This very substantial money clip is also quite secure. It is decorated with molded ridged lines in an openwork art deco-revival design. The middle ridged design is gilded. The undecorated back bears the Polish marks for sterling silver, post-1985, as well as other marks as yet unidentified. The mark indicates regional assay office of Poznan. The clip measures 2 1/8 inches long by 3/4 inch wide. Weight: 18 grams

Big statement vintage 1980s long drop clip earrings in matte goldtone metal with a hammered finish, in the barbaric/Byzantine style popularized by Chanel. 3 1/8 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

A pair of 10k white gold double heart earrings with diamonds. These attractive 1/2 x 7/16" earrings have a large heart shape with a mounted glossy heart with a central ~2.5 point diamond on each earring. The stud wires are stamped 10K, the earrings have a VJ maker's mark and the butterflies are 10k yellow gold. They weigh 1.8 grams and they are in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

These 14kt gold earrings have a sassy swing and a lovely warm patina. Both the tops and the drops are of hollow construction so as to not pull on the ear; they have post backs. They measure about 2 1/4 inches long. Gross weight: 7.2 grams

This Roberto Cavalli bracelet has large rough chunks of amethyst set in gilt silver and joined by gold links. The bracelet is 7 1/2" (19.5 cm) long and a hair over 2 1/2" (6.8 cm) wide. Each chunk is a slightly different size. On average, they are each 1" (3cm) by 3/4" (2.3 cm). It is signed Roberto Cavalli Made in Italy on the two halves of the clasp. It is in excellent vintage condition

Gorgeous 1980s clip earrings by Italian designer Donatella Pellini. Dark silvertone metal with black glass beads and faceted faux amber beads. Marked PELLINI. Great size -- 4 1/2 inches long. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This sterling silver Georg Jensen bangle with four inlaid agate disks—no. 254—is a very rare Georg Jensen piece. It was launched in 1975 and I bought it in 1984. It was never worn. Moreover, it has gone out of production. This marvelous piece of jewelry was designed by Kim Naver for Georg Jensen. The piece is marked with the Georg Jensen mark in a circle of dots, 925S Denmark, and the number 254...

A whimsical and colorful sterling silver pin is formed as a bird with a sharp, upturned beak and fan-like tail. The enameled areas are well defined and retain their polished surface. The rollover clasp is very secure and the pin is marked Peru and sterling on the back. It measures approximately 1 7/8 inches across by 1 1/4 inches high. Weight: 10 grams

From France, gorgeous 1980s French clip earrings in cast goldtone metal with long strands of wired faceted glass beads in jewel colors with matching brilliant rhinestones set in the tops, in the moghul style. The strands are finished with matching head pins. Great size -- 4 1/4 inches long and 1 1/8 inches wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail

A vintage sterling silver cuff bracelet with a central long wooden bead crafted by the well respected silversmith, Sergio Gomez, who is the nephew of Antonio Pineda.

The wooden bead is raised from the cuff and suspended between 2 silver spheres. The wooden bead measures 1 5/8" long. The cuff measures 5 3/4" around with an opening of 1 1/4". Can probably be adjusted slightly. Measures 2 1/4" at the widest. Weighs 45 gr.

Marked Sergio Gomez 925...

Vintage YSL gun metal color giant link bracelet. The link with the clasp is cast , but the rest are made up of overlapping circles that make each link full of movement. Stretched straight the bracelet measures 10 1/2" (27 cm) long, but that number is deceptive. The links, themselves, are dimensional and take up a lot of space. Each one measures 2" (5.5 cm) x 1 1/2" (4.1 cm)...

This pendant, composed of a jockey cap sitting over a riding crop, is marked for .800 silver. It also bears a partial assay mark for Italy, but the maker’s number and area of assay are unclear. The dating would be post-1968. If it were to be worn as a pendant, it would need a bail so that the cap would lie flat and not turn on the chain. The piece measures a little over 2 ¼ inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide. Weight: 7.1 grams

Composed of oxidized curved oval panels with identical raised designs of a feline, probably a mountain lion, on a background of raised wavy lines. The bracelet is well made, and the connecting links show little wear and no areas of stress. The oxidation is substantially intact. The bracelet is marked only Mexico 925. It measures 8 inches long, including the jump ring and toggle chain, by 5/8 inch wide. Weight: 27.2 grams

A while ago, I was lucky enough to buy a group of early Jean Paul Gaultier jewelry. The US rep for Gaultier had it stashed away in a box and was happy to find someone who would appreciate it. These earrings were part of the group. They are 2 5/8" (7 cm) long. The top circle is 1" (2.9 cm) in diameter. The larger circle is a hair less than1 3/8" (3.9 cm) wide. These earrings are "dead stock" and have never been worn.

Wonderful autumn colors abound in these Giorgio Armani Couture earrings. Amber lucite 1/2 rounds top the 3" (8cm) drop earrings. They measure 3/4" (2.4cm) in diameter. Below are a series of lucite and metal rings that end with a cast resin flower. The flower is a hair less than 1" (2.9cm) by 7/8" (2.7 cm) in diameter...

Composed of five curved, square, openwork panels depicting seashells, the bracelet has a secure fold-over clasp. The copper has a luster finish. The piece measures 7 ¼ inches long by 1 ½ inches wide.

These earrings are wonderful madness! They are made of translucent molded resin with painted gold details and wired drop beads. The circular earring back, seen through to the front, acts as a design element. They have a wonderful handmade, Mad Max quality. Including the drops they are 2 3/4" (7.5cm) long by a hair more than 2 3/4" (7.5 cm) at the widest. From around 1990, they are in pristine condition.

This ring has a commanding look and is cast with an organic, seaweed-like embossed top design enhanced with oxidation. The ring has a warm patina with light tarnish and is marked 925 for silver content on the outside of the band. It is a size 9 ½. Weight: 14.4 grams