My second belt buckle for the day, this is a completely different piece from the Los Castillo example I already presented. Hand-wrought in sterling silver it is big, bold and absolutely beautiful. Inspired by the world that surrounds us, it is just one of those treasures that defy my photographic skills and I am afraid I failed to impart the silky sculpturality of its heart-shaped floral motifs...

Made in 1978, this vintage English sterling silver ring epitomizes the timeless appeal of Wedgwood jasper "cameo" rings. Wedgwood jasperware cut across genre divides and come in several colors but this darker blue (along with black) is my favorite of all. Hailing from Greece, I appreciate the Greek Revival figural applique as well as the sweet serenity the image of mother-and-child imparts...

Very evocative of the Arts and Crafts style but most probably made in the 1940s, this elegant sterling silver ring is adorned with a pearlescent purple moonglow lucite “stone”. This type of luxurious plastic was very popular in the 1940s and extensively used in the world of costume jewelry so I think it’s an exciting surprise to find a sterling ring set with it. Please note the detail in the layers of leaves that form the shoulders, the tiny lozenges and linear designs enhancing the bezel...

Made in Porto as is indicated by the hallmarks it bears, this vintage sterling hinged bangle is adorned all around with a repousse architectural design. Crisply rendered, the motifs are easily readable to the eye and the juxtaposition between raised surfaces and recesses enhances the bracelet’s sculpturality...

A puzzling piece - though it is signed “Birks”, the hallmark does not look like the Canadian company’s commonly encountered marks - this vintage sterling vermeil pin is a small work of art. Slender and elegant, the flower it represents consists of a textured silver stem while its leaves and bloom are made of molded jadeite glass. The glass is supple and glistens thanks to the glaze that was applied over it and the brooch has that romantic, nature-loving air of 1940s jewelry...

A triple round link sterling silver charm bracelet with 19 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/2" bracelet is 3/8" wide and it has a box clasp with a safety loop. It is marked GB STERLING and the charms include: artist's palette (w/paint), Santa Claus with North Pole tag (not rhodium plated), Big Ben (not rhpl), thistle, matador (not rhpl), water well w/Storytown U.S.A. Lake George N.Y...

A Forstner fold over link sterling silver charm bracelet with 5 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/4" long and 3/16" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is signed STER with the Forstner maker's mark. The charms include: totem pole, 25, church (opens to show bride and groom), oil drum player with Nassau tag, gold panner. All charms are marked and this bracelet weighs 17.7 grams. It is in excellent condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, damage or repairs...

A double textured links sterling silver charm bracelet with 22 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/4" long and 5/16" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is signed GB STERLING...

A triple link sterling silver charm bracelet from the 1970s with 18 charms. This 6-3/4" triple round link bracelet is 1/4" across and it has a box clasp with a safety loop...

A chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 20 charms from the 1960s. This 7-1/4" bracelet is 3/16" across the flat oval links and it has a springring clasp. The soldered link from the clasp to the chain is stamped BOND BOYD STERLING and the charms include: girl, pipe organ, Ohio enamel spinner, bible, hat with 4 "stones", dial telephone, camera (glass pearl flashbulb), maple leaf, Espana fan (gilding, engraving, folds and expands, not rhodium plated, early), CBC TV camera, St...

A textured folded link sterling silver charm bracelet with 17 charms from the 1970s. This 7" long and 3/16" wide bracelet has textured folded links and it has a box clasp with a safety loop...

A double round link sterling silver charm bracelet with 28 charms from the 1970s. This 3-3/4" long and 3/8" wide bracelet it has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is marked STERLING GB...

A chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 10 charms from the 1970s...

An early chain link charm bracelet with 24 vintage charms from the 1930s-1970s. This 7" chain bracelet has 3/16" wide links and it has a springring clasp and it probably dates to the 1930s as do the silver plated charms. It is unmarked and the charms are marked with silver marks unless noted. Eight of the charms are rhodium plated (rp) and date to the 1970s and the rest are unplated and much earlier. The charms include: ship anchor, dice (rp), dust pan (rotating scoop), heart (unmarked, ste...

A large round double link with twist sterling silver charm bracelet with 17 charms circa 1970s. This 7-1/4" long non-rhodium plated bracelet is 1/2" across the links and it has a box clasp with a safety loop. It is signed H in a triangle (for F.A. Hermann of Framingham, Mass. (1908~1977) and STER. This bracelet weighs 49.3 grams and the charms include: beer stein (opening lid), dog, sombrero (Mexican marks, not rhodium plated), 4 leaf clover, bell (moving clapper), worry bird (Let Me Do Your...

A double oval link with twist sterling silver charm bracelet with 11 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/2" bracelet has 3/8" wide links and it is marked GB STERLING. It has a box clasp with a safety loop and the charms include: church with Stanhope viewer (Lord's Prayer), bowling pins/ball, dice, heart/cross/anchor, couple sitting in moon, Gemini (with turquoise "stone"), Mother (with red, blue and green "stones"), wedding ring and band, 4 card suits, lovebirds on perch, Coptic cross (ankh), A...

An oval fold over link sterling silver charm bracelet with 12 charms from the 1970s. This 7-1/2" long and 3/16" wide bracelet has a box clasp with a safety loop and it is marked DYNASTY STERL. The charms include: Florida map with palm tree tag, Grand Ole Opry Nashville Tenn (enamel), cross/heart, anchor, scales of justice, heart (engraved Marg on one side and Shang on the other, with key), West Virginia map (black patination), typewriter, libra, bell with moving clapper, Winnipeg Centennial 1...

An exceptional chain link sterling silver charm bracelet with 39 charms from the 1960s. This 7" bracelet has 3/16" wide chain links and it closes with a scissors clasp. It is unmarked and tests as silver and the charms include: pixie, shamrock (enamel, Irish Dublin hallmarks for 1932, Jewellery & Metal Manufacturing Company of Ireland maker's mark (c1920-c1970)), 13 in horseshoe, 1956 automobile (Buick?), quartz/granite rock w/ brass fittings, flying bird, Prince Edward Island map (enamel), P...