A nice quality vintage sterling silver hinged bracelet with a natural hand-carved shell portrait cameo c1900-20. This bangle bracelet (unmarked but tested as sterling) measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/8" across the interior and it is 3/4" across the cameo. It has a safety chain and a box clasp and it weighs 10.7 grams. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a small 1/16" dent below the hinge...

SOLD. 12/12 Reply: GM below . Available: MC Earl snowflake earrings see image 4 for price and image 5. Vintage hand wrought arts & crafts process yet during modernist era sterling silver snowflake motif pendant & pin signed by local silversmith whose mark is an AG in a circle. Update: Per Ms. GM, his name is Abbot Gotshall and he had his studio in Sandwich, NH. Ms. GM remembers collecting buying his work from his Sandwich, NH store...

A donkey doll motif. Pre assay 1930's or 40's hand chased repousse donkey burro tested silver pin with MEXICO mark and the cutest round face big headed punk haired donkey doll! So it has an overbite and no chin, it is so kee-oot!. Must have.
The native peoples are known to make dolls in the shape of their local animals for their children to play.

Wt: 20 grams on postal scale and ~2 3/4" X 2 1/2"...

SOLD. All metal is sterling. Mother nature gets credit for the yummy blue coral, the silver is USA mined and the bracelet was designed, carefully assembled by and signed: Sterling Mimi Dee in a USA studio. A small blue lace agate was added to the 1 1/2" charm. All metal is precious (never is plated cable used here!)and is carefully shaped through each bead to deter against loss. Both this metal and the coral's value keeps going up. The latter due to conservationists' continued restrictions...

Dramatic first design period (1931-46) sterling silver and amethyst necklace designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling(1900-67). The cruciform pendant measures 3 inches long X 2 5/8 inches wide. The attached sterling silver chain measures 19 inches long. The amethyst stones are very deep and vivid in color and in beautiful condition with no chips or cracks. The silver frame and chain are in excellent condition as well with no dents, dings or repairs...

This late-19th century sterling silver bangle bracelet exhibits the quality tool work of many of the New York and Newark, NJ, bench jewelers of the late 19th century. The bangle is hollow, but sturdy enough to withstand the hand chasing of the twisted surface. It bears the maker’s mark of George W. Heath, New York (later Newark), as well as a sterling mark...

SMASHING, rare and unusual sterling bracelet with agate dangles by Modernist Paul Lobel. Measuring 5 1/4" around in the inside, it is 1 1/2" wide in the front. The agate dangle hangs 2 1/2". Fine original condition and signed as shown. For the woman with attitude who wants to make a statement. A fabulous piece by one of the most important Modernist jewelers.

This is an early Antonio Pineda 17in. long and 93 grams heavy fabulous vintage Mexican 970 silver necklace. It is .75in. wide and displays a wave swirl design that is built with depth and dimension in heavy repousse. His works are presently seen on the SILVER SEDUCTION museum tour. Known for his designs this one is seldom seen and is really a knock out on. Really lovely, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

This late 19th-century sterling silver bangle bracelet is beautifully decorated with deeply chased scroll work. It is of hollow construction and shaped in an oval so it can be easily slipped on over the hand. It bears the mark of Carter, Howe & Co., of Newark, NJ. Other than a small dent on the interior (pictured), the bracelet is in lovely condition. The opening measures about 2 1/2 inches by 2 inches, with an interior circumference of about 7 1/4 inches...

An antique Art Nouveau period Scottish sterling silver two piece belt buckle, depicting the Green Man, a well known creature from ancient United Kingdom mythology. He is associated with birth and re-birth, and the coming of spring...

An ornate 1-3/8" across Victorian Aesthetic sterling silver pin c1870s-80s. This unsigned (but tested) silver pin features leaves, beading and wirework, and it has a compartment on the back with the original bezel. It has a c-clasp, it weighs 6.5 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs other than the loss of the original glass window from the back (easily replaced). All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues ...

A Scottish agates sterling silver banded agate sword pin circa 1911. This handsome dirk pin features finely banded agate cased in a hand-engraved "sheath"; the hilt of the knife features a cabochon agate stone. It is fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1911-12, and it has the maker's or retailers mark for Adie & Lovekin. Many of these pins were made in Scotland and hallmarked in Birmingham, although some were made there as well. This 2-3/4" pin weighs 6.0 grams, it has a c-clasp, and i...

A hand-engraved vintage Forstner sterling silver bangle bracelet c1950s. This bangle has a safety chain, it measures 2-3/8" x 2-3/16" across the interior, and it is 1/2" wide. It is decorated on one half, it has a modified tongue slide catch, and it weighs 21.9 grams. It is stamped FORSTNER STERLING MADE IN CANADA with PAT PEND on the catch, and it is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all...

Sculptural and eye catching this sterling silver cuff was designed by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda in the 1950's. The bracelet measures 1 1/4"wide and 5 1/4" around the inside from tip to tip. The gap opening is 1 1/8". This piece would most comfortably fit up to a 6 inch wrist. Beautiful vintage patina and condition. Fully hallmarked with Antonio crown, 970, eagle 17.

A Navajo sterling silver ring with a blue opal circa 1960s 1970s. This vintage size 6 ring features a large solitaire opal with blue and green colours; it measures 1" x 7/8" across the stone. It is unsigned which is not uncommon and it weighs 7.9 grams. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some natural striations in the stone and some minor surface wear. All condition issues are noted. All items are vintage or anti...

This sterling silver cuff features a design of embossed stylized scrolls and flowers, cast and hand-finished along the edges. There appears to be some hand-incised work around the raised designs on the front as well. An oxidized and lacquered finish completes the look. There are two rough areas along one edge from the casting process and a small surface scratch. An applied strip inside the bracelet indicates a maker, Elias or Elios, Peru and 925. The cuff measures 1 inch wide and has an inner ci...

Impeccable silver and inlaid amethyst bracelet and screw back earrings by Felipe Martinez who opened his workshop "Piedra Y Plata" in 1950. Measuring 7 1/8" end to end, the bracelet is 1" wide and weighs 63 grams. The earrings are 1" long. All pieces are in fine original condition, no chips or cracks to the stones which are a vibrant purple. Signed as shown. This same bracelet and earrings is featured on page 187 of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk with green stones rather than amethy...

SOLD Blue John pendant with the sterling silver marks of RW, crown, 3/4 side posed lion and a letter holds an often referred to as a scarce stone practically mined out of existence, at least for larger items, in the Derby England area. This scarce gemstone also referred to as Derby Spar, fluorite, or fluorspar was originally found in England during the 19th century and was named Blue John for the French "bleu et jaune", although here more "violette et jaune", is a very desirable collectib...