Composed of a single loop of wire hammered flat on the top. The ring is unmarked, but tests definitively for silver. The top measures 1 1/8 inches long by about 5/8 inch wide. The ring is a size 9. Weight: 3.7 grams
This pin handmade silver pin, probably .800 silver, is formed as three stylized flowers constructed on three flat shaped panels. The piece has an arts and crafts feel, with a tiny bit of porosity in the silver. It is quite substantial, with a secure safety clasp. It measures about 3 inches by 1 inch.
An attractive Edwardian period sterling silver ring with black glass and closed-back antique cut paste stone c1900-10. This elegant size 7-1/2 vintage ring measures 5/8" x 7/16" across the stone. It is stamped Sterling inside the ring, and is guaranteed to be vintage...
A delicate strand of graduated sterling beads, it bears the maker’s mark of Binder Bros. Inc., New York. The beads range in size from 3mm to 5mm. The spring-ring clasp is original and in good working order. The necklace measures just over 16 inches long, unclasped. Weight: 15.4 grams
Formed as square panels with rounded corners, featuring an incised seaweed-like design enhanced by oxidation. The design is called "Pine Needle." The earrings have the original screw backs, which are in good working order. It is marked sterling and has Skinger’s script signature. Skinger was a Vermont studio metalsmith who was most productive during the 1950s and 1960s; he died in 1967. Each earring measures 3/4 inch square. Weight: 6.6 grams
An older pair of signed sterling gaspeite earrings with silver inlay. Marked Sterling along with an unknown maker's mark that is possibly Navajo. The larger butterfly backs are new. The earrings measure 1-3/8" x 1/2" ( bottom width) and are unpolished.
This beautiful brooch / pin measures 2 1/4" x 7/8" x 1/8". It features a leaf, inlaid with blue lapis stone, set flush in the silver. The back has a mark I cannot make out. This piece is in great condition.
A delicate but sturdily made openwork pin designed with a scrolled top set with faceted red glass. It has a modified C-clasp and is marked for .800 silver. There is also what appears to be the German word “geschützt” (roughly meaning “registered”) and an intertwined mark that looks like an R within a larger G. The pin stem is of brass and is marked “Metall.” There is a tiny nick to the glass stone, visible only with magnification. The pin measures about 2 7/8 inches long...
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.
This handmade clip exhibits a strong arts and crafts influence with a nod toward modernism. It features a hand-wrought leaf with incised veins and circular tool marks around the edges. A band of silver is applied at the top in a rough pinwheel design. A clip mechanism is attached to the back; it shows a patent number that dates to 1932. Also on the back is the impressed name of Margaret Moore, as well as the sterling mark. The pin measures 1 1/2 inches long by 1 1/2 inches wide...
This colorful ring is a size 7.5. It has a nice design with a large, central, faux fire opal cab (glass). It is clearly marked with the Eagle Assay mark, #3. It is also marked MEXICO middle and is also marked MEXICO 925 and other marks (unable to decipher) in a circle with what looks like JCM in the middle. This ring is truly gorgeous with all its colors and is in excellent condition. I have taken pictures with flash and without.
A classic Danecraft circle pin with nicely detailed molded acorns and curling leaves. It has a secure rollover clasp. The pin measures 1 ¾ inches in diameter. Gross weight: 10.6 grams
Silver badge pin with lion in profile depicted against a blue enamel background, surrounded by alternating red enamel and silver strips. Diameter is approximately 1 3/8 inches. Excellent condition, very slight loss of blue enamel.
Formed as hollow cast discs, embossed and chased with elaborate floral designs, and bezel-set with carnelian beads – one of which shows a partial hole to one side. The earrings are secured with working clip backs; the maker’s impressed mark looks like Zuoco or Zocco. The earrings measure 1 ¼ inches in diameter.
This handmade sterling silver stylized oak leaf has an arts and crafts feel. It has incised ‘veins’ and applied branchlike stems. On the back is a safety clasp and a mark for sterling. It measures 3 1/2 inches long by 2 1/4 inches wide.
Marked 800 along with other faint stamps, this large coral brooch measures
1-3/4" round and has a trombone clasp.
This lovely pin has hand-applied calla lilies and leaves on a shaped flat panel, with lovely detail and nicely aged patina. The safety clasp is secure, and the pin is marked sterling on the back. It measures 1 3/4 inches long by nearly 1 inch at its widest part.
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.