Stunning vintage 1920s cherry amber Bakelite necklace with round translucent beads hand knotted with silk thread, in a continuous strand with no clasp. Tests positive for Bakelite with Simichrome. 146 grams. The beads are all 12 millimeters. 63 inches long and 1/2 inch wide. Excellent condition with one bead having a loss of about 8mm wide and 1mm deep on one side, pictured. Not noticeable when worn. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.
A vintage Finnish Scandinavian Modern sterling silver and natural tigereye ring c1970. Made and signed by Kultaseppa Salovaara Ky (Turku, Finland 1950s-1988), this ring has an adjustable band. The stone is mounted on a pin which allows it to spin freely. It is stamped 925 FINLAND with the Finnish and artists marks. This ring is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...
An inspired lapidary and an ingenious designer Felipe Martinez opened his workshop “Piedra y Plata” in 1950. His work is a testament to his exceptional talent and his commitment to impeccable craftsmanship and the use of choice materials. I love all his jewelry but I believe that he was at its best working within the confines of modernism which he enriched with references to Mexico’s archeological past...
Lovely custom made Pendant ...Large tear drop shaped moonstone with onyx cabochon in silver setting.
Marked 925 roughly 2 inches long...
I bought this pendant back in the 80's along with a matching pair of earings...sorry, I decided to keep the earings...
Pendant is shipped on a long suade/leather tong...which can be knotted to any length...
Stunning necklace choker with difficult to find circa 1920 etched on both sides coveted Amethyst color art glass. It is often referred to as "Lalique" like as found on page 91 of the 2nd Edition book: Popular Jewelry 1840 - 1940. This type was worn in Victorian, Edwardian, Art Nouveau on to the Art Deco era. Silver plate on brass. Simply the best to wear anytime, anywhere! Very nice pre owned vintage condition for age...
This mod ring is pewter. It has a slightly tapered, band which is adjustable. The band is surmounted by an applied bezel-set, turquoise blue, art stone. The inside of the band is marked PEWTER Jorgen Jensen (in script) and DENMARK. It is circa 1960's-1970's.
A vintage opal and diamond cluster ring set in 10Kt yellow gold, centered by a fiery 9 X 7 millimeter cabochon oval opal. The opal is surrounded by 28 single-cut diamond and 3 more diamonds on either side of the oval center. The approximate total weight of all diamonds is 0.20Ct. The ring is a size 7 and it can easily be sized.
This unusual sterling silver necklace is constructed of sections 1/8-inch wire in a wavy pattern similar to figure eights laid end to end. Each section is linked by flattened, securely soldered bands; it is a nice, substantial piece. The necklace is marked sterling on the band attached to the jump ring, as well as on the spring ring. It measures 17 inches long by 3/8 inch wide. Weight: 53.7 grams
A pretty 14K yellow gold created from an Art Nouveau stickpin. The front of the ring depicts a young maiden with a large flower tucked into her flowing hair. Tested and guaranteed 14K.
- Origin: America, ca 1900
- Condition: excellent, sharp detail
- Dimensions: crown, 1/2" diameter
- Finger Size: 6 1/2
- Weight: 1.7 grams
For a few years around WWII and possibly up to 1950, Marcel Boucher had a special line of silver jewelry made in Mexico under the name "Parisina". I don't think we know which workshop produced those pieces or whether they were made by a number of different silversmiths. I can, however, say that Parisina jewelry ranges from the very light-weight to the chunkier, more substantial examples and that the same variety is also reflected in their designs...
Born in Florence, Italy but spending her life as a designer and silversmith in Lima, Peru, Graziella Laffi found inspiration in the art of her adopted country's old civilizations, respectfully situating ancient motifs in her own, mid-century context. Laffi is habitually referred to by all who loyally collect her work as "the Spratling of Peru", a parallel that bespeaks the originality of her work and the quality of the jewelry, hollowware and decorative items she created...
Puig Doria modernist sterling silver necklace
Spain
1960's to 70's
Pendant measures 3" x 3"
Necklace should fit a 14" neck
Weight - 105 grams
Marked Puig Doria, Spain, 925
Very good vintage condition
A stunning 18K gold ring set with a large ribbed cabochon cut salmon coral measuring about 1 inch high, see last 2 photos for measurements. Inquire for information or photos
A remarkable sterling ring with a central stone of sodalite and side inlay of sodalite, lapis, onyx, and spiny oyster by Navajo silversmith Gibson Nez. This is a spectacular example of the work for which he is best known, impeccable inlay...
A vintage modernist brooch by noted African American mid century jeweler, Winifred Mason Chenet in copper with 5 dangles. This rare and early brooch was done when she just signed her work Mason, prior to adding the Chenet d'Haiti in the early 1950s.
Measures 2 1/8" across and 3" high including the dangles. Made of oxidized copper with raised graduated bumps. The balls and chains are brass and the hooks connecting the balls are copper for an interesting contrast...
A green and brown marbled agate square is decorated with a sterling modified pinwheel design. The handmade bale is sturdy. The entire plaque is mounted on a sterling backing marked 925. There is also a maker’s mark that looks like MAD. The pendant is suspended in the photos from a 26-inch-long Mexican sterling chain ($35 in addition to the pendant, J1341). The pendant measures 1 5/8 inches square.
Gorgeous black enamel, with heavy gold plate and glass stones in gemstone colors compose this work of art by Ciner. As with all Ciner pieces, this bracelet is of the highest in quality and design. Bracelet is 1 5/8" high with an inner circumfrence of 6 1/2". Ciner's name plate is inside.
A delicate sterling silver floral bracelet with faceted red stones, probably Garnets, by the Chicago silversmith Bjarne Meyer. Lightly hand hammered silver. Bjarne Meyer later worked for Georg Jensen, USA. Measures 6 5/8" around and 7/8" wide. Marked Sterling and Handwrought by Bjarne. Hook closure holds securely. Warm patina, fine condition. Wonderful example of Arts and Crafts silver work.