Beautifully carved, with deep details in the figures flowing robes, their faces and hairdos, I am assuming that this demi-parure consisting of a bracelet, brooch and earrings was initially intended as a wedding gift to a happy bride? Set in what looks like brass, the six female figures that adorn the bracelet links are, I believe, along with the figures on the earrings depictions of He Xiangu, the only female among the Eight Immortals...

Based on Margot de Taxco's and the Los Castillo's "Koi Fish" parures, a repousse by-pass ring from the 1950s-60s made by one of Taxco's still unidentified maestros. I admire these miniature masterpieces - they mimic the clamper bracelets of their respective designs yet with the small size, pose a real challenge to the silversmith who has to reproduce amazing detail in such small proportions. The ring here is currently a comfortable size 7.75 but can be adjusted upwards...

Fabulous vintage bracelet in dark goldtone metal with huge prong set glass cabochons simulating amethysts, framed in rope twist settings. Very weighty and substantial. Possibly French. Circa 1950. With a foldover clasp. The oblong stones are set in crown shaped prongs. 7 1/2 inches wearable length, 1 1/8 inches wide and 7/8 inch deep. The largest stones are 1 inch long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Early Robert Lee Morris sterling silver crescent shaped pendant on a black fabric cord. 1970s, from a Baltimore estate and I am also listing a heart shaped pendant necklace from this same estate. Robert Lee Morris began designing jewelry in 1970 and has collaborated with Karl Lagerfeld, Michael Kors, and Donna Karan. With a slightly matte finish. It weighs 29 grams. 1 5/8 inches long. The cord is 38 inches long. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This is an ANTIQUE ART NOUVEAU GOLD JOAN OF ARC LOCKET from a Maryland Estate. This LOCKET has been nitric acid tested and realizes 10-12K Gold. The size is 1 1/16" in diameter X 1/8" thick closed. In EXCELLENT Condition. RARE, SCARCE, Hard to Find ca. 1900 - 1920... Add to the Collection

C. Molina is an early maestro about whom we don’t know much but his mastery of the art of cutwork is becoming all the more appreciated. His silver work is so elaborate and his jewelry – which does not surface very often – so monumental in proportions that it is creating a steady following among collectors and discerning “well dressers” alike. The double-dangle earrings I am presenting here are stupendous and I particularly love the addition of the mask at the top...

A signature design for Margot de Taxco, the koi silver and amethyst clamper bracelet is a must-have for the dedicated collector and the lover of things beautiful alike. Executed in dramatic repoussage that looks more like sculpting because of its depth and the thick silver sheet used to craft it, Margot's original is far above and beyond all contemporary emulations be they signed by a known maker or anonymous. I leave the rest to the descriptive power of photography...

Slick, minimalist and yet so eye-catching, a pair of Margot de Taxco silver and enamel earrings with distinctive trapezoidal dangles. Just note the way the silver polka dots jump out of the white enamel background! The earrings measure 1 3/8" long by just over 1" wide (at their widest) and weigh 18.4 grams (for the set). Fully hallmarked as shown with Margot's name as well as Eagle 16 and des. no 5586 and in excellent vintage condition.

Matching the necklace in the same design that is also currently available in my inventory (see listing no 1190796 and also look at last photo here), a masterfully designed and executed Deco bracelet by a maker whose signature can also be found on Estela Popowski and Rancho Alegre pieces. Perfect repousse, deeply saturated amethyst cabs and gorgeous patina contribute to its stunning appearance. The bracelet measures 7" long (wearable) by 1 1/8" wide and weighs 32.0 grams...

A very interesting yet no less monumental bracelet by Enrique Ledesma in which the maestro combines modernist silver work with curved stone tubes left unpolished- a rather unusual choice for him. I am intrigued by the combination and think that the stones are actually malachite with veins of pyrite in them. Vividly colored, the bracelet has a stunning presence because of its magnificently architectural links and it feels divinely around the wrist...

Beautiful, elegant sterling silver necklace by Jens Tage Hansen, a Modernist silversmith working in Copenhagen 1954 - 1964. It measures 15" end to end and is 1" wide. Weighing 66grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. A very striking piece on the neck.

Simple yet elegant, this early 20th century diamond solitaire ring is set in 18Kt yellow gold and platinum. The 0.63Ct brilliant cut diamond is NOT certified but it is determined to be K color and SI1 clarity by our in-house gemologist. The setting is made of 18Kt yellow gold and the six prongs holding the diamond are platinum, as it is clearly marked, along with WM WISE & SON makers mark. The ring at the moment is size 6 1/2 but can easily be sized.

Featured on page 170 of the catalogue from the William Spratling exhibit MAESTROS de PLATA:WILLIAM SPRATLING and MEXICO'S SILVER RENAISSANCE, this is the Pre-Columbian Double Swirl Neckace by Los Castillo, c. 1940-45. Each link has a ball that acts as a rivet so the necklace is articulated. Measuring 16 1/2" end to end, it is 1 1/8" wide and weighs a very hefty 168 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed as shown. This is my very favorite Los Castillo necklace...

Rare and magnificent repousse sterling silver pectoral necklace & earrings designed and signed c.1950's by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot van Voorhies Carr. Margot passed in 1985. The necklace has a wearable length up to 16 1/2 inches. Each swan is 3 1/4"L X 1 1/2"W. Together the measurement of the double swan pendant is approximately 5" across and 2 1/4"H. The earrings are each 1 1/4"L. Screw backs work perfectly. Total weight of the set is 3.6oz, 101grams...

From the wearable art movement of the mid-century, these are sterling screwback earrings by Modernist Ed Wiener. Like miniature mobiles, they measure 1 1/2" long and wide and when on the ear, they move when you move. Fine original condition and signed as shown. A fine example of the work of this great jeweler.

Rare heavy sculptural sterling silver belt buckle designed and signed (c.1946)by modernist Ed Wiener.(1918-91) Measures 2 1/2" across the top and 1 1/2" down. Back loop will fit up to 1 1/8 inch strap. Raised abstract design. 34grams. Beautiful vintage condition with no dents or dings. Wiener opened his first shop in New York City in 1946. Featured in MESSENGERS OF MODERNISM where it's said of Wiener, "As a jeweler he was an interpreter of the major trends in modern art".

Authentic early Matilde Poulat "MATL" sterling, turquoise and coral screw back chandelier earrings c. 1940. There are 5 articulated sections with 4 dangling tabs on the bottom. The ornate silver work makes the stones pop.They measure just shy of 3" long and are 1 1/2" across at the widest point. They are in fine original condition and the silver has a lovely, perfectly aged patina. Signed as shown. Absolutely gorgeous on the ear. If you are a serious MATL collector, these are for you.

Among Gerardo Lopez's most collected clamper designs, I love to refer to this specific creation as his "flames" bracelet because of the way the repousse rises in vivacious twists and twirls. This is indeed an impressive piece - like most of Lopez's clampers are - but not overwhelmingly involved and a sheer pleasure to wear. Its patina is warm and its hinge is tight as if it has been treated very gently throughout its long life...