Composed of a hammered-look, lozenge-shaped panel decorated with applied silver wire and beads, this impressive pin evokes a German arts and crafts influence. The faceted stone is almost clear and tests strongly as quartz/amethyst/citrine; in certain light it looks like a smoky quartz or very light citrine. The stone sits securely within a modified bezel mounting and shows no wear or scratching. The C-clasp on the back is well soldered and secure, as is the pin stem...

Hand made silver set of necklace and bracelet,c.1950's. Unsigned with soldered links, the necklace measures 14 3/4" long and the bracelet, 8". Both can be combined to make a longer necklace or a bracelet wound around several times. Very good modernist design and in excellent condition.....$12 for insured US shipping.

Bold and striking long sterling earrings designed by Karl Gustav Hansen for Hans Hansen of Denmark. These earrings are from the "Future" line of jewelry manufactured by Hans Hansen between 1932 and 1948. They hang 2 3/4" long, are 3/4" wide at the bottoms and are screw backs. Weighing 11 grams total, they are in fine original condition. A fabulous Modernist design.

This iconic Spratling brooch was designed c. 1940's by American & Taxco, Mexico artist William Spratling (1900-67). The pin stands 2 1/2" tall X 2" wide and weighs 41 grams. Each amethyst is bezel set and surrounded by a deep channel giving the eyes a 3 D effect. Both silver and stones are in beautiful condition. Pin back and safety are in fine working order. Fully hallmarked on the reverse. The pin is pictured on p. 44 of MEXICAN SILVER by Penny Morrill & Carole Berk...

In the second half of the nineteenth century, Victorian tastes and habits dominated, with subdued colors, mourning jewelry, and general strictness. The Arts & Crafts Movement reacted to this and gathered strength from a number of world events. Jewelry designers and crafters found inspiration in the Far East and the Victorian interest in mechanization gave them new techniques...

Symbols of fertility, rebirth, transformation and even immortality snakes and serpents have been favorite jewelry motifs through the centuries and across civilizations. In this Mexican Deco demi signed by the Los Castillo they are formed by silver, copper and brass, their slick bodies coiled around shimmering golden sheen obsidian. This is one of the best examples of the technique I have seen by the Los Castillo - probably because I love snake jewelry...

Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver with wood brooch

4 1/4" long

2" at widest point

Stamped Cooke, sterling on verso

Very good vintage condition

This triangular pin features a cabochon pink quartz set in a recessed bezel mount. It bears the mark of Danish maker N.E. From and the sterling mark. Deep patination on the front enhances the stone. The rollover clasp is very secure. The pin has a small nick to the edge on the back, shown in the detail photo; it is not viewable from the front. Each side of the pin measures 1 ½ inches long.

Based on one of William Spratling's most classic, early designs this Mexican Deco silver and amethyst ring is an anonymous beauty from the same period the renowned designer was active. Lean and mean in its constitutive motifs, it nevertheless packs a powerful visual punch what with the mysterious depths of its cloudy cabochon and the curves of the beading on either side of the stone...

An Arts and Crafts sterling silver pendant necklace with a bezel set dark blue cabochon, (maybe Sodalite). Marked Sterling on the back of the pendant.

The pendant measures 1 1/2" long and 1" across. Chain is 16" long. Has a secure spring closure marked 925 for Sterling.

Has some minor surface scratches and a little tarnish.

Classic Arts and Crafts design. Lots of detail. Fine example.

Large and beautifully crafted Navajo Silver and Turquoise ring, size 8 3/4", measuring 1 3/4" long and 1" wide, and 1 1/4" high from base of band to top of stone. The stone has a lovely caramel and brown matrix, with a deep turquoise green tone. It is signed "sterling" and has a maker's mark that is not clear. From a collection of good Navajo jewelry, most pre 1980s. In good condition, some wear and slight tarnist visible to silver, but the stone is in perfect condition, nicely polished and ...

A sturdily cast piece, this leaf pin is formed as seven fronds with incised veins that are enhanced by oxidation. It has a safety clasp and is marked sterling on the back. It measures 3 inches by 2 1/2 inches at its widest part.

Fabulous vintage necklace with thirteen glowing "dragon's breath" glass cabochons simulating fire opals, in baroque, deeply worked settings. Marked STERLING, TAXCO, EMMA, and numbered 279. This is the mark of Emma Melendez of Taxco, active 1953-1971. Slide clasp. 16 inches wearable length and 7/8 inch wide. Excellent condition. Photos enlarged to show detail. Display form is life size.

Bill Tendler rare modernist sterling silver pendant/brooch

Mid 20th century

This large and impressive work measures 3 3/4" tall x 2 3/8" across

Weight - 22 grams

Marked Tendler, sterling on reverse

Excellent vintage condition

A well crafted, detailed sterling silver necklace by Albino Manca in an Arts and Crafts floral design.

Measures about 17 1/4" long and 1/2" wide. Marked with a partial Hand Wrought stamp, Sterling, and A. Manca on the back of one link. Has a hook clasp that holds securely.

Very detailed design. Warm patina, fine condition.

An exceptional vintage sterling and turquoise full body Kachina bolo. There is a hallmark on the reverse but I have not been able to identify it so unclear if this bolo is Hopi or Navajo. The bolo hangs 20" long when on the neck. The slide is 4" long and the tips are 2 1/2" long. Total weight is 60 grams. Beautiful stones free of chips or cracks. The cord has minor wear. Hallmarked as shown. Do let me know if you identify the makers mark. A marvelous example of a kachina bolo.

The early hallmarks on this brooch date 1940-1945. This pin was designed by Valentin Vidaurreta. Shown with onyx stones on p.79, II-12 in "Silver Masters of Mexico", also noted in this book is that Vidaurreta produced work both in his own workshop and at the Taller Borda, and that the pieces sold at Taller Borda were marked with the HA mark until the 1950's. This is an outstanding piece, large, exquisitely hand-crafted, and collector quality...

This is a STERLING GEORJ JENSEN DENMARK Rectangular Shaped Pin no. 269. The mark dates this piece ca. 1915-1927. The size is 1 3/8" X 3/4". Marked on the back: STERLING DENMARK; GEORJ JENSEN 269. Floral or Naturalist Swirl Design in the Center. ADD this #269 to the Jensen Denmark Collection