I was always in love with beaded necklaces but as I grow older I appreciate their elegant comfort even more. Whether worn alone or combined with similar pieces, with stones or all-silver, they can be counted on to save the day whatever the occasion. This specific design by Carmen Beckmann is one of my absolute favorites - I have one in my jewelry box and I will never let go...
Hand crafted, precisely stamped and chiseled heavy gauge sterling silver bracelet by Navajo Thomas Curtis who created for over 50 years, passing away in 2013. He took inspiration from nature and traditional Navajo designs and added his own unique talent to produce remarkable pieces of balance and beauty. This cuff measures 5 1/4" around in the inside plus an additional 1 1/2" opening. It is 1 1/4' wide and weighs 87 grams. Fine original condition and signed as shown...
This beautiful peacock barrette measures 2 1/4" x 3/4" at longest and widest points. It is not flat: slightly convex, measuring about 1/8" heightwise (not including the bar/clasp). The mixture of colors is stunning. The enamel is light and dark blue, purple, red, green, orange, yellow....
An amazing sterling silver Cuff Bracelet by the well known Arizona modernist silversmith, H. Fred Skaggs. Has one huge central oval greenish-black cabochon surrounded by thick sterling curls.
Measures about 5 1/2" around with an opening of 1 1/2". Can be adjusted slightly. Cabochon measures 3 3/8" long and 2" wide. The bracelet has tarnish, we will leave the decision to polish or not up to the new owner.
Signed Sterling Hand Made H. Fred Skaggs...
Generously long and imposing in its presence, this early Mexican Deco silver, copper and stone necklace with cascabeles is a great example of the way ancient Mesoamerican artifacts found their way into jewelry created during the country's 20th c. Silver Renaissance. Statuettes, clay "masks", beads of stone and silver, carved pieces of bone were unearthed on a daily basis in Mexico's countryside either by accident as people worked the land or as a result of deliberate "digging" to find them...
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.
Lush, large, and finely detailed early floral sterling pin by Victoria(Ana Nunez Brilanti), Mexico, c.1940. The design shows wonderful dimensional flowers and leaves in a heavy gauge silver. Handmade, this beautiful pin MEASURES 4" LONG by 1 5/8" WIDE. It is signed "VICTORIA MEXICO TAXCO STERLING #16" and is in excellent condition. The #16 represents one of her earliest designs. This pin illustrates the exceptional work of this Mexican woman silversmith...
A large sterling silver thistle pin, fully hallmarked for Birmingham, England 1950. This 2-1/4" x 1-1/2" pin has a c-clasp with a brass pin. It is stamped with an F.N. maker's mark, it weighs 11.0 grams 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 antique and may have slight signs of gentle use...
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver hand scored pendant/brooch
This large and versatile piece can be worn as a brooch or hung from a torque or chain as a pendant
3" 5/8" x 3"
Weight - 15 grams
Marked COOKE, sterling
Fine vintage condition
A large cabochon of Baltic amber with a deep, nicely distributed color is mounted within a sterling floral surround; the mounting has a closed back. The amber exhibits hardly any wear. The back has a working original rollover clasp as well as the maker’s mark of Niels Erik From of Denmark. The pin measures about 1 5/8 inches across.
A well crafted, highly detailed sterling silver insect brooch with opals on the wings, a chrysoprase body and onyx eyes. Measures 1 7/8" long and 1 5/8" at the widest. Marked on the underside with a conjoined 'SJ' or 'JS' logo and 925 for sterling. Has an earlier 'C' clasp which holds securely. Included is the original box with the same hallmark. Box also has a maker's mark, 'Jorge St?'. We were unable to read the last name and could not determine the artist...
Sterling pin with one white pearl and one steel gray pearl made by Henry Steig, c.1950s. The pin is in excellent condition and measures 2 3/4" x 2".
This vintage charm/pendant depicts the Flag of the United Kingdom in enamel and silver: red, blue and white. It measures 5/8" x 1/2". The emblem is presented in a decorative shield and reads ENGLAND. The back is marked SILVER. It is in excellent condition. FREE US STANDARD S/H
A vintage pair of three dimensional sterling silver pierced earrings, each formed from a single bent and flattened sterling wire with a pearl accent by modernist jeweler, Russell Secrest, (1935-2010).
These hand made earrings measures 3/4" at the widest, 5/8" deep and 7/8" tall. Marked Secrest Sterling on the side of both earrings. One earring is easier to read than the other.
They are opposites so frame the face when worn...
A vintage sterling silver bracelet with 6 linked domes and floral swirls made in Denmark. Signed with JA in a shield, Sterling and Denmark.
Measures about 7 3/4" long and almost 1" wide. Has a wide hook clasp that holds securely.
Has a warm patina and some minor surface scratches.
Very well crafted. Fine example of Scandinavian silver jewelry.
An attractive marquise-shaped marquisite sterling Art Deco ring c1920-30. This size 6-1/2 ring measures 15/16 x 9/16" across the top and it weighs 5.5 grams. It is stamped SILVER, 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 vintage or antique and may have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to the U.S. sta...
An abstract sterling silver brooch with applied silver wire and a bezel set faceted carnelian stone by NYC studio artist, Ed Wiener.
Measures 2 1/4" long and 3/4" at the widest. Signed Ed. Wiener Sterling. Has a rollover clasp that holds securely. There is some minor tarnish and surface scratches.
Fine example of Mid Century Modernist studio jewelry.
Wonderful post modern hand made sterling and gold ring by Novak, c. 1970's. Of very large dimension, the design shows a soaring bird with a gold head flying high above the band. The gold is directly soldered to the silver. The wing span measures 1 7/8" wide and stands 1" above the band and is size 8 1/4. The ring is signed in two places "NOVAK 925" and is in excellent condition. Very exciting and thrilling piece....$8 USA insured shipping plus applicable NY sales tax.