This great 14Kt yellow gold and black (dark gray) freshwater cultured button pearl bracelet is a mid-century modern treasure. Each of the thirteen stylish solid 14Kt yellow setting links is centered by a 6.5 millimeter button pearl. The length of the bracelet is 7 3/8β and the width is 10 millimeters or 7/16β.
Woven figure eights set off design # 5625 - A by Margot Van Voorhies. The bracelet is just under one inch and the earrings are 1 3/8th's long. The silver is thick and has 70 grams combined weight. This is a very rare design with a rich presence and a soft touch to the silver. All pieces properly hallmarked for Margot de Taxco Taller. Margot was a premier designer in the Mexican Silver Renaissance and certainly the most accomplished female artist.
Da'maso Gallegos is known for quality in craftsmanship. The silver is thick repousse with a fit like a true pectoral that tips forward allowing more room for fitting. The length is 15.5 around the natural bottom. The stones are beautiful with a jelly like glow of purple amethyst. There is hand carving to the center silver drop and 61 grams of weight. Super rare with no damage of any kind. The drop is 2 inches tall and the cabochons fall another inch. This is one to fall in love with...
A complete set, a parure, of pendant, earrings and brooch made of silver with marcasites and gold trimmings. All parts with little scenes in gold of grazing deer, the gold having been cut out and soldered onto the silver underneath. Made around 1910-20, probably in South Germany or Austria. All marcasites except those of the pendant are set with prongs. The gold content is over 10 carats and the silver which is unmarked except for the earrings (marked Sterling 925) exceeds 900/1000...
Very similar to one of Antonio Pineda's designs, this modernist sterling silver and amethyst bracelet is signed by a listed yet still unidentified early Taxco maestro. Formed by a series of truncated pyramidal links this is a substantial piece that holds its shape almost like a hinged bangle rather than a loosely articulated bracelet. The design's austere geometry is mediated by the rich color and soft curves of the amethyst cabs set in generously wide, raised bezels...
It has been a long time since I have offered a mosaic Mexican silver necklace. It is difficult to find one as perfect as this one. No loss of mosaic which is rare and most importantly a design that rates above the rest in beauty and execution of color. This is a swirling, breathing, dragon with Lapis touched off as the dot in the swirls and dangle drops. The rest of the inlay is a rich deep teal turquoise. The weight is 78 grams heavy with a wearable length of 17in. The drop is 3in...
Rare sterling and labradorite pin by Franz Bergman, c.1960. Measures 2 3/4" by 3/4" and is signed "FB STERLING". Beautiful labradorite that has blues and grays. Excellent condition.......$13 for insured USa shipping.
Henry Steig modernist brooch with stone.
Measurements - app. 3" long x 1"
Condition - Excellent
A highly polished iconic sterling bangle designed by Vivianna Torun. Marked with the Jensen logo, Torun 206 925S Denmark. 2-5/8 x 2-1/4" ~ 52gr.
When I first saw these very old Margarita signed Vintage Mexican Silver Earrings I thought they were incredible and very special. I went back again and again to see them as the price was extremely high. After more looking I really felt these were not just rare but monumental. They are 3.5in. long and 1.5in. High. One photo shows a slice from the side and you can see there are cut out layers. I do not know how but when you put these on they are comfortable...
Masterfully rendered and totally stunning is this signed ERE bracelet also with an eagle 3. The piece is heavy at 63 grams and has a comfortable 2.5in. diameter. The stone is clear, well faceted showing lots of sparkle and is 15mm x22mm. The over all face front of the piece is 1.5in. tall. This is definitely collector quality and a real gem for your treasure box. This beauty can be worn with anything to anywhere.
This unsigned Hattie Carnegie swan brooch has a lucite coral neck and body with black marquise shaped rhinestones. It is 2 1/4" square. this brooch has an open-work goldtone metal backing.
An Art Deco 14k watch chain in 14k white and yellow gold circa 1920s. This 13-3/4" length watchchain consists of 5/8" x 1/16" wide rectangular alternating white and yellow gold sections with oval loops between. It has a spring-ring catch on one end and a swivel on the other. It is stamped 14K on the watch swivel, spring-ring and chain ends. It weighs 9.2 grams, and it is in excellent vintage condition with no breaks, losses, damage or repairs...
Antique Tibetan Buddhist repousse silver plaque with 4 auspicious symbols on the front and set with 2 ruby zosite stones and a fabulous chunk of turquoise , the back has a dragon . The piece was converted to a mans belt buckle. Weight 155 g size 2.80" by 3.8" unmarked silver
Description: gold plated metal, rhinestones, enameling, faux lapis,
Hallmark: none
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 2 1/4" x 2"
Reference: The Carnegie signature plaque has fallen off. The area on the back where it was attached is visible. Bull & Torem, Masterpieces of Costume Jewelry, p 58. Signed brooch is pictured.
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...
We believe this lovely (unmarked but tested) 10kt gold jewel is from a time when cannetille work was the vogue because gold was scarce: very fine gold wires twisted into thin strands and then formed into rosettes and other shapes. The amethyst is a delicate shade of purple, and weighs approximately 2.5 carats β itβs very deep...
This is a magnificent French past pendant circa early 1800s. It is 2 1/2" tall and 1 7/8". It is in excellent condition. There are what appears to be 2 touch marks on this item which are completely unreadable to me.