All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1970 item #1378381
A bold and striking sterling necklace from Danish designer Eigil Jensen for the Anton Michelsen firm in Copenhagen, Denmark. It was designed and produced in 1961. Measuring 15 1/2" end to end, it is 1 1/8" wide and weighs 94 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown. Beautifully designed and executed.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1960 item #1378382
Rare original vintage sterling necklace designed by Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel for Georg Jensen Denmark c.1954. Each link is a double disc and the seamless closure provides a continuous look on the neck. It is design no. 124 and measures 16 1/2" end to end and is 1/2" wide. Weighing 135 grams it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Gorgeous in every way. A true find for any Jensen collector.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1378383
A beautiful sterling and large center turquoise stone by Navajo Kee Joe Benally who began producing pieces in the 1950's. This bracelet was made by him during his time as a benchsmith at the Woodards Indian Shop. Measuring 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 3/4" wide at the front middle area of the stone and tapers to 1/2" at the terminals. Weighing 59 grams, it is in fine condition and signed as shown...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1378398 (stock #181504)
Doris Silver has a rare story in the period of the Mexican Silver Renaissance of being a store that allowed walk in artists to design and manufacture their jewelry. If she thought the work was the very best she would buy the work. Many famed artists that were in between houses for work produced for Doris. This cuff is unbelievable. The fire opals are blazing while the bracelet itself is massive. 100 grams heavy with a height of 3.5in. tall...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 1980 item #1378411
This is a big, bold, gorgeous sterling and turquoise ring by notable second generation silversmith Frank Patania Jr. The ring is a size 7 and the face of the ring measures 1 3/8" long and 1" wide. Weighing a very solid 22 grams, the ring is in fine original condition and the beautiful stone is free of chips or cracks. Signed as shown. Any piece from the Patania family is a treasure.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1980 item #1378445 (stock #TR959)
According to the British hallmarks this wonderfully crafted 9Kt gold sapphire and diamond cluster ring was made in Birmingham in 1975. A 6 X 4 millimeter oval faceted natural sapphire tops the 11 X 9 millimeter cluster and is encircled by ten brilliant cut diamonds. The total weight of all diamonds is 020Ct while the sapphire’s weight is 0.40Ct. The ring is a size 8 ¼ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1378493 (stock #181704)
Margot de Taxco designed beautiful enamel work. The properly signed as shown example presented today is one of the most vibrant of her work. I do not list many enamels due to their condition after close to 60 years of being on this planet earth. This one is museum quality and in MINT condition. The wearable length is 16 inches. The drop is 2.5in. tall and 3in. tall. Spectacular and rare, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1378599 (stock #181904)
We have today a Los Castillo vintage Mexican silver pectoral designed by Margot Van Voorhies. It bears the old linear hallmarks adding value as shown. It is a stand out pectoral that lays beautifully. There is a 17in. wearable length and has a drop 5 inches across and a 2.5 inch height. Hand made using the repousse technique with a quality weight of 124 grams. This is one of the finest examples from the Mexican Silver Renaissance...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1930 item #1378627 (stock #TR960)
This vintage 1920-s 20 X 10 millimeter rectangular onyx ring is centered by a diamond. The setting is 14Kt white gold filigree. The ring is a size 6 ½ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1980 item #1378651 (stock #TR962)
This is a very personable 14Kt yellow gold sitting teddy bear pendant/charm that measures 7/8” high including the bail and 5/8” wide. Can be worn as a pendant on a chain or added to a charm bracelet.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Contemporary item #1378659 (stock #TR964)
The center stone in this 18Kt white gold Art Deco style engagement ring is a 0.67Ct brilliant cut diamond that has J color and VVS2 clarity. The setting is further enhanced by 44 small diamonds spread out throughout the entire openwork setting. The total weight of all diamonds is 0.95Ct. The ring is a size 6 ¾ and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1950 item #1378660 (stock #TR963)
A 0.45 Ct oval old-mind diamond centers this early engagement ring, and the center stone is flanked on either side by three old-mine diamonds. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.75Ct. The ring is a size 7 ½ and it can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Deco : Pre 1950 item #1378661 (stock #TR965)
A great little 18Kt white gold openwork diamond ring is centered by an approximately 0.20Ct old-mine diamond. The center stone is flanked on either side by a smaller single cut diamond. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.22Ct. The ring is a size 4 ¾ and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1378728 (stock #182204)
This signed William Spratling X&O design pairs with the X&O necklace also listed on my site. The height is 1in. and the length is 7in. with a wearable of 6.5in. Surprisingly the bracelet is very heavy and each link is an outstanding 1/4in. thick. Hallmarks date to approximately 1942 and there is no damage or repairs of any kind. The weight is staggering 102 grams. Simply superb. .
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1378739 (stock #182204)
One of Margot de Taxco's very best and most loved designs numbered 5184. Margot Van Voorhies opened her taller after her divorce from Don Antonio Castillo and ownership of the successful Los Castillo taller. Margot was known for her innovations to the jewels she created for being multi purpose as is with this necklace. It breaks down into 2 brooches, a bracelet and an extension to wear higher to the neck or longer with varied necklines...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1970 item #1378840 (stock #9779)
A pair of 10k yellow gold dice charms pendants from the 1960s - perfect for earrings. This fine vintage pair measure 5/16" on a side and they have fine holes for each dot drilled through (they show light when held up to a lamp). They have a brushed finish and one is stamped K10 ITALY while the other has somewhat obscured marks. They weigh a total of 2.6 grams and they are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Pre 1970 item #1378841 (stock #9780)
A pair of 10k yellow gold hoop earrings from the 1960s. This simple and elegant pair measure 7/8" across, they are 5/16" wide and they weigh 2.8 grams. They are stamped 10K on the ear wires which are inserted into an attached loop on the opposite end. They are in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Platinum : Vintage : Pre 1980 item #1378844 (stock #TR967)
A 5.5 X 4 millimeter oval emerald in the center and two 2.7 millimeter round faceted emeralds are prong set in this platinum / palladium ring. The shank is 2 millimeter wide. The ring is a size 7 ¼ and can easily be sized.