A huge sterling silver 5" x 3-3/4" floral coat pin c1930s. This impressive and well-made pin is over 1" deep, and it is in the form of a rose with leaves, stems and berries tied with a ribbon. It is marked only STERLING, and it may be an early unsigned Hobe piece. It weighs 28.8 grams, it has a safety catch, and it is in excellent original condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs...

A modernist cast sterling silver pendant in a 'pitchfork' design by noted Mid Century silversmith Christian Schmidt, (1926-1974). Signed with his stylized 'S' hallmark and Sterling. Measures 2 3/8" long and 7/8" across. Three dimensional curved design. Interesting contrast of dark textured patina on the sides and polished surfaces on the top. Would look great on either an neck ring or chain.

A chariote sterling pin signed Aidan Toronto. This fine studio .925 sterling silver 2-5/8 x 1-1/2" pendant pin features a Charoite stone. Charoite is a rare mineral found in Russia and introduced in 1978 (named for the Chara river). It has an unusual lavender purple swirl appearance and the silver mount accents this movement. This pin is signed AIDAN TORONTO HANDMADE SILVER 925, and it has a safety catch as well a loop for wear as a pendant and another loop for wear horizontally...

Slick, strong design that brings to mind the best of Scandinavian modernism, this sterling silver studio-made necklace consisting of neck ring and pendant is an unsigned American beauty...

This ring has a great design and measures just over 1/2" wide. It is a size 11. It is marked MEXICO TM-158 925. It has good heft and is in excellent condition.

Graziella Laffi signed on both the necklace and bracelet. The enamel is in perfect condition as well as the silver. The length is 7 inches and the necklace has a wearable length of 16.5 inches. 1.25in. for the height for both the necklace and bracelet. When I see these there seems to be some that looks very much the same but there is always a change with a fish or bird in different places and size. For all Laffi collectors, just LOOK AT THAT NECKLACE!

Ed Levin modernist sterling silver and 14K gold brooch

Abstract mandolin

Mid 20th century

3/4" wide x 2" long

Marked Ed Levin, ster. and 14K

Excellent vintage condition

Large sterling HEART pin with lip by "NAPIER STERLING". Of good size and weight, it measures 1 7/8" high by 1 3/4" wide. Has gold wash whose finish is mottled over sterling.....$6 for insured USA shipping plus applicable NY sale tax.

A beautiful set of 6 Art Nouveau studs or buttons, each with a bas relief image of a woman playing a lyre. They bear the hallmarks for Birmingham sterling silver, 1907, and the maker's initials, "R & W". Accompanying the buttons are the sterling silver cross pins that go through the rear loop. All these are housed in the original leather case with velvet lining.

The buttons are 5/8" in diameter, and in excellent condition. There is one cross pin missing...

This beautiful, large brooch / pin measures 2 1/4 x 1 1/4. It is in gold tone and marked J.J. for the Jonette Jewelry Company, founded in 1935 in Providence, Rhode Island in 1935. This piece: however, is circa 1960's. It is in excellent condition. It also has good heft.

Hallmarks date this Hector Aguilar necklace 1948-1962. It's a beautiful heavy hand-wrought necklace in a seldom seen design.

Composed of twenty-two panels which resemble a lyre, executed in .940 silver with a warm patina, this piece is collector quality.

Measures 16" closed, wearable length...

Dynamic sterling silver cuff bracelet featuring abstract figural forms

Israel

Mid 20th century

Inner circumference measures 6 1/4" plus a rear gap of 1 1/2"

This statement bracelet stands 1 5/8" inches at its tallest, tapering down to 3/4" at its end points

Weight - 46 grams

Crafted very much in the manner of the renowned Israeli sculpture and artisan Aharon Bezalel if not his work

Marked Israel, sterling, 925, and Hebrew letters...

A reticulated sterling silver pendant of geometric elements and elongated bale, suspended from an .830 silver chain. Both bear the marks of H.C. Østrem of Drammen; it's very unusual to find a pendant by this maker with its original chain. The script maker's mark also is not often seen. The entire necklace measures15 inches long with the chain doubled, including the 3-inch-long pendant. Weight: 23.6 grams, total

This beauty is signed Nestor who was a little known Taller but is known for their own original designs. This necklace was crafted somewhere around the early 50's and is properly hallmarked as shown. 2in. x 2in. is the height and span of the purple stone drop. The Stone is 5/8th in. across and is without chips. The stone is not a color changing synthetic as it stays true in color and with a flood of light shows a pink cast underlying the purple...

An absolutely splendid vintage sterling, 14k and deep red coral cuff bracelet by Frank Patania Jr. It comes with its original box with the Frank Patania Thunderbird logo on it. Measuring 5 3/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1" opening, it is 1" wide and weighs 84 grams. It is in fine original condition and signed a shown. The Patania family now spans 4 generations of extraordinary jewelers. See the book LEGENDARY PATANIA JEWELRY by Kim and Pat Messier about this family and their work.

A vintage modernist sterling silver bracelet by Taxco artisan, Erika Hult de Corral in a zig zag pattern. Marked Ric, Taxco SA, Sterling, Hecho en Mexico, Eagle #3 and 925. Measures 6 7/8" around and 2 1/4" at the highest. Has some very minor surface scratches. Clasp snaps securely. There is a safety hook for extra security. Nice weight, heavy and solid. Great modernist design!

Recycling isn't a new idea! This charming pin was made with an Art Nouveau era button. The detail of the lady, the flowers, and the bow is wonderful. The pin is 1" X 1/2"; the button is 1/2" in diameter. Circa 1900.

A modernist Sterling Silver shadowbox pendant with a 14K Gold orb suspended from the original chain by Ed Levin. The pendant has a brushed finish. The chain goes through the orb.

The pendant measures about 1" high and 7/8" across. The chain is about 18" long. The pendant is signed © EL Ed Levin, Ster and 14K.

Fine condition with minor surface scratches and some tarnish. The chain has a large stylized hook which holds securely.

Well crafted design. No longer available.

A vintage bracelet with a central Pre Columbian bird probably from either Ecuador or Peru in 950 silver. The bird has a green stone cabochon eye. There is a layer of red and gold woven material behind the bird. Bracelet has four hinged thick silver chains meeting in the back.

Measures 7 1/2" long and 1 1/4" at the widest. Has a tongue and box clasp with a swing over safety latch for extra security. There is an additional bezel set green stone on the clasp...

This unusual sterling silver necklace is constructed of sections 1/8-inch wire in a wavy pattern similar to figure eights laid end to end. Each section is linked by flattened, securely soldered bands; it is a nice, substantial piece. The necklace is marked sterling on the band attached to the jump ring, as well as on the spring ring. It measures 17 inches long by 3/8 inch wide. Weight: 53.7 grams

This Coro Pegasus fruit and flower basket pin is gold plated with rhinestones. It is 2.1/4" x 2" . Free first class mail with delivery confirmation is included in the price. It is Des 147,457.

Large modernist architectural sterling pin by Betty Cooke. Measures 4" by 1 1/4" and is signed "COOKE STERLING". Excellent condition......$11 for insured USA shipping.

We have a properly signed Antonio Pineda crescent necklace styled with black onyx and having a height of one inch. The weight is 111 grams of quality construction. A natural dark patina is on this treasure and it gives a smoky rich look but many wish Pineda's to be shiny so I will leave that up to the buyer. It sits up on an angle and lays perfectly on the neck with a 17 inch wearable length. I listed a matching bracelet on my site as well if you dream of a set...

Very large, rare, and heavy gauge sterling pin by the famous woman Mexican silversmith, Victoria (Ana Brilanti), c. 1945. The original geometric Mayan design measures 4" wide and 2 1/4" long and the applied silver provides the exciting foreground against an oxydized background. The condition of this handmade piece is very good and is signed "VICTORIA MEXICO TAXCO SILVER #322". Very strong and wonderful piece....$9 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.

Palle Bisgaard sterling silver and nacre bracelet

Denmark

Mid 20th century

This well crafted, rare and beautiful bracelet measures 7 1/2" x 1 1/8"

Weight - a substantial 101 grams

Marked as pictured in frame#4

Excellent vintage condition

Originally a painter who in the 1930s moved to Mexico to participate in the country’s cultural scene, Bernice Goodspeed quickly moved into designing and selling her own jewelry out of the store she and her fellow-artist husband Carl Pappe opened in Taxco. Bernice’s work does not come up often and I am very excited to have found this repousse necklace by her...

Being offered is a rare circa 1955 sterling silver and obsidian stone bracelet by Alfredo Villasana of Taxco, Mexico. The handcrafted thick gauge silver cuff set with a large round obsidian stone secured by four spiral prong settings, secured with box clasp. Villasana worked for William Spratlng and Hector Aguilar before opening his own shop in Taxco. Dimensions: Size 8”; stone is 1 3/4" by 2 1/4"; band is 3/4" wide. Marked as illustrated. In excellent condition.

This Mexican sterling tiger eye & serpent pendant has a large honey-colored tiger eye cabochon in the center. This cabocho is bezel mounted. It is hallmarked "POM" in a Taxco 925 Mexico circle with a separate Eagle 1 assay stamp. It is in super fine condition. This pendant is 1 1/2" square. The bail adds 1/2" to the overall length. The tiger eye cabochon is 7/8" in diameter.

This bracelet features an iconic design by Abraham Paz. Paz designed and produced jewelry not only for himself, but for Fred Davis as well. This piece is composed of five hand-carved and polished obsidian masks which alternate with silver shields. Measures a closed, wearable length of 7 1/8", with a width of 15/16". Weight is 38.2 grams. Signed and hallmarked "AP Sterling Mexico", along with the eagle assay 1. Collector quality.

Maestro Damaso Gallegos was for years associated in my mind with the Mexican Deco "Christmas jewelry” tradition. His “holly and bells” as well as “bow and bells” designs are a classic way to celebrate the coming of the holiday season yet in the last couple of years I keep stumbling upon totally unexpected pieces by him. The massive, early Taxco combination pin / pendant with the carved stone “mask” at hand is crafted in high purity, .980 silver with overlay, beading and oxidation. ...

An Edwardian pink coral cameo sterling marcasite pin circa 1900. This stylish 2-1/4" pin features two large marcasites flanking a 3/4" x 3/8" carved light pink coral portrait cameo, which has a subtle pink blush. It is marked STERLING SILVER, and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, dents, monograms, 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...

A vintage sterling silver money clip in the form of a dollar sign. The reverse is hallmarked by R. Blackinton & Co.

Origin: America, ca. 1950. Condition: excellent. Size: 1-3/4" long. Weight: 10.9 grams.

This link bracelet is very special because the silver gilt forms the shape of pansies. C. 1920 THEODORE FAHRNER, 7 1/2"L x 1/2"H, $ 790. Condition: excellent

Hans Hansen KGH future line brooch

Sterling Silver

1930's

2 3/4" long

Marked HaH 925s

Excellent vintage condition

restrike Maria Theresa Thaler Silver Pendant Tribal pendant with bells, from Yemin Oman, coin silver 83-85% silver from what is known about these types of coins. Originally from 1780 but were created unto the early 20th c. This pendant has tribal silver bail for a good-sized silver chain the bottom has cast silver bells most match. Weight 40G coin and lower bail is 2.25" overall l 3"

A hand engraved Smibo sterling silver rectangular hinged bangle bracelet from the 1950s. It measures 2-1/8 x 2" across the interior and it is 1/2" wide. It has a safety chain, a box clasp and it is engraved on one half. Unusually it is of rectangular hollow construction unlike most and it is stamped SMIBO STERL.. It weighs 20.7 grams and it is in excellent vintage condition with no dents, bends, corrosion, losses, damage or repairs however it has a small engraved BAH on the unengraved side....