Lovely silver hand-chased floral design Victorian pin, c.1890. The oval shape measures 1 1/2" by 1 1/4". The hand-chased raised floral work is beautiful and the patina shows the age. Pin is unsigned and in excellent condition.....$9 for insured US shipping.

This handsome pin is simple yet smart, hand wrought with incised details. It is formed as a jagged-edge leaf and bears the mark of Bob Ford, Canada; it is also marked handmade. Ford was a founding member in 1946 of the Ontario Metal Arts Guild, according to an internet source. The pin tests as sterling although it is not marked for silver content. It measures 1 ¾ inches long by 1 ½ inches wide. Weight: 6.3 grams

These Coro cockatoos have been hand painted with enamel. At the center of each flower is a faceted, faux diamond.

As you can see by the patent below, this duette was designed by Gene Verrechio and patented in 1941. Pat # for the duette is Des. 126,490 and for the clip #1798867.

Coro invented the "Duette" in the 1930s. An ingenious invention. The design involves two pin clips that fit together, joined by a mechanism at the back, so they can be worn together as a single brooch...

Rebajes Modernist Reticulated Copper Lobster Brooch

c.1930s

Stamped Rebajes

4 1/4" long

Excellent condition

A Charming and rare pair of vintage Sterling Silver stylized Bird Earrings by the famous Taxco jewelry artist Hector Aguilar. They measure 1 1/3" wide by 3/4" tall and weigh 10.1 grams total. The screw backs are in good working order and the silver has developed an aged patina that highlights the bird's detail. Hallmarked with the HA mono in the center of "Made in Mexico Sterling". A very special pair of earrings with a great look.

This 14Kt tricolor asymmetric retro ring is topped by an approximately 0.35Ct bezel set old-mine diamond, and a field of eight angle cut natural rubies. The bezel surrounding the diamond is white gold, the section holding the four square and two triangle cut rubies is pink gold, while the rest of the ring is yellow gold. The ring is a size 10 and can easily be sized.

A Scottish sterling silver filigree pin brooch with an amethyst crystal stone from the 1930s. This 1-1/2 x 1-1/4" sterling silver pin features an amethyst purple cut glass stone, it weighs 9.1 grams and it has the original c-clasp. It is stamped STERLING N SILVER WBs (for Ward Bros.). This pin is in excellent vintage condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than some minor scratches and wear to the table of the stone...

Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver bracelet by Bernice Goodspeed of Taxco, Mexico; hand crafted silver cuff bracelet with pre-Columbian motifs featuring masterful and deliberate incision and oxidation. Dimensions: up to size 8 x 1 1/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

Very early (1930-40's) handmade sterling silver creamer and sugar set with tray designed and signed by Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The set weighs 560grms. The serving tray has a handhammered finish & measures 10 1/4" X 6 1/4", 241 grms. Beautiful conditon with some very light surface scratching. Signed WS TAXCO MEXICO 925 Creamer- 3" X 4 1/2", Sugar- 3 3/4" X 4 1/2", both in beautidful condition, no dents or dings. Signed WS SPRATLING MADE IN MEXICO, STERLING...

Carl Tasha brass crab pendant

1970's

2" x 2 1/4"

Marked Tasha

Excellent vintage condition

A superb pair of double-sided Art Deco silver cufflinks by E. Besseire & Cie. The hexagonal faces are decorated with red, green and black blocks of opaque champlevé enamels highlighted with silver shield-shaped and squiggle accents. The faces are connected bychains. The backs of each face are marked with Besseire’s maker’s mark and with assay marks for silver.

Origin: France, ca. 1930...

Large Gusanos (caterpiller)Mexican solid gold earrings at 2inches by half an inch wide make for a grand presence. The weight is 7.3 grams of gold that tests from around 9kt to 12kt. These older filigree pieces are not signed and originate from Oaxaca. Absolutely lovely 2 rows of seed pearls are wired and tied off on the back and some solder over the ends finishes the durability of the piece. The seed pearls look more silver than the monitor shows them to be.

A gilt sterling silver purple glass coat or fur pin from the 1930s. This fine vintage retro 3-3/4 x 2" pgilt sterling silver coat or fur pin has bezel set unfoiled purple glass stones. It is marked STERLING on the back, it weighs 22.9 grams, and it has a safety clasp. This item is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs other than the loss of some of the gilding...

A rare sterling silver modernist necklace by Phyllis Sklar, American Mid Century jeweler. This piece has a sterling wire overlay on a darkened, oxidized surface adorned with an oval moonstone cabochon, three small pearls, a green bezel set stone, (maybe jade) and dangles of pale green and dark red bezel set cabochons.

Measures 16 1/2" long with a 1 3/4" drop in the center. Has the stylized 'p' hallmark, phyllis and sterling on the back...

A classic 14K yellow gold “Tree of Life” pin by Mikimoto. This design is an enduring classic available only from the higher-end Mikimoto boutiques. The pin is set with twelve cultured pearls, ranging in size from 4.01 to 5.18mm. The pearls are of exceptional AA quality, with cream body color and pronounced rose overtones. The luster is very bright and the surfaces are nearly blemish-free. The back is marked 14K and has Mikimoto’s oyster shell signature...

This striking lavalier is centered by a light purple amethyst (traditionally good for maintaining clarity of mind), framed by rose gold panels which are a mix of Art Nouveau and Arts and Crafts in style. It has a pearl dangle with good luster, which is interestingly off-round. Measuring 1-5/8” including the pearl but not the jump ring, by 7/8”. The amethyst measures 3/8” x ¼”. It is marked “9ct” but tests as 10k (this is not unusual)...

A stunning vintage Mexican bracelet in sterling silver in the classic Fred Davis Chevron design. Featured in Mexican Silver, by Morrill and Berk on page 27. Measures approximately 7 7/8 " long and 1 1/8" wide. In very nice condition, has some minor scratches and a little tarnish. Marked Made in Mexico Sterling. Has a box clasp that snaps securely. The craftsmanship and construction on this bracelet point to Fred Davis' work. Pre Eagle, (1948). Looks great on!

This pink coral fish pendant is 1" long without the bale and 1/4" wide. Nice carving!

A handsome pair of double-faced cufflinks set with turquoise in 14K yellow gold. The turquoise stones have fine color and nicely arranged matrix. The bar connectors are marked “14K” and have an unidentified maker’s mark “D”.

Origin: America, ca. 1910. Condition: excellent, all original. Dimensions: 5/8” x 3/8”. Weight: 8.3 gr.

Fishing for a gift? This vintage pair of gold tone open mouth bass-form cufflinks is perfect for your fisherman. Mid century American, unmarked. Size: 3/4 in. long. Minor wear.

A mid century modernist three dimensional sterling silver brooch in the shape of an abstract cello. Very similar to the iconic Paul Lobel design. Unsigned.

Measures 3 1/4" long and 1 1/8" at the widest. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Well constructed. Has some minor surface scratches and some tarnish.

Fine design.

Stick pin, lava and yellow metal, c 1900 or earlier. Oval shape and motive of a grape vine. Height "¾ / 2 cm. Condition: fine.

This is a Georgian Style Diamonds Ring circa 1960 - 1980 with Classic Pave Diamonds Design. 14K shank & white gold top

We are offering a Los Castillo clamper bracelet that is rarely seen. It has a Matl feel to the design and is really exceptional. 1 5/8th in. tall at it's widest point. The silver is thick and heavy at 75 grams of weight. No damage and natural patina.

This signed, handsome and distinguished pair is more than fine looking: a heavy rectangular face with polished, horizontal bars that alternate with dark grooves (I believe enamel, rather than oxidized). Next is the Sigi-esque enhancement of a surmounted, polished boomerang. One cuff link is marked Sigi TASCO (each inside connecting ovals) and numbered 38 (or 33). The other cuff link is stamped STERLING HECHO IN MEXICO with an eagle mark of number 96 (the Sigi Pineda eagle stamp). The cuff li...

This is a Fantastic Art Deco Platinum Sapphire & Diamonds Ring. Oval Sapphire is 3 1/2 to 4 Carats and the Genuine Art Deco Mounting has multi diamonds.... Gemologist Appraised at the Price shown.... Available in Kensington, Md.

This Weiss pin was sold on a card marked Weiss.The brooch is not signed anything. It is 2 1/2" by 1/2". It is a 3-D pierced 14K brushed gold with 2 sprays of marquise hand set stones.

A vintage modernist pair of high quality sterling silver cuff links with Pre Columbian birds by the noted Peruvian silversmith, Graziella Laffi. These cuff links are opposites and face each other when worn.

Signed Peru, G. Laffi and 925 on the backs. The are made up of thick layers of sterling. The finding is made of a curved bar and ends with a toggle.

Measure 1 1/8" high and 3/4" across. Very nice condition, some very minor tarnish and surface scratches.

Classic Laffi des...

A vintage pair of 18K yellow gold and diamond ear clips in the "Tiffany Signature Series" created by Tiffany & Co. in 1992. The classic design is the in the form of reeded bands studded with round brilliant cut diamonds creating a sort of basket weave pattern. The diamonds are F/VVS1. The earrings were made without posts, but the clip is open, so posts could easily be added for extra security. The backs are marked "1992 Tiffany & Co. 750". They are presented in their original Tiffany box.

 

This is an Antique Diamond Bangle Bracelet in 14K Yellow Gold with a half carat old mine cut diamond set atop. Try on at 10429 Fawcett St., Kensington, Md 20895. Call for more details: 301 942 0936

Beautiful repousee sterling necklace(matching bracelet is also being offered), by Los Castillo, Mexico, c.1947. Made of very heavy gauge silver, it weighs 3 1/2 troy oz(105 gms). Made of 20 links, each measuring 1" long by 3/4" wide, the total length is 15". There is an overlapping of links. Signed "LOS CASTILLO TAXCO STERLING MADE IN MEXICO bellmark#15 #637, it is in excellent condition. Wonderful patina....To see the matching bracelet, see ITEM #170267.....$17 for insured shipping in USA & app...

Exquisite hand made sterling sculpture, finished on front and back. This art pendant shows a nude man riding an animal(ibex?)holding a rope or ring in his hand by E. Silbert, c.1960's. It is rare to see jewelry sculpted on front and back. It is signed "E. SILBERT STERLING" and measures 2 1/2" high by 1 3/8" wide. Ring is used to hold chain. Excellent condition. Rare work......$10 for USA insured shipping & applicable NY tax.

A stylish, wonderfully tailored 14Kt yellow gold men’s ring set with a 6 millimeter round faceted synthetic emerald. The ring is a size 7 ¾ and it can easily be sized.

Sterling bar pin by Georg Jensen & Wendel, Denmark, c.1950's. It is signed "GEORG JENSEN & WENDEL 925S STERLING DENMARK 234B". Measures almost 1 1/2" long and is in excellent condition......$15 for insured USA shipping. NYS residents pay sales tax.

This beautiful floral, brooch is a fine depiction of the Dogwood. It measures 2 1/4" x 1". It is marked STERLING HSB with a line through the HSB, which is the maker's mark of the silversmith Harry S. Brick: Harry S. Brick and Son., New York, NY. It is in excellent condition.