Composed of small linked flowers, with secure rounded box clasp. The back of the clasp bears the Jensen mark of 1933-1944 and design #45. It measures 7 inches long by 3/8 inch wide. Weight: 20.2 grams
A modified wraparound style, with the sterling band terminating in two marquise-shaped pieces of onyx ring. The inside of the band bears a mark for sterling and an unidentified maker’s mark of two mountain peaks with the initials MJ. The larger stone measures 1 ¼ inches long; the top of the ring is just under ¾ inch in width. It is a size 8.
Octagonal, with engraved decorative borders and floral motifs surrounded by bars of black enamel. There is some minor scratching to the surface, but no damage to the enamel. They are well made, and bear the mark of W.G. Clark & Co., of North Attleboro, Mass. Bridge bars and connections are secure and show no signs of stress. Each button measures ½ inch across. Weight: 5.4 grams total
These sterling silver earrings have drops of pagoda-like forms that are most likely stylized interpretations of the multiple steps of Aztec temples. They are of hollow construction, but well made. The screw backs bear the circular mark of Hecho en Mexico 925 D.F., surrounding what look like the initials G.I. They measure 2 inches long by 1 ¼ inches at the widest area. Weight: 14.5 grams
Handmade, with a soft patina that exhibits not only scratches from wear but also from the maker’s tools. It bears an illegible maker’s mark, as well as a sterling mark. It is a size 8. Weight: 11 grams
Composed of textured sterling silver oblong links connected by twisted rings. The chain is marked on a flattened ring at the clasp; it bears the maker’s mark of Uno A Erre, of Arezzo. It measures 30 inches long, unclasped, and ¼ in. wide. Weight: 23.5 grams
Handmade, with an applied graceful, curled stem and jagged edges. The pin tests as sterling silver; it is unmarked. It is secured by a rollover clasp. The pin measures 3 inches long by 1 3/4 inches wide. Weight: 8.5 grams
Set with cabochons of Southwest turquoise, with an arts and crafts feel and pre-Columbian aesthetic. The only mark is the number 980 on the back of one panel, indicating the silver content. The necklace is probably Mexican, and conservatively dated. It is constructed in a curve as opposed to a straight line, allowing it to lay flat around the neck. It measures 17 inches long by 1 inch wide. Gross weight: 32.8 grams
Made to match the accompanying necklace, set with cabochons of Southwest turquoise, with an arts and crafts feel and pre-Columbian aesthetic. The only mark is the number 980 inside the band, probably indicating the silver content. The ring is probably Mexican, and conservatively dated. The top measures 1 inch by 1 inch. The ring is a size 5 ¼.
Elaborately carved mother-of-pearl discs set in14-kt yellow gold backs and embossed platinum rims. Small pearls grace the centers of each disc. The gold bridge bars are securely attached to the connector; the back of each disc bears the maker’s mark of Carter, Gough & Co., of Newark, NJ. Each measures ½ inch in diameter.
