQUE AURIENTIS PARIS. 1990s. I am also listing the matching earrings separately...

Beautiful very ornate necklace and matching clip earrings by the French maker Monette. I have had one piece by this maker before. Circa 1990. Very large molded Lucite beads are detailed in gold and mounted in heavy filigree caps, and connected with S shaped links. Top quality and beautifully made. Marked MONETTE OF PARIS and MADE IN FRANCE. Necklace is 44 inches long. The largest beads are 1 1/2 inches long. The earrings are 2 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition...

Very elegant 18K. Gold earrings set with 178 Pave Brilliant cut Diamonds @ 2.01 ct. total weight, 66 Pave Brilliant cut Diamonds @ 0.44 ct and 2 Genuine Ceylon Cornflower Blue Sapphires @ 1.31 ct. total weight. Double feature: Clip and/or for pierced ears!

Offered is a simple but elegant Michael Trimpol egg-shaped studio glass perfume bottle. The bottle has a pale orange chamber encased in colorless glass with one oval window, matching pale orange lip, and a large clear glass ball stopper. It is 6 ½ " tall, including the stopper x 3" wide, signed and dated on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Michael Trimpol was introduced to glass working during high school...

Stunning very big and heavy 1980s French bracelet in cast goldtone metal in a rope form, with hollow charms in the form of hazelnuts (noisettes) and acorns, with toggle clasp...

Offered is a tall-flat Chris Comins studio glass perfume bottle. The bottle has a violet, green, and cobalt blue chamber encased in clear glass with a clear glass stopper. It is 6" tall, including the stopper, by 5 ¼" wide. It is in excellent condition, with no scratches, chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. The bottle is signed on the bottom, as shown. Born in Sydney, Australia, in 1954, Christopher Comins trained at Sydney University, then became an apprentice of Sam Hermann, and later worked for...

A green turquoise pendant with matching chain. The center turquoise appears to be stabilized with an epoxy film. The silver and dyed howlite bead chain measures 20"; the pendant 2" x 1-5/8". Ganadonegro has been creating jewelry since 1984. The pendant is signed on the back.

Fabulous very weighty and substantial 1980s unsigned Yves Saint Laurent necklace in goldtone with five tiers of braided chains each centering a fixed brilliant Swarovski glass stone pendant in a different jewel tone and shape. With a heavy sculpted S hook clasp and sculpted terminals. Not marked but I have seen this necklace with one additional strand, marked Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche with an attached metal hang tag (I also had a duplicate of this same fabulous necklace a couple of ...

Decorated with applied abstract elements depicting a plant under the sun and clouds, on a textured surface. The clip has retained its flexibility and shows no metal stress. The back is discolored from old adhesives that have been cleaned off. The back is marked sterling with a capital B, probably a maker’s mark; the work may be Native American. The clip measures 7/8 inch long by ¾ inch wide. Weight: 13.4 grams

Vintage 1960's - 1970's Coral glass Seed Bead Multiple Strand Torsade Necklace with Hand Woven Closure. This incredible piece is comprised of 60 strands of glass coral seed beads.... hand strung into this lovely torsade necklace. Coral beads are a beautiful shade of rich tomato red and each is unique in shape and size. Necklace is finished with an off white / cream color cow bovine bone beads and hand woven cording with a button and loop closure. Necklace weighs a hefty 98.9 grams. Necklace meas...

Offered is a vintage Michael David & Kit Karbler blown and cut studio glass perfume bottle with a clear stopper. The bottle features threaded amethyst and blue-green layers of glass encased in clear glass. Signed by both artists and numbered 10 82 22 on the underside as shown, the bottle is 3 ½ "tall x ¼ "wide and is in excellent condition with minor scratches on the bottom consistent with age and use and no other scuffs or repairs noted. Known for their innovative prismatic functional for...

Offered is a stunning vintage Steven Main optical glass perfume bottle with a blue glass chamber encased in transparent, clear glass with spiraling red stripes and a simple round clear glass stopper. The bottle is 6 5/8 " tall by 2 1/8 " wide, in excellent condition with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted and signed and dated on the bottom, as shown. Steve Main (Born 1951) first studied glassblowing with Henry Halem at Kent State University in the 1970s. That education, plus over thirty years of...

Offered is a vintage signed, dated 2003, and numbered 060803 Lundberg Studios glass perfume bottle. The iridescent green bottle is slightly translucent with gold and red pulled feather decoration and blue accents on the rims. The bottle is 12 "tall, including the stopper x 2 ½ "wide, signed on the base as shown, and in excellent condition, with; no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted. For over four decades, Lundberg Studios has produced exquisite art glass, including perfume bottles, paperweights, ...

A "TOI ET MOI" 18 K. GOLD RING SET WITH ONE GENUINE COLOMBIAN EMERALD @ 0.86 ct., ONE GENUINE BURMESE RUBY @ 1.09ct. AND 32 GENUINE DIAMONDS @ 0.23 ct. total weight. GOLD: 5.4 gr. All stones are of an exceptionally good colour!

Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of "Daiko Uchi Onna" (Dancing Girl Holding Drum.) Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 2008. H.6.625"(17cm) x W.3.75"(10cm.) Excellent Condition. 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 colorful backdrop, along with a scenic rural s...

18K. solid Gold Earrings (double feature: clip and/or for pierced ears) set with 2 genuine rubies @ 1.13 ct. and 33 brilliant diamonds @ 0.16 ct.

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...

Fenton Ivory Satin Hand-Painted Angel is in mint condition. It measures about 35" tall and 3" wide.

Genuine Ceylon Blue Sapphire Necklace set with 9 sapphires (total carat weight 4.76ct.), set in solid 18K Yellow Gold (50.33 grammes), all hand made. Price: US$ 5675

Lovely 1980s French bracelet in goldtone metal with large charms with poured resin stones attached to a rope twist chain with toggle clasp. The backs of the charms are marked RODIER. 7 1/4 inches wearable length and 2 inches wide. Medium weight at 79 grams. Excellent condition with very slight wear on the backs only of some charms, not visible when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

Offered is a vintage Buzz Blodget studio glass perfume bottle with a purple, pink, and orange chamber encased in swirling clear glass and a clear glass tear-drop stopper. The bottle is 5" tall, including the stopper, by 3 ¼" wide. It is in excellent condition with no chips, scuffs, or repairs noted and signed and dated 1999 on the bottom, as shown. Buzz Blodgett is known for his high-quality vases, perfume bottles, bowls, paperweights, and oil lamps. He began blowing glass in 1969 after his cer...

Stunning ring with Genuine Sky Blue Octagon Ceylon Sapphire @ 1.32 ct., (emerald cut, very rare!), set in sandblasted 18k. white gold (6.24 gr.)

Unusual 14k gold chain necklace, comprising faceted oval links. No clasp. Custom made. United States, ca 1980s. Very good condition.

Length: 37 inches. Weight: 57.1 dwt. #1204

Beautiful French necklace with large clear Lucite beads mounted in very ornate French stamped openwork dark silvertone metal in a Medieval style. Marked MONETTE OF PARIS on goldtone metal tag. With long extender chain with heavy small S shaped links. The Lucite beads are molded in traditional French shapes, including oblong melon and ruffle shapes. Continuous strand. 48 inches wearable length. The longest beads are 1 1/2 inches long. The large center bead is 1 inch in diameter. Excel...

Very stylish and unusual 18K. Gold earrings (double function: clips and/or pierced) set with 4 genuine rubies @ 1.66 ct., 54 brilliant diamonds @ 0.35 ct. total weight and onyx.

Anne Forbes sterling silver necklace

American studio artisan

Late 20th century

This bold and well crafted necklace measures 15" long

Weight - a hefty 81+ grams

Signed Anne Forbes in script on verso

Excellent vintage condition

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A stunning 18K. Gold Ring (10.50 gr.) set with 1 Genuine Rhodolite @ 2.60 ct. and flanked with 2 Genuine Ceylon Sky Blue Sapphires @ 1.04 ct. Total weight.

Miharu Hariko papier-mache doll of Daikoku, God of Wealth & one of the Seven Lucky Gods. Miharu Village, Fukushima Prefecture, ca. 1988. H.5.5"(14cm) x W.3.625"(9.25cm.) Very Good condition, small paint crack on right shoulder. Daikoku stands poised with raised mallet, his magic hammer that creates an explosion of gold when struck. 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 t...

A sturdy, handmade bracelet composed of four solid sterling silver rods connected by double rings. A large, hand-wrought S-hook serves as a very secure clasp. The bracelet has a 925 mark for sterling and an obscured maker’s mark. It measures a little over 8 ½ inches long. Weight: 61 grams