Antique Scottish Agate Large Tara Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #739723
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This Scottish agate brooch is circa 1880. The motif is called a Tara and it is set in silver,finely hand engraved with a beautiful play of color. The agates are cut,and set in raised settings interspersed with silver that is engraved. The gemstones are faceted amethyst and cairngorm that complement the colors of the agates. The brooch is large, measuring 2 5/8 inches long x 2 1/8 inches wide. The reverse has all original mounts. This very traditional brooch can be worn dramatically in the horiz... Click for details

Antonio Pineda Sterling Silver Horse Head Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1960: item #736819

Wonderfully graceful Horse Head silver brooch by Antonio Pineda. High quality, 970 silver. Unlike much of his other work that is usually more abstract. Excellent condition; unusually well hallmarked. Bar measures 2" long; head is 1" tall. Circa 1960.

Antique Carved Opal Diamond Cameo Pins

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1920: item #736724
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This pair of opal cameo brooches are hand carved and set in silver and diamonds. The heads are classical and enhanced with European diamonds. The female has a hair adornment and the male a crescent simulating a collar. The original c-clasps have been replaced with safety clasps.

The female measures 1 1/4 down x 5/8 across, the male 1 1/4 down x 3/4 across. They are well carved and one of a kind. Circa 1910.

Beautiful Arts & Crafts Era Cross - Oakes, Foss, Gage

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Arts and Crafts Pre 1930: item #733440

Here is a beautiful Hand Made c. 1930's Arts & Crafts Era Cross done in Sterling Silver. Masterfully created with leaves and scrolls and equal to works by other skilled A & C designers of the times such as Oakes, Foss and Gage. Measuring 3" H x 1 7/8" W this piece is just spectacular! On original paper clip sterling chain which is 20" in L. Marked STERLING on back of cross, chain tested and is sterling as well. Excellent all original vintage condition. Just fantastic!

W. Spratling Vintage Mexican Silver Petate Bracelet

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1950: item #732015
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A timeless beauty by William Spratling ~ the Petate Bracelet. One of the very finest examples of the designs and silverwork created during the Mexican Silver Renaissance. Three reverso hammered medallions with etched/chased design. Nicely sized at 7 1/2" around. Widest part of the design measures 2 1/4" tall. Pin close. In fine vintage condition with age attendant surface wear and beautiful, general wear pattern. Correctly hallmarked as shown. An all together striking Spratling piece.

Vintage Mexican silver and amethyst necklace

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver Pre 1980: item #731613
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This delicate 925 silver and Amethyst necklace is 17" long. Condition is excellent.

Taxco sterling onyx bracelet in style of E. Ledesma

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Mexican Pre 1980: item #731596
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This lovely silver and onyx bracelet in style of Enrique Ledesma is 6.5" long and 1" wide. It is marked Taxco silver, it is in excellent condition.

Sterling Silver Bracelet by relo, Atomic Design

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Modernism Pre 1980: item #731389
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Sterling silver bracelet, atomic design by relo. (Austrian studio) With a modernist design and in great condition, this bracelet has five round, thick links interspersed with abstract pod designs.

The bracelet is 7 1/4" long by 1 1/4" wide and signed as illustrated. Trombone style catch with safety chain. Fabulous looking piece.

Lovely Antique Scottish Agate Pin Circa 1880

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #731317
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This Scottish brooch is circa 1880. It a very traditional motif called a garter. It has agates, all artistically selected to blend well together to create a fine composition. The engraving work is superior and threads itself around each stone and the perimeter of the brooch. The detail that is most distinctive is the use of the cairngorms. This is the only one I have owned having multiple cairngorms alternating with the agates. The colors of the stones are soft, and brings light to the agates. ... Click for details

Rare Antique Scottish Agate Pin

Archives: Estate Jewelry: Silver: Victorian Pre 1900: item #731309
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How rare to find a Scottish brooch designed purely for the beauty of the agates, not for the ceremonial,traditional motifs.

This brooch has colors that bring to mind the heather dotting the Scottish landscape. Shades of salmon,green and pale gray, blend one to the other. To me, it looks like a ribbon secured in the center. Each stone is carefully placed,with one on the opposite side, like a mirror image. Th... Click for details