This pair of double “Sunrise” or “Sunset” cuff links is marked WHITE GOLD FRONT BELAIS 14K; TALON GRIP TRADEMARK. They are octagonal, measuring 5/8” x 7/16”, with rigid connectors that are hinged at one end. The Belais Brothers were among the first to develop a formula for white gold (patented 1917). Many feel they were the premier workers in white gold of their era, and their pieces are collectible...
A fine pair of French Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the form of sinuously curved griffins. Mythological creatures such as griffins and dragons were a particularly popular subject matter for French jewelers of the era. The creatures are finely worked with excellent detail to the scales and other features. The chain connectors are fully hallmarked with French 18K hallmarks and with an unidentified maker's mark.
Origin: France, ca. 1890. Condition: excellent. Size: 9/16" x 7/16"...
A Vintage Modernist abstract clamper cuff bracelet made of Sterling Silver signed Zagal Tasco. Measures approximately 7" around and 1 7/8" at the widest. Marked Zagal, Tasco, Hecho en Mexico, and Sterling on the inside. Marked with eagle #3 also. In very fine condition. Some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish. Heavy and well made. Spring is tight. Great organic design.
Circa mid-century, this is an extremely rare necklace produced by Salvador Teran. The matching bracelet is listed separately...
A lovely sentimental jewel by the esteemed London jeweler Murrle, Bennet & Co. featuring a heart-shaped citrine surmounted by a crown and a scrolling frame set with seed pearls. In Victorian symbology, a heart topped with a single crown conveyed the sentiment “ruler of my heart.” The citrine has very nice pure yellow coloring, with just a hint of orange. It would be very easy to add a small hidden ring at either end of the pin, so it can be worn from a chain. Murrle, Bennet & Co...
A tiny 14k enamel rotary phone charm that moves to spell
I Love You and Hello. Stamped 14k with the Sloan mark. 5/8" x 1/2" ~ 2.5gr
A colorful butterfly, it’s old mine cut diamond and sapphire body sporting wings studded with rubies, rose cut diamonds and emeralds, stands atop a diamond-encrusted twig in this gorgeous late Victorian jewel. Victorian butterfly jewels usually portray the insect with its wings spread in a rather rigid fashion. This pose is far more naturalistically attractive. The stones together weigh close to 3 carats, and all have excellent color...
Sterling tie bar by William Spratling, Mexico, c.1945. With Mayan design, it measures 2 1/2" long, and is in excellent condition. Tie bar is signed "WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO" & "SPRATLING SILVER".....$10 for insured USA shipping & applicable NY tax.
Outstanding pair of early Art Nouveau 18K yellow gold earrings set with aquamarines. The surmounts, each set with three aquamarine beads, support double chains suspending shields set with oval aquamarines, in turn fringed with chain drops terminating in balls. The shields have foliate decoration that just begin to show the Art Nouveau sensibility. The chain elements are textured in the style more often associated with Etruscan Revival pieces...
Art Smith modernist sterling silver and stone ring
Oversized and substantial
c. 1950
Stone measures 2 1/16" long x 1" at widest point
Size 7 - 7 1/4
Weight - 31.55 grams
Very good vintage condition
Stone displays natural variations and inclusions
A vintage modernist sterling silver necklace with a central bezel set amber jewel. The necklace is made from curved sterling with chain at each end. It is marked 925 for sterling. Measures about 16" around. Hard to measure exactly due to the curvature. Has a secure box closure with a safety clasp.
The central pendant part measures 2 1/2" long and 3/4" at the widest. The amber has natural swirls. The design of the pendant is not symmetrical giving it a more interesting look...
Circa 1930, 7 diamond band set in 18k white gold. Each diamond weighs approximately .02ct for a total weight of .14cttw. All are prong-set and well matched in color and clarity. The width of the top portion of the ring is 2.5 mm. It is marked "18k" on the inside and is in very good condition. It is a size 7 but could be sized easily by a competent jeweler.
Victorian 14K yellow gold target brooch, large translucent amber with gold star, rose cut diamonds around a small seed pearl. Its gold frame is covered in intricate engraving, cobalt blue enamel, and 4 small pearls. Slight loss of enamel in one place. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!
Diameter: 1 1/8 inches
Height: approximately 1/2 inch
Weight:
A 14k yellow gold diamonds and blue sapphire row ring with diamonds cluster from the 1950s-1960s. This size 6-3/4 ring features a central row of gemstones which is surrounded by 16 clustered diamonds. The central diamonds are approximately 8 points by gauge and the central deep blue sapphire is around 10 points. The surrounding diamonds in the 9/16 x 5/16" setting are around 2 points each...
An elegant 5-piece dress set worked in 14K yellow gold and platinum by Carrington. The set, comprising a pair of double-sided cufflinks and three shirt studs, features round mother-of-pearl faces enclosed within engraved platinum borders and centered with small natural pearls. Both the mother-of-pearl and the pearls have very nice luster and color overtones...
A pair of Victorian 12k rose gold drop earrings circa 1900. These (unmarked but tested) 12k rose gold drop earrings are mounted on later gold filled screwback mounts. These earrings measure 1-1/2 x 1/2" and they are of hollow construction. They dangle freely and the facetted balls move as well. A half-ball is mounted on each 12k gold filled back, and this pair weighs 2.4 grams. They are in very good condition with no bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than a bit of flattening...
This is an unusual McClelland Barclay necklace. This is the only one I have ever seen like this. These were manufactured by Rice-Weiner & Co of Providence, Rhode Island but designed by McClelland Barclay. It is gold plated metal with ruby, emerald, sapphire and amethyst colored rhinestones, accented by clear rhinestones. The necklace is 15 3/4" long. The center piece is 2 1/2" x 1 3/8".The chain has open rectangular links with a fold over clasp.
An Art Deco Czech Peking glass bead necklace with filigree-style silver plated links circa 1920s. This elegant period 18" long Czechoslovakian dangly necklace has a 2-1/4" (maximum) fringed or strands of green glass balls; it has a spring-ring catch and it is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor plating loss to the spring-ring clasp. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are...