An elegant, early 20th-century pin decorated with tour á guilloché enamel within wire reserves. A mauve zigzag pattern borders a diamond-pattern white center bisected by silver wire and a band of mauve. Gold stars and flying birds are embedded around the edge and at each end. It has a strong pin stem that hooks into a hooded C-clasp. The back is marked sterling and ‘Genuine Cloisonne’; it bears the maker’s mark of Watson Co. of Attleboro, MA...

Modernist Sterling Earrings

Maxwell Chayat

C.1950s

excellent condition

1" dia.

This unusual brooch features poppies with lovely curving, flowing lines, mounted on an oval of mother-of-pearl. Poppies symbolize sleep (Dorothy in the field of poppies, on her way to Oz), rest, and eternal life. The flower is silver plate, and is somewhat worn on the high places (those bits actually serve to highlight the design). The mother of pearl is convex. It measures 1-3/4” x 1-3/8”. The pin assembly is mounted on a yellow metal plaque, and is of the old style...

We are offering an exceptional multi colored gemstone necklace that adorns all the way around the neck. Each stone is set in a pear shaped silver dish that reflects bold colors and makes this very rare necklace glow. The length is 15.5in. long and weighs 83 grams heavy. The silver is higher than 925 and the settings are Of thick silver. When worn it becomes one of the most comfortable necklaces you will own. The drop is 1.5in. tall and 1in. wide...

Spanish Colonial in inspiration with their heart-shaped wire-work and tiny little beading this set of sterling silver and amethyst dangle earrings is a Mexican Deco treasure. Securely set in their bezels, full of inclusions that shroud their depths in mystery, the stones are carved in the shape of leaves which hang off richly colored amethyst cabs. Big, bold, beautiful yet also so romantic and full of nostalgia...

Beautiful Arts & Crafts eternity ring from the Art Nouveau period. This ring was made by hand with exquisitely detailed openwork of leaves carved in yellow gold, 15 small rubies, three diamonds set in white gold diamond shapes. Ring width is 9 mm, weight is 5.1 grams, excellent condition. Ring size is 6.5, cannot be resized without interrupting the pattern.

18K Oval Rose Cut diamond ring with an abundance of rose cut diamonds, 28 on the border alone, surrounding a trinity of large diamonds at center and smaller diamonds as embellishments on either side of the trinity. The diamonds are set in the classic cut down setting of the Georgian/Victorian period. Diamond rings, by the 19th century were most often used as betrothal rings (having replaced the posey rings of the eighteenth century)...

Description: gold tone base metal, rhinestones.

Hallmark: Coro

Condition: Excellent

Dimensions: 1 1/2" x 1/2" Patent" Nov 28, 1949 Des 156,254

A tasteful pair of small silver cufflinks for nimble fingers. Unmarked and possibly Italian, the fronts measure 3/8" x 3/8" and span 1".

Gorgeous vintage 1970s link bracelet in the stylized Byzantine or barbaric popularized by Robert Goossens for Chanel. Probably French. In heavy cast slightly matte goldtone metal with a slight pale pinkish enameled decoration. With foldover clasp. I am also listing the coordinating necklaces from the same estate. With original inventory tag and never worn. 7 1/2 inches wearable length and 1 inch wide. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to show detail.

This lovely Art Nouveau lavaliere is unusual with its square lines at the top, making it both charmingly antique and very modern in appearance. It is made of 9 ct gold and is set with amethysts [the smaller stones] and a garnet/glass doublet. ] The pendant is 2" x 1", and is on a 16" 14 k gold chain [modern]. The pendant itself is circa 1900.

Heavy and superbly crafted bracelet

7 1/4" long x 3/4" wide

Simply marked 925

Most likely of Italian origin

Very nice vintage condition

Theodor Olsen modernist sterling silver necklace

Mid 20th century

Norway

Pendant - 2 7/8" x 3"

Chain - 21" long

Weight - 57.65 grams

Hallmarked with artist cypher and 925

Very good vintage condition

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...

Circa 1940's, this bracelet was produced by Hector Aguilar for Coro at the Taller Borda.

In 1943, Hector Aguilar formed a financial partnership with Gerald Rosenberger, the owner of Coro, to design and produce jewelry at the Taller Borda. This partnership was dissolved by 1950.

The bullet bracelet is one of the most elusive and iconic designs produced by Hector Aguilar...

Vintage sterling silver pin or brooch designed and signed circa 1942 by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin measures 1 5/8" X 1 1/4". Beautiful condition. The dress clip pin back is tight and secure. Pictured on Phyllis Goddards' spratlingsilver.com. Spratling used this "Continental Solidarity" design on his personal stationary...

This is fantastic piece of 40s figural jewelry. Each of the five links is set with hand painted figural Asia Princess face masks and accented with small faux pearls and a gold headband with tassel drops. Each face has red lips and white eyebrows and eye slits.

This bracelet is 7 3/8" long by 1 3/4" wide set in chunky silver tone. It is possible that this might also be Selro / Selini, too.

This pretty pin is in the style of Murrle, Bennett and Archibald Knox. The design is that of a heart interlaced with a navette-shaped frame (this interlace-type motif is also called “entrelac”). It is centered by an oval turquoise, and has a safety chain – always useful! Unsigned, and marked 9ct. It measures 1-1/2 x 3/4", and weighs 2.6g. The gold has a nice patina, and it is in excellent antique condition. Circa 1900. The photos are part of the description; please examine them carefully....

An organic mid century modern brooch by the American studio jeweler, Paul Miller. Looks like a flock of birds in flight.

This brooch, executed in sterling silver measures 2 1/4" across and 1 3/4" high. Marked Sterling, Paul Miller on the back. Has a rollover safety clasp that holds securely. Has a little tarnish and a few minor surface scratches.

Very fine example MCM studio jewelry.

A vintage sterling silver modernist pendant and necklace by Hans Sten and Karl Laine from Sten and Laine in Finland. Pendant reminds us of an abstract spiderweb. Pendant measures 3 1/8" long to the top of the bale and 2 1/8" at the widest. Chain is attached at the bale and closes with a spring clasp that holds tightly. Chain measures about 17" around. Marked on the bale with the hallmark for Sten and Laine, 925H for sterling, Town mark for Turku and T7 for 1972. Very nice condition. Great...

A artisan studio style 1-1/4 x 3/8" sterling silver (tested) pendant with a cultured 4mm. pearl (nice pinkish lustre), a natural 25 point sapphire with superb blue colour, and a 5 point genuine diamond. This unsigned and elegant pendant weighs 1.2 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are secondhand and may have ...

A lightly hammered sterling silver bangle bracelet signed by the artist, 'RLC'.

Alternates between hammered and flattened sides.

Measures 2 1/4" across the diameter. Also measures about 7" around the inner circumference. Better for a small to medium wrist.

Marked with RLC and Sterling.

Nice weight and quality. Has a warm patina, a few areas of tarnish and minor surface scratches.

Fine work.

Toyokoki 950 silver bracelet

Japan

Post WW2

8" x 1"

Weight - 56 grams

Marked - Toyokoki, silver 950, CPO

Excellent condition

Figural sterling snail pin by famous NYC modernist Bill Tendler(1924-1981), c.1955. Snail has original oxydized finish with applied silver dimensional coiled shell measures 1 3/4" wide by 1" long. Of good weight, pin is signed "TENDLER STERLING" and is in excellent condition. Charming piece made with a sense of humor by a famous silversmith......$11 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY tax.

The Clouds is one of the most sought after Spratling designs. It is shown full page in the book WILLIAM SPRATLING AND THE MEXICAN SILVER RENAISSANCE by Penney Morrill. With a silver quality of 980 and weighing 132 grams it displays a rich presence. An inner diameter of 4inches which is approximately 16.5 + inches allows the necklace to fit most. The links are built on a curve and are 1in. tall. The stones are a lovely well matched and warm teal colored turquoise. There is no damage to the silver...

Sterling silver hand wrought portrait ring

Striking and well made this unique ring is a size 7 1/4 - 7 1/2

Weight - a solid 18.5 grams

Marked 925, with artist cypher [S pierced by a center line]

Excellent vintage condition

A heavy and finely made pair of 18K yellow gold cufflinks in the doorknocker style. The faces are attached with solid curved connectors to flip backs in a Moorish-inspired openwork arabesque pattern. The curved connectors cause the cufflinks to lie very flat against the cuff (despite their weight) for a really elegant appearance. The doorknocker motif has been a recurring element in French jewelry since Cartier introduced it during the Art Deco era. The early 1970s saw a resurgence of the mo...

An exceptional, pierced yellow gold slip-on bangle with floral design. For a smaller wrist, the inner diameter is 2-3/8" and it weighs 8 grams. It appears to be hollow and shows light wear on the inside band with a few very faint scratches and a very, very tiny indentation. Marked 14kt along with the Sloan hallmark.

Fabulous big statement 1970s Egyptian revival necklace by Dauplaise, in shiny goldtone metal with blue, red, and green molded glass beads simulating lapis, carnelian, and jade, and a very large Lucite scarab cabochon in dark blue simulating lapis, in an ornate cast goldtone metal frame. I am also selling a coordinating unsigned bracelet from the same estate. 32 inches wearable length and the center drops 3 3/4 inches. Excellent condition. Display form is life size. Photos enlarged to...

A lovely conversion ring featuring a a guilloche enamel plaque centered with a blue sapphire cabochon. The pale blue translucent enamel is accented with engine-turned engraving and is surrounded by a border of opaque white enamel with gold accents. The ring was created from an Edwardian stickpin with the addition of a 14K gold shank (the front is 18K).

• Origin: France, ca 1910
• Condition: excellent; no enamel damage
• Dimensions: crown, 1/2" diameter
• Finger Size: 6-3/4...

Elegant peaked link necklace in 940 silver by Mexican silversmith Hector Aguilar. This necklace is a choker style that sits perfectly on the neck and terminates with a hook closure. It is 14 1/2" end to end and the links are 1" wide and 7/8" long. Surprising hefty, it weighs 123 grams and is in fine original condition. Signed with the 1940-48 Aguilar hallmark as shown. A very wearable and beautiful piece.

Large four link RUSSIAN NIELLO 84 silver bracelet(comes with an extra link), at least from the 19th century, could be older. Has three marks including "84" Russian silver mark. Each link measures 2" by 1 1/4" and the inside circumference is 7 1/2" around. The bracelet has not opening so is made as a bangle. However, there is an extra link that can be added. Excellent condition.....$15 for insured US shipping.

A fancy 10k crossover sapphires and diamonds ring. This size 7 ring features two 10 point (by gauge) deep blue sapphires with six single point diamonds flanking them. This ring measures 5/16" across the claw-set sapphires and it weighs 1.6 grams. It is stamped 10K and it is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs. All items are thoroughly and conservatively graded and all condition issues are noted; all items are vintage or antique and...

A very good Retro tank ring worked in 14K yellow gold and platinum set with diamonds and natural sapphires (natural sapphires in a Retro ring are rather unusual). The larger diamonds (.40 ct, .25 ct, and .25 ct) are all old European cuts. The smaller stones are single cuts. The ring is broad across the finger and is laid out in a very geometric style typical of tank jewelry. The diamonds I color and VS2 clarity. The sapphires show no indication of heat treatment. It is very uncommon to have natu...

Wide bangle bracelet from the art deco period in yellow goldfill, opens on side, circumference is 7.1 inches. Width is 7/8 inch. Excellent condition.

A heavy French 18K gold and diamond pendant depicting a mythological griffin. The creature has the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle. His open jaws clasp an old European cut diamond set in a milgrain platinum collet. The diamond is graded as I color, VS2 clarity. The griffin is surrounded by a circle of woody foliage. The back is engraved to match the texture of the front. The piece can be worn as a brooch or as a pendant suspended from the loops at the wing tips. The bottom has ...