Thank you yet again Diana E! Thank you for wearing MADE IN AMERICA! Always free restringing first 18 months is the guarantee given to you when you purchase the jewelry you collect when searching the links under Gallery of Originals by Mimi Dee at mid left of any catalog page. Light tan real - never faux here ! - fancy sapphires were added to make the earrings. Sold 2003.

SOLD 05. Stamped O B for Ostby & Barton? Ostby, born in Norway, established his firm in RI and lost his life aboard the Titanic. The bezel set 10 mm milky Opal shows a deep bright red flash at center, yet the surface is a bit dull, thus the low, low price. Beautiful tested 10K gold setting @ size 5.75. SOLD NO PRICE, NO OTHER INFO AVAILABLE.

SOLD. Super condition bracelet with hidden wide J hook closure weighing 2 full ounces of sterling! Stamped: Mexico Sterling Silver. Early colonial design. 7 X 1.5" wide. When hook is engaged it measures 6 3/4 inside. Decades and decades of rich silver patina in crevices showing the 3 D designs. SOLD, no price, no info

19th C Deep Odd carved double light as a feather jet coal bead earrings w sterling ear hooks. Please see pg 53 of Christi Romero's 3rd edition Warman's Jewelry ID price guide to see similar carving as seen on the large cross. 1 1/8". Some small lines not sure if original or part of carving, so priced lower than they should be priced. Please see pix.

Diminutive yet precious! Sterling guilloche white, green & light lavender enamel pin stamped: GENUINE CLOISONNE then Crown, W, Lion STERLING for the Watson Company. Safety pin clasp and brass or bronze pinstem common on many early silver pieces. Just under 1" and absolutely delicious condition! Please see pix

SOLD. This pair was Bathed in the light of this week's Lunar Eclipse (see 4th pic), after these were finished in a USA studio. 22K Gold over Sterling Silver Vermeil metal, 10mm high nacre Lavender Cultured Pearl and 4mm natural faceted amethyst to make this ONLY ONE pair like it. They suspend 1 1/2".
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A terrific abstract mid-century modern sterling bracelet by Taxco silversmith Sigi Pineda. It is hinged in the back and pulls open in the front at the horizontal lines, most ingenious! The bezel set aventurine stone is a nice touch. These are the kind of designs for which Sigi is most celebrated. The bracelet is 6 3/4" around in the inside and 1 1/8" wide at the front.It weighs 60 grams.Signed for vintage Sigi Pineda as shown. A really special bracelet from this great designer.

A wonderful wide,abstract sterling bracelet signed A.Gusterman, Denver Sterling. The overlapping links are rounded and form fitting to the wrist which is most flattering. Measuring 6 3/4" end to end and 1 5/8" wide, it weighs a substantial 79 grams. Fine original condition. Sure to be a favorite bracelet.

Sold. Clasped hand fede gimmel or gimmal or as in previous centuries known as betrothal rings, throughout Europe. 3 sterling rings hinge open to unclasp a Hand Motif, some numbers, letters and what appears to be assay #1 and stamped Mexico. All marks are found between the 3 hinged parts. When you get it home you loupe it and discovery it's mystery maker. Size is approx 4 3/4. Very good...

SOLD Perfect enamel Green White Orange on Butterfly Figural Pin Brooch Stamped by the Birmingham maker John Atkins and Sons: JA&S and STERLING SILVER. The old "C" catch was replaced with a safety catch a long time ago, as many were prone to have them changed. Wing span 1 1/2" X 1" and super enamel condition. SOLD no price, no info.

Sold. Ring reminding one of Doris Cliff or that of Bernard Instone whose use of applied leaves was prominent in his metal work. Applied face foliate motifs and an ecru clay bead with Egyptian symbols front and back as the 'stone'. Note the split double shank construction. Lots of character! Approx size 7.25 Unsigned Unmarked as many Arts Crafts pieces, yet tests at least 90%. Super vintage condition with the appropriate softening of the applied silver work and tanning of bead, for age...

SOLD. These 22K Gold on Sterling Silver Vermeil, Aquamarine & Apatite pair of earrings were designed & made in a USA Studio. ONLY ONE! Suspend just under 1 1/2". 8mm Aquamarine & 4 mm Apatite. All work is guaranteed, so collect with confidence. Please see Extreme Close ups. Similar can be custom ordered

Very early, pre-eagle mark, sterling necklace by Los Castillo. A bold and important piece, it is featured on page 87 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1945. Beautiful geometric design, it measures 15" around total. The center section is 4 1/2" across and 1 1/2" wide. Solid at 135 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed for Los Castillo as shown. It is gorgeous in every way.

Large, exquisite silver and amethyst brooch by Fred W. Davis, c. 1930. Davis combined amethyst quartz and silver in many of his pieces. This massive brooch measures 3 1/3" by 1 1/2" and is in fine original condition. It weighs 43 grams and is signed FD Silver Mexico as shown. I have never seen this piece offered before and believe it to be quite rare. A stunning blazer or coat pin and an important piece from Fred Davis.

SOLD. Ancient Auspicious Spiral Design on this mid 20th century tested sterling silver Modernist Modernism Studio bracelet with a large round bright green Jade disc charm. Odd custom made closure in that the 1 3/8" rich green jade disc is at the end of a chain allowing the bracelet to 8 1/2" then you loop it around to create a closer fit. 1.4 Oz 40 Grams weight. SOLD

A fabulous hand hammered silver and acid etched pin from the notable Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Carence Crafters. Pieces from this workshop are scarce and highly collectible.They represent some of the finest handmade work from the American Arts & Crafts period ,1890-1920. This is a large piece measuring 2 3/4" by 2 1/4". It is all original and in fine condition. Hallmarked with the interlocking C hallmark as shown. A rare example from this great workshop.

An amazing sterling bracelet by Modernist Arthur King. King had a shop on Madison Avenue in New York City in the 1960's. Most of his pieces have caged stones and I have never seen a bracelet offered before. This unusual and interesting piece is sterling with a light gold wash. There are various shaped and size cutouts as well as uneven edges making the focus of the bracelet. It is 2" wide and 5 3/4" around in the inside with an opening that is 1" at one end and 1 1/2" at the other...

Beautifully faceted 8 mm Rich Red Cherry Amber Beads Strand 25 1/2" necklace with old time push in barrel lock sterling silver clasp unmarked (older) yet tested so. Just beautiful! While these are Sold,you the collector will find another fabulous Amber Strand by going to www.mimideeartwear.com and search for 572770.