A fine modernist pendant designed as an 18K yellow gold frame enclosing a square plaque of smoky quartz with beveled edges. The front side of the gold frame has two geometric insets, a large square that occupies a fourth of the surface and a small quarter-circle at the opposite corner. This asymmetrical use of complimentary symmetrical shapes is reminiscent of the Mondrian paintings that inspired Yves Saint-Laurent’s 1965/66 couture collection...
This is a wonderful vintage retro style 14K yellow gold horseshoe-shaped ring featuring a central old European-cut diamond, the horseshoe framed with five single cut rasberry garnet rhodolites and a large rasberry garnet rhodolite drop, marked 14K,, wt. 6.4g. Measures 7/8 in.H, size 5, diamond-.88ct, approximately; Condition is vey good to excellent.
This is a very fine 14K white gold and diamond Art Deco fashion ring having a center bezel set with a full cut diamond flanked on each side by a round blue sapphire. It is surrounded by 24 single cut round diamonds...
An elegant Retro Moderne 14K yellow gold brooch in a stylized bow form, the center set with a large emerald-cut citrine of medium honey color, and the loops sprinkled with round brilliant-cut rubies. Some Retro pieces can be overly heavy, but this pin has a pleasant lightness despite its large size. The gemstones are of fine quality. Tested and guaranteed 14K gold.
Origin: America, ca. 1940. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 3” x 1”. Weight: 15.5 grams...
A very fine Art Deco 14K yellow gold necklace of filigree links centering a collet-set carved jadeite disc suspending another filigree link and a large oval plaque of jadeite carved in a floral pattern. The workmanship of the filigree is superior, with finely detailed millegraining on nearly all the surfaces. The use of yellow gold in filigree jewelry of the period is quite unusual, but is very attractive as a foil to the rich green of the gemstones...
Stunning brooch from the art deco period, black onyx set in 18K yellow gold surrounded by a total of 62 round brilliant cut diamonds set in white gold. Light green jade centerpiece with two cabochon rubies set in yellow gold on each end. Estimated weight of diamonds is approximately 2 ctw, H-I in color. Hallmarked on back with a star, 712, Roma, 750...
Circa 1940s size 7 14K rose and white gold eternity ring with 16 diamonds set in crescent moons made of white gold, 12 rubies set in curved flowers. Hallmarked 14K, width is 9.5 mm (approximately 3/8 inch), weight is 6.7 grams. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!
A heavy, beautifully-detailed 14K yellow gold brooch in the form of a pine branch complete with needles and fully three-dimensional pinecones attributed to Laykin et Cie. The workmanship of the brooch is very fine. Each spray of needles is accented with a prong-set round brilliant diamonds of fine quality (I/VS). The back is marked “14K” and has an illegible maker’s mark...
A rare pair of 18K yellow gold earclips in the Sputnik style. The domes are bezel-set with round amethysts, citrines, aquamarines, and green and pink tourmalines. This design was created in the 1950s to highlight the range of colored gemstones available from the mines of Stern's native Brazil. It later came to be called "Sputnik" for its resemblance to the spiky Soviet satellite launched in 1957...
Beautiful Art Deco diamond and emerald ring in white gold. Circa 1930. Marked 14K. With a center square cut diamond of about 4 mm by
4 mm, or .40 carat, and ten other small round diamonds including four at 2 mm and six at 1 mm. With two emeralds of about 1 mm by just
under 2 mm. It weighs 2 grams. Ring size 7. The top is 3/8 inch by 5/16 inch. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail.
14K yellow gold art deco earrings, ring and pendant set. Set with vibrant faceted amethysts and white sapphires. Ring size 8 3/4, sizable. Top of ring measures approximately 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch. Weight is 6.7 grams. Earrings are approximately same size as the ring, pendant slightly larger. LAYAWAY AVAILABLE!
Weight of earrings: 8.6 grams
A very fine 18K yellow gold fob charm set with coral cameos. The faces are similar to comedy and tragedy masks, with one frowning, one smiling and one somewhere in between. The cameos are very nicely carved and have the strong coloration typical of Mediterranean coral from the Italian coast. The gold surfaces are ornately decorated with beading and twisted wirework. This is one of the nicer and more unusual large fob charms we’ve seen over the years...
Stunning brooch from the art deco period, black onyx set in 18K yellow gold surrounded by a total of 62 round brilliant cut diamonds set in white gold. Light green jade centerpiece with two cabochon rubies set in yellow gold on each end. Estimated weight of diamonds is approximately 2 ctw, H-I in color. Hallmarked on back with a star, 712, Roma, 750...
An uncommon 18K yellow gold pendant in the Sputnik style collet-set with round amethysts, green tourmalines, pink tourmalines, garnets, aquamarines and citrines. This design was originally created by H Stern in the 1950s to showcase the range of colored gemstones available from the mines of the company's native Brazil...
A large vintage 10k yellow gold filigree sabot or clog shoe pendant charm with a claw-set synthetic sapphire stone. This 1-1/8" x 3/8" charm is stamped 10K, it weighs 3.5 grams, and it is in excellent original condition with no 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 may have slight signs of gentle use. Surface shipping to the continental U.S. starts at $6....
A lovely and heavy vintage Venetian Etruscan 18K yellow gold charm in the form of a treasure chest. The surfaces are heavily decorated with beading and ropetwist tracery surrounding collet-set pearls. The chest's lid is hinged and operational. Fully hallmarked for 18K.
Origin: Italy, ca. 1960. Condition: excellent, all original. Size: 1-3/16" x 1" x 1" (excluding bail). Weight: 17.1 grams.
Victorian 14K yellow and rose gold bookchain necklace made of intricately carved links with fine etruscan beadwork. Includes 2 rose gold spring rings and an extra link, also referred to as a "dangle," for attaching a locket or pendant. Can be worn with the spring ring clasp in front or in back. Total length is 21 inches, large links are 1/4 inch wide at the widest point. Excellent condition.
An attractive 10K gold bangle bracelet circa 1970s. This vintage 5/16" wide wrapped ribbon design is yellow gold and measures 2-1/2" x 2-1/4" across the interior and it is stamped 10K with an OR in a heart maker's mark. It weighs 4.8 grams, it has a tab and slot catch with a safety loop, and it is in excellent condition with no 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 an...