All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1380059 (stock #181705)
Enrique Ledesma was known for the use of beautiful stones and impeccable workmanship. This bracelet is a published design in Penny Morrill books on the subject of the Mexican Silver Renaissance. The stones are magnificent showing only natural lines to the stones. I really could not capture their beauty with my camera. The barrels are all straight showing off the crisp condition as well. The length is 7in. long and one inch tall. The hallmark is rubbed but there...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Pre 1980 item #1380081
A wonderful sterling pin/pendant by the Swedish designer Rey Urban for the Danish company A. Fausing. It is three dimensional and very tactile. Measuring 2" by 1 3/8", it weighs 15 grams and is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A great industrial design.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1990 item #1380148
An outstanding vintage sterling and multi stone inlay bracelet by Navajo Jim Harrison who began creating in the early 1980's. Preston Monongye and Jessie Monongye shared their techniques with him and he credits his success to them, having helped him open his mind to his own designs. The influence of Jesse Monongye is particularly evident in this piece. Measuring 5" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4", it is 1/2" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Arts and Crafts : Pre 1970 item #1380149
A lovely sterling ridged, high domed ring from the Chicago Arts & Crafts workshop Kalo that opened in 1900 and closed in 1970. It is currently a size 7 but could be sized. Weighing 18 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. An elegant ring from this important Chicago silver workshop.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Victorian : Pre 1900 item #1380193 (stock #TR994)
This great Victorian Etruscan 14Kt yellow gold pendant is centered by an 18 X 13 millimeter oval faceted bezel set amethyst. A lace like masterfully created delicate Etruscan frame surrounds the center stone. The pendant is 1 7/8” high including the bail and 1” wide at the wide.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1380194 (stock #TR995)
Each earring is centered by a bezel set old-mine diamond and each diamond is surrounded by seven prong set natural rubies. The approximate total weight of the two diamonds is 0.25 Ct while the approximate total weight of all fourteen rubies is 0.70 Ct. The diameter of the 14Kt white gold earrings with push backs is 8 millimeter. (1/3”)
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Period : Pre 1970 item #1380196 (stock #TR997)
This 14Kt yellow gold Fleur De Lis watch pin that measures 1 ¼” tall and 1” wide is from the 1960-s. It is a broach that has a hook in the back, originally for a small watch which can accommodate a nice pendant as well. It is a very well priced beauty in great condition.Laissez les bon temps rouller.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1380240 (stock #182005)
William Spratling signed chain necklace is an early first phase masterpiece design. The proper hallmarks are shown on 2 photos as it is marked on the hook of the chain. The necklace fits right in between the 1 inch mark and has a 7mm thickness. This beauty is fluid in it's motion and lays like a dream. It has a wearable length of 17.75in. The weight is 361 grams of almost pure silver which shows up as a very white silver. The ridge down the center of the chain adds great depth and dimension...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Retro : Pre 1960 item #1380283 (stock #TR999)
Retro design is present in this simple yet elegant amethyst ring set in 14Kt yellow gold. The 18 X 13 millimeter faceted emerald cut amethyst weighs approximately 10Ct. The shank has a scroll like design on either side of the amethyst. The ring is a size 6 and can easily be sized.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1960 item #1380657
Strong in concept & design this awesome bracelet was created & signed c. 1950's by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). 1 1/8" tall with an interior wearable length of 7" this piece weighs a hefty 126 grams. The six large, hand carved obsidian stones catch the light beautifully, emitting a deep, subtle glow from within as the wrist moves. Both the stones & silver are in pristine condition. The slide in clasp & safety chain are tight & secure.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Ethnic : Native American : Pre 1970 item #1380749
Spectacular design and execution in this sterling and saw tooth bezel set coral ring by Santo Domingo silversmith Julian Lovato. He began working in 1938 and was a silversmith for Frank Patania Sr. in the Thunderbird Shop. This ring was made during his time there as it has his own signature as well as the Patania Thunderbird Shop mark. Julian Lovato has been the winner of numerous awards for his fine creations. This ring is a size 7 1/4 and the face measures 1/2" long and 7/8" wide...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1970 item #1380840 (stock #182905)
I am offering a rare amethyst Antonio Pineda bracelet. It is trapezoidal in shape with straight barrels and no chips or cracks to the stones. The stones range from dark purple to some stones with lighter swirls. It is properly hallmarked as shown and displays a light patina. I have tried to show the bracelet in different light for the best viewing of all links. Pineda used 970 silver content for his work giving it a whiter look as it has a low alloy content...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1940 item #1380869
Very beautiful and early Fred Davis sterling and Rhodonite ring. This same ring, with an amethyst stone, is featured on page 27 of the 4th edition of the book MEXICAN SILVER by Morrill and Berk. They date it c. 1930. The face of the ring measures 1" wide and 3/4" long and it is a size 6. Weighing 14 grams, it is in fine original condition with no chips or cracks to the stone. Signed as shown. A great addition to a Mexican Silver collection.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1381022 (stock #180206)
Any La Estrella is a true jewel. Sadly, the Taller was only in Taxco for under two years where they produced original work that was of the highest quality. The pectoral is 4.5in. across and 4in. high. The weight is 90 grams of quality repousse. The wearable length is 17.5 inches. No flaws, repairs or damage of any kind. Collector quality, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Gold : Mexican : Pre 1950 item #1381174 (stock #180406)
Los Castillo design #732 is properly signed with the old linear hallmark. The diameter is 2.5 in. and the height is 1 1/8th inches. The bracelet can be sized by a professional jeweler as the gap is 1inch. The sweeping links that flow in one direction are deeply hand chased with repousse balls. There is glare and patina in the photos. The weight is 80 greams of quality workmanship. With no dents,repairs or damage this rare cuff is collector quality.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Costume : Designer : Pre 1980 item #1381802
This spectacular gold metal and enamel necklace and earring set looks as though it was never worn. The necklace is 17" (43 cm) long, not including the Lacroix logo at the end. The center front of the necklace is 2 1/4" (6 cm) deep. The earrings are 2 1/4" (6 cm) long by 1 1/4" (3.5 cm) wide. Large sparkling round, square, pear and navette shaped pastel rhinestones are scattered throughout the necklace...
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Scandinavian : Georg Jensen : Pre 1980 item #1381866
Rare original vintage Georg Jensen Denmark sterling ring no. 443 designed by Vivianna Torun Bulow-Hube circa 1970. This ring is from the 70's and not a re-issue. It is a size 5 and in fine original condition. Weighing 9 grams, the face of the ring is 1" diameter. Signed as shown. Torun designs are always striking and remarkable.
All Items : Archives : Estate Jewelry : Silver : Designer Signed : Pre 2000 item #1381871
A beautiful sterling cuff with center turquoise stone set in an 18k bezel by second generation silversmith Frank Patania Jr. This comes in its' original box from the Thunderbird Shop in Santa Fe, NM. This is a solid cuff weighing 96 grams. It measures 5 1/2" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/4" opening and is 1 1/8" wide. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. Any piece from the Patania family is a masterpiece.