A finely crafted vintage Edwardian 1-3/8 x 5/8" pin with a faux pink tourmaline crystal bezel-set stone. This pin is in 10k yellow gold, it has a safety catch, and it is stamped 10K. It weighs 2.2 grams, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. Please not that the stone is an intense rose pink, not pale as it appears in our pictures...
Handsome Napoleon III-era 18K gold brooch in the form of an eagle with spread wings. Eagle motifs were very popular in French jewelry of the 1860's and 70's. This example features a hook from which a lady could hang her gold watch. The eagle's beak holds a small ring that originally would have been attached to a tiny safety chain for the watch...
A handsome pair of Art Deco sterling silver cufflinks, the faces decorated with an applied vine and berry motif slightly reminiscent of Jensen's "Blossom" pattern. The faces are joined by solid connectors to the hinged backs that are simply decorated with scored parallel lines. The connectors are marked "930S/Sterling" and have the maker's mark "W. KR".
Origin: Scandinavia, probably Denmark or Norway, ca. 1940. Size: 23/32" x 17/32". Weight: 14.5 grams.
This late 19th century sterling silver bar pin features suspended medallions of classical profiles and other similar elements, exemplifying the iconic design of George W. Shiebler of New York. This piece was part of Shiebler's Etruscan or Homeric line. It has a secure modified C-clasp on the back as well as the maker’s mark of a winged S, and a design number of 590. It is also marked sterling. The pin measures 3 inches wide by a little over 1 1/2 inches at its longest drop. Weight: 20.9 grams
Glam long bib necklace in goldtone metal with very large poured glass beads with an iridescent silvery finish. Circa 1965. Large cast metal elements have Etruscan revival applied beading and wirework and
are suspended from groups of metal chains. Spring ring clasp. Perfectly on trend with the glam, edgy look of the metals, chains, and studs which are all over the runways and fashion magazines. Wearable length is 19 inches. Drop is 7 inches long and 2 1/2 inches wide...
A beautiful and unusual Art Deco ring, marked 18K gold. The central section has a stylized floral motif, with the leaves, petals, and central section with diamonds. This section is against a background of blue enamel over a guilloche substrate, enabling a wonderful depth and scintillating appearance. Surrounding the central section is a border of diamonds.
This stunning piece of craftsmanship has no condition issues, with all original diamonds, and no restoration to the metalwork...
A very cool Gucci sterling adjustable bracelet circa 1970. It can basically fit any wrist from approximately 6" to 8" by simply pushing in or out on the bracelet knots. Weighing 47 grams, it is in fine original condition and signed as shown. What a fun piece !
Late 1900s
This carved jade pumpkin is suspended from a braided green silk cord embellished with jade and hardstone beads and white jade leaves. The length is adjustable by pulling the white beads at the top. The overall length is about 13 inches. The pumpkin carving is:
Diameter: 1 in., Thickness: 3/8 in.
Formed as a delicate spray of three flowers, this Coro sterling silver pin has an unusual design, unlike much of the company’s Sterling Craft line. The Sterling Craft pieces were hand-constructed, with an arts and crafts look; many had a Scandinavian influence, but this piece is quite naturalistic and more complex in construction. It measures about 3 ½ inches long by 2 inches wide by 1 inch deep. It has a secure rollover clasp. Weight: 18.6 grams
This is a 14K Gold Art Nouveau Stick Pin. The Top has the Face of a Nouveau Lady with Eyes Closed. The size overall is 2 1/8"; the Face measures 3/8" X 1/2". Somewhat illegibly marked: 14K; tested and Guaranteed 14K. A Beauty ca. 1900-1920
A classic 14Kt gold bow pin from the 1940-s is centered by a 5 millimeter bezel set round opal. The inscription in the back shows that this bow was given to someone special in 1944. The length of the pin is 1 7/8” and the width at the widest part is ½”.
Huge copy of one of the most famous brass and copper cuffs bracelets by modernist ART SMITH, probably c.1980's. Unsigned, it measures 5" by 9 3/4" outside circumference and 2 1/2" diameter at openings. Crudely made, it does not have the fine craftsmanship of Art Smith. The soldering at the back of the brass wire has solder showing connecting the wires. Otherwise, it's in excellent condition. The ART SMITH cuff appears in "Messengers of Modernism" p.92.......$14 for insured USA shipping.
This is a Marquise Cut Diamond Ring in a 14K White Gold setting with Diamond accents. The Engagement Ring has an approximately 75/100 Carat Major Diamond SI2 GH Color. Vintage 1970- 1990 ......Please contact us for more details or see this Ring @ Jantiques in Kensington, Md. ........
This sterling silver money clip features an applied swordfish or marlin, and has a classic mid-century look. It is quite sturdy and secure, and has a nice heft. The back bears a maker’s mark of RRR, as well as a sterling mark. It measures 2 inches long by about ½ inch wide. Weight: 11.8 grams
Beautiful vintage 1940s wired necklace, probably Chinese export, with carved stone beads alternating with clear faceted beads that are either glass or rock crystal. The carved stone beads include amethyst, what looks like one celadon jade bead, serpentine, carnelian, rose quartz, what looks like lapis or sodalite, and a large pale green bead that looks like flourite or some other quartz. There are also smooth beads in various hardstones and in turquoise...
A large 10k cameo pin pendant w/ hexagonal setting circa 1910. This unusual vintage Edwardian carved shell portrait cameo is in a fine 10k yellow gold hexagonal setting. This 2-1/2" x 1-7/8" brooch has a swing-up swiveling loop for wear as a pendant; it is stamped 10K with a W maker's mark and it has a gate-latch clasp. It weighs 21.6 grams, it dates from c1900-10, and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
We have a Coral Matl for your consideration. Made with early hallmarks in the 1930's and is a beautiful orange red in color that has warmed with age. This one is with all 5 strands and silver beads dispersed and is approximately 3 inches thick when all strands are close together. The wearable length is 18 inches. long. The medallions are 1.25 inch squares with coral stones seated within. The stones are also brought to view in the same manor on the clasp. All with a wonderful natural patina...
Very heavy, wide 18K yellow gold cuff bracelet (stamped on clasp "Italy", "750" plus a maker's mark), probably from the 1970s or 1980s. This is a very substantial bracelet, a real impact piece! Easily fits a 7 inch wrist, very unique!
Width: 31 mm, approx 1.25 inch
Diameter: 72 mm
Interior Size: approx 7 inches
Exterior Size (circumference): 9 3/8 inches
WEIGHT: 67.3 dwt (104.6 grams)