A vintage sterling silver bangle bracelet by American Modernist jeweler, Ronald Hayes Pearson with a curved and angled design. Can be worn with the curves facing front or sideways.
Measures between 8 and 8 1/2" around the inside. Measures 2 1/2" in diameter and 1/2" at the widest. Hard to get an exact measurement due to the curves. Slides onto my average size wrist easily.
Signed Pearson Sterling. In very nice condition with minor surface scratches...
A nice quality pin with a graceful design, set with a dyed blue chalcedony. It is American, with a maker’s mark of conjoined JM for Joseph Masaniello, a New York jewelry artisan who worked during the 1940s and 1950s, and was a friend and contemporary of Carl Ruopoli. The pin is formed as stylized calla lilies and leaves, with vine-like curls. It’s a substantial piece and measures 2 3/4 inches long by 1 1/8 inches wide. Gross weight: 15.8 grams
Betty Cooke modernist sterling silver ring
Mid 20th century⠀
What may seem a simple design here is actually an incredibly well made machine age work. Classic elegance in a solid architectural design makes this statement ring a classic and unique Cooke creation.
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1 1/2" diameter
Size - 6
Weight - 15+ grams
Marked, Cooke sterling
Very good vintage condition
One of my favorite “less celebrated” early Mexican maestros, AEM (or AE Heart as he is also referred to because of the way he signs his work) had his workshop in Mexico City and he created some really nice pieces. It has been a long time since I presented something by him but this set of “mesh and bead” dangle earrings more than compensates for the gap...
Geometric, dimensional and unusual signed period art deco sterling, onyx, and marcasites pin, Germany, c.1920. The wonderful design measures 1 5/8" long by 7/8" wide. Pin has original locking device that can hold a chain so can be worn as a necklace also. Pin is signed "STERLING GERMANY EHA". Excellent condition and all marcasites present. Really great deco design.....$11 for insured USA shipping and NYS residents pay sales tax.
Bold pendant earrings with a deeply oxidized design of stylized animal faces. The panels are impressed with the design, and there is a bit of wear to the oxidation, but the effect is still striking. The panels also have a graceful curve, which also enhances the design. There is no maker’s mark; one screw back shows a mark of 980 Taxco, the other, sterling/Taxco/Mexico. The entire length of the earring, including the rounded top, is a little over 2 inches. Weight: 13.5 grams
An unusual sterling silver pendant in an industrial design with copper inlay suspended from a paperclip style chain. Reminds us of a stylized torso similar to the work of Thomas Mann.
Central pendant measures 2 3/8" across and 2 1/8" high. Three dimensional. The four small cubes have layers of copper inlay for an interesting effect. Very well made. Unsigned.
The chain measures 23" long and has a secure hook clasp. The piece has some tarnish and minor surface scratches...
Rare sterling silver and enamel necklace and bracelet "Jazz" set designed and signed (c.1950's)by Taxco, Mexico artist Margot Van Voorhies(1896-1985). Bracelet measures 7" long and 15/16" wide. Necklace measures 17" long with the center motif measuring 2 3/4" by 1 1/4". Both necklace and bracelet are signed MARGOT DE TAXCO, eagle 16, STERLING, MADE IN MEXICO, 5743. Beautiful vintage condition with no chips, cracks or enamel loss...
Art Smith modernist sterling silver kinetic double hoop earrings
American modernist
1950
3 3/4" long x 2 1/4" wide
Weight - 23 grams
Impressed marked Art Smith in script on both earrings
Excellent vintage condition
Here is a supremely rare necklace from Los Castillo, with their earliest hallmarks dating 1930-1940. Likely designed by Margot. Executed in 980 silver, it is a spectacular piece with a pre-Columbian design composed of seven repoussé silver glyph panels and tubular beads and balls. Lays beautifully upon the neck and certainly commands attention. Collector quality. Measures a closed, wearable length of 16", with a width of 1 1/4". Weight is 85.6 grams...
A 1920s marcasite sterling openwork bow pin. This high quality 2-1/8 x 1/2" bow pin has flashy marcasites and a safety catch; it is unsigned and it is in excellent original condition with no chips, cracks, scrapes, 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 have slight signs of gentle use. Tracked Packet shipping to anywhere in the U.S...
How big does a piece of jewelry have to be before it qualifies to be called monumental? I think at 4.25'“ tall, this Mexican Deco butterfly brooch definitely fits the bill. Fauna- and flora-themed pieces are not rare within the world of vintage Mexican silver jewelry yet examples of astounding proportions like our brooch come far and in between. The semi-translucence of the stone is here enhanced by the variegated color which progresses from lucid white to sage green...
Confident in his prowess as a warrior and comfortable in his ceremonial attire this Margot de Taxco silver and enamel Aztec figure can be enjoyed both as a brooch as well as a pendant. Though experimentation with the art of enameling started while Margot was still part of the Los Castillo workshop, it was after her divorce with Antonio that she focused on perfecting it in her own, independent taller. And perfect it she did...
Exceptional Peruvian panel bracelet.
Marked - Industria Peruana, Munos, 900.
Excellent vintage condition.
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Antonio Pujia modernist sterling silver ring depicting nude figure
1970
Argentina
Weight - a solid and hefty 28+ grams
Size - 6 1/2 with an open shaft that might allow for a slight adjustment
Marked Pujia, 925
Excellent vintage condition
Exceptional and large bracelet in sterling silver with thick carved onyx rectangles and "Peking glass" cabochons simulating jade...
Here is an exceptional early creation by Georg Jensen USA designer, Laurence Foss. It features square lapis stones accented by sterling floral panels with a hint of goldwash at the buds. Signed L/F Sterling, it measures 7" x 5/8" and weighs 38.1gr.
Circa 1941-1950, this extremely rare Antonio Pineda pin is a book-piece shown on p. 89 of Silver Seduction: The Art of Mexican Modernist Antonio Pineda.
Measuring 3 1/8" tall, this pin has stunning detail and is exquisitely crafted. The center fuchsia flower dangles freely. As such, the pin can be worn at various angles to create different looks.
Weight is 37.6 grams.
Signed and hallmarked with the early "AP" mark along with "Silver Mexico" and the design # PR309...
