This antique 14Kt gold and blood-stone fob / pendant date back to early 20th century. The 20 millimeter round, high quality blood-stone is mounted in a frame that is decorated by two intertwining snakes. The diameter of the whole fob / pendant is 1”
An 18k yellow gold heart pendant on a 10k rope twist chain bracelet from the 1970s. This 7/16 x 1/4" hollow heart (sans bale) is stamped 750 and the 7-1/4" chain has a springring clasp and it is stamped 10K SO. This bracelet weighs 0.9 grams and it is in excellent condition with no monograms, dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...
An Edwardian 10k yellow gold baroque pearl pendant on chain. This lovely 1-5/8 x 5/8" pendant features a ruby red glass stone and a small baroque pearl and it comes with an 18-5/8" fine link 10k yellow gold chain with a springring clasp...
This elegant and very rare ring weighs in at 11.5 grams. The top (measuring 5/8” x 5/8”) has a lovely Nouveau design, and no monogram – ready for your initials. (Finding a signet ring that is both Art Nouveau AND that has never been monogrammed is really unusual!) The top edges and shanks are beautifully carved with Nouveau swirls which are deeply incised. It is unmarked 14k gold, and size 9-1/4. Circa 1900...
The Los Castillo 653 cuff is a modernist jewel perfect for career wear for the best dressed. The dimensions are: Back gap 1 inch. Height is also 1 inch. Weight is a thick solid 53 grams. Inside diameter is 2.25 inches and can be professionally sized. There is lovely darkness in the circular recesses and some patina to the rest of the piece. No dents and rounds the wrist beautifully.
20" ( 50 cm ) Most beautiful French Bebe from house of Jumeau .......... Emile Jumeau circa 1880 / 84 , an rare model of the very beautiful E.J. Bebe with finest creamy pale pressed bisque , excellent painting and very cute face expression on socket head .
With very full cheeks and throat , has stunning blue enamel glass paperweight inset eyes with dark eyeliner and fine painted long lashes. Her brows are brush-stroked and feathered over mauve - blushed eye shadow...
A 14k white gold man's diamond with black onyx bullseye ring by Birks from the late 1930s 1950. This vintage size 7 men's ring by Birks Canada has a central 21 point genuine diamond which has a round black onyx stone bezel set around the centre stone. It is stamped BIRKS and 14 K and another mark. The whole ring is white gold, and was custom made at Birks.
The ring comes with an independent gemologist's appraisal for $2000CAN...
A 14k white gold genuine ruby and diamonds ring circa 1940s. This elegant vintage size 6-1/4 or 6.25 quatrefoil shape ring features a central 42 point natural oval ruby of medium dark purplish red colour with light inclusions, surrounded by two brilliant and 24 single cut diamonds (total 26 points, SI, G-H colour). The ring is a style which looks lovely on a hand. The jewel part of the ring measures 13/16" long and x 1/2" wide across the finger...
This is a signed, hand wrought Frank Patania necklace. One of the most well known Southwestern artists from the 40's when William Spratling was also designing. His work is sought after and when you put this chest plate on it's simplicity transforms you. Seeing the underside is exciting as you can see the pound marks from working the silver into shape and the press marks of carving the hatch marks. There is a dark patina and no damage. The carved markings look like little Teepee's when in hand...
Very nice and rare to find French paper mache Eden Clown attributed by Fleischmann & Bloedel from around 19th. Century, not often to find with this charming expression , special with this funny look of wonderful original condition and costume !! Very pretty and funny guy which was very popularity in France at 19th...
Chinese late Qing dynasty Guangxu period porcelain crocus vase with five lobes around a central cylindrical neck terminating in a bulb, decorated in the Hawthorn pattern with white branches of prunus blossoms set against a cobalt “cracked ice” ground. The base bears an apocryphal four-character Qianlong mark. Late 19th century. 10” high x about 7” diameter. Heavily potted...
This estate piece is a stylish art-deco inspired 18Kt white gold bracelet set with 90 round brilliant-cut diamonds and 62 square-cut natural sapphires. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 1.35Ct, and the sapphires approximate total weight comes to 1.90Ct. The bracelet is 7 ¼ “long and 3/8 “wide.
This vintage 1950's turquoise & sterling silver necklace was designed & signed by Taxco, Mexico modernist Antonio Pineda (1919-2009). The necklace measures 16 1/2" long & 1 1/8" wide. Weight is 150 grams. The necklace is in exquisite condition...
Especially beautiful 26" ( 66 cm ) French Bebe by Etienne Denamur from first period ....... has pale and fine creamy bisque socket head , full cheeks and lovely quality of bisque and painting included stunning large blue glass enamel inset eyes . She has rose blushed eye shadow and fine painted thick dark eyeliner and lushly painted lashes and feathered brows.
Closed mouth with beautifully fine shaded and outlined full lips with defined space . Pierced ears with factory orig...
Art Smith modernist patinated brass cuff bracelet
Dubbed "Four Ball" bracelet
Mid 20th century
2" at tallest point
Interior circumference - 5 1/2" plus a 1 1/8" rear gap
Unmarked
Very good vintage condition, displaying the highly desired original finish
One minor 3/16" darkened spot of finish in top left area of brass
Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Double-Gourd Jar
This rare and attractively-shaped small double-gourd jar was made during the 15th century. It is coated in a finely-crackled glaze and elaborately decorated in underglaze blue, the pattern featuring scrolling floral and lotus leaf patterns. Height 7 cm. It is in very good condition with no repair or restoration and just minor “nibbling” to the edge of the vulnerable mouth.
Items such as this were, and still are, much revered amon...
I have never seen this vintage design 441 Los Castillo bracelet before. It has a striking presence at 1.5in. tall and has excellent weight at 78 grams. The length is 7 inches which fits most. There are no damages or repairs on this treasure. The patina is natural and dark. I added a picture of a Doris Silver pectoral also listed on my site that is a wonderful pairing to this bracelet. Definitely mark this one down for collectors of things of beauty, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!
Tulip Buds 468 was designed by Margot Van Voorhies while married to Antonio Castillo at their Taller Los Castillo. The flow of the leaf around the bud, the heft of the silver giving depth and dimension to each link is exactly why this design 468 is so desired. Built on an angle to see each link at it's best and made strong with rivets hold the repousse together for a test of time. No damage or repairs to either the bracelet or the necklace. There are reflections on some of the buds of my camera ...
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